lucky shaker

lucky shaker is a cocktail bar shaking up some creative cocktails. friendly staff and delicious drinks. with a bar setting, there aren't many seating areas for you and friends to gather around and we spent our entire evening at the bar, a little difficult to enjoy food. we were looking forward to enjoying tacos but with our table being given to another group of people we left not having enjoyed all that they offered.

trendy little place that serves great cocktails... the bar tenders are quite knowledgeable about the menu as well as off menu options. worth a visit.

hidden away amongst what seems to be office blocks and apartments, lucky shaker is a cosy spot with a great vibe. after finding it on zomato, the good rating prompted me to go try it out. the dark-ish interiors make this place a good sundowner/ evening drinks place as they are known for their long list of cocktails. unlike other eating establishments where waiters give you recommendation and specials on food, their waiters give you their specials/ recommendations on cocktails! amazing! their cocktail menu also helps you decide, by splitting it up into sections, ranging from fruity to strong! their food menu is somewhat limited and the taco portions are small (2 small-ish tacos per portion and pricy on that account) so make sure to add some snack boards to your order. wait staff is friendly and energized. will come back!

so my friend and i had drinks at lucky shaker and were served by nico who was amazing and so friendly! we were also topped up with water by another waiter who was friendly and very helpful,

however when we received our bill - which was given to us by a waiter whom we hadn't met before and hadn't been server by - he demanded a higher tip and was extremely rude. there was an issue with the card machine which he tried to blame on my friend.
i really like this place but the behavior of this waiter was entitled and revolting. he didn't apologise for his behavior.

i will not return to this place as i will not support an establishment which have staff who look down on paying customers, demand more money and propogate exclusivity among patrons. unacceptable.

a small cosy hangout joint. we had an office get together and though the other tables were occupied we were the biggest group. the drinks had a good variety and innovative. i had the beer on the tap which was good. i saw the ladies were enjoying their blush. the starters had a good variety. the wait staff did not bother us. the music was good but not overwhelming the conversations. as we sat there quite late so some of us ordered dinner. i ordered the deluxe burger on recommendation and i must say you cannot be disappointed. the tacos looked weird and the taco was small and the fillings were quite a lot. be aware for the restroom you need to pass a car park.

overall good experience for small get togethers.

amazing service with even better food and drink - a must visit! the interaction is professional, food spot on and they defiantly promote the drinks - spend a few hours going through the cocktail menu, you don’t need to be walking when you leave there’s always uber!

so i finally got to try this spot out. i was not disappointed at all!! i had the deluxe burger & my friend had the chicken one. we ultimately had half of each because we were both saying how delicious our burgers were😋😋. the burgers are really some of the best i’ve had! the ambiance is also so amazing! all in all a great vibe

not the slickest cocktail bar decor and set in a business area with limited other bars or eateries nearby, lucky shaker is possibly the best cocktail bar i’ve been to based on purely their cocktails. their blends are exceptionally well crafted and presented, with subtleties in their flavors and never overpowered by any one element.

these guys definitely know the meaning of quality. perfectly blended cocktails to suit any occasion. and the lamb taco and crackling pork make great accompaniments!

popped in for cocktails after a gin festival...there was an excellent vibe but didn’t appreciate the bouncer at the door who was picky about letting certain people in. the cocktails were delicious and the bar tenders are efficient at making complex cocktails.

drink: 4
food: 3
service: 3
ambiance: 3

best cocktails in town! food is pretty average and the vibe is really awesome however stay clear on a friday night because younger folk come in...

a really unique range of cocktails; i'd recommend the antidote. the lamb tacos are incredible as a starter and the burgers are great too.

the ambiance is similar to that of a classic new york bar and the service is the best that one could wish for. one of durban's gems.

quick and easy. always a good crowd. great tasting cocktail. pretty small menu, opt for the bacon burger. could do with some music but a great vibe for after work drinks.

my favourite cocktails in umhlanga. from their cocktail menu which caters for all tastes, to their weekly specials, like the gin of the week, this place has the wonderful drinks. the service is also great, with friendly staff. the food menu which is predominantly burgers, is also decent, however probably not the reason why this place is so popular

lucky shaker has become my families go-to cocktail bar in umhlanga and with good reason. there's a great vibe, amazing cocktails, and good food all under one roof.
word of advice: come early. this is a popular venue and the seats fill up quickly so if you plan on coming in a group of six or more people i recommend getting there timeously.
my favourite part of the evening was definitely the cocktails. the cocktail menu is diverse, original and ranges from fruity to strong. there is also a chalkboard with alternative cocktails written on it that change more frequently than those on the menu. i personally like the fruity cocktails and adored all of the ones i tried (if only i could remember their names!).
the food is also a hit. we ordered a variety of meals ranging from the starter nachos to burgers. while everyone really enjoyed their meal we found the nachos to be underwhelming. the burgers looked particularly delicious and well prepared.
the only thing i could really critique is that there is not a bathroom in the venue: you have to leave and walk to a separate part of the building when you need the loo.
overall we had a great time fueled by amazing cocktails and i cannot wait to return.