The Britannia Hotel is a well-known establishment in Durban, known for its classic Victorian architecture and traditional pub fare. Imagine entering a world of old mahogany furniture, colorful stained glass windows, and sizzling grills wafting through the air as you step off the busy Umgeni Road.
Beyond a restaurant, The Britannia offers a window into an ancient period where people converse long over pints of foamy beer and time slows down. The big windows let in plenty of light, glowing over the weathered leather seats and the amiable faces around them. A cozy and welcoming ambiance is created by laughter blending with the soft hum of live music and the clinking of cutlery.
But let’s not overlook the culinary highlight of the event! The food at The Britannia is an ode to traditional pub grub done well. Imagine burgers that are incredibly juicy and topped with all the fixings, pizzas that are sizzling with fresh toppings and melted cheese, and substantial grills that will fill you up.
Of course, no trip to the pub would be complete without sipping a pint of your preferred beer, be it a rich, dark stout or a crisp lager. So, the Britannia Hotel in Morningside is ideal whether you’re searching for a laid-back lunch with coworkers, an exciting evening with friends, or a comfortable nook to watch the game.
It’s a location where comfort and history converge, where delicious cuisine and delightful people savor each visit, and where one feels at home. Raise a glass, tuck it into a substantial meal, and enjoy the classic charm of Britain. This hidden gem in Durban is ready to embrace you with wide arms (and a menu that will entice your palate).
Vegetarian Platter – 3x Potato samosas, 3x cheese & sweetcorn samosas, 3x cheesy chili nuggets, 3x chili paneer poppers.
R184
Seafood Platter – 3 Fish cakes, 125g calamari rings, 125g mussels, three shrimp rissoles, and 125g fish nuggets.
R196
Britannia On the Light Side Menu
Item
Price (R)
Mini Paneer Pita
R75
Mini Chicken Pita
R72
Britannia Curries
Item
Description
Price (R)
Cornish Chicken Curry
Cornish Chicken Curry.
R112
Boneless Mutton Curry
Boneless Mutton Curry.
R195
Mutton Curry
Mutton Curry.
from R138
Trotters Curry
Trotters are braised in our unique mixture of fennel and cumin powder, freshly ground ginger and garlic, masala, and sugar beans, and garnished with coriander.
R113
Tripe Curry
Tripe braised in our unique mixture of fennel and cumin powder, freshly ground ginger & garlic, masala, and gram dhal, and garnished with coriander.
R113
Mince Kebabs Curry
Mutton meatballs, seasoned in various spices, fried, and served in a tomato chutney.
R103
Butter Chicken Curry
Succulent chicken pieces wrapped in a buttery combination of cream, tomatoes, and aromatic spices and cooked with yogurt.
R114
Fish Curry
Fresh barracuda or salmon cooked authentically in Durban style.
R189.75
Mince Curry
Mutton mince braised with peas and our special homemade spices.
R133
Chops Chutney (Medium)
Chops Chutney (Medium).
R138
Chops Chutney (Large)
Chops Chutney (Large).
R219
Chicken & Prawn Curry
Tender chicken fillet marinated with special spices, sautéed with prawns cooked with yogurt in a tomato chutney.
R229
Crab Curry
Large orange crabs cooked authentically ‘Durban Style’!
R385
Butter Crab
Large orange crabs braised with our special homemade spices and cooked in a creamy buttery sauce.
R385
Prawn Curry
10 Prawns, out-of-shell marinated with secret spices. Cooked with yogurt in a tomato base.
R213
Fish Roe Chutney
Fish Roe Chutney.
