This classy venue in Cape Town spans three floors with unique atmospheres and a scenic balcony overlooking Signal Hill. Adorned with vintage sports memorabilia, it pays homage to its history as a former speakeasy. Enjoy a diverse drink menu featuring classics and inventive cocktails paired with Mediterranean-inspired bites and live music performances. This versatile dining spot provides something for everyone, blending culinary influences in a vibrant and inviting atmosphere.
| Restaurant Name | The Athletic Club & Social |
| Cuisine Type | African food |
| Opening Hours | 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
| Reviews | See Reviews |
The Athletic Club & Social Menu
The Athletic Club & Social offers a menu showcasing Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Tapas, and Vegan cuisine. Experience a diverse range of flavors and dishes, from traditional Greek and Mediterranean classics to innovative vegan options and tapas-style plates.
MEZE
| Dish Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| BREAD BASKET & OLIVES | Assortment of bread served with olives | R40.00 |
| WARM PITA BREAD | Warm pita bread | R20.00 |
| DIPS | Selection of dips (price varies) | From R45.00 |
| MARINATED OLIVES | Marinated olives | R45.00 |
| HOUSE-MADE PICKLES | House-made pickles | R20.00 |
| SPANAKOPITA | Spinach and feta phyllo parcels | R40.00 |
| DOLMADES | Portion of three dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) | R70.00 |
| VEGETARIAN MEZZE PLATTER FOR TWO | Lavash, dolmades, spanakopita, marinated olives, and choice of two dips served as a platter for two | R180.00 |
SALADS
| Dish Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| FIRE ROASTED BABY GEM LETTUCE | Baby gem lettuce fire-roasted and served with Parmesan, capers, and lemon vinaigrette | R120.00 |
| FATTOUSH SALAD | Finely chopped tomato, cucumber, olive, spring onion, parsley, mint, tahini vinaigrette & crispy pita | R120.00 |
| CABBAGE TABBOULEH | Bulgar wheat, white onion, parsley, mint leaves, fennel, preserved lemon with lemon vinaigrette | R120.00 |
| GREEK SALAD | Freshly sliced cucumber, barrel-aged feta, house-cured olives, tomato, oregano, capers with a lemon caper vinaigrette | R120.00 |
SMALL PLATES
| Dish Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| COURGETTE KEFTEDES | Mint, lemon, and Parmesan fritters | R100.00 |
| CHARRED BROCCOLINI | Charred broccolini served with house-made labneh, romesco sauce, and lavash | R105.00 |
| RICOTTA DUMPLINGS | Spinach and ricotta dumplings served with Napoli sauce | R90.00 |
| HUMMUS PLATE | Traditional hummus served with fattoush, pickled cauliflower, cabbage tabbouleh, olives, pickled carrots, sukkah, crispy chickpea, and parsley | R180.00 |
| CHARGRILLED HALLOUMI | Char-grilled halloumi | From R90.00 |
| PAN FRIED CALAMARI | Pan-fried calamari with black olives, paprika, and lemon | R140.00 |
| DEEP FRIED SARDINES | Deep-fried sardines served with harissa aioli | R100.00 |
| GRILLED OCTOPUS | Grilled octopus seasoned with smoked paprika, olive oil, and lemon juice, served with cauliflower skordalia | R180.00 |
| SPICED BEEF KEFTEDES | Spiced beef keftedes served with homemade pita bread, tzatziki sauce, and pickled onion | R130.00 |
| BEEF FILLET TAGLIATA | Slices of beef fillet served with honey tahini, fresh herbs, and grilled spring onion | R160.00 |
| GREEK LAMB CHOPS | Grilled Greek lamb chops seasoned with oregano, olive oil, and lemon juice | R220.00 |
MAINS
VEGETARIAN
| Dish Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| CHARRED AUBERGINE | Charred aubergine served with yeasted cauliflower purée, shaved almonds, crisp sweet potato, fresh basil & mint, basil oil & fennel vinaigrette | R145.00 |
| TEL AVIV-STYLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER | Whole roasted cauliflower served with honey tahini and chili | R140.00 |
| AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA | Baked aubergine with potato slices, tomato, oregano & Parmesan cheese | R140.00 |
MEAT & FISH SUSTAINABLY & ETHICALLY SOURCED
| Dish Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| GRILLED LINEFISH | Grilled linefish served with Puy lentils, sautéed spinach, and onion caper relish | R260.00 |
| PRAWN YOUVETS | Argentine prawns served with aqua pazza and feta | R270.00 |
| COAL ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS | Chicken thighs coal-roasted on the rotisserie then oven-baked, served with Cypriot lemon oregano potatoes | R220.00 |
| GRASS FED AGED BEEF FILLET | Grass-fed aged beef fillet served with roasted sweet potato, charred broccolini, and red wine jus | R285.00 |
| KLEFTIKO | Slow-braised lamb shoulder served with oregano potatoes | R250.00 |
DESSERT
| Dessert Name | Description | Price (R) |
|---|---|---|
| BAKLAVA CIGARS | Phyllo pastry cigars filled with pistachio, served with spiced syrup | R90.00 |
| LEMON POLENTA CAKE | Lemon polenta cake served with homemade pistachio vegan ice cream | R80.00 |
| ARTISANAL HOUSE-MADE VEGAN ICE CREAM | House-made vegan ice cream (various flavors) | R80.00 |
| WARM CHOCOLATE CARDAMOM CAKE | Warm gluten-free chocolate cardamom cake | R80.00 |
| ORANGE BLOSSOM PANNA COTTA | Orange blossom panna cotta served with broken baklava, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla essence | R90.00 |
