What are the opening hours?

Monday 11:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 11:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 10:30 - 23:00 Thursday 11:00 - 23:00 Friday 11:00 - 23:00 Saturday 11:00 - 23:00 Sunday 11:00 - 19:00

Vasco da Gama Taverna aka The Portuguese Embassy

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One of a handful of infamous and favorite pubs in Cape town - more than a pub, more than a restaurant, it's the Vasco da Gama Taverna.
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So good many call it " The Portuguese Embassy! Authentic Portugese fod and fun - "Come, for look yourself"

13/11/2026

Two sports. Two national teams. One very South African Friday at the Portuguese Embassy.

Bafana get the ball rolling at 18:00, then the Bokke take on France at 22:10.

Friday, 13 November
Bafana Bafana vs Kenya | 18:00
Springboks vs France | 22:10

Vasco’s. The Portuguese Embassy since 1972.

09/11/2026

Friday, the Springboks take on France, and we’re turning up the South African gees at Vasco’s.

Cold b**rs, a packed house and 80 minutes of rugby that promises to be anything but polite.

FRANCE VS SPRINGBOKS
Friday, 13 November | 22:00

Vasco’s. The Portuguese Embassy since 1972.
3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant.

08/11/2026

Sundays are best spent at Vasco’s.

Old friends, familiar faces, a few cold ones and stories that somehow get better every time they’re told.

There’s something about a Sunday at the Portuguese Embassy. No one’s in a hurry, and everyone’s got another story.

The Portuguese Embassy since 1972.

03/11/2026

A little reminder from the Portuguese Embassy.

Vasco’s will be closed on Wednesday, 4 November, as South Africa heads to the polls.

Enjoy your day, make your voice heard and we’ll see you back at Vasco’s soon.

The Portuguese Embassy since 1972.

03/11/2026

Football, rugby, b**r and a healthy amount of shouting at the television.

Champions League on Tuesday. The Springboks take on Italy on Saturday. Premier League and international rugby all weekend.

At Vasco’s, the b**r is cold, the Portuguese food is generous and nobody expects you to keep your opinions to yourself.

The Portuguese Embassy since 1972.

3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

28/10/2026

A hot tip from the man behind the heat.

Chef Antonio knows his way around Vasco’s kitchen, and he’s got a thing or two to say about what makes a great meal.

When the chef starts talking food, you listen.

VASCO DA GAMA TAVERNA
The Portuguese Embassy since 1972.
3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

27/10/2026

From the Premier League’s biggest rivalries to four South African sides taking on the URC, the next few days are looking rather interesting.

PREMIER LEAGUE
Saturday, Sunday & Monday.
Chelsea vs Manchester United. Liverpool vs Arsenal. And plenty more.

UNITED RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Friday & Saturday.
Lions, Stormers, Bulls and Sharks all in action.

Every match deserves a crowd. Every crowd deserves Vasco’s.

VASCO DA GAMA TAVERNA
The Portuguese Embassy since 1972.
3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant | 021 425 2157

25/10/2026

A kilo of prawns. R199. Tuesday.

The Portuguese have never been accused of being shy with their seafood, and neither have we.

Get your hands dirty. Order another round. Enjoy every last prawn.

Vasco’s Tuesday Prawn Special | 1kg for R199

3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

23/10/2026

Football, rugby and a weekend that belongs in front of the big screen.

From the Premier League to the URC, there’s plenty at stake this weekend. The Sharks and Lions are in action on Friday, followed by the Bulls and Stormers on Saturday, with Premier League football across Saturday and Sunday.

Pick your side. We’ll take care of the rest.

Vasco da Gama Taverna
3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

20/10/2026

We’re hiring at Vasco da Gama Tavern.

We’re looking for experienced management and bar staff to join our team in De Waterkant.

Know your way around a busy bar, work well with people and have the experience to back it up? We’d like to hear from you.

Send your CV to [email protected]

Address

3 Schiebe Street
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday	11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	10:30 - 23:00
Thursday	11:00 - 23:00
Friday	11:00 - 23:00
Saturday	11:00 - 23:00
Sunday	11:00 - 19:00

Website

http://www.vascos.co.za/

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