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“Bring your friends, share your favourite dishes, sips, stories, and make this the best last weekend ever. Let’s raise our glasses as we celebrate the legacy of Beerhouse together.”
That was the message shared on social media by the Long Street tasting room and eatery, Beerhouse, as it prepares to close its doors. Management cited extortion as a major factor behind the decision, marking the end of an era for a venue that has become a staple of Cape Town’s nightlife.
Beerhouse first opened its doors in 2013, supplying one the continent’s biggest selections of beer varieties under one roof. Its bright yellow facade became an iconic feature on Long Street, one of Cape Town’s nightlife hubs. The closure of its final branch follows the shuttering of two other locations in the country, which failed to recover from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking to Daily Maverick on Friday from Germany, owner Randolf Jorberg recounted his disturbing encounters with Cape Town’s criminal underworld that led to the decision to close. Just days after opening 11 years ago, Jorberg was approached by a man offering “protection” services… Klick here to read the full article
