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In this episode of Hammy Eats, Nick Hamman visits the iconic Barney’s Tavern on the beachfront of Nelson Mandela Bay. This Eastern Cape favourite is known for its cold beers, legendary hospitality, and the dish that made it famous: the perfectly crispy, incredibly tender Eisbein.
For more than 40 years, Barney’s has been a beloved South African institution. What began as a bold family venture grew into one of the country’s most trusted seaside pubs, offering great food, warm service, and a front-row seat to the ocean.
🍺 Nick discovers
• The family story behind Barney’s and how it became a coastal landmark
• Why Barney’s once held the record for the most beer sold during the 2010 World Cup
• The secret to their Eisbein and how the team has perfected it over decades
• How the next generation is preparing to carry on the tradition
• Why locals, tourists, and sports fans consider this place home
🔥 Nick dives into the food
• The legendary Eisbein with its crispy crackling and fall-apart meat
• Light, creamy mashed potatoes
• Rich, salty gravy poured over sauerkraut and tender pork
• The ultimate comfort-food plate, best enjoyed with an icy beer and the sound of the waves
You will also meet the chef behind the iconic dishes and hear how Barney’s continues to innovate while staying true to the flavours that made it famous. This is a place built on passion, community and decades of dedication.
🌊 Is this Nelson Mandela Bay’s best beachfront pub
🍖 What makes Barney’s Eisbein the most famous in South Africa
🏆 How has this family-run institution thrived for more than four decades
👉 Watch now and discover why Barney’s Tavern is more than a pub. It is a South African heritage landmark.