Vasco da Gama Taverna aka The Portuguese Embassy

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Vasco da Gama Taverna aka The Portuguese Embassy One of a handful of infamous and favorite pubs in Cape town - more than a pub, more than a restaurant, it's the Vasco da Gama Taverna.
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So good many call it " The Portuguese Embassy! Authentic Portugese fod and fun - "Come, for look yourself"

Big smiles, familiar faces, Portuguese food and a cold one that never tasted better.
14/10/2026

Big smiles, familiar faces, Portuguese food and a cold one that never tasted better.

Vasco’s is proud to host the Wilgenhof Kraaie this Friday evening!Calling all Old Boys to join us for a few drinks, some...
12/10/2026

Vasco’s is proud to host the Wilgenhof Kraaie this Friday evening!

Calling all Old Boys to join us for a few drinks, some great company and a Friday night at Vasco’s.

Friday, 16 October | 19:30

3 Alfred St, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

Europe’s biggest clubs. Two nights of Champions League football. And plenty to argue about before the final whistle.Tues...
11/10/2026

Europe’s biggest clubs. Two nights of Champions League football. And plenty to argue about before the final whistle.

Tuesday and Wednesday at Vasco’s. Bring your mates, pick your side and settle in for some serious football.

3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

Tuesday at Vasco’s. 1kg of prawns for R199.3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant021 425 2157
11/10/2026

Tuesday at Vasco’s. 1kg of prawns for R199.

3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

Cape Town, clear your Saturday. We’ve got a full afternoon of South African rugby, with Bulls vs Lions at 13:30 and Stor...
09/10/2026

Cape Town, clear your Saturday. We’ve got a full afternoon of South African rugby, with Bulls vs Lions at 13:30 and Stormers vs Sharks at 16:00.

The Premier League is keeping us busy too. Arsenal, Chelsea and Man United are all in action on Saturday, with Liverpool taking on Man City on Sunday at 17:30.

Catch it all live at Vasco da Gama.

3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

05/10/2026

Tuesday at Vasco.
1kg of prawns. R199.
A table full of shells, cold drinks and absolutely no reason to rush.

The Portuguese Embassy knows how to do a Tuesday.
3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

01/10/2026

Chef Antonio. The Portuguese steak. A recipe built on years behind the stove and served in a place that’s been doing things its own way since 1972.

The Portuguese Embassy. Still here. Still cooking.

It’s Friday it’s Vasco’s 🇵🇹
25/09/2026

It’s Friday it’s Vasco’s 🇵🇹

The week ahead at Vasco.Tuesday starts with 1kg of prawns for R199, then we’ve got Heritage Day, the Azerbaijan Grand Pr...
21/09/2026

The week ahead at Vasco.

Tuesday starts with 1kg of prawns for R199, then we’ve got Heritage Day, the Azerbaijan Grand Prix and a full weekend of rugby, including the Springboks vs Australia on Sunday.

Plenty happening at Vasco this week. See you at the Taverna.

3 Alfred St, De Waterkant, Cape Town
021 425 2157

Friday night under the lights, then straight into a full weekend of Premier League football.Chelsea kick things off agai...
18/09/2026

Friday night under the lights, then straight into a full weekend of Premier League football.

Chelsea kick things off against Brentford tonight. Spurs, Villa, Brighton and Arsenal take over Saturday, before Liverpool, City and United close out Sunday.
Cold pints, football on the screens and nowhere better to spend the weekend.

Vasco da Gama Taverna
3 Alfred Street, De Waterkant
021 425 2157

Address

3 Schiebe Street
Cape Town
8001

Opening Hours

Monday 11:00 - 23:00
Tuesday 11:00 - 23:00
Wednesday 10:30 - 23:00
Thursday 11:00 - 23:00
Friday 11:00 - 23:00
Saturday 11:00 - 23:00
Sunday 11:00 - 19:00

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