Perseverence Tavern
The oldest Tavern in Cape Town
From 1808, travellers disembarking from ships at Cape Town’s Castle stayed at the Perseverance Tavern on Slave’s Walk (now Buitenkant Street). Many notable Cape luminaries became “Persies” regulars. These include Cecil John Rhodes, numerous politicians, academics, artists, sports- and businesspeople, European expatriates and colourful District 6 personalities. Also known as The Percy or Persies
The Oldest Pub in Cape Town est (1808)
83 Buitenkant Street
