Machics is a Pretoria alehouse that serves hearty meals alongside twenty beers on tap and a selection of craft brews. The kitchen focuses on dishes like chicken, steaks, and sausages, prepared with a pub-friendly touch. The bar offers a range of local and international beers, poured through nitro for a creamy finish or served bottled.

The restaurant is run by a team with decades of experience in pubs and kitchens, ensuring efficient service and consistent quality. The menu includes starters like jalapeño poppers stuffed with feta and flaming chorizo draped in brandy, alongside mains such as rib-eye steaks and German sausage platters.

Machics is a place for long lunches and casual dinners, with a bar counter that keeps the drinks flowing and a kitchen that serves dishes designed to pair well with beer. It remains a local favourite for its straightforward pub fare and well-stocked bar.