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, thegoodrating prompted me to go try it out. the dark-ish interiors make this place agoodsundowner/ 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!

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 agoodvariety and innovative. i had the beer on the tap which was good. i saw the ladies were enjoying their blush. the starters had agoodvariety. the wait staff did not bother us. the music wasgoodbut 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.

overallgoodexperience for small get togethers.

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

lucky shaker has become my families go-to cocktail bar in umhlanga and withgoodreason. there's a great vibe, amazing cocktails, andgoodfood 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.

nice atmosphere. great service from friendly and welcoming staff.goodfood and a great variety of cocktails. looking forward to going again!

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 a drinks (or drinks) after work with friends or colleagues or for pre drinks before 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 sgoodstandard 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 andgoodquality 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 agoodspot with tasty drinks lucky shaker is the place to go to.