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Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room
Bree Street’s iconic hipster diner serving Cape Town’s undisputed best artisanal grass-fed cheeseburgers and buttermilk fried chicken on homemade brioche.
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About Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room
Clarke’s Bar & Dining Room at 133 Bree Street has been the beating heart of central Cape Town’s creative and dining scene since 2011. Channeling classic American diner energy with an elevated artisanal ethos, Clarke’s is widely cited by local food critics as serving the city’s finest cheeseburger.
Their burger is built on a foundation of uncompromised quality: a thick pasture-reared Oak Valley grass-fed beef patty cooked medium, topped with melted Underberger cheddar, and served on a warm, pillowy house-baked brioche bun with twice-cooked fries.
Signature Orders
- The Clarke’s Cheeseburger (Oak Valley grass-fed beef, Underberger cheddar, house brioche)
- Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger with spicy slaw
- Legendary Macaroni & Cheese with slow-roasted tomato relish
- Craft cocktails, local natural wines, and speciality roasted flat whites
Local Planning Notes
What to keep in mind before you travel.
Walk-ins welcome. Great vegetarian burger substitutions available.
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Access & Terrain
Street level entrance with sidewalk tables, indoor booths, and leafy back courtyard.
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Best Visit Time
Lunch around 12:30 or Friday evening drinks & burgers on Bree Street.
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Verified Chauffeur
Igshaan Jonathan · Local Route Planner
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Private Vehicle
Door-to-door flexibility on your terms.
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