The Venue at Route 162 Benoni is one of the East Rand’s most wonderfully eclectic, family-friendly, and comprehensively equipped lifestyle complexes — a one-stop destination at 162 President Brand Road, Rynfield, Benoni, Gauteng, 1518 that combines a fully licensed family restaurant and coffee shop, a sports bar and beer garden, a kids’ play area and party venue, a braai facility, an event and function venue, live music, and an extraordinary range of on-site services including a car wash, biltong shop, pet grooming parlour, vintage shop, and more.

With a Google rating of 4.2 from 582 reviews and a combined Facebook following across its venues — The Venue at Route 162 Benoni has built a loyal community of East Rand families, event planners, and day-outers who keep coming back for the atmosphere, the food, the convenience, and the sheer variety of what’s on offer under one roof.

The Restaurant and Coffee Shop

The Venue at Route 162 Benoni’s core offering is a warm, relaxed, family-focused dining experience:

• Fully licensed family restaurant and coffee shop
• African cuisine, pizza, biltong, breakfast, and café meals
• Great coffee with free coffee specials offered alongside breakfasts
• Really good pizza with lunch from R100–R150 per person
• Fireplace on-site for cosy colder-weather dining
• Outdoor seating area in a garden setting
• Democratic prices and wholesome kids’ meal offerings

Sports Bar and Beer Garden

The sports bar adds another dimension to the Route 162 experience:

• Sports Bar and Grill with a full food and drinks menu
• Beer garden — relaxed outdoor space for watching sport and socialising
• Bar service, grilled food, and a convivial atmosphere

Kids’ Play Area and Party Venue

Families with children are especially well catered for:

• Kids’ play area — visible from the outdoor seating area, allowing parents to relax while children are entertained
• Kiddies party venues — dedicated spaces for children’s birthday parties and celebrations
• Tired parents get the opportunity to kick back and relax while their little ones are entertained
• Wholesome, affordable kids’ meal offerings

Events and Function Venue

The Venue at Route 162 Benoni is available for a wide range of private and corporate functions:

• Events and function venue for hire
• Braai facility for outdoor entertaining
• Live music — regular performances on-site
• Suitable for birthday parties, baby showers, year-end functions, and private celebrations

On-Site Services — The Route 162 Lifestyle Complex

What truly sets The Venue at Route 162 Benoni apart is its extraordinary range of co-located services:

• Car wash — get your car washed while you eat
• Biltong shop — take home fresh biltong
• Pet grooming parlour — pamper your pets
• Comic shop
• Gift shop
• Vintage shop
• Beauticians
• Water shop
• Electrical engineering shop
• Training facility
• Health and safety provider

Location and Contact Details

The Venue at Route 162 Benoni is located at 162 President Brand Road, Rynfield, Benoni, Gauteng, 1518. The venue is open Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:30, Friday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00, and Sunday from 08:00 to 16:00.

For event bookings, kids’ party enquiries, and the latest specials, contact the venue on 084 516 1406 or email an*****@*********co.za. Follow them on Instagram @thevenueroute162 or find them on Facebook where The Venue at Route 162 has 2,584 likes and The Sports Bar and Grill Route 162 has 2,549 likes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What type of food does The Venue at Route 162 Benoni serve?
A: The venue serves African cuisine, pizza, biltong, breakfast, and café meals. Lunch costs from R100–R150 per person, and they are known for great coffee and really good pizza. They also offer wholesome, affordable kids’ meals.

Q: Is The Venue at Route 162 Benoni suitable for children’s birthday parties?
A: Yes, the venue has dedicated kiddies party venues for children’s birthday parties and celebrations. There is a kids’ play area visible from the outdoor seating area, allowing parents to relax while children are entertained.

Q: What are the opening hours at The Venue at Route 162 Benoni?
A: The venue is open Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 16:30, Friday to Saturday from 08:00 to 20:00, and Sunday from 08:00 to 16:00.

Q: What on-site services are available at Route 162?
A: The complex offers a car wash, biltong shop, pet grooming parlour, comic shop, gift shop, vintage shop, beauticians, water shop, electrical engineering shop, training facility, and health and safety provider. You can get your car washed while you eat or take home fresh biltong.

Q: Does The Venue at Route 162 Benoni have facilities for private events?
A: Yes, the venue is available for hire for a wide range of private and corporate functions. It has a braai facility for outdoor entertaining, live music performances, and is suitable for birthday parties, baby showers, year-end functions, and private celebrations.

Q: Is there a sports bar at The Venue at Route 162?
A: Yes, there is a Sports Bar and Grill with a full food and drinks menu. The venue also has a beer garden — a relaxed outdoor space for watching sport and socialising.

Q: Where is The Venue at Route 162 Benoni located?
A: The venue is located at 162 President Brand Road, Rynfield, Benoni, Gauteng, 1518. It is easily accessible on the East Rand.

Q: What is the Google rating for The Venue at Route 162 Benoni?
A: The venue has a Google rating of 4.2 from 582 reviews. It also has a strong Facebook following with The Venue at Route 162 having 2,584 likes and The Sports Bar and Grill Route 162 having 2,549 likes.

Also explore other popular Benoni event venues directory and Gauteng event venue listings.