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29/10/2026
5 years of Soul Shaker Wednesdays ⚡️
Soul Shaker turns 5 in November, and we’re not doing birthday celebrations quietly 👀
We’re giving away a bottle service package EVERY WEEK to get the birthday month going!
Here’s what ONE lucky crew could be claiming:
🍾 1x Bottle of
🥤 6x Schweppes mixers
🛋️ Your own table
🎟️ Entry for 6 people
WANT YOUR CREW IN THE RUNNING?
1️⃣ Follow The Village Idiot
2️⃣ Follow Soul Shaker Wednesdays
3️⃣ Tag 5 mates you’d share the booth with in the comments
4️⃣ Share this post
New week, new chance to win 🏆
Five years of Soul Shaker deserves a proper jol. Get tagging, rally the troops and let’s make this birthday month one for the books 🎂
T&Cs apply.
29/10/2026
Love at first sight or fright at first sight? 👻💋
It’s the Thursday before Halloween, and we’re mixing a little romance with a whole lot of mischief! 🎃
Thursday Dating is bringing the costume party vibes to the scene from 6–9PM, so dress to impress, scare or seduce 🫦
Tickets are available through Thursday | South Africa 🎟️
Then stick around as we trade flirting for questionable vocals at Idiots Unplugged karaoke from 9–11PM 🎤
Feeling hungry? Our 3 course dinner is just R250! 🍽️
Costumes, cocktails, potential soulmates and off key singalongs… what could possibly go wrong? 😈
28/10/2026
Got a birthday coming up? Gather your people and let us take care of the vibes! 👀
Birthday bookings 🍾
Book a table or booth for 6 or more people and receive :
💳 25% OFF your total bill
🥂 A bottle of bubbly on us
🎈 Balloon setup to get the celebrations started
T&C’S Apply. Advance bookings only
And why stop there? 👀 Join us for Soul Shaker Wednesdays and turn your birthday plans into a full on jol! 🪩
⚽ Foosball table
🕹️ Arcade machine
🏓 B**r pong table
Purchase a jug of L***r or Lite for R100 and enjoy FREE PLAY! 🍻 Cups and balls included.
Round up the crew, lock in your booking and let the bad decisions begin! 🤪
Table Bookings available through Dineplan App 🎟️ & Guestlist available through XCEED 🎫
27/10/2026
Us watching you hold your finger down like your life depends on it 👁️👄👁️🍸
26/10/2026
The spirits are restless, the jungle is calling, and Oskar? Well, he’s still not moving 🦤👻
Something spooky is lurking The Village Idiot this week 🎃
Your weekly lineup has arrived ⬇️
Double Double Specials 🍾
Wed-Sat | 6-9PM
🍋🟩 2x Olmeca Tequilas R70
🍻 2x Village B**rs R90
🥃 2x House Double & Mix R95
🪽 2x House Double & RedBull R115
🍧 2x Frozen Cocktails R110
🍸 2x Pornstar Martinis R160
Ladies MAHALA every Friday in October until 11PM, redeemable via Xceed 💋
Wednesday | Soul Shaker Wednesdays
(Afro House Night)
🍔 Burger + dop R140 | 3 Sliders + jug R230
🥃 Jameson SA specials all night long!
🕹️ Arcade machine , Foosball table & B**r pong in the library bar
🏓 Purchase a jug of L***r/Lite for R100 to play. (Includes cups & balls)
💰 R100 from 10PM
Thursday | Idiots Unplugged 🎼
(Karaoke 9-11PM)
🫦 Thursday Dating | 6-9PM costume party
🎫 Tickets available through Thursday | South Africa
🍿 3 course dinner R250 (Starter ,main & dessert)
🍋🟩 Free shooter for the songbirds
🍸 R500 liquid confidence for the rockstar of the night
Friday 🔊
🌭 Order any platter & get a free bottle of bubbly OR a frozen jug of margarita
🍾 Friday Feels discounted bottle service
💰 R100 from 10PM
Saturday | Spooky Safari 💀
🍗 Rib & Wing combo R250
🧛 Free makeup station for early arrivals
🍬 Tricks & treats
👀 Priority entry in costumes
🫎 Jägermeister South Africa specials all night
🍋🟩 Olmeca Altos Tequila specials all night
🎟️ Tickets available through Howler 🐺
💸 R150 at the Door
Birthday bookings 🎁
Book a table of 6 or more & receive :
💰 25% off your total bill
🍾 Bottle of bubbly
🎈 Balloon setup
Advance bookings only. T&C’S Apply.
