Steak & Ale is a steakhouse and bar on Chartwell Drive in Umhlanga, serving cuts of meat and ice-cold beer on tap. The menu includes boards to share, wraps, salads, and burgers. The bar is a popular after-work spot, and the venue screens live sports and hosts midweek music from local performers.

The restaurant opened in 2010 on the site of a former coffee shop, Catz Café, ahead of the FIFA World Cup. It faces The George, an Irish pub across the road, and the two venues share a friendly rivalry. Patrons gather in the street for national anthem sing-alongs during sports events and New Year’s Eve celebrations.

The kitchen uses local suppliers for fresh produce, cooked to order. The staff includes long-serving kitchen team members and friendly bar and wait staff who keep drinks flowing and plates cleared. The atmosphere adapts to the occasion, whether it’s a quick lunch, after-work drinks, or weekend festivities.

Steak & Ale is on Chartwell Drive, a central strip in Umhlanga.