Obscura Cocktail Bar & Eatery

The overall experience was disappointing. While the staff were friendly, they often seemed forgetful and inattentive, which impacted the service. From forgetting basic items like crockery and cutlery to missing our request to split the bill - it wasn’t a train smash, but definitely inconvenient. I don’t drink, so I can’t comment on the drinks menu, but I did enjoy the board game setup. It added a playful and cozy touch to the space. Unfortunately, the food fell far short of expectations. We ordered chicken sliders, regular wedges, and a fish dish. The chicken meat itself tasted like it had been microwaved straight from the freezer, the bun was actually over proofed, so instead of making a fresh batch of dough they probably just used an older batch - noticeably, the wedges were oversized and undercooked, and the fish dish was the most disappointing - poorly presented, lacking flavor, unpleasantly chewy, and had a noticeable smell. We even asked our waitress to taste the food (despite her concern about getting in trouble), and she agreed with our assessment. The manager’s indifference was especially concerning and pointed to a deeper issue with quality control and customer care. There needs to be more emphasis on the food itself, not just the aesthetics. Sadly, based on this experience, I wouldn’t return

The drinks were actually pretty average, a lot of effort for some relatively undrinkable cocktails. The food was okay, nothing amazing. The atmosphere was the best thing about the place which is nice if you want a vibe. General advice is to stick to standard cocktails, the snakes & ladders ones are a risk which was really disappointing considering we went there for those.

We had a celebration drink there and we liked the service and the overall atmosphere of the place. It made us feel very intimate despite the fact the place is not huge, which is a plus for us. The variety of cocktails and their execution were top nock. I will definitely go back there, when cravings cocktails.

I celebrated my birthday at Obscura Cocktail Bar with a few girlfriends and had such a great time! The vibe was fun and lively with a DJ playing, and the service was excellent. The owner, George, even stopped by our table, which was a lovely personal touch. We played their Snakes and Ladders cocktail game, which was fun, although some of the questions were a bit random and tricky. I had the cherry cocktail – small but absolutely delicious. My friends loved the Afternoon Lolly and Fizzers Float cocktails too. They gave us a complimentary bowl of sweet potato crisps, and we ordered a few bites to share — the chicken tacos, beef sliders, and breaded wings (with a really good sauce) were all tasty. Great spot for unique cocktails, a vibey atmosphere, and a fun night out.

Absolutely amazing spot. Perfect cocktails, loved every dish but the Korean Panko wings and charred broccoli were my favourite. Duck with hummus was also delicate and creative, pork belly so beautifully presented. Good size portions so start with 2-3 and add as you like.

Had a great visit to Obscura in September on a trip to the city. Really friendly and knowledgable staff - mixologist and bartenders. George Hunter is a fine host and his team, Michael, Simphiwe, and Passmore, made sure we had some very good drinks. The innovative cocktail menu was fun and we tried quite a few - PB&J Old Fashioned, Afternoon Ice Lolly, Atchar Martini, and a Cherry Pops - the fun names hide some sophisticated cocktails. The food was also great. As they say here... "Come for the drinks, stay for the broccoli", and they're not joking. Well worth a visit and I hope to return.

Great vibes - amazing cocktail ( whiskey sour & margarita is a must try ) and stunning service unfortunately not so great food on my opinion. We did the restaurant week menu which was versatile and reasonably priced. It’s just unfortunate the food was not amazing I would have loved it to be, the fish literally tasted like the ocean , the steak not well seasoned the broccoli salad was good ( thank you to the waiter) for the recommendation! I will definitely be back because I enjoyed the cocktails & service.

I had the pleasure of visiting Obscura Cocktail bar & Eatery on Oxford road, Rosebank. This is my first experience of this picturesque bar and as photos will state. It was absolutely amazing. Firstly, Sifiso our host, greeted us with so much warmth and familiarity that i felt like i was a frequent visitor. The bar aesthetic is so pleasing, i pointed out to my partner that the colours used in the eatery walls & drapes are exactly the same as the decor flowers beside us! Talk about attention to detail. Lets me start with the drinks which are carefully curated to unique palettes and i say this based on what you tell the waiter or bartender. Whether your preference is Gin, Cognac, Blended alcohol etc. or whether you drink according to your travels and want to revive your taste then Italian, Japanese or Creole inspired drinks will take your mind back! My favourite drink was the Old fashioned Bourbon drink, done everywhere but perfected at Obscura cocktail bar! The food, was out of this world. The dishes have beautiful tastes that not only are pleasing to the eye but also taste amazing! Always and i mean always go for the Broccoli starter, slightly charred and cooked in Cape Malay velouté & honey. It gives a curry taste which leaves you wanting more with fresh almonds and chilli oil. My partner had the White Fish and he kept saying there is no need to visit Cape Town so often anymore. The Pork belly and Sirloin are cooked to perfection too! The owner walked in and we could tell that the bar is his well planned baby! He gave attention to all customers, i mean an owner that makes the drinks (he is an award winning mixologist) with a smile. I recommend this bar and fully request that you try it before heading off to the coast so that you can have a taste of perfection! Did i mention that their reconstructed Tiramisu is divine! Prices are reasonable and the bathrooms are clean and well taken off! Art meets, Aesthetic pleasing decor meeting delectable dishes and photo worthy tasty drinks! 10/10! Will be visiting the place again soon!