A South African Feast in London

South African Food

Crocodile Spring roll anyone? Photo: Deus Florida

There are an estimated three hundred thousand South Africans living in London and like most ex-pat communities they have made their own cultural contribution to the city. There are several South African bars, restaurants and shops dotted across the capital which means ex-pats can always indulge in some home comforts. The First Pint spoke to some of those offering a home away from home.

Gerry Knotze, Johannesburg native, has been in London for over five years and is managing director of the restaurants Vivat Bacchus. Famous for its well-stocked wine cellars and popular with city workers, the restaurants offer up modern British food with a South African twist. I spoke to Gerry about some of the more traditional dishes on the menu.

If you like the sound of the South African menu check Vivat Bacchus and The Savanna’s websites for restaurant and shop locations.