Robsons Real Beer Point Waterfront

Robsons Real Beer is a Durban craft brewery, and its taproom at the Point Waterfront is one of the most relaxed places in the city for a beer. The eatery sits inside the working brewery near the southern end of the beachfront, so you drink surrounded by exposed brick, wooden tables and the gentle hum of the fermentation tanks. Time Out included it in its 2025 list of Durban's best pubs and bars.

All of the brewery's beers are poured on draught at the bar, and the easiest way to find your favourite is to order a tasting flight. For those who do not drink beer, there are wines and a cocktail list. The kitchen serves food designed to go with a pint: burgers, pork belly ribs and pizza are among the dishes highlighted by reviewers, along with starters for sharing.

Beer enthusiasts should book a brewery tour. A head brewer explains how Robsons makes its craft beer, from ingredients to fermentation, and the tour finishes with a guided tasting of several beers, with a discussion of the flavours and styles the brewery aims for. Tours are booked through the Robsons website, which sends a confirmation before payment, and groups of ten or more should ask about group rates.

The taproom suits groups of friends, couples, beer lovers and anyone looking for a casual alternative to the busier bars of Florida Road or Umhlanga. On some evenings there are specials, live music or quiz nights; check the brewery's social media pages for the current programme and opening hours before you go. The brewery building can be warm on hot, humid days, so the shaded outdoor tables are often the most comfortable spot in summer.

The Point Waterfront is the redeveloped area around the harbour mouth, a short walk from uShaka Marine World and the southern end of the Golden Mile promenade. That makes Robsons an easy stop after a day at uShaka or the beach, or before a sunset walk along the promenade. Use a ride-hailing app to get there and back in the evening rather than walking long distances, and do not drink and drive.