| The Perseverance Tavern | |
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 The Perseverance Tavern in early March 2020, a few months before its closure. | |
 Interactive map of the The Perseverance Tavern area | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Public house |
| Location | 83 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, |
| Opened | 1808(217–218 years old) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 1 |
| Website | |
| perseverancetavern | |
ThePerseverance Tavern, also known asThe Percy orPersies, is apublic 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 goingtrade between Europe and Asia during which the city was known as "The Tavern of the Seas".[5] The tavern was owned byOhlsson’s Breweries for the first half of the 20th century until being sold in 1956.
It closed on 22 July 2020 due to theCOVID-19 pandemic and resultinglockdown 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]
