Barristers Pub Lunch Special

  • Pub Lunches

    • Steak, Egg & Chips
      Just like that - sirloin steak with a fried egg and chips!
      R125
      • Bangers & Mash
        Two sausages and creamy mashed potato, served with gravy.
        R115
        • Fish & Chips
          Crispy beer batterd hake or grilled hake in lemon butter served with either chips or salad.
          R125
          • Calamari Strips
            Grilled, crumbed or fried in a masala paste.
            R115
            • Chicken Schnitzel
              Chicken fillet lightly crumbed with a panko coating and served either chips, salad or vegetables and a sauce of your choice.
              R115
              • Grilled Herbed Chicken Breast
                Grilled chicken fillet lightly served either chips, salad or vegetables and a sauce of your choice.
                R105
                • Chicken Livers
                  Sauteed with smoky bacon, onions and creamy masala sauce and served with fresh bread.
                  R85
                  • Chicken or Vegetable Thai Green Curry
                    A spicy fragrant Thai styled, coconut curry. Served with either egg noodles or rice.
                    R105
                    • Barristers Masala Curry
                      Chicken, beef or vegetables with egg noodles or rice.
                      R105
                      • Spaghetti Bolognaise
                        The classic Spaghetti Bolognaise!
                        R95
                        • Pasta Carbonara
                          R95
                          • Aubergine Au Parmesan
                            R115
                            • Cottage Pie
                              Savoury mince meat topped with mashed potato and grilled, served with vegetables or chips
                              R110
                              • Grilled Chicken or Calamari Salad
                                Green salad with olives and feta topped with either grilled chicken or calamari.
                                R110
                                • Parmesan Chicken Wrap
                                  Basil pesto mayo, avocado and lettuce.
                                  R115
                                  • Herbed Chicken Wrap
                                    Grilled, crumbed or masala with avocado, lettuce, mayo and mozzarella.
                                    R115
                                    • Green Salad
                                      R75
                                      • Beef & Ale Pie
                                        Fridays only - and they sell fast! So make sure to phone ahead and book your pie.
                                        R120

                                      Breakfast

                                      • Breakfast

                                        Breakfasts are served from Opening Times until 13:00 everyday, with the the exception of our Full English Breakfast, which is available until 18:00.

                                        • Bacon & Eggs
                                          Two eggs fried, scrambled, poached, or boiled with crispy bacon.
                                          R80
                                          • Mince on Toast
                                            Rich savoury mince, served on a slice of toast with fried egg on top!
                                            R75
                                            • Shakshuka
                                              Mediterranean spicy tomato relish with eggs.
                                              R85
                                              • Eggs Benedict
                                                Poached Eggs, streaky bacon or spinach and freshly made hollandaise sauce on toasted sourdough.
                                                R115
                                                • Barristers Omelette
                                                  Our three egg omelette with any three fillings (cheddar, tomato, bacon, mushrooms, spinach, feta or chives). It takes time to prepare, so don't order if you're in a hurry!
                                                  R105
                                                  • Full English Breakfast
                                                    Two eggs made to order with bacon, grilled tomato, grilled mushrooms and pork sausage. Served from 10am until 6pm.
                                                    R140

                                                  Burgers & Club Sandwiches

                                                  • Burgers & Club Sandwiches

                                                    Prices include a serving of Chips & Onion Rings

                                                    • Regular Beef or Chicken Burger
                                                      Our homemade beef patty or tender chicken breast grilled or crumbed, with fresh onion, sliced tomato, free range gherkins and a lettuce leaf or two.
                                                      R110
                                                      • Cheese
                                                        R20
                                                      • Monkey Gland
                                                        R20
                                                      • Madagascar
                                                        R20
                                                      • Mushroom
                                                        R20
                                                      • Roquefort
                                                        R20
                                                    • Cheese Burger - Beef/Chicken
                                                      Our regular burger with melted cheddar, crumbed blue cheese or slices of camembert.
                                                      R120
                                                      • 300 gr
                                                        R3
                                                      • 400 gr
                                                        R5
                                                    • Vegetarian Mushroom Burger
                                                      A giant mushroom, grilled in garlic butter, with onion, tomato, free range gherkins, lettuce, caramelised onions and sliced camembert.
                                                      R125
                                                      • Club Sandwich
                                                        Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and chicken mayo. Toasted on white or brown bread.
                                                        R125
                                                        • Bacon & Cheese Burger
                                                          Regular burger with bacon and melted cheddar cheese.
                                                          R135
                                                          • Bacon & Roquefort Burger
                                                            Regular burger with bacon and a rich Roquefort sauce.
                                                            R135
                                                            • Parmesan, Chilli, Mushroom & Bacon Burger
                                                              Regular burger with streaky bacon, grilled mushrooms, parmesan cheese, chilli, thyme after time.
                                                              R145
                                                              • Caramelized Onion, Camembert & Streaky Bacon
                                                                This burger is exactly as described... above, inside and below!
                                                                R150
                                                                • Bacon & Avo Burger
                                                                  Regular burger with streaky bacon and avocado slices; not inside but on top!
                                                                  R160

