22° · Clear nowBest time: 9 pmEven the bins look good in this light.
PubGardens
Van Hunks
- 4.32.5k reviews
- Open now · till 11 pm
Gardens pub and grill with craft beer, a fireplace, outdoor seating and sport on TV.
Quick answers
Van Hunks in short
When is Van Hunks open?
Mon–Thu 10 AM–11 PM; Fri 12 AM–2 AM, 10 AM–2 AM; Sat 10 AM–12 AM; Sun 10 AM–11 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Van Hunks?
It's at its best evenings and late at night. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Van Hunks indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Van Hunks good for kids?
Sometimes: Bar and grill; likely daytime with adults only, unverified.
How much does Van Hunks cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Van Hunks?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Van Hunks?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Van Hunks?
1 Upper Union St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Van Hunks wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 7:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, 9 pm.
In its favour
- Patio weather
- Open till 11 pm
22°
Clear
- Feels
- 21°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 16km/h
- 8pm
19° - 9pm
19° - 10pm
18°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 11 pmmonday10 AM–11 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–11 PM
- friday
- 12 AM–2 AM, 10 AM–2 AM
- saturday
- 10 AM–12 AM
- sunday
- 10 AM–11 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Van Hunks
- 2 Upper Union · 1 min
- 3 EatStanbul · 1 min
- 4 Prima Burgers · 1 min
- 5 CLUB KLOOF · 2 min
Good to know
- Kids: Bar and grill; likely daytime with adults only, unverified
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.3from 2.5k reviews
Known for
- Craft beer
- Pumpkin ale
- Fireplace
- Sport on TV
What people say
- People like:
- Chilled pub with craft beer, fireplace and outdoor seating
Around Gardens
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowUpper UnionSmall plates · 1 min walk
Good nowEatStanbulTurkish · 1 min walk
Good nowPrima BurgersHamburger · 1 min walk
Good nowCLUB KLOOFRestaurant · 2 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Nothing extra: dress as you like.
Nothing extra. Dress as you like.