Table & bottle service reservations available now through 🎟️ & Guestlist VAILABLE NOW VIA XCEED 🎫
23/10/2026
Bottle deals? Check 🍾
Bubbly or Margarita jug with your platter? Sorted 🍋🟩
Jason Smith on Tonight? Say less 🪩
Ribs and wings on Saturday? Ja, please 🍖
Gather your people, book your spot and let’s make a proper jol of it 🛎️
22/10/2026
Oskar’s got the mic, the frozen cocktails are flowing, and your shower singing career is finally getting the stage it deserves 🎤
Karaoke Thursday is calling… are you answering or just singing in the Uber home? 👀
More bang for your bucks with our Double double drink specials 6-9PM 🍸
3 course dinner R250 🍜
Gerry | Doll Vuis | Funky G 💿
21/10/2026
Wednesday called. Oskar answered. Things escalated 🍻
Soul Shaker is back, and the midweek cure is looking suspiciously like a Jameson, a burger and a little friendly competition 👀
🥃 specials all night
🍔 Burger + dop for R140 | 3 sliders + jug for R230
🏓 B**r pong, foosball & arcade games at the Library Bar
💳 R100 for L***r or Lite to play , cups and balls included
💰 R100 from 10PM
Come for one, stay for the rematch. Oskar won’t judge , or maybe he will 😉
See you at Village 🫡
20/10/2026
Attention creatures of the night…🦇
Something wild is lurking around the corner 👀
On 31 October, The Village Idiot is turning into a spooky safari, and things are about to get a little feral 🐍
Think freaks, beats, treats and a jungle full of questionable decisions 👻
🎃 Free Halloween make up for early arrivals
🍬 Tricks & treats
🩸 Priority entry if you come dressed to distress
🎟️ Limited Phase 2 tickets available via Howler
11 days until the full moon rises and the idiots come out to play 🕣
Pick your poison, dress for the occasion and prepare to get wild 🐆
The safari is calling… will you answer? 🎃
19/10/2026
Nothing suspicious here…👀
Just another week of good drinks, questionable decisions, and a lineup worth leaving the house for. Although… we might have something wild up our sleeve for next week 👻
Your weekly lineup is here ❤️🔥
Double Double Specials ⚡️
Wed-Sat | 6-9PM
2x Olmeca Tequilas R70
2x Village B**rs R90
2x House Double & Mix R95
2x House Double & RedBull R115
2x Frozen Cocktails R110
2x Pornstar Martinis R160
Ladies MAHALA every Friday in October until 11PM, redeemable via Xceed 💋
Wednesday | Soul Shaker Wednesdays
(Afro House Night)
🏆 Giveaway winner announced Tuesday
🍋🟩 Burger + dop R140 | 3 Sliders + jug R230
🥃 Jameson SA specials all night long!
⚽️ Arcade machine , Foosball table & B**r pong in the library bar
🏓 Purchase a jug of L***r/Lite for R100 to play (Includes cups & balls)
💰 R100 from 10PM
Thursday | Idiots Unplugged 🎶
(Karaoke 9-11PM)
🥘 3 course dinner R250 (Starter ,main & dessert)
🥃 Free shooter for the songbirds
🍷 R500 liquid confidence for the rockstar of the night
💸 Free entry
Friday | Jason Smith 💿
🍟 Order any platter & get a free bottle of bubbly OR a frozen jug of margarita
🍶 Friday Feels discounted bottle service
🎟️ Tickets available via quicket
Saturday 🚀
🍗 Rib & Wing combo R250
🤑 R100 from 10PM
Spooky Safari | 31 October 🎃
👻 Free makeup station for early arrivals
🍬 Tricks & treats
👀 Priority entry in costumes
🫎 Jägermeister South Africa specials all night
🍋🟩 Olmeca Altos Tequila specials all night
🎟️ Tickets available through Howler 🐺
Birthday bookings 🥳
Book a table of 6 or more & receive :
💰 25% off your total bill
🍾 Bottle of bubbly
🎈 Balloon setup
Advance bookings only. T&C’S Apply.
