A different kind of ‘shisa nyama’
DOPPAROZ Lifestyle advertises itself as “Kasi meets class: not your average shisa-nyama” and this new kid on the butcher’s block is the place in Kwazakhele for a juicy braai, a chic drink and cool clubbing this summer.
It has an interesting history, having been one of the original township beer halls in the ’80s, and now that Port Elizabeth’s Improvate Group has invested in it, the clientele can enjoy their beer in a far more upmarket setting.
Dopparoz has a central lounge with comfortable wicker sofas to chill with your drink and catch the action on stage – we watched a talented jazz duo over a lazy lunch and it hosts a diverse line-up.
There’s also a VIP section, cordoned off to keep the riff-raff out, with gorgeously deep and comfortable red couches.
You’ll also find a bar well stocked with premium drinks: Dopparoz marketing manager Tukela Zumani says Ciroc, Belvedere and Skyy vodka fly off the shelves, along with Glenfiddich, Rémy Martin and Hennessy.
Kwazakhele may seem like an unlikely site for a swish nightclub but that is a perception Improvate wants to change.
“This is an amazing concept that we could have put in Summerstrand, Walmer or on a smallholding in Kragga Kamma. If you look outside all there is to see is potential,” said Zumani.
It hosts live music and already in December big names like Ringo Madlingozi, DJ Mbuso and DJ Sbu have been lined up to entertain clubbers.
Dopparoz is at the corner of Maqanda and Stofile Street, Kwazakhele. It is open 10am to 10pm Monday to Wednesday, and 10am until late Thursday to Sunday.
ý For more information contact Dopparoz Lifestyle on 062-650-4821.