NO HATS ALLOWED! I was wearing a simple corona branded hat, but apparently there is a no hat policy.
Don't get me wrong, the atmosphere was amazing, but bouncers/security were fairly rude. Might just be the one I dealt with in particular.
But we had great service re pool tables, table soccer and amazing bartenders.
Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 5
It was my first time today, I went to play pool with a friend and everything was okay until 2 security guards (Congolese) started to harass us for smoking some herb (Cannabis) in the balcony, We ask them not to over react and we left. 😤
I’d definitely go again and get my smoke break like cigarettes users does.
Cannabis is prescription medicine and I don’t believe that a Security guards know better than my doctor.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 3
Had an epic time! Our bartender Ayanda gave great service for us, and everytime there was an issue with a pool table or needed a drink, we were served quickly and efficiently. Thanks so much Stones team for making our experience such a fun one. On the downside, the bathrooms were an absolute mess. 3 cubicles, where only 2 were in service. And the 2 that worked, the toilets were both clogged, the flush didnt work in one and the door didn't lock in the other. Other than the bathroom situation, the atmosphere, service and evening overall was great.
Update: We've been back a couple of times and bathrooms have been spotless! Amazing service from our bartender (forgot to catch his name), and whole environment was clean and very enjoyable. Thanks so much!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Super chill place. With nice vibes. Service is a bit slow though, but it’s all nice if you go with a nice group of friends
Price per person
R 150–200
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Great relaxed place to play pool. Most tables are in okay condition. Friendly easy going place to drink and play. My go to for pool for decades.
Price per person
R 150–200
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Staff is unfriendly and they want you to leave your car keys or I'd with the bar to secure a white board for pool. Why not just charge the amount that the ball cost if it needs replacement. It's actually ridiculous.
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 2
Always have a really great time here with friends. Well priced drinks, good music and a nice atmosphere all-round. Just keep your phone and valuables safe as I have had a few friends phones gone missing there.
Had a good time here. Was definitely better visiting during the day than at night. Got extremely stuffy and hot inside due to the amount of people inside. Even on the deck I struggled to breathe and cool down. Maybe some more open windows would be good on busy nights?
Otherwise, drinks are well-priced and the vibe was lekker. Good choices in tunes and friendly staff. We'll be back!
If you love playing pool (I mean really love it, as in seriously), you’re not going to enjoy it here. The tables are in terrible condition and depending on what time you’re there, you won’t get a chance to play. The place is peppered with young and wasted students who don’t actually care about pool and the music is too loud for you to have any conversations unless you go outside, so if that’s your vibe, you’ll love Stones in Observatory.