                                                                Starters & Salads

                                                                • Starters

                                                                  • Barristers Tomato Soup
                                                                    Neapolitan styled tomato soup, served with toasted sourdough.
                                                                    R50
                                                                    • Crumbed Mushrooms
                                                                      Crumbed, deep fried and served with tartar sauce.
                                                                      R95
                                                                      • Giant Brown Mushroom
                                                                        A blast from the past - grilled, with Neapolitan sauce, creamed spinach and melted goat's cheese.
                                                                        R110
                                                                        • Chicken Livers
                                                                          Chicken Livers sautéed with smoky bacon, onion, masala spice and cream, served with fresh bread.
                                                                          R95
                                                                          • Baked Camembert - Half round
                                                                            Camembert baked in olive oil and rosemary, served with toasted sourdough.
                                                                            R80
                                                                            • Baked Camembert - Full round
                                                                              Camembert baked in olive oil and rosemary, served with toasted sourdough.
                                                                              R110
                                                                              • Escargot
                                                                                Snails, gently pan fried with bacon and garlic butter, served with fresh bread.
                                                                                R95
                                                                                • Grilled Calamari
                                                                                  Calamari strips grilled in chilli lemon butter or our masala paste or crumbed.
                                                                                  R110
                                                                                  • Patagonian Squid
                                                                                    Squid tubes and tentacles lighlty grilled in chilli lemon butter or our masala paste or crumbed.
                                                                                    R125

                                                                                  • Salads

                                                                                    • Barristers Green Salad
                                                                                      Lettuce, tomatoes , cucumber, sprouts, carrots, olives, avocado, feta, croutons and radishes.
                                                                                      R85
                                                                                      • Bacon bits
                                                                                        R55
                                                                                      • Parma Ham
                                                                                        R55
                                                                                      • Masala Steak
                                                                                        R55
                                                                                      • Grilled Chicken
                                                                                        R55
                                                                                      • Calamari
                                                                                        R55
                                                                                    • Roquefort & Bacon Salad
                                                                                      Bacon, grilled mushrooms, mixed leaves, blue cheese crumbs, toasted sunflower and sesame seeds, parmesan croutons with Roquefort herb dressing on the side.
                                                                                      R120

                                                                                    Steaks & Grills

                                                                                    • Rump

                                                                                      • 200g
                                                                                        R160
                                                                                        • 300g
                                                                                          R210
                                                                                          • 500g
                                                                                            R315

                                                                                          • Sirloin

                                                                                            • 200g
                                                                                              R165
                                                                                              • 300g
                                                                                                R215
                                                                                                • 500g
                                                                                                  R325

                                                                                                • Fillet

                                                                                                  • 200g
                                                                                                    R225
                                                                                                    • 300g
                                                                                                      R275

                                                                                                    • Speciality Steaks

                                                                                                      a cut of your choice from above prepared in the following styles

                                                                                                      • Brandy Pepper Butter Steak
                                                                                                        Grilled and served with Brandy Pepper Butter. An absolute winner!
                                                                                                        R40
                                                                                                        • Barristers Gavel Steak
                                                                                                          Grilled and topped with bacon, onion, cream and masala spice. Livers are optional so please advise your waitron if you do not want livers.
                                                                                                          R55
                                                                                                          • Red Wine and Mushroom Steak
                                                                                                            Grilled and served with mushrooms in a red wine sauce. Livers are optional so please advisor your waitron if you do not want livers.
                                                                                                            R55

                                                                                                          • For the Carnivore Connoisseaur

                                                                                                            • Espetada Steak
                                                                                                              Grilled beef cubes, served on a skewer with peppers, onions and a large measure of garlic butter.
                                                                                                              R220
                                                                                                              • Pork Ribs - 300g
                                                                                                                Pork Ribs, slow cooked and marinated on our secret rib basting sauce and sprinkled lightly with sesame seeds.
                                                                                                                R175
                                                                                                                • Pork Ribs - 600g
                                                                                                                  Pork Ribs, slow cooked and marinated on our secret rib basting sauce and sprinkled lightly with sesame seeds.
                                                                                                                  R275
                                                                                                                  • Lamb Chops
                                                                                                                    Three choice grade loin chops basted, grilled and served with traditional mint jelly.
                                                                                                                    R265

                                                                                                                  • Side Orders, Sauce & Extra Toppings

                                                                                                                    All of our Main Courses are served with a complimentary portion of any one of the following: butternut & creamed spinach, mash, rice, side salad or chips & onion rings. The following may be ordered as an extra to accompany any item on this menu.

