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At "the Pothole & Donkey," we believe dining is more than just a meal; it's an experience. Nestled in the heart of Makhanda, our family-friendly restaurant offers a cozy yet trendy atmosphere perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With an inclusive menu featuring vegan and vegetarian options, we cater to every palate. Guests can enjoy live music, refreshing cocktails, and a welcoming space for kids to play. Popular among locals and tourists alike, our emphasis on rich flavors and quality service creates unforgettable moments. Join us for a delightful feast and discover why we’re Makhanda’s go-to dining destination.Photos
Amenities & More
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for the Pothole & Donkey
Review highlights
Based on 360 reviewsThe Pothole & Donkey is widely appreciated for its welcoming and relaxed pub atmosphere, making it suitable for a diverse range of patrons including families, couples, and solo visitors. Reviewers consistently highlight the generous portions and affordability of the menu, which offers a broad variety of tasty food and warm beverages catering to various dietary needs. The staff are frequently praised for their friendly, attentive, and responsive service, contributing to a pleasant overall experience. The establishment’s ambiance, enhanced by thoughtful decor and music, is often noted as creating a perfect mood for dining or casual visits, with many customers enjoying the opportunity to unwind or work comfortably while savoring high-quality drinks like cappuccinos and lattes.
A relaxed pub environment suitable for families, couples and singles. Delicious food in generous portions at affordable prices, fantastic service and the kitchen is prepared to cater to certain dietary needs. Our family had an outstanding time.
A friend and I go there once a month. Duran is young and has great potential. He knows how to interact with the customers and responds quickly to anything negative. The other staff members are also lovely. The atmosphere, decor, service is %.
I decided to check out the Pothole & Donkey based on a recommendation, and I must say, it did not disappoint. I couldn't resist ordering my all-time favourite, a caramel latté, and it was so delicious that I ended up having two! The team there was incredibly friendly and made me feel right at home. Plus, I was able to get some work done while enjoying my coffee.
They are very welcoming...with great service and music ... Perfect mood ... The food was just perfect... I just had to have their as well
Nice restaurant with a big variety menu to choose from. Food and warm drinks are tasty. Chai latte was very nice. Their cappuccino is the best.
Decent place. Delicious food and good service. This place is a nice family restaurant that also serves buffet since it’s attached to a hotel. Dessert is fresh and main course was rich in flavour.
It was my first time in Grahamstown and we wanted to try this place to bad as the first place to get food. The service was amazing, the atmosphere, the lighting lastly, the FOOOOOOOOD. We had burgers and pizzas. I had to steal the fries. Such thick cut potatoes that are soft inside and well seasoned outside. And my pizza... Was so stretchy with cheese straight from the oven . Had a virgin cranberry (I forgot the drink) but it was so refreshing. I could really do again with another visit to this place when I come to Makhanda .
A very nice and quiet atmosphere. Customer service was awesome. There is a kid's area for children to have fun and play some games. We pre-ordered our menu a day before and it exceeded our expectation. I must confess this is the first restaurant I will visit that serves well-done steak. It's indeed a great place to be
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Tuesday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Wednesday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday 07:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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