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The Vivat Bacchus London restaurants celebrate rustic, robust food, artisan cheese & quality wines,
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Vivat Bacchus has become known for the range and quality of its wines, its cheese rooms and the innovation and flair of its modern European menu. With two restaurants, in Farringdon and London Bridge, its South African owners have introduced London to a passion for wine and food rarely experienced in the capital. That’s why we were voted one of the Top 5 UK restaurants for service by Harpers & Moët & Chandon. Note: Keep an eye on our website & social media for COVID-19 opening times.

30/06/2026

Where there's smoke, there's flavour. 🔥
Our Braai Boards are by far our most popular menu item at Vivat Bacchus. Select a pre-built board or build your own with a selection of rare and smoky cuts, including Sirloin, Lamb, Boerewors, Ostrich, Chicken and Pork.
The South African braai is more than just a way to cook meat; it's a cultural phenomenon that reflects the nation's history, unity, and resilience. Whether you're in South Africa or halfway across the globe, take this day to savour the flavours, stories, and warmth of the braai tradition.

28/06/2026

£16 Lunch Specials 🇿🇦
Our three South African lunch specials are the perfect mid-week pick-me-up in the city. Pictured you can see our popular Biltong Ceasar Salad 📸
Scroll for the menu!

27/06/2026

With 2,600+ reviews and a 4.7 star rating across both of our London restaurants, the people have spoken. Rare cuts, bold Cape wines, and a taste of South Africa right here in the city.

24/06/2026

6 courses, 2 chefs, 1 hell of an evening: Join us for Smoke & Fire 🔥

Join us on the 31st of July our London Bridge terrace for an evening of South African fire cooking for only £84 per person.
Executive chefs Louise Gillett and Dane Barnard come together for an evening of fire, flame and the flavours of South Africa for one night only.

Space is limited - book now!

21/06/2026

Gelukkige Vadersdag to all the dads braaing, napping, and pretending to watch sport today! 🇿🇦
Come in and treat the old man next week to thank him for never steaking you for granted 🥩
(we just had to squeeze that pun in there, it's Father's Day after all)

19/06/2026

Looking for last minute Father's Day Gifts? 🇿🇦
Whether it’s your dad by birth, dad by choice, fatherly friend, or resident dad joke teller, we’ve got a gift for every (meat-loving) father figure out there.
Give Dad a gift that fits every time with our gift vouchers, treat him to our five-course pairing experience at Club Carnivore, stock up his wine fridge with wine from our online shop, or join us for a lekker South African family meal!

18/06/2026

NEW Event: Smoke & Fire: An evening of South African fire cooking 🔥
Two chefs and six courses - all of it cooked on flames. All of it rooted in South Africa. All of it for just £84 per person.
Our executive chef will be joining forces with Western Cape-based executive chef Louise Gillett for an evening of South African culinary exploration: bold flavours, smoke-kissed textures and produce pulled straight from the farm. Scroll to see the menu and click the link in our bio to book!

17/06/2026

Just like Ouma used to make it.
If you've been longing for a taste of home, we’ve got that classic staple that brings you straight back to your favourite kitchen table.
Our Peppermint Crisp Tart has taken on legendary status in our restaurants - a nostalgic indulgence, theatrically shared at the table. Those familiar layers, the caramel cream, the Peppermint Crisp crunch... It's the dessert that feels like home.

14/06/2026

If the plans involve a Braai Board, we'll be coming 🔥🥩

11/06/2026

How do you bring South African flavours to London? 🔥
We spent a long time figuring out how to serve a proper South African Braai at a restaurant table in London. And not just the flavour -how do you convey the feeling of actually being at one?

Last year we introduced the Smoking Braai Candle. It's made from slow-melting beef fat and a mixture of heady South African spices, and it comes with every Braai Board. Safe to say it's become a bit of a moment at the table.

08/06/2026

Have you met Sharrol? 👋
She's our fantastic Wine & Beverage Manager, she's from South Africa, and if it involves wine, she's involved. You might have crossed paths on the floor, down in our cellars, or at one of our wine tasting events.
Looking for a wine recommendation? She's the one to ask.

06/06/2026

Rooibos grows wild across the Western Cape. Amarula comes from the marula fruit. Klipdrift has been South Africa's brandy since 1938.
We put all three on our cocktail menu to give those good old classics a bit of a refresh 🇿🇦

04/06/2026

Every Season is Braai Season 🔥

Certainly a much-loved, humble and unifying staple, our Braai Boards are overseen by some of the best chefs in town, so there is very little chance of anything being cooked to anything but perfection. The sizzling and smoky selection of meats are accompanied by a smoking beef fat candle for dipping, all of which can be perfectly paired with a wide selection of wine.

Baie Lekker!

Address

47 Farringdon Street/4 Hays Lane
London
SE12

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 10pm
Saturday	5pm - 10pm

Website

http://www.vivatbacchus.co.uk/

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