Perseverance Tavern

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The Perseverance Tavern
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The Perseverance Tavern in early March 2020, a few months before its closure.
Perseverance Tavern
Alternative names
  • The Percy
  • Persies
General information
Type Public house
Address83 Buitenkant Street
Cape Town City Bowl
Cape Town
8001
Coordinates 33°55′50″S18°25′15″E / 33.930524°S 18.420900°E / -33.930524; 18.420900 Coordinates: 33°55′50″S18°25′15″E / 33.930524°S 18.420900°E / -33.930524; 18.420900 ,
Opened1808 (213–214 years old)
Technical details
Floor count1
Website
perseverancetavern.co.za

The Perseverance Tavern, also known as The Percy or Persies, is a public house established in 1808 [1] by Johannes Blesser in Cape Town. [2] [3] At the time of its temporary closure due to the Covid-19 crisis, it was notable for being the oldest pub in South Africa. [2] [3] [4] It was established during a period when Cape Town was a major port supporting sea going trade between Europe and Asia during which the city was known as "The Tavern of the Seas". [5] The tavern was owned by Ohlsson’s Breweries for the first half of the 20th century until being sold in 1956.

It closed on 22 July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown and alcohol sales ban. [2] [3] [6] The tavern was re-opened under new ownership on 26 February 2021 following the easing of COVID-19 lockdown measures. [7]

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