                                                                                                                    • Freshly chopped chilli
                                                                                                                      R10
                                                                                                                      • Sauces
                                                                                                                        Cheese, Garlic Butter, Madagascar, Monkey Gland, Mushroom or Roquefort.
                                                                                                                        R25
                                                                                                                        • Cheese
                                                                                                                        • Garlic Butter
                                                                                                                        • Madagascar
                                                                                                                        • Monkey Gland
                                                                                                                        • Mushroom
                                                                                                                        • Roquefort
                                                                                                                      • Cheese
                                                                                                                        Cheddar, feta or crumbled blue cheese.
                                                                                                                        R25
                                                                                                                        • Cheddar
                                                                                                                        • Feta
                                                                                                                        • Blue Cheese
                                                                                                                      • Chips, Onion Rings, Mash or Rice
                                                                                                                        R35
                                                                                                                        • Butternut & Spinach, Side Salad, Avo or Bacon
                                                                                                                          R40
                                                                                                                          • Grilled Mushrooms, Calamari, Beef Patty or Chicken Breast
                                                                                                                            R55

                                                                                                                          Seafood & Chicken

                                                                                                                          • Seafood

                                                                                                                            • Fresh Hake
                                                                                                                              Fresh hake, either battered and deep fried or grilled in lemon butter and served with tartar sauce.
                                                                                                                              R155
                                                                                                                              • Grilled Calamari
                                                                                                                                Calamari strips grilled in chilli lemon butter or our masala paste or crumbed and served with a side of your choice and tartar sauce.
                                                                                                                                R150
                                                                                                                                • Patagonian Squid
                                                                                                                                  Squid tubes and tentacles lightly grilled in chilli lemon butter or our masala paste or crumbed served with a side of your choice and tartar sauce.
                                                                                                                                  R235
                                                                                                                                  • Grilled Sole
                                                                                                                                    East coast sole grilled in lemon butter.
                                                                                                                                    R195

                                                                                                                                  • Chicken

                                                                                                                                    • Chicken Schnitzel
                                                                                                                                      Chicken fillet lightly crumbed with panko coating and served as a main course with a twist of lemon and a sauce of your choice.
                                                                                                                                      R150
                                                                                                                                      • Chicken Parmesan
                                                                                                                                        Fillets of chicken breasts grilled with parmesan cheese and served with a tomato basil pesto sauce.
                                                                                                                                        R155
                                                                                                                                        • Barristers Coq-au-Vin
                                                                                                                                          Deboned chicken things braised in red wine, onions, carrots, mushrooms, bacon and thyme. Served with rice or mash.
                                                                                                                                          R195

                                                                                                                                        Hearty Meals & Pasta

                                                                                                                                        • Hearty Meals

                                                                                                                                          • Barristers Masala Curry
                                                                                                                                            Chicken, beef or vegetables - served with egg noodles or rice.
                                                                                                                                            R145
                                                                                                                                            • Thai Green Curry
                                                                                                                                              Barristers styled Thai green Curry with chicken or vegetables - served with egg noddles or rice.
                                                                                                                                              R135
                                                                                                                                              • Beef Burgundy
                                                                                                                                                Beef Bourguignon is a delicious beef stew with bacon, carrots, onions, red wine, thyme and mushrooms. Presented in our tradional cast iron pot and served with rice or mash.
                                                                                                                                                R195

                                                                                                                                              • Pasta

                                                                                                                                                • Chicken Mushroom Fettuccine
                                                                                                                                                  Grilled herbed chicken, mushrooms, bacon with olive oil and served with crème fraiche and salsa.
                                                                                                                                                  R135
                                                                                                                                                  • Mushroom Fettuccine
                                                                                                                                                    Grilled herbed mushrooms, served with crème fraîche & salsa.
                                                                                                                                                    R125
                                                                                                                                                    • Creamy Bacon & Sundried Tomato Fettuccine
                                                                                                                                                      Creamy bacon with sundried tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers, feta and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
                                                                                                                                                      R145
                                                                                                                                                      • Fettuccine Carbonara
                                                                                                                                                        Smoky bacon, garlic, cream and Parmesan cheese.
                                                                                                                                                        R135
                                                                                                                                                        • Fettuccine Bolognaise
                                                                                                                                                          Barristers bolognaise sauce.
                                                                                                                                                          R135
                                                                                                                                                          • Aubergine Au Parmesan
                                                                                                                                                            Layers of aubergine, neapolitan sauce, herbs and Parmesan cheese.
                                                                                                                                                            R135
                                                                                                                                                            • Chili Garlic Chicken or Mushroom Fettuccine
                                                                                                                                                              Chilli and garlic infused oil, with soya & oyster sauce, topped with chives and fresh coriander.
                                                                                                                                                              R110
                                                                                                                                                              • Chili Garlic Squid Fettuccine
                                                                                                                                                                Chilli and garlic infused oil, with soya & oyster sauce, topped with chives and fresh coriander.
                                                                                                                                                                R145

                                                                                                                                                              Bar Snacks & Beer Food

                                                                                                                                                              • Beer Food & Baskets

                                                                                                                                                                To be enjoyed as a nibble or snack while catching up with a good old friend or watching a good game!

