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Last verified or updated by the venue on 12th Jun 2025.
- fabled cocktails chapter two: part four
- fable favourites!
- the classics
- food and snacks - nibbles
- food and snacks - mouthfuls
fabled cocktails chapter two: part four
our signature drinks are the embodiment of our collection of local fables. developed alongside the fables, each fabled cocktail is a unique creation that went through countless iterations before being perfected.like the fable it is based on, each drink unfolds in four parts over four seasons. with every new iteration comes new flavours and complexity, adding depth to the original and hinting at what’s to come.
the ultimate expression of our vision, our cocktails tell stories.
the castle of good hope
don julio blanco / peach / lemon / co2 / fanta grape foam
flavour notes: naughty, light, crushable
flavour notes: naughty, light, crushable
R 170.00
the uniondale ghost
absolut vodka / litchi / strawberry / grapefruit / falooda
flavour notes: floral, fruity, playful
flavour notes: floral, fruity, playful
R 170.00
the lightning bird
volcan reposado / eggnog / chai / sherry / orange
flavour notes: rich, creamy, aromatic
flavour notes: rich, creamy, aromatic
R 170.00
the sky god
johnnie walker gold / toasted brioche / tonka / sherry / custard / lemon
flavour notes: warming, velvety, nostalgic
flavour notes: warming, velvety, nostalgic
R 170.00
the birkenhead drill
monkey shoulder / pandan / espresso / coconut cream / angostura cocoa bitters
flavour notes: bold, boozy, icy
flavour notes: bold, boozy, icy
R 170.00
the perfect gentleman
avion silver / passion fruit / pineapple / celery / cinzano bianco / curaçao
flavour notes: tropical, tart, vegetal
flavour notes: tropical, tart, vegetal
R 170.00
the forsaken bush
bumbu rum / banana / cinnamon / butter / white miso / fernet branca / angostura aromatic bitters
flavour notes: buttery, complex, indulgent
flavour notes: buttery, complex, indulgent
R 170.00
the hms arniston
inverochhe classic gin / mango / white chocolate / campari / cinzano rosso
flavour notes: silky, fruity, bittersweet
flavour notes: silky, fruity, bittersweet
R 170.00
fable favourites!
here’s a list of your favourite drinks from our previous menus. we don’t even remember the names, so we can’t expect you to.the one with the paintbrush
tanqueray no. ten, litchi, citrus & soda
R 140.00
the one in the skull
jameson select reserve, cranberry, fable tea blend, seasonal berries, white chocolate & citrus (serves two, but we don’t judge)
R 195.00
that spicy margarita thingy
don julio blanco, pineapple, jalapeño & lime
R 165.00
the "peach"
absolut vodka, peach, jasmine & citrus
R 130.00
the one with the smoke
tanqueray no. ten, pineapple, passion fruit, orgeat & lemon
R 155.00
the "apple"
casamigos blanco, chardonnay, green apple cordial & lime
R 155.00
the one with the tattoo
casamigos blanco, guava, galangal, vanilla & citrus
R 160.00
the classics
if it ain't broke, don't fix itporn star martini
ketel one vodka, vanilla, passion fruit, lemon & cinzano prosecco
R 150.00
paloma
don julio blanco & fable grapefruit soda
R 145.00
margarita
casamigos blanco, bols triple sec & lime
R 145.00
espresso martini
ketel one vodka, coffee liqueur & house cold brew
R 140.00
whisky sour
johnnie walker black label, sugar, lemon & angostura bitters
R 125.00
old fashioned
woodford reserve, demerara & angostura bitters
R 140.00
negroni
tanqueray no. ten, campari & cinzano rosso
R 120.00
moscow mule
absolut vodka, angostura bitters, lime & fable ginger soda
R 95.00
limoncella spritz
drunken horse limoncella & cinzano prosecco & soda
R 155.00
aperol spritz
aperol, cinzano prosecco & soda
R 120.00
clover club
tanqeray no. ten, cinzano dry, raspberry & lemon
R 120.00
paper plane
woodford reserve, aperol, amaro nonino & lime
R 160.00
french 75
tanqueray no. ten, lemon & cinzano prosecco
R 140.00
penicillin
johnnie walker black, ginger, honey, lemon & talisker 10 float
R 125.00
dark 'n stormy
bumbu rum, angostura bitters, lime & fable ginger soda
R 100.00
mai tai
havana 7, orgeat, bols triple sec & lime
R 125.00
pimm's cup
pimm’s no. 1, lemon & fable ginger soda
R 95.00
sidecar
courvoisier vs, bols triple sec & lemon
R 140.00
white lady
tanqueray no. ten, bols triple sec & lemon
R 120.00
el diablo
espolon tequila blanco, crème de cassis, lime & fable ginger soda.
