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Craft Wheat & Hops
Pizza
Recommended multiple times as one of the best items here; reviewers call it amazing, well made, and delicious, with one saying it was one of the best pizza meals they've had in ages.
Beer
Frequently praised for its cold temperature, strong selection, and great craft beer options, with several reviews mentioning beer tastings and excellent local or bottled/on-tap choices.
Burger
Repeatedly described as excellent and tasty, including one review calling it the best burger ever eaten and others praising the burger as a great pub-lunch choice.
Peri Peri Wings
Specifically highlighted as exactly what one reviewer wanted, with a strong value mention since they were called a steal when served with fries.
Pork Ribs
Called excellent in a positive review, making them one of the clearly recommended meat dishes.
Nachos
Described as incredible, standing out as a highly recommended snack or sharing dish.
Flammkuchen
Mentioned positively as a dish the kids enjoyed, with no negative comments and included among a satisfying family meal.
Chicken Schnitzel
Included in a review of a very good family meal, suggesting it was a well-liked main dish.
Cheese
Mentioned as a dessert option and positively received as a finishing touch to the meal.
Pale Ale
Specifically singled out as fantastic, indicating a strong recommendation among the beer options.
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 9 PM |
About Craft Wheat & Hops
Craft Wheat & Hops is a restaurant in Stellenbosch, South Africa, known for craft beer, burgers, pizza, and gin cocktails. Reviewers consistently praise the beer selection, especially local craft beers and beer tastings, along with the burgers, pizzas, and peri peri wings. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and trendy, with outdoor seating, a fireplace, and a busy central location in Stellenbosch. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and accepts reservations.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid street parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Craft Wheat & Hops known for?
It is best known for its craft beer selection, including local beers, beer tastings, and gin cocktails, paired with food like burgers, pizza, and peri peri wings. Reviewers also mention the beer being cold and the menu working well for people who want drinks and meat or pizza in one stop.
What dishes are most recommended at Craft Wheat & Hops?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the burgers, especially the Trump burger, the pizzas, the peri peri wings with fries, pork ribs, and nachos. Flammkuchen also comes up as a specific dish people enjoyed, and several reviews say the food is excellent even though the menu is not huge.
What is the atmosphere like at Craft Wheat & Hops?
The vibe is casual, cozy, and lively, with outdoor seating, a fireplace, and a busy sports-bar feel in Stellenbosch central. It suits groups and friends well, and reviewers say it can be loud in the evenings, so it is less suited to families then.
Is Craft Wheat & Hops good value?
Yes, many reviewers describe it as good value, with comments like great prices and meals that feel worthwhile for the quality. One review specifically called the peri peri wings with fries a steal at 100 Rand on Thursdays, and another said they ate well with plenty of drinks for less than €50.
When is the best time to visit Craft Wheat & Hops?
Late lunch or early dinner is a good time if you want a more relaxed visit, since reviewers mention that window specifically. It is also a popular hangout in the heart of Stellenbosch, so expect it to be busy and sometimes hard to get a table.
Is parking available at Craft Wheat & Hops?
Yes. Paid street parking, Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Does Craft Wheat & Hops have vegetarian options?
Yes, Craft Wheat & Hops offers vegetarian options.
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