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Unity Brasserie and Bar
Unity in Musgrave is a neighbourhood brasserie and bar pouring its own THAT Brewing Company beers alongside Durban curries, bunnies and locally sourced meat dishes.
At a glance
- Type
- Craft beer bar and brasserie
- Area
- Musgrave, Durban, South Africa
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- unitybar.co.za
Good to know
- House craft beer
- Durban curries and bunnies
- Locally sourced meat
- Happy hours
Why we recommend it
Unity Brasserie and Bar is a neighbourhood bar in Musgrave, on the Berea above central Durban, and a good place to drink with locals rather than tourists. It sits in the Silvervause Centre on Silverton Road, and many of its regulars walk there from the surrounding apartment blocks and houses. The bar describes its philosophy as being about quality, sustainability and taste, with an emphasis on local produce and local drinks.
Beer is the starting point. Unity pours its own brand, THAT Brewing Company, which is brewed at S43, its sister venue a few kilometres away, so the beer on tap travels only a short distance. Ask the bar staff which brews are pouring and try a few before you settle on a pint. Happy hours bring down the price of a round, and there is a full bar for those who prefer wine or spirits.
Food is taken seriously. Meat is sourced sustainably from KwaZulu-Natal, often directly from farms, and Durban curries made with spice blends mixed in house are a highlight. You can have them with rice or roti, or as bunny chows, which makes Unity a relaxed place to try the city's signature dish with a cold beer. The full brasserie menu is published as a PDF on the website, so you can check it before you go. If you have not yet tried a bunny chow, ordering one here with a pint of house beer is an easy introduction in a relaxed setting.
Unity suits groups of friends, couples and solo travellers who enjoy a sociable bar with good food, and it works equally well for an early evening drink or a long dinner. Phone ahead for larger groups, and if you enjoy the beer, make a note to visit S43, the sister venue where it is brewed.
Opening hours are not listed on the website, so check the bar's social media pages or phone before visiting, particularly on Sundays and public holidays. Musgrave is next to Morningside and Glenwood, a short drive from Florida Road's bars and the Glenwood cafes. Although many locals walk there, visitors should use a ride-hailing app at night and keep valuables out of sight, as they would anywhere in Durban.
Unity Brasserie and Bar FAQs
What beer does Unity serve?
Its own THAT Brewing Company beers, brewed at sister venue S43, plus a full bar.
Is there food?
Yes. The menu includes Durban curries with rice, roti or as bunny chows, made with house-mixed spices.
Where does the meat come from?
It is sourced sustainably from KwaZulu-Natal, often directly from farms.
Where is it?
At the Silvervause Centre, 117 Silverton Road, Musgrave.
Are there happy hours?
Yes. Check with the bar for current times.
What are the opening hours?
They are not listed on the website, so check the bar's social media or phone ahead.
Is it good for groups?
Yes. Phone ahead to book for larger groups.
How do I get there?
By car or ride-hailing app to Silverton Road in Musgrave.