R 130.00
food and snacks - nibbles
popcorn chicken
tender fried chicken pops served with spicy mayo.
R 90.00
deep fried olives
feta-stuffed panko-crusted olives served with jalapeno tzatziki.
R 65.00
fries
served with aioli (add parmesan & truffle R20)
R 40.00
marinated olives
harissa marinated kalamata olives
R 45.00
crispy patagonia squid
tempura fried patagonia squid served with coriander & lime dip.
R 140.00
citrus salad
baby gem lettuce, rocket, pickled cucumber, cherry tomatoes, orange segments and an almond & seed granola served with a spicy citrus dressing (add cajun chicken breast R40).
R 65.00
tuna tataki
seared tuna served on a bet of rocket, amaranth & radish along with wasabi aioli and pickled ginger before being drizzled with citrus.
R 140.00
food and snacks - mouthfuls
cheese & charcuterie board
three cheeses, masala & red pepper chutney, olives, preserves, salami, parma ham & melba toast.
R 190.00
bourbon old fashioned grilled cheese sando
brioche toasted in bitters butter, layered with white & yellow cheddar and served with a beef & wild turkey bourbon reduction (add bacon R30 / add fries R30).
R 105.00
buttermilk chicken sliders
buttermilk chicken fried served on a bed of rocket along with pickled cucumber, red cabbage and chipotle mayo & a side of prawn crackers.
R 115.00
pulled pork sliders
served on soft buns with apple & chipotle barbeque sauce, rocket & tangy slaw.
R 120.00
thicc boi burger
thicc beef patty served on a soft seeded bun with cheddar, balsamic caramelised onions, mayo, rocket & a side of fried (add bacon R30).
swap your beef for a vegan patty at no extra cost
swap your beef for a vegan patty at no extra cost
R 150.00
MENU
Last verified or updated by the venue on 19th Jun 2026.
This menu is a sample menu designed to showcase what the restaurant offers & it may differ from the exact menu available. Kindly contact the restaurant if you have any questions.
signature cocktails
playful pygmy mice
Glenfiddich 12 | Giffard Banane du Brésil | Condensed milk Amaretto
R 195.00
wood-ash stars
Juniper Moon Gin | Green Rooibos | Pear Eau de Vie | Honey Giffard Crème de Cacao | Toasted Coconut | Chamomile
R 195.00
lady in white
Inverroche Classic Gin | Strawberry Hibiscus Sorbet Cucumber | Giffard Elderflower | Liqueur | Soda
R 195.00
rain bull
Cabrito Reposado | Fassionola | Papaya | Pineapple Lime | Campari | Red Bull Cloud
R 195.00
grootslang
Tanqueray No. Ten | Granny Smith Apple | Hanepoot Rocket | Abadia 54
R 195.00
tokoloshe
Herradura Reposado | Tomato | Strawberry | Bell Pepper Atchar | Lime
R 195.00
hole-in-the-wall
Ketel One Vodka | Grape | Olive | Black Pepper Hanepoot | Peat
R 195.00
lion's share
Martell Blue Swift | Maple Wood | Brown Butter Sherry Blend | Walnut
R 195.00
fable favourites
here’s a list of your favourite drinks from our previous menus.
we don’t even remember the names, so we can’t expect you to.
we don’t even remember the names, so we can’t expect you to.
the one with the paintbrush
inverroche classic gin, litchi, citrus & soda.
R 165.00
the one with the handcuffs
Don julio blanco | peach | lemon | co2 | fanta grape foam
R 165.00
that spicy margarita thingy
don julio blanco, pineapple, jalapeño & lime.
R 165.00
the one with the smoke
tanqueray no. ten | pineapple | toma passion fruit liqueur | orgeat | lemon
R 165.00
the nice one
juniper moon gin, cranberry, elderflower & lime.
R 165.00
the PEACH
Absolut vodka | peach | jasmine | citrus
R 165.00
the APPLE
Casamigos blanco | chardonnay | green apple | lime
R 165.00
the one in the skull
jameson select reserve, martell blue swift, cranberry, fable tea blend, seasonal berries, white chocolate & citrus (serves two, but we don’t judge).
