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The Shebeen

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4.5 of 5 stars 37 ratings
37 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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Reviews of The Shebeen

( 1-10 of 15 )
2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 15, 2008

Great wine list but disappointing food. The chef put a french twist on the South African food and in my mind (as a south african) does not pull it off more

4 of 5 stars
Vienna, Virginia
May 12, 2008

My fiance and I ate here yesterday. We loved the African decor and music. We already very much want to go to South Africa, and visiting this restaurant really made us want to visit. There are wooden tables and booths, beautiful masks, baskets and prints on the walls. The menu was extensive (we came before 3 pm and could choose... more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 26, 2008

A really fascinating menu, great South African wines. The only South African restaurant I know of in the States. Definitely worth a visit if you like trying something new. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 24, 2008

Love it, however, it is becoming a bit boring as the menu hasn't changed in 3 years. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2008

Good food, good bar, good times! more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 7, 2008

Food is a mix of South African and British fare. The food is heavy and filling. Restaurant is a little sparse, but the bar is always full with football (soccar) and on the TV. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008

Great food and atmosphere but could use a bit more variety in the menu more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 25, 2007

Oh my wow, the food is fab! more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Dec 22, 2007

great bar more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 29, 2007

Durban Chicken more

Reviews of The Shebeen

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The Shebeen Address

247 Ridge-McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903
Tel: 434 296-3185
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