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A true Inner City haven, The Village Idiot is a vintage Neighbourhood Bar & Restaurant that enthusiastically embraces South African braai culture.

A inner city neighborhood Restaurant and Bar.

09/11/2026

The weather’s warm but the drinks are cold ☀️
Let’s make a proper jol of this week 🥳

Ladies FREE Entrance On Fridays Until 11PM For November Via Xceed 💋

Double Double 👀
Wed - Sat | 6-9PM
( Excluding first Thursday )
🍋‍🟩 2 x Olmeca Tequilas R70
🍻 2 x Village B**rs R90
🍶 2 x House Double & Mix R95
🥃 2 x House Double & Red Bull R115
❄️ 2 x Frozen Cocktails R110
🍸 2 x Pornstar Martinis R160

Wednesday | Afro House Night ⚡️
‼️ Weekly Giveaway alert | win a bottle of Monkey Shoulder , a table & entrance for 6 people
🍔 Burger + Dop R140 | 3 Sliders + Jug R230
🎵 Dylan Munro B2B Phee | I Am Maian (CHE) | Tokyo | Blaque Mystery
🥃 Monkey Shoulder Specials all Night
🎟️ R100 From 10PM

Thursday | Closed for a Private Function 🍒

Friday | Rugby Club 🏉
🇿🇦 RSA vs France
⏰ Kickoff at 22:10
⚡️ 2x Dbl Buffelsfontein & coke R95
🥃 Bottle Buffelsfontein & 10 coke R950
🍻 Buy a special & stand a chance to win instant prizes
🌶️ Order Any Platter & Get a Bottle of Bubbly OR a Jug of Frozen Margarita
🍾 Friday Feels Bottle Specials
🍒 Cherry Chocolate Woodford Reserve old fashioned R100
💋 Ladies MAHALA Until 11pm Via Xceed
💰 R100 From 10PM

Saturday
🍗 Rib & Wing Combo R250
🍫 Cherry Chocolate Woodford Reserve old fashioned R100
🔊 Tanje | Oli Lev | KGW
💸 R100 From 10PM

Birthday Bookings 🎂
Book a Table of 6 Or More & Receive :
⚡️ 25% Off Your Total Bill
🍾 Bottle Of Bubbly
🎈 Balloon Setup
Advance Bookings Only. T&C’s Apply.

Table & Bottle Service Reservations Available Now
Through Dineplan App 🎟️ & Guest List Available Now Via XCEED 🎫

06/11/2026

Clock out. Switch off. Let’s make some plans 👏

The weekend has entered the chat and it’s nearly Game Day!🏉

Friday ⬇️
🌮 Order any platter & get a bottle of bubbly OR a jug of frozen margarita
🍾 Friday feels discounted bottle service
🍒 Cherry Chocolate Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned R100
💸 R100 from 10PM

Saturday Rugby Club 🏟️
🇿🇦 Italy vs South Africa
🚪 Doors open at 1:00pm
🥃 2x Dbl Buffelsfontein & Coke R95
🍶 Buffelsfontein bottle & 10 Cokes R950
🏆 Buy a Special & stand a chance to win instant prizes
🍗 Rib & Wing combo R250
🍒 Cherry Chocolate Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned R100
💵 R100 from 10PM

Rugby , beers & a healthy amount of shouting. See you at the bar 👀

05/11/2026

Shower singers , car performers and anyone who thinks they’re the next Tyla…🐯 this one’s for you 🎤

Its First Thursday and we’re taking the stage for idiots unplugged 💋

🍜 3 course dinner R250
🍒 Free shooter for the singstars
💰 R500 liquid allowance for the rockstar of the night

See you on stage 😌

04/11/2026

Five years of shaking things up 🙂‍↔️

Soul shaker is turning 5 this month and we are celebrating in full force 🥳

And because birthdays are better when presents are involved … we’ve got another birthday giveaway up for grabs 😌

🍾 1x Bottle of
🎫 Entry for 6 people
🛋️ Your own table

How to enter :

1️⃣ Follow Soul Shaker Wednesdays cpt & The Village Idiot
2️⃣ Tag 5 friends in the comments
3️⃣ Share this post to your story

On the decks 👌🏽
GHEKO - Dylan Paoli Munro | Ax | UZURI | RAF NOT SIMMONS b2b Julio Palermo

Winner announced on Tuesday 🥇
T&C’s apply.

