What is traditional South African food?

South African cuisine is a vibrant blend of diverse cultural influences, showcasing the nation's rich and multifaceted history. It blends native African flavours with Dutch, British, Indian, and Malay influences. What sets South African food apart is the unique combination of ingredients and cooking techniques. Traditionally, cooking methods like braaing (barbecuing), potjiekos (slow-cooked stew in a cast-iron pot), and baking in wood-fired ovens are popular.

Do we serve non south african dishes?

While we proudly showcase our South African roots, you’ll also find some dishes with just a subtle South African twist.

Do we serve any other drinks apart from wine?

Yes we certainly do. While we do own the largest collection of South African Wines in London, we do serve other drinks including cocktails, coffee, teas and soft drinks.

Do I require a booking?

Walk-in are most certainly welcome but bookings are encouraged.

Are dogs welcome in the restaurant?

Absolutely, we are a dog-friendly restaurant! Your furry companion will be treated like a star by our team, but we kindly ask that they follow the same etiquette as our two-legged guests: no disruptive behaviour and no accidents indoors.

What to do if I am booking a table for more than 8 people?

If you are booking a table for 8 or more people, please contact here and we will be able to book you in!

Do we do takeaway?

We do not do takeaway for our food but we do offer takeaway for our wines. We sell wine to go, so if you do see something on your list that you fancy we’ll offer you up to 40% off the list price if you’d like to take it home. If you require any assistance with your wine selection, please don’t hesitate to ask our knowledgeable staff for advice.

Do we cater to allergies?

We have a wide range of dishes that cater to different diets. We have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available on our menus. Please reach out to info@vivatbacchus.co.uk with your allergies and/or dietary restrictions and one of our team members will assist you.

What time to do we close?

We close our restaurants at 11 pm with the Kitchen closing at 9:45 pm. For London Bridge opening and closing times, please visit the London Bridge page here. For Farringdon opening and closing times, please visit the Farringdon page here.

are we open on weekends?

Our London Bridge Location is open on Saturdays and closed on Sundays while our Farringdon location is closed on both days of the weekend.

Can I have drinks only?

Yes you are more than welcome to join us for a drink or two! But also don’t be afraid to change your mind once you see your neighbour’s plates hit the table.

How can I get a Gift card or voucher?

You can grab a digital voucher online here, which can be used at any of our venues.

What is the grace period for running late bookings?

Tables are always held for 15 minutes. If you are running later than this, please call the restaurant to let them know and we will try our best to keep a table for you!

Are your restaurants wheelchair accessible?

Our restaurants are wheelchair accessible (main dining room in both restaurants). However, please let us know in the reservation notes if you would require wheelchair accessibility so we can confirm all is in order and all of our systems are working.

Do we have a halal menu?

No, unfortunately we do not have a Halal menu at the moment.

Do we have a dress code?

We do not have a strict dress code.