Table & bottle service reservations available now through 🎟️ & Guestlist available now via XCEED 🎫
16/10/2026
The weekends calling and you better answer ☎️
We’re moving and grooving Friday & Saturday 🤸♂️
Friday 🎧
🍾Friday feels bottle discounts!
🥙 Order a platter & get a free bottle of bubbly or jug of frozen margarita
Saturday 🔊
🍖Rib & Wing combo R250
Double Double specials daily from 6-9PM 🍻
Oskars waiting for you so don’t let him down 👀
15/10/2026
🚨 SOUL SHAKER GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨
Oskar reckons you and your crew deserve a Wednesday upgrade 👀
We’re giving one lucky crew the ultimate Soul Shaker setup for 21 October only :
🍾 1 bottle of your choice: Olmeca, Absolut, Jameson or Beefeater
🥤 6 Schweppes mixers
🛋️ Your own booth
🎟️ Entry for 6 people
Basically, your Wednesday plans are sorted 😉
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow The Village Idiot and Soul Shaker Wednesdays
2️⃣ Tag 5 friends you’d bring along in the comments
3️⃣ Share this post to your story
The more your crew wants it, the better! ⚡️
📅 Winner gets to enjoy the prize on 21 October only
Get tagging, spread the word and let’s see who’s claiming the booth 🍾
T&Cs apply. Giveaway prize is valid for 21 October 2026 only.
15/10/2026
Tag a friend who turns one drink into a full concert tour 🎤
We know you have one. Bring them to Karaoke this evening and let the public decide if they’ve got what it takes 🫦
What have you got to lose? Your confidence to take the stage earns you a free shooter 🥃
And…
There’s also a R500 Bar tab up for grabs for the popstar of the night 🍒
Oh and a 3 course dinner for R250 😉
See ya later rockstars 🎸
Address
32 Loop Street
Cape Town
8000
To get to Loop Street in Cape Town, you can take the MyCiTi bus and get off at the Loop Street stop. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or drive your own car and park at one of the nearby parking garages. Once you arrive on Loop Street, look for the entrance to the pub and barbecue restaurant.
Opening Hours
| Wednesday |
18:00 - 03:00 |
| Thursday |
18:00 - 03:00 |
| Friday |
18:00 - 04:00 |
| Saturday |
18:00 - 04:00 |
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What people say
The Village Idiot, located on Loop Street in Cape Town, is a popular pub and barbecue restaurant that has received mixed reviews from various sources. According to recent online reviews, the restaurant seems to be a hit or miss experience for customers.
A review from Eat Out, a South African food and drink guide, gave The Village Idiot a rating of 3 out of 5 stars in August 2021. The reviewer praised the restaurant's lively atmosphere and extensive drinks menu but criticized the food as being "average" and overpriced.
On TripAdvisor, the most recent review was posted in September 2021 and gave The Village Idiot a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The customer commented on the friendly service and tasty food but noted that it can get quite noisy inside due to the lively atmosphere.
A review from Cape Town Etc., an online lifestyle publication, was published in July 2021 and gave The Village Idiot a rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars. The reviewer noted that while the drinks were good, the food was disappointing and lacked flavor.
In addition to these professional reviews, there are also numerous customer comments available online. One customer on Google Reviews praised the "great vibe" at The Village Idiot but noted that the food was "nothing special." Another customer on TripAdvisor commented that they had an "amazing experience" with delicious food and great service.
Overall, it seems that opinions are divided when it comes to The Village Idiot. While some customers enjoy the lively atmosphere and tasty drinks, others have been disappointed by the quality of the food. It may be worth checking out for those looking for a fun night out with friends but may not be the best choice for those seeking exceptional cuisine.