Happy 5th Birthday Soul Shaker Wednesdays 🎂

03/11/2026

Tomorrows a public holiday , which means tonight’s decisions don’t have to be particularly sensible 😉

Round up your people , clear the schedule and come make Tuesday feel like Friday ⚡️

🥥 Malibu Drinks specials all night long
🎧 MNKI | Eden | Just Malcolm on the tracks

Midweek mischief here we come 🦁

02/11/2026

Halloween is over, but the real scary part is trying to work a full week when there’s a public holiday calling your name 👀

Here is your weekly lineup The Village Idiot 🐆

Ladies luck, Free entrance on Fridays until 11PM for November via xceed 🍀

Friday & Saturday ‼️
🍒 Cherry Chocolate Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned R100

Double Double Special 🍸
Wed - Sat | 6-9PM
Excluding first Thursday
2 x Olmeca Tequilas R70
2 x Village B**rs R90
2 x House Double & Mix R95
2 x House Double & Red Bull R115
2 x Frozen Cocktails R110
2 x Pornstar Martinis R160

Tuesday | Pre public holiday jol 🫦
🥥 MALIBU FARMERS specials all night
💰 R100 from 10pm

Wednesday | Soul Shaker Wednesdays ⚡️
(Afro House night)
🚨 Weekly Giveaway Alert | Win a bottle of , a table & free entrance for you & 5 friends
🍔 Burger + dop R140 | 3 Sliders + jug R230
🥃 specials all night long!
💰 R100 from 10PM

First Thursday | Idiots Unplugged 🎙️
(Karaoke 9-11PM)
🥪 3 course R250 (Starter, main & dessert)
🍒 Free shooter for the popstars
🍸 R500 liquid allowance for the ultimate rockstar
💳 R100 Entry

Friday 🔥
🌮 Order any platter & get a bottle of bubbly OR a jug of frozen margarita
🍾 Friday feels discounted bottle service
💸 R100 from 10PM

Rugby Club Saturday 🏉
🇿🇦 Italy vs South Africa
🚪 Doors open at 1:00pm
🥃 2x Dbl Buffelsfontein & Coke R95
🍶 Buffelsfontein bottle & 10 Cokes R950
🏆 Buy a Special & stand a chance to win instant prizes
🍗 Rib & Wing combo R250
💵 R100 from 10PM

Birthday bookings 🎉
Book a table of 6 or more & receive :
⚡️ 25% off your total bill
🍾 Bottle of bubbly
🎈 Balloon setup
Advance bookings only. T&C’s Apply.

Save the lineup , gather the usual suspects and we’ll see you at the bar 🍺

Table & bottle service reservations available now through Dineplan App 🎫 & Guestlist available now via XCEED 🎟️

30/10/2026

Halloween weekend is here, and the Village is going from Friday feels to full blown spooky safari 👻

Friday 🍾
🍸 Friday Feels bottle service specials
🍟 Order a platter and receive a FREE bottle of bubbly or a jug of frozen margarita

Saturday | Spooky Safari 🎃
The creatures of the night are taking over 💀
🎧 KAT LUZ | KGW | OLIVER BAPTISTE | EDEN
🩸 Free Halloween make up stations for early arrivals
🍬 Tricks & treats
👻 Priority entry for guests in costume
🎟️ Tickets via Howler or R150 at the door
🍖 Need something to soak up the spirits? Our Saturday Ribs & Wings Combo is R250

Two days. One wild weekend. Zero guarantees that Oskar won’t judge your costume 🦤👀

29/10/2026

5 years of Soul Shaker Wednesdays ⚡️

Soul Shaker turns 5 in November, and we’re not doing birthday celebrations quietly 👀

We’re giving away a bottle service package EVERY WEEK to get the birthday month going!

Here’s what ONE lucky crew could be claiming:

🍾 1x Bottle of
🥤 6x Schweppes mixers
🛋️ Your own table
🎟️ Entry for 6 people

WANT YOUR CREW IN THE RUNNING?

1️⃣ Follow The Village Idiot
2️⃣ Follow Soul Shaker Wednesdays
3️⃣ Tag 5 mates you’d share the booth with in the comments
4️⃣ Share this post

New week, new chance to win 🏆

Five years of Soul Shaker deserves a proper jol. Get tagging, rally the troops and let’s make this birthday month one for the books 🎂

T&Cs apply.

