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A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery

12Nuttal Road | Observatory, Cape Town Central 7925, South Africa
+27214482266
4.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Price range: INR0 - INR1,003
Cuisines: Café, Contemporary, Steakhouse, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Good choice of food and drinks but meat a bit tough. LOvely service More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

ok if you are a student I suppose should pobably give it another go! More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

this is an Obs favourite. very relaxed atmosphere, excellent for friday afternoon drinks and merriment after work, turning into dinner and a few bottles of wine. food is good, service friendly, and the house has got ATMOSPHERE, which i love. More

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Andrew Fife, Owner at A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery, responded to this review
10 January 2012

Thank you for the review. The patio is always a favourite for sundowners and people watching. look forward to your return! More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Have been to a birthday party here in the front room... the waiter was as crazy-mad as you would expect, without faltering on service. My friend and I will be celebrating our birthdays here! An evening spot, more then daytime... The smokers lounge is marvellous for hilding away in and contemplating life - preferrably with a late-night drink in hand... More

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Andrew Fife, Owner at A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery, responded to this review
10 January 2012

Thank You so much for your great review. We love hosting birthday parties and have been doing so for over 15 years. It is always such a pleasure to meet new friends and friends of friends. Till you birthday Regards Andrew and Lisa More

Cape Town. South Africa
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011

Menu adequate for all tastes. Food quality average/fairly good - but value for money. Atmosphere more than compensates for the rest. Visit frequently. More

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Andrew Fife, Owner at A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery, responded to this review
23 November 2011

Hi Roserobins, Thank you for the great review. It inspires us to get some WoW into our food! Great that you love the service and ambience. See you again soon! More

Cape Town
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2011

Their bacon risotto is just out of this world. Enjoy their warm staff and cozy vibes. Take a visit. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2011

Stumbled on this one while looking for parking for Lower Main Rd, Observatory. Heaps of parking around the block as it's just opposite the Spar parking area. Wonderful interior - great stripped woodwork and a comfortable lounge as well as other area's (indoor and outdoor) to enjoy a meal or a drink. Just stopped in for a beer, bowl of... More

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Andrew Fife, Owner at A Touch of Madness - Victorian Quaffery, responded to this review
3 May 2011

Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you soon to offer you more of our menu and hospitality. Regards Andrew & Lisa More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2010
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It truly is a touch of madness and has been the best food I have ever had. It doesn't look like much from outside but your not eating the outside are you... hahaha More

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