R 225.00
the one with the tattoo
Cazadores blanco | guava | galangal | vanilla | citrus
R 135.00
no booze, no problem
cherry bomb
rooibos, cherry, orange blossom, soda & gordon's sweets fizzy cherries.
R 110.00
soda pop
blueberry, jasmine, vanilla, soda & gordon's sweets blueberry cables.
R 110.00
fire melon
watermelon, pineapple, korean chilli flake, lime & gordon's sweets watermelon slices.
R 110.00
pop & lock
fanta grape, peach, lemon, soda & gordon's sweets fizzy strawberry cables.
R 110.00
pink fluff
strawberry, cranberry, raspberry, clarified yogurt & gordon's sweets strawberry kisses.
R 110.00
designated driver paintbrush
cranberry, litchi, soda & gordon's sweets rainbow belts.
R 110.00
the classics
whether you're making it to the next round, feeling a little fancy, or
marking a moment, these classics come in three tiers to match your
mood and the occasion.
marking a moment, these classics come in three tiers to match your
mood and the occasion.
margarita (cabrito reposado )
triple sec, lime &...
R 115.00
margarita (casamigos blanco)
triple sec, lime &...
R 160.00
margarita ( lost explorer 8)
triple sec, lime &...
R 345.00
porn star martini ( stoli )
vanilla, passion fruit, lemon, boschendal brut &...
R 150.00
porn star martini ( ketel one )
vanilla, passion fruit, lemon, boschendal brut &...
R 170.00
porn star martini (casamigos reposado)
vanilla, passion fruit, lemon, boschendal brut &...
R 195.00
paloma (jose cuervo traditional silver)
fable grapefruit soda &...
R 115.00
paloma ( casamigos blanco)
fable grapefruit soda &...
R 160.00
paloma ( del maguey chichicapa)
fable grapefruit soda &...
R 195.00
espresso martini ( stoli )
the gentleman's coffee liqueur, house cold brew &...
R 130.00
espresso martini (absolut)
the gentleman's coffee liqueur, house cold brew &...
R 150.00
espresso martini ( casamigos reposado)
the gentleman's coffee liqueur, house cold brew &...
R 195.00
mai tai ( 1000 pounder)
orgeat, triple sec, lime &...
R 115.00
mai tai ( havana 7)
orgeat, triple sec, lime &...
R 130.00
mai tai ( bumbu)
orgeat, triple sec, lime &...
R 150.00
side car ( hennessy vs)
cointreau, lemon &...
R 170.00
side car ( boschendal xo)
cointreau, lemon &...
R 195.00
side car ( remy martin 1738)
cointreau, lemon &...
R 295.00
gimlet ( tanqueray no. ten)
sugar, lemon &...
R 110.00
gimlet ( drunken horse)
sugar, lemon &...
R 180.00
gimlet (monkey 47)
sugar, lemon &...
R 245.00
el diablo ( cabrito reposado)
crème de cassis, lime, fable ginger soda &...
R 100.00
el diablo ( altos blanco )
crème de cassis, lime, fable ginger soda &...
R 130.00
el diablo ( del maguey chichicapa)
crème de cassis, lime, fable ginger soda &...
R 195.00
moscow mule
absolut vodka, angostura bitters, lime & fable ginger soda.
R 100.00
old fashioned
woodford reserve, demerara & angostura bitters.
R 145.00
negroni
tanqueray no. ten, campari & cinzano rosso.
R 125.00
classic daiquiri
havana 3, sugar & lime.
R 100.00
whisky sour
johnnie walker black label, sugar, lemon & angostura bitters.
R 130.00
cosmopolitan
ketel one, triple sec, cranberry & lemon.
R 130.00
dark ‘n stormy
1000 pounder rum, angostura bitters, lime & fable ginger soda.
R 100.00
penicillin
glenlivet 12, ginger, honey, lemon & peated scotch.
R 145.00
clover club
tanqeray no. ten, cinzano dry, raspberry & lemon.
R 130.00
paper plane
woodford reserve, aperol, amaro nonino & lime.
R 150.00
amaretto sour
monkey shoulder, disaronno amaretto, citrus & angostura bitters.
R 120.00
limoncella spritz
drunken horse limoncella, boschendal brut & soda.
R 170.00
high roller menu
think our cocktails are good?
wait ‘til you spoil yourself with the pricy stuff. you’re worth it.
wait ‘til you spoil yourself with the pricy stuff. you’re worth it.
1942 margarita
don julio 1942, cointreau & lime.