29/10/2026

Love at first sight or fright at first sight? 👻💋

It’s the Thursday before Halloween, and we’re mixing a little romance with a whole lot of mischief! 🎃

Thursday Dating is bringing the costume party vibes to the scene from 6–9PM, so dress to impress, scare or seduce 🫦

Tickets are available through Thursday | South Africa 🎟️

Then stick around as we trade flirting for questionable vocals at Idiots Unplugged karaoke from 9–11PM 🎤

Feeling hungry? Our 3 course dinner is just R250! 🍽️

Costumes, cocktails, potential soulmates and off key singalongs… what could possibly go wrong? 😈

28/10/2026

Got a birthday coming up? Gather your people and let us take care of the vibes! 👀

Birthday bookings 🍾
Book a table or booth for 6 or more people and receive :
💳 25% OFF your total bill
🥂 A bottle of bubbly on us
🎈 Balloon setup to get the celebrations started
T&C’S Apply. Advance bookings only

And why stop there? 👀 Join us for Soul Shaker Wednesdays and turn your birthday plans into a full on jol! 🪩

⚽ Foosball table
🕹️ Arcade machine
🏓 B**r pong table

Purchase a jug of L***r or Lite for R100 and enjoy FREE PLAY! 🍻 Cups and balls included.

Round up the crew, lock in your booking and let the bad decisions begin! 🤪

Table Bookings available through Dineplan App 🎟️ & Guestlist available through XCEED 🎫

27/10/2026

Us watching you hold your finger down like your life depends on it 👁️👄👁️🍸

26/10/2026

The spirits are restless, the jungle is calling, and Oskar? Well, he’s still not moving 🦤👻

Something spooky is lurking The Village Idiot this week 🎃

Your weekly lineup has arrived ⬇️

Double Double Specials 🍾
Wed-Sat | 6-9PM
🍋‍🟩 2x Olmeca Tequilas R70
🍻 2x Village B**rs R90
🥃 2x House Double & Mix R95
🪽 2x House Double & RedBull R115
🍧 2x Frozen Cocktails R110
🍸 2x Pornstar Martinis R160

Ladies MAHALA every Friday in October until 11PM, redeemable via Xceed 💋

Wednesday | Soul Shaker Wednesdays
(Afro House Night)
🍔 Burger + dop R140 | 3 Sliders + jug R230
🥃 Jameson SA specials all night long!
🕹️ Arcade machine , Foosball table & B**r pong in the library bar
🏓 Purchase a jug of L***r/Lite for R100 to play. (Includes cups & balls)
💰 R100 from 10PM

Thursday | Idiots Unplugged 🎼
(Karaoke 9-11PM)
🫦 Thursday Dating | 6-9PM costume party
🎫 Tickets available through Thursday | South Africa
🍿 3 course dinner R250 (Starter ,main & dessert)
🍋‍🟩 Free shooter for the songbirds
🍸 R500 liquid confidence for the rockstar of the night

Friday 🔊
🌭 Order any platter & get a free bottle of bubbly OR a frozen jug of margarita
🍾 Friday Feels discounted bottle service
💰 R100 from 10PM

Saturday | Spooky Safari 💀
🍗 Rib & Wing combo R250
🧛 Free makeup station for early arrivals
🍬 Tricks & treats
👀 Priority entry in costumes
🫎 Jägermeister South Africa specials all night
🍋‍🟩 Olmeca Altos Tequila specials all night
🎟️ Tickets available through Howler 🐺
💸 R150 at the Door

Birthday bookings 🎁
Book a table of 6 or more & receive :
💰 25% off your total bill
🍾 Bottle of bubbly
🎈 Balloon setup
Advance bookings only. T&C’S Apply.

Table & bottle service reservations available now through 🎟️ & Guestlist VAILABLE NOW VIA XCEED 🎫

23/10/2026

Bottle deals? Check 🍾
Bubbly or Margarita jug with your platter? Sorted 🍋‍🟩
Jason Smith on Tonight? Say less 🪩
Ribs and wings on Saturday? Ja, please 🍖

Gather your people, book your spot and let’s make a proper jol of it 🛎️

22/10/2026

Oskar’s got the mic, the frozen cocktails are flowing, and your shower singing career is finally getting the stage it deserves 🎤

Karaoke Thursday is calling… are you answering or just singing in the Uber home? 👀

More bang for your bucks with our Double double drink specials 6-9PM 🍸

3 course dinner R250 🍜

Gerry | Doll Vuis | Funky G 💿

21/10/2026

Wednesday called. Oskar answered. Things escalated 🍻

Soul Shaker is back, and the midweek cure is looking suspiciously like a Jameson, a burger and a little friendly competition 👀

🥃 specials all night
🍔 Burger + dop for R140 | 3 sliders + jug for R230
🏓 B**r pong, foosball & arcade games at the Library Bar
💳 R100 for L***r or Lite to play , cups and balls included
💰 R100 from 10PM

Come for one, stay for the rematch. Oskar won’t judge , or maybe he will 😉

See you at Village 🫡

20/10/2026

Attention creatures of the night…🦇

Something wild is lurking around the corner 👀

On 31 October, The Village Idiot is turning into a spooky safari, and things are about to get a little feral 🐍

