Nook Nosh

I have been there twice now, once for pre-​dinner drinks on a Thursday (eve of a public holiday) and another time after dinner on a Saturday. I’m not sure what else is on the drinks menu but my husband appreciated the beer menu with something new on it for him to try and I would say that the wine menu excited me as the focus was on SA wines, and we were new to SA. The small bites such as the flatbread pizzas were delicious and the cheese board looked like good value (we didn’t order this but felt very envious when a nearby table did). We sat at the bar when it was a busy night and liked it and sat at a table when it was a quiet night. The service was very personal and welcoming and they knew about their wines. I would like to visit when the live music is on, would be interesting to see how the vibe changes. I would recommend visiting Nook Noosh for a pre– or post– dinner drink with friends, or a catch-​up over small bites if not that hungry.

Hole in the wall bars seem to be popping up everywhere but most ooze pretentiousness but Nook Nosh has a clear mandate to not be pretentious or snobby.
We popped in on a Sunday night for a quiet drink, it ended up being a really quiet drink because despite the live entertainment the place was not very busy at all we ended up being the only ones left at 8pm.
The drinks (sips as it is titled) menu isn’t extensive but it has a little bit of everything including wines, spirits, craft beers and ciders so you’ll be sure to find something that tickles your fancy. We came after dinner so we didn’t try any of the nibbles menu but it looked good full of cheeses, small goods and the like.
The service was friendly and attentive, always coming to ask if you want another drink once your glass is empty.
Unfortunately its location means it isn’t prone to lots of passing traffic, its more of a destination but hopefully it gets a good reputation and picks up (or maybe we just visited on a slow night) because it has the potential to be very cool.

I have been to nook nosh three times now, all three have been on a Sunday afternoon. Nook Is a small/​mid size bar with a friendly, unpretentious vibe and well worth a pop in for a few ‘sips’ (you’ll get it when you check it out) and ‘eats’.
Whilst the wine list isn’t mammoth they have however some thought into it so you are bound to find something that takes your fancy… And it’s defiantly growing. They also offer a range of quality beers and spirits. I was pretty surprised how nice the food was (small tapas plates, best shared with a friend) considering how small the kitchen area is.
The fit out and look of the bar is simple, effective and smart. Small touches of hooks underneath tables for handbags/​jackets is something I always look for and I’m happy to report that have me covered! Another thing I always look for is how the toilets are presented and I have to say considering the size they are fitted Very nicely and have great little touches like awesome handcream.
Despite being more on the casual side of things what does blow me away about Nook is the fantastic service that we get every time. The owners (I assume) work the bar and also do the table service, and they do a fantastic job. Striking up conversations with customers, giving off a great vibe and most importantly offering a new drink as soon as your current one is dry.
I’m not sure what the other days are like (love to read another review) but I’m pretty keen to make a visit most Sunday afternoons for a couple of drinks with friends.