Van Hunks

About Van Hunks

Located at 1 Upper Union Street, at the corner of Kloof and Upper Union Streets in the Gardens neighborhood of Cape Town, Van Hunks Restaurant & Bar is a long-standing neighborhood pub and contemporary restaurant named after the local Jan van Hunks Table Mountain smoking legend. The venue features an indoor bar equipped with multiple televisions for live sports viewings, as well as a large, sheltered outdoor deck providing scenic views of the city and Table Mountain.

Catering to brunch, lunch, dinner, and late-night patrons, the menu highlights traditional South African specialties such as Cape Malay bobotie, springbok shank, and peri-peri chicken livers alongside international fare including wood-fired, thin-crusted pizzas, burgers, ribs, and steaks. The establishment includes a full bar service offering an extensive wine list, cocktails, draught beers, and specialized local craft options like Van Hunks Pumpkin ale with cinnamon. Operating with wheelchair accessibility and accommodating dietary preferences with a selection of vegetarian and vegan meals, the restaurant maintains a schedule of daily food and drink specials running from mid-afternoon into the evening.