The Striped Horse Bar & Grill opens its doors in Muizenberg

Striped Horse craft beer and Jurie Blomerus, formerly of Stanley’s Beer Yard in Joburg, have combined their sense of adventure and entrepreneurship in a partnership that embodies the spirit of yesteryear, quirk and generosity of York Road in Muizenberg.

The Striped Horse Bar & Grill is place to enjoy a cold beer and coastal hospitality in a space that encourages you to overstay your welcome. Situated in buzzing York Road and looking over the sparkling Indian Ocean, this inviting space is one part saloon bar, one part gypsy lounge and all parts cool.

 

The bar's interiors are what Jurie describes as “gypsy-meets-pirate-shanty”, a mixture of floral bordello couches, benches, found objects and kitsch paraphernalia with a hint of global traveller and a lot of nautical influence. A light-up Madonna overlooks proceedings and back wall is plastered in a striking geometric print.

“A lot of people want to escape the bustle of the CBD,“ Jurie says. “The Striped Horse Muizenberg is a movement not only out of the city, but also to a different state of mind. There's the idea that here anything is possible – and that's the mentality that's at the heart of The Striped Horse Bar & Grill.” This authenticity runs through everything The Striped Horse Muizenberg. There are deep leather couches for lounging and a piano in the corner.

 

Tuesday nights are Gutbucket open-to-all jam sessions, while Fridays are dedicated to Vinyl. The food is simple but hearty– Prego rolls, chicken wings, grilled lamb chops and stringy chips. The tequila comes all the way from Mexico and the cold craft beer on tap is local and lekker.

Pride of place is the affiliated Striped Horse brew – the full range of lager, pale ale and pilsner is available on tap, as is further locally brewed craft CBC beers. Plus Belgium’s Liefmans and St Francis’ Beach Blonde light. Artisanal gins like Inverroche and other bespoke spirits line the top shelf.