R 1,200.00
tequila porn star martini
patron el alto, passion fruit, vanilla & lime.
served with a 375ml bottle of moët & chandon brut.
served with a 375ml bottle of moët & chandon brut.
R 3,000.00
clase azul espresso martini
clase azul reposado, the gentleman's coffee liqueur and house cold brew.
R 1,350.00
johnnie blue sour
johnnie walker blue label, demerara, citrus & angostura aromatic bitters.
R 950.00
xo old fashioned
martell xo, demerara & angostura aromatic bitters.
R 1,200.00
shooters
whether you’re in the mood for a playful pick-me-up or simply looking to justify another round, we’ve got you. after all, it doesn’t really count if it’s so small (that’s what she said). look no further than the offering below.
vibe shots
in-house shots. always vodka, always yummy. changes weekly.
R 45.00
mini margs (x4)
it's in the name... mini margarita shots.
R 130.00
snaiquiries (x4)
same, but our classic daiquiri.
R 120.00
mini mai tais (x4)
same, but our classic mai tai.
R 120.00
tini ‘spresso tinis (x6)
we'll let you guess this one.
R 140.00
lemon drops (x4)
vodka, sugar & lemon.
R 140.00
lemon drops (x4)
vodka | sugar | lemon
R 140.00
bubbles
yes, we’re cocktail people… but we know our way around a good bottle too.
boschedal brut Glass
R 110.00
boschedal brut bottle
R 530.00
paul rene brut 2019
R 650.00
moët & chandon impérial brut
R 1,600.00
veuve clicquot yellow label brut
R 1,800.00
Wine
yes, we’re cocktail people… but we know our way around a good bottle too.
weltevrede calcrete
R 335.00
backsberg sauvignon blanc
R 355.00
raats original chenin blanc 2023
R 395.00
boschendal nicolas
R 495.00
raats dolomite cabernet franc 2022
R 550.00
beer
newlands tribute lager on tap
R 55.00
stella artois on tap
R 60.00
newlands pale ale 340ml
R 55.00
newlands passionate blond 340ml
R 55.00
corona
R 50.00
corona bucket (six)
R 250.00
corona cero
R 50.00
food and snacks
Our food is made for sharing. Small bites, big flavours, no sides. Mix, match, and try a bit of everything (or hoard your favourites, we won’t judge). It’s all about good company, good drinks and good food.
open until 10:30pm on weekdays and 11pm on weekends
open until 10:30pm on weekdays and 11pm on weekends
popcorn chicken
sour cream & chives · aioli - chilli & lime · hot honey mayo
R 95.00
cauli bites
cornflake crumb· hot honey · soy · sesame seeds
R 90.00
onion bhaji
mango lassi · spicy green chilli yoghurt
R 85.00
pap & chakalaka
creamy parmesan · spicy bean relish · peppers
R 95.00
hummus & flatbread
charred flatbread · olive oil · crispy chickpeas
add extra flatbread +15
add extra flatbread +15
R 85.00
butternut salad
spiced pear chutney · toasted sunflower seeds · feta · rocket
R 125.00
pork belly
rooibos-kombucha glaze · miso custard · chilli-pickled apple
R 160.00
calamari
green apple & dill pico de gallo · fresh lime · prawn crackers
R 180.00
lamb sliders
smoky cauliflower puree · savoury blueberry jam · rocket
R 185.00
chicken wings
fried wings · gochujang sauce · toasted crumbs
R 145.00
malay flatbread
beef kofta · malay sauce · charred flatbread
substitute beef kofta for cauliflower
substitute beef kofta for cauliflower
R 140.00
lamb flatbread
smoked paprika · dukkah · herbed yoghurt
R 195.00
chicken tikka flatbread
garam masala · pickled onion · seasoned yoghurt
R 135.00
sunday lunch
roasted crown chicken · hanepoot jus · creamy sweet potato
R 245.00
smash burger
pickles · onions · melted cheese · fable sauce
add bacon +30
add jalapeño +10
fries +50
add bacon +30
add jalapeño +10
fries +50
R 130.00
steak dinner
prime sirloin · seasonal veg · cape ruby jus
prime ribeye +65
prime ribeye +65
R 280.00
dessert
banana split
vanilla sponge · hazelnut ice cream · chocolate tuile · fresh strawberry · banana ganache
R 130.00
trio of ice cream
three seasonal flavours
R 115.00
fable food menu
Last verified or updated by the venue on 23rd Mar 2023.
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