                                                                                                                                                                • Peanuts or Simba Chips - per packet
                                                                                                                                                                  R15
                                                                                                                                                                  • Chilli Popper
                                                                                                                                                                    R20
                                                                                                                                                                    • Olives
                                                                                                                                                                      R40
                                                                                                                                                                      • Pitted Crumbed & Deep Fried Olives
                                                                                                                                                                        R45
                                                                                                                                                                        • Crumbed Gherkins
                                                                                                                                                                          R25
                                                                                                                                                                          • Pork Crackling
                                                                                                                                                                            R30
                                                                                                                                                                            • Onion Ring Basket
                                                                                                                                                                              R40
                                                                                                                                                                              • Chip Basket
                                                                                                                                                                                R45
                                                                                                                                                                                • Potato Skins with crème fraîche
                                                                                                                                                                                  A fan favourite!
                                                                                                                                                                                  R45
                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chips & Onion Ring Basket
                                                                                                                                                                                    R55
                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chicken Strips
                                                                                                                                                                                      Grilled or crumbed
                                                                                                                                                                                      R55
                                                                                                                                                                                      • Beef Samosas & Sauce
                                                                                                                                                                                        Hot or Mild
                                                                                                                                                                                        R55
                                                                                                                                                                                        • Cheese Grillers
                                                                                                                                                                                          R55
                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mozzarella Balls
                                                                                                                                                                                            R65
                                                                                                                                                                                            • Snack Beef Burger
                                                                                                                                                                                              R85
                                                                                                                                                                                              • Crumbed Mushrooms
                                                                                                                                                                                                R95
                                                                                                                                                                                                • Quesadilla - cheddar, fresh tomato & basil pesto
                                                                                                                                                                                                  R95
                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Quesadilla - Siracha chicken & cheddar
                                                                                                                                                                                                    R100
                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Chicken Strips Basket
                                                                                                                                                                                                      R105
                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Calamari Basket
                                                                                                                                                                                                        R115
                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Tortilla Nachos
                                                                                                                                                                                                          R125
                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Potato Skin Nachos
                                                                                                                                                                                                            R125
                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Rib Basket
                                                                                                                                                                                                              R175
                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sports Platter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                Crumbed gherkins, beef samosas, cocktail chesse grillers & chicken strips served with Amanda's Hot Sauce or a mild Tartar sauce.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                R200

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Sides, Sauces & Extras

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Side Orders, Sauce & Extra Toppings

                                                                                                                                                                                                                All of our Main Courses are served with a complimentary portion of any one of the following: butternut & creamed spinach, mash, rice, side salad or chips & onion rings. The following may be ordered as an extra to accompany any item on this menu.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Freshly chopped chilli
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  R10
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Sauces
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cheese, Garlic Butter, Madagascar, Monkey Gland, Mushroom or Roquefort.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    R25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cheese
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Garlic Butter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Madagascar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Monkey Gland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Mushroom
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Roquefort
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Cheese
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cheddar, feta or crumbled blue cheese.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    R25
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cheddar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Feta
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Blue Cheese
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Chips, Onion Rings, Mash or Rice
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    R35
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Grilled Mushrooms, Calamari, Beef Patty or Chicken Breast
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      R55
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Butternut & Spinach, Side Salad, Avo or Bacon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        R40

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Desserts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Desserts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        We also offer a wide selection of Cognacs, Liqueurs, Irish Coffees, Whiskies, Dom Pedro's & Milkshakes.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Ice Cream & Hot Chocolate Sauce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Barristers is famous for its Hot Chocolate Sauce, which is true to our original 1980 recipe. Simmered for hours to give one of the richest, velvety chocolate sauces in Cape Town.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          R50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Cape Malva Pudding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A traditional hot sticky cape malva pudding. Served piping hot with custard, cream or ice cream.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            R50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Berry Meringue Coulis
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ice Cream, meringue and mixed berry coulis. Perfect for summer, crunchy and delicious!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              R50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pecan Nut Fudge Pie
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Pecans are definitely good for you and fudge is one of the greatest comfort foods around. We don’t skimp on the pecans or the fudge and neither should you. Enjoy with cream or ice cream.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                R60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • White Chocolate Créme Brûlee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Our traditional vanilla and custard créme brûlee, with melted white chocolate. Crack open the caramel top and dive right in!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  R60
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Dark Chocolate Cheese Cake
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    This silky, rich and deeply luxurious chocolate cheesecake is back due to popular demand.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    R70