{"product_id":"south-africa-western-cape-the-fireman-s-arms","title":"The Fireman's Arms","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fireman's Arms has been serving drinks in Cape Town since 1864, when it opened as the Somerset Arms for sailors and locals. Now it's a sports bar with eleven screens showing games, over twenty-five beers on tap, and homemade soup from a wood-fire oven. The resident cats, Sesame and Babbelas, often nap on the bar or in patches of sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pub hosts a weekly quiz night on Thursdays, where Cape Town locals test their general knowledge. The redbrick walls are lined with memorabilia from its long history, including its time as a whites-only establishment until the 1980s. Today, it's a relaxed spot where you can watch sports, join a quiz, or just enjoy a beer with the cats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current owners took over twenty-six years ago, preserving the pub's character while adding modern touches like Wi-Fi and gluten-free options. The Fireman's Arms remains a place where history and present-day Cape Town meet over a drink.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Africa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51932469854428,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/8256\/8156\/files\/the-firemans-arms-bar-cape-town-city-centre-cape-town-south-africa-01.webp?v=1783203523","url":"https:\/\/murmurgo.com\/products\/south-africa-western-cape-the-fireman-s-arms","provider":"Murmurgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}