beefcakes burger bar

this is such a fun venue!  went there for a bacholerette's party, so the focus was definitely more on the 'entertainment'! and let's face the truth - you don't go to beefcakes for the food ;) we had a choice of 3 burgers to choose from, and a big list of drinks!  the burger was okay, served with different condiments, it got a little bit cold because we got it was the drag show was starting, but at that stage you don't mind!

be sure to go with the girls! girls night it is for sure! great fun, but not a place for a quiet sit down dinner;) i wouldn't rush back every week, it's more like a once a while type experience!

great fun! show was amazing and atmosphere is very inviting and spirited. the burgers and cocktails are delicious. good night out. this place has it all!

not the same beef cakes if you know the cape town one, but still the same style.  great for a ladies night.  their burgers are great and their portions are huge.  if you and the girls are into a bit more than a delicious cocktail - the waiters also do body shots.  the live drag shows are a must.  bitchy bingo is really bitchy (and fun!).

has got to be one of the best bachelorettes i have ever been. we had so much fun and the waiters are amazing (and way too good looking). the show is not to be missed. the food is okay - good for just a snack but it's an average meal - good to line the stomach for an evening of cocktails.

if you have to decide between going to a show, or dining out, beefcakes might be the place for you as you will get a bit of both.

ambiance: the restaurant has a very stylish look, but the atmosphere does not stay the same as the evening goes on. i've heard about some concerns regarding beefcakes from others. so to clarify that, it is not a gay club, it is not a stripclub, you do not have to dress like a drag. however, they have a drag on stage for a part of the evening and it is very entertaining.

waiters: all male, and after the drag show they take off their shirts (only) and continue to serve you. they are merely topless, and not more - so no need to worry that your waiter will sit on your lap for the remainder of the evening. the very same waiters also offer body shots if you are interested.

service: good service. but they prefer to only take orders much later, to serve just before or during the show.

menu: mainly burgers, and they call themselves a burger bar. i cannot remember seeing any vegetarian options.

price: if you consider the fact that you pay entrance, the burger prices are steep, also if you consider what you get.

food: the burgers are very average. as i said in the beginning, you are more likely to end up here for the experience and not for the best burgers in town.

drinks: they offer a large variety of cocktails and mocktails.

always a winner! absolutely adore the burgers and the watermelon cosmo - ouch too good....

pros:
great vibe, festive atmosphere with music, entertainment. all burgers (except veggie) went down well. good range of cocktails - although being a gay bar, i was told they only serve pink cocktails, and blue ones are my favorite. cocktail prices leaning towards the expensive side.

cons:
the veggie burger was a disappointment - the "pattie" was more slop than anything solid. the side salad i opted for with my burger looked rather limp. for large parties, if you want to bring your own cake for a birthday, they charge you r100 for that. they also add the cover charges - like r60 for "bitchy bingo" onto the bill and then add the 10% service charge - which is a bit of a sneaky rip off in my opinion. the chili poppers were also rather disappointing.

all in all, as a fun night out with friends, not a bad evening out. very loud, so conversation is a bit tough. not suitable for an intimate evening.

this is my new home!
my first time at beefcakes was absolutely unforgettable. from the moment i walked in i fell in love. it is the perfect spot for a girls night out. do not bring your man here. the atmosphere and interior were electric. friday night was build your own burger night which was a brilliant idea. the burgers were in house and were big, juicy and grilled to perfection. the show put on by holly diamond brought back an amazing nostalgia. perfect mix of dinner and a show. what really steals your heart here are the beefcake guys. the best hospitality i've ever recieved...by gorgeous, shirtless men. i will definitely be back!

with a group of friends, we went to beefcakes for a cabaret show. while we waited for the show to start, we ordered some starters. i opted for the mini beef burgers (baby cakes - mini burgers with cheese, guacamole and mushroom sauce). good tasting burgers and decided to order a bigger burger (buffy the hamburger slayer - burger with cheddar cheese, bacon, caramelized onions, avo and mushroom sauce). good value for money and good tasting burgers! a definite must!

burgers, boys and fabulous fun!

*review for beefcakes pretoria*

yes beefcakes is now painting the jacaranda city pink with its inimitable flamingos and palm trees.

having had a fabulous time at both the joburg and cape town beefcakes, i was unsure what to expect from the pretoria crowd. a little more subdued but a warm welcome by owner grant and our awesome waiter sean made us feel right at home.

with our first long island ice tea (the pink cranberry variety of course) we settled in for an evening of good food and entertainment.

as usual the food did not disappoint. starting with some nibbly bits, we enjoyed some spicy nachos and onion rings followed by a signature buffy the hamburger slayer.

a few more drinks, a deliciously tangy apple be martini and pink tea, and we were ready to be enthralled by miss betty bangles.

having heard a lot about her, i was eager to see her in action. she is just a treat and perfect for the crowd of ladies and gents in pretoria. a distinct afrikaans flavour with all your favourite broadway numbers in between. betty darling you had us all laughing and singing right along.

a couple more drinks down and everyone was ready to mingle, party and keep the winter chills at bay.

beefcakes is the new baby on the block in this part of town but it's every bit as entertaining as its counterparts. so get your buns there for a fun and fabulous jol!

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came here for a bachelorette party wow i really enjoyed the night! the staff were really friendly and quite helpful at all times.
this is not a food place so i would recommend eating before going and having drinks at beefcake, our burger and fries platters were cold on arrival which was quite a downer!

really great shows ruined by the atrocious food. without the constant pull of bachelorette parties for the shows this place would have probably closed ages ago. what’s worse is they lock you in with a fixed price so you are forced to eat there too. be better beefcakes.

i had a fun evening at beefcakes. i thought the drag show was absolutely amazing. the food however was average i ordered the veg baby cakes and i found it very bland and tasteless and rather overpriced. the entertainment was the savior. it's a fun night out with your girls for dancing, a good laugh and some drinks.

you have to read the menu just for fun - it sets the tone for the entire beefcakes experience. the drag show is hilarious. the food is great.

beefcakes is definitely a fun girls night out.