lucky shaker

trendy little place that serves great cocktails... the bar tenders are quite knowledgeable about themenuas well as offmenuoptions. 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 cocktailmenualso helps you decide, by splitting it up into sections, ranging from fruity to strong! their foodmenuis 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!

my favourite cocktails in umhlanga. from their cocktailmenuwhich 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 foodmenuwhich 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 cocktailmenuis 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.

one of the best burger joints in town.

the burgers are out of this world amazing. handmade from scratch. limitedmenuof burgers and tacos, but great quality.

all cocktails are from from scratch with squeezed juices and homemade syrups. a unique list with high quality drinks.

definitely a favorite casual spot in umhlangs

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 themenuso i can't choose - the nice thing is that themenualso changes. so there is always something for everyone. if you're looking for a good spot with tasty drinks lucky 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.

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