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Happy Monday Darlings! So I know the week has just begun and we’re all counting down until Friday again, but until then, Byron, our guest blogger from Joburg.co.za, is going to tell you all about this amazing beer yard that he stumbled upon.
The Yard of Ale is a beer yard situated in Parktown and an off-shoot of popular Italian restaurant, Angelo’s Kitchen. I met with the owner Angelo, a friendly guy who took some time to explain the idea behind The Yard of Ale – it was to create a relaxed atmosphere, specifically designed to cater to the upper LSM crowd - in other words, not a student dive like Melville or Greenside (you’d be surprised at how few places actually cater to people outside of the student demographic, who still want to have a few drinks with friends.)
Seating is all outdoors in typical beer-yard-fashion with bench seating and ample shade. I love all the specials are written on the pillars as you walk in, not to mention the fact that they do ice buckets for tables, and blankets for chilly nights.
In keeping with the current beer trend in Joburg, The Yard of Ale serves craft beer on tap as well as all the popular bottled beers you love. The beer menu isn't diverse - with local favourites, Copperlake taking centre stage - but there are enough choices to keep any beer fan satisfied.
In terms of food, the menu is supplied by Angelo’s Kitchen - with its motto – ‘creative Italian’ pretty much summing up its outlook on the cuisine. You can expect classic Italian flavour, but with an experimental flare, not to mention the ubiquitous wood-fired pizza. I had the spicy calamari in tomato sauce, served with wood-fired focaccia bread, a sprig of fresh basil on top and the usual parmesan and chilli accompaniments. It was delicious - I can honestly say that it's one of the most original and flavourful calamari dishes I've ever had, and I will be back soon!
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