R121
Britannia Toasted Sandwiches
Item
Description
Price (R)
Broad Beans Curry Toasted Sandwich
Served with french fries
R40
Sugar Beans Curry Toasted Sandwich
Served with french fries
R40
Cheese & Tomato Toasted Sandwich
Served with french fries
R45
Mutton Curry Toasted Sandwich
Served with french fries
R81
Chicken & Mayo Toasted Sandwich
Served with french fries
R57
Britannia Biryani
Item
Price (R)
Soya Mutton Biryani
R81
Prawn Biryani
R213
Chicken Biryani
R86
Britannia Burgers
Item
Price (R)
Mutton Burger
R80
Paneer Burger
R65
Chicken Tikka Burger
R75
Veg Burger
R69
Britannia Roti Rolls
Item
Price (R)
Mutton Roti Roll
R246
Medium Mutton Roti Roll
R124
Mince Kebab Roti Roll
R103
Chips & Cheese Roti Roll
R69
Veg Kebab Roti Roll
R71
Broad Beans Roti Roll
R48
Sugar Beans Roti Roll
R48
Chicken Wrap Roti Roll
R63
Mixed Veg Roti Roll
R66
Britannia Samoosas
Item
Price (R)
Mince Samoosa
R63
Chicken Samoosa
R63
Cheese & Sweet Corn Samoosa
R63
Tinfish Samoosa
R63
Potato Samoosa
R63
Tikka Paneer Samoosa
R63
Britannia Grills Menu
Item
Description
Price (R)
Chicken Tikka & Fries
400g Chicken fillet marinated in a tikka sauce, flame grilled, and served with french fries.
R98
Chicken Tikka With Butternut & Spinach
Chicken Tikka With Butternut & Spinach.
R98
Medium Chicken Tikka
200g Chicken fillet marinated in a tikka sauce, flame grilled, and served with french fries or butternut and spinach.
R77
400g Chicken Fillet
Lemon & herb or peri-peri flavor.
R98
200g Chicken Fillet
Lemon & herb or peri-peri flavor.
R77
Grilled Hake Fillet & French Fries
Grilled Hake Fillet & French Fries.
R98
Grilled Hake Fillet With Spinach and butternut
Grilled Hake Fillet With Spinach and butternut.
R98
Crumbed Prawns
Crumbed Prawns.
R207
Chicken Tikka & Prawn Combo
200g Chicken fillet marinated in Tikka sauce, flame grilled with 5 Prawns. Served with Rice or French Fries
R144
Seafood Platter for 2
10 Grilled prawns, two hake fillets, 150g calamari rings, 125g mussels. Served on a bed of fried rice and french fries
R449
Prawn, Hake & Calamari Combo
Prawn, Hake & Calamari Combo.
R195
Grilled Prawns Platter
Available in Lemon & Herb or Peri Peri.
R219
Top Up Prawns
Top Up Prawns.
R127
Top Up Calamari
Top Up, Calamari.
R69
Britannia Bunnies Menu
Item
Price (R)
Mutton Bunny
R123
Cornish Chicken Bunny
R91
Broad Beans Bunny
R55
Mince Kebab Bunny
R104
Veg Kebab Bunny
R63
Sugar Beans Bunny
R45
Mixed Veg Bunny (On availability)
R63
Britannia Exotic Bunnies
Item
Price (R)
Trotters Bunny
R113
Tripe Bunny
R106
Mince Bunny
R132
Boneless Mutton Bunny
R195
Butter Chicken Bunny
R112
Chops Bunny
R173
Prawns Bunny
R219
Britannia Sides & Extras
Item
Price (R)
Papad
R6
Roti
R9
Basmati Rice
R22
Sambals
R8
Mixed Veg Pickle
R14
Vinegar Chillies
R4
Fruit Chutney
R10
Plain Naan
R25
Garlic Naan
R29
Britannia Desserts
Item
Price (R)
Chocolate Brownies
R81
Soji – Semolina is fried butter cooked with unique ingredients and served with cream and almonds.
R35
Death By Chocolate Slice
R77
White Chocolate Hazelnut Slice
R77
Strawberry Cheese Cake
R66
Vanilla Ice-Cream
R33
Burfee Ice-Cream
R48
Britannia Vegetarian Menu
Item
Price (R)
Broad Beans
R56
Veg Kebab
R86
Paneer Tikka
R101
Paneer (Fish Curry Style)
R101
Peri Peri Paneer
R101
Soya Mince
R115
Sugar Beans
R56
Paneer Fried Rice
R101
Butter Paneer
R101
Vegetarian Prawn
R86
Britannia Fries
Item
Description
Price (R)
Hake & Fries
Lightly battered hake fillet, deep fried and served with french fries.
R79
Hake & Vegetables
Hake & Vegetables.
R83
Chilli Chicken & Onion
Bite-size marinated chicken fillets fried with onions and chilies.
