Three Monkeys Restaurant & Bar
About Three Monkeys Restaurant & Bar
Popular local hangout partly housed in a restored 1935 railway carriage, with live music and casual fare.
Bulawayo's Liveliest Restaurant & Bar
Three Monkeys Restaurant & Bar is where Bulawayo goes to unwind. Situated in the trendy Suburbs area, this popular spot combines a relaxed outdoor setting with flavourful food, cold drinks, and a buzzing weekend atmosphere that's become essential to Bulawayo's social scene.
Food & Drink
The Menu — A crowd-pleasing mix of wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, steaks, ribs, and fresh salads. The portions are generous, the ingredients are locally sourced where possible, and the kitchen handles special dietary requests with ease.
Drinks — The bar stocks a solid selection of local craft beers, imported lagers, cocktails, South African wines, and spirits. Happy hour specials make sundowner sessions even sweeter.
Atmosphere & Setting
- Beer garden — The sprawling outdoor area is shaded by jacaranda trees and strung with fairy lights; it's Bulawayo's favourite alfresco dining spot
- Indoor seating — Air-conditioned interior for hot summer days
- Weekend vibe — Live music, DJ sets, and sports screenings keep the energy high on Friday and Saturday nights
- Family-friendly — Kids' menu and a play area make it easy for families to enjoy a meal out
Events & Private Functions
Three Monkeys hosts live music events, quiz nights, and seasonal celebrations. The venue is available for private hire — birthdays, corporate events, and casual get-togethers are all catered for.
Location
Located in Hillside, one of Bulawayo's safest and most walkable suburbs, Three Monkeys is surrounded by other popular restaurants and bars, making it the perfect starting point for a night out.
"The pizzas are legit, the craft beer selection is the best in Bulawayo, and the garden atmosphere on a Friday night is unbeatable." — Regular patron