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Hours
Sun
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Mon
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
Details
About
Situated on the beach in one of the best locations on the KZN North Coast, you will find a gem, Hops Ballito – Home from Home “where everyone is one of us”. Experience spectacular sunsets, whale & dolphin watching whilst sipping on your favourite beverage or savouring the great food served by friendly staff in a relaxed environment. Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you'll find locals and tourists alike at this popular venue taking in the view and the ocean breeze all year round. The casual menu includes all of your most popular pub meals prepared on order and not forgetting the all-time favourite, Eisbien. Pastas, Pizza and a variety of healthy options are available for the more health conscience customer. This most treasured watering hole is the only bar in the world that offers BOTTOMLESS draught as an option. A large variety of draught beer is on offer, most of which are served at one degree. A great selection of wines are available with no corkage being charged for wines that are not available off our wine list. For the little one’s they have their own menu and to top it all there is a secure outdoor play area to keep them entertained while mom and dad relax. Feeling lucky? Visit our private casino and let the magic begin!
CUISINES
Bar, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront
Contribute
3.5
281 reviews
Excellent
72
Very good
103
Average
54
Poor
27
Terrible
25
David A
Ballito14 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
Vibey pub restaurant with a superb view of the beach and sea. They also have super specials. Check their Facebook page. The menu has a good variety of dishes to indulge in. Good value and worth it for something casual.
Written 17 March 2020
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Ayr77
Johannesburg120 contributions
Mar 2021 • couples
This restaurant is in a great position, wonderful views. Good drinking spot. The two dishes we had were awful. Nachos, which were Doritos chips, cheddar cheese, rotten avocado and sour cream that was also off, salsa, which was not salsa but tinned tomatoes. Mussels in a thick cheese sauce, why? We’ve eaten their pie and chips on our last visit, that was good. They need to up their food game but probably rely more on drink sales.
Written 13 March 2021
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aprilptz
Belchertown57 contributions
Mar 2021 • family
Pretty decent service. For a “Hops” place I expected more beer options. Especially craft beers on draught. I was a bit disappointed by the lack of variety.
We ordered nachos, which was essentially Doritos covered in cheese.
Written 19 March 2021
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GysMac
Johannesburg85 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Not expecting too much from the restaurant, we ( a group of 7) decided to give it a try in the middle December of peak season. We were positvely surpised by the experience. The restaurant is well kept, the staff are attentive and the food is excellent. I chose the Battered Fish & Chips, which is on a par with the best that I have experienced anywhere in the world. We went back on two more occassions and our expercience was exactly the same. Complements to the staff and the active and present management who were always keeping an eye on activities.
Written 5 January 2020
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Kev1409
Virginia Water604 contributions
Jan 2020 • family
While on holiday in the area we went for drinks and sharing platters at Hops. Can recommend Calamari, ribs & chicken wings. Very friendly staff who keep the place running like a well oiled machine. Was live music the night we were there. Reasonable prices and good variety of beers. Can recommend you give this place a try. Keep up the good work. Cheers!!!
Written 6 February 2020
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garth007
Ballito194 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
I have said it before....and I will say it again. Hops has the best fish and chips in town and the mutton curry is to die for. I love the vibe of the restaurant and you can always rely on good service. We had Londi look after us last week and she is both pleasant and efficient. Good old fashioned ' pub grub' but done with finesse
Written 6 November 2021
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sharronb959
Lanseria189 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
Some meals unforgettable for the wrong reasons, some for the right reasons. We found the hake and dorado awsum, Aswell as the jalapeño poppers,nachos, cheesy garlic rolls. Prawns were yuck. Lagers are fresh and cold, service is good. Views are unreal, saw more dolphins at our first meal than our whole holiday ❣️ depends if u are looking for prawns or awsum views ❤️
Written 26 January 2020
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Zayntana J
Durban23 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Love stopping off at Hops after an evening stroll long the broad walk or to meet friends after a long day at work.
Always vibey. GREAT views. So lovely to sit and watch the ocean while catching up with mates.
Written 4 April 2020
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Vacationer828763
9 contributions
May 2023 • couples
Absolutely love Hops but today their was a waitress who shouted at me and told me to relax. Her name is Belinda I was was so shocked and then discussed me with fellow diners. I tried not let it spoil our meal as the waiter who served us was fantastic and we love your food. We are holidaying in Umhlanga Sands but always travel to Hops at least a couple of times when we visit.
Written 28 May 2023
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Wynand P
Rustenburg618 contributions
Feb 2020 • family
Have been here before and over time very little has changed (luckily). The venue is right on the coast and the view thus is awesome. Service once again was good, friendly and fast. Stuck to some of the well known dishes, i.e. fish and chips as well as a pie and chips. The food is not pretentious. This is just good wholesome cooking at good prices. So if you are in Ballito, then take a stroll down the boardwalk and have a lekker meal at Hops.
Written 17 February 2020
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Dorothy d
Vanderbijlpark290 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
Well, as always you just cannot complain about the food. Drinks were cold, extra ice was given. Waiter was friendly and also the front door staff was very friendly on arrival. It was quite busy, and after 18:00 already, I think it might have been after 19:00 rather, but ok, so the waiter could have been a tad better, more attentive. Overall, the food was good and value for money. We didnt wait too long for anything tho.
Written 26 September 2021
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Glen Hannan
Alberton13 contributions
Sept 2019 • friends
Always popular with locals and holiday makers. The food is good value and well prepared. The hake and chips can't be beaten anywhere in Ballito. They also offer a great selection of beers which are a welcome relief after walking down the boardwalk on a hot day.
Written 12 January 2020
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Jill G
29 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
I’m writing to praise our waiter Khule.(pronounced Cool eh) He’s full of fun, character and a bit of naughty 😂
The restaurant is located in Clarkes Bay opposite the beach. It’s a lively atmosphere with good views and be warned that the food arrives in ginormous portions. Would definitely come back
Written 4 April 2023
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WillemLab
Richards Bay1641 contributions
Apr 2021 • friends
We visited this restaurant for breakfast on our 45 anniversary. Hops has a vibe about it like no other. There is a buzz, a joy and happiness from the staff and customers.
Beautiful sea views as you enjoy your breakfast. There als a lovely playground for children, and a pizza kitchen.
We enjoyed the breakfast so much the Saturday, that we went back the Sunday.
Their prices are reasonable.
Parking can be a problem at peak times.
Written 2 June 2021
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WillemLab
Richards Bay1641 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
We popped in for dinner on Friday evening. The restaurant was busy, mostly people popping in for an “after work” drink.
The waiter seated us and took our order. I ordered fish and chips, my wife calamari and chips and our friend the seafood pot.
We waited a while and our orders arrived. The food was tasty and did satisfy our hunger. The location of this restaurant is the big draw card for us. A pleasant evening and we will possibly visit it again when we are in the area.
Written 24 August 2023
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