Perseverance Tavern

The Perseverance Tavern, also known as The Percy or Persies, was a public house established in 1808[1] by Johannes Blesser in Cape Town.[2][3] At the time of its closure 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". It closed on 22 July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting lockdown and alcohol sales ban.[2][3][5] The tavern was owned by Ohlsson’s Breweries for the first half of the 20th century until being sold in 1956.

This article is about the Cape Town pub. For other uses, see Perseverance (disambiguation).
The Perseverance Tavern
The Perseverance Tavern in early March 2020, a few months before its closure.
Alternative names
  • The Percy
  • Persies
General information
TypePublic house
Address83 Buitenkant Street
Cape Town City Bowl
Cape Town
8001
Coordinates33.930524°S 18.420900°E / -33.930524; 18.420900,
Opened1808
Closed22 July 2020 (212 years old)
Technical details
Floor count1
Website
perseverancetavern.co.za

References
  1. "Perseverance Tavern – The Cape Town Museum". Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  2. Williams, Murray. "Oldest pub in SA 'The Percy' shuts up shop as lockdown takes its toll". News24. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  3. "Cape Town's 212-year-old pub Perseverance is 'calling last rounds' says owner". CapeTalk. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  4. "The Explorer's Guide to Gardens in Cape Town". www.capetownmagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  5. Planting, Sasha (2020-07-22). "BUSINESS MAVERICK: Restaurants and taverns collapse: Hospitality industry desperate to stave off disaster". Daily Maverick. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
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