lucky shaker

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/ eveningdrinksplace 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 haddrinksat 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. thedrinkshad 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 thedrinks- spend a few hours going through the cocktail menu, you don’t need to be walking when you leave there’s always uber!

every single time i go to durban i drop by. it's one of the top 5 bars in south africa.

their food anddrinksare 'amazing.' and saying that is an understatement.
you will meet some of the most knowledgable sipsmiths here in sa.
and they get a green bonus: love the fact that they have zero wastage. 100% of all ingredients are used.

from the food to drinks, everything has a fresh flavour to it. tried the falafels once and was quiet delish. thedrinksnever disappoint either.

had a marvellous night of uniquedrinksat lucky shaker! the service was great as the barman went out if his way to ensure my friend and i were satisfied with our drinks! the bar area is beautiful! will definitely be back.

location is perfect for casualdrinkswith colleagues after hours or with friends during the weekend. staff is very friendly too.drinkswere rather disappointing, though. it most certainly didn't live up to my expectations.

i like the fact that freshly squeezed juices are used in the lucky shaker concoctions, it makes thedrinkssomewhat guilt free. the place itself has a refreshing setup and a cool vibe when it's busy. in generaldrinksare a bit over priced and theres no happy hour or half price specials on the cards yet.

lucky shaker is a trendy cocktail bar located in the hub of umhlanga. it is quite small but it's very accommodating to all guests. young adults find it a lovely go to for adrinks(or drinks) after work with friends or colleagues or for predrinksbefore a big night out!

my friends and i visited lucky shaker earlier on this year and quite enjoyed their food and drinks, even though it was very busy! they offered a wide selection of cocktails and the waiters were friendly while advising on which one to try according to our specifications. we were each happy with our selection. my friends ordered burgers as a main meal and i tried their lamb taco. their food was of s good standard however the burgers were a bit dry. i would definitely go back to try more of their cocktails.

one of the best spots in durban. innovative drinks, great food and good quality service. whenever i'm down in durban we meet with friends as lucky shaker. what i love about lucky shaker is how the bartenders are always willing to make you a drink of your choice. last night a friend requested a drink he had in singapore and if was made to perfection.
i have so many favourites on the menu so i can't choose - the nice thing is that the menu also changes. so there is always something for everyone. if you're looking for a good spot with tastydrinkslucky shaker is the place to go to.

what a place!

i could not find flaw in lucky shaker. the atmosphere was easy, although it can get a bit loud later in the evening. the service is amazing and the food is everything.

i went with two other friends and we all got the same thing - lamb tacos except mine was a lettuce wrap. honestly, i thought i'd be disappointed be eating lettuce while my friends went in on a proper taco. it was quite the opposite. 

my meal was a  medley of deliciousness. the portions are smaller than what you'd imagine, but surprisingly satisfying.

thedrinksmenu quenched my curiosity, i'd say the place for cocktails.
what a great find.