Think freaks, beats, treats and a jungle full of questionable decisions 👻

🎃 Free Halloween make up for early arrivals
🍬 Tricks & treats
🩸 Priority entry if you come dressed to distress
🎟️ Limited Phase 2 tickets available via Howler

11 days until the full moon rises and the idiots come out to play 🕣

Pick your poison, dress for the occasion and prepare to get wild 🐆

The safari is calling… will you answer? 🎃

19/10/2026

Nothing suspicious here…👀

Just another week of good drinks, questionable decisions, and a lineup worth leaving the house for. Although… we might have something wild up our sleeve for next week 👻

Your weekly lineup is here ❤️‍🔥

Double Double Specials ⚡️
Wed-Sat | 6-9PM
2x Olmeca Tequilas R70
2x Village B**rs R90
2x House Double & Mix R95
2x House Double & RedBull R115
2x Frozen Cocktails R110
2x Pornstar Martinis R160

Ladies MAHALA every Friday in October until 11PM, redeemable via Xceed 💋

Wednesday | Soul Shaker Wednesdays
(Afro House Night)
🏆 Giveaway winner announced Tuesday
🍋‍🟩 Burger + dop R140 | 3 Sliders + jug R230
🥃 Jameson SA specials all night long!
⚽️ Arcade machine , Foosball table & B**r pong in the library bar
🏓 Purchase a jug of L***r/Lite for R100 to play (Includes cups & balls)
💰 R100 from 10PM

Thursday | Idiots Unplugged 🎶
(Karaoke 9-11PM)
🥘 3 course dinner R250 (Starter ,main & dessert)
🥃 Free shooter for the songbirds
🍷 R500 liquid confidence for the rockstar of the night
💸 Free entry

Friday | Jason Smith 💿
🍟 Order any platter & get a free bottle of bubbly OR a frozen jug of margarita
🍶 Friday Feels discounted bottle service
🎟️ Tickets available via quicket

Saturday 🚀
🍗 Rib & Wing combo R250
🤑 R100 from 10PM

Spooky Safari | 31 October 🎃
👻 Free makeup station for early arrivals
🍬 Tricks & treats
👀 Priority entry in costumes
🫎 Jägermeister South Africa specials all night
🍋‍🟩 Olmeca Altos Tequila specials all night
🎟️ Tickets available through Howler 🐺

Birthday bookings 🥳
Book a table of 6 or more & receive :
💰 25% off your total bill
🍾 Bottle of bubbly
🎈 Balloon setup
Advance bookings only. T&C’S Apply.

Table & bottle service reservations available now through 🎟️ & Guestlist available now via XCEED 🎫

16/10/2026

The weekends calling and you better answer ☎️

We’re moving and grooving Friday & Saturday 🤸‍♂️

Friday 🎧
🍾Friday feels bottle discounts!
🥙 Order a platter & get a free bottle of bubbly or jug of frozen margarita

Saturday 🔊
🍖Rib & Wing combo R250

Double Double specials daily from 6-9PM 🍻

Oskars waiting for you so don’t let him down 👀

15/10/2026

🚨 SOUL SHAKER GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨

Oskar reckons you and your crew deserve a Wednesday upgrade 👀

We’re giving one lucky crew the ultimate Soul Shaker setup for 21 October only :

🍾 1 bottle of your choice: Olmeca, Absolut, Jameson or Beefeater
🥤 6 Schweppes mixers
🛋️ Your own booth
🎟️ Entry for 6 people

Basically, your Wednesday plans are sorted 😉

HERE’S HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ Follow The Village Idiot and Soul Shaker Wednesdays
2️⃣ Tag 5 friends you’d bring along in the comments
3️⃣ Share this post to your story

The more your crew wants it, the better! ⚡️

📅 Winner gets to enjoy the prize on 21 October only

Get tagging, spread the word and let’s see who’s claiming the booth 🍾

T&Cs apply. Giveaway prize is valid for 21 October 2026 only.

15/10/2026

Tag a friend who turns one drink into a full concert tour 🎤

We know you have one. Bring them to Karaoke this evening and let the public decide if they’ve got what it takes 🫦

What have you got to lose? Your confidence to take the stage earns you a free shooter 🥃

And…

There’s also a R500 Bar tab up for grabs for the popstar of the night 🍒

Oh and a 3 course dinner for R250 😉

See ya later rockstars 🎸

Address

32 Loop Street
Cape Town
8000

Opening Hours

Wednesday	18:00 - 03:00
Thursday	18:00 - 03:00
Friday	18:00 - 04:00
Saturday	18:00 - 04:00

Website

http://www.thefirmct.co.za/

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