The Smokehouse at River Brewery Victoria Falls
Photo: canyoudoanybetter via Google Maps · Menu photos via Google Maps
What to Expect
The Smokehouse at River Brewery pairs its own craft beer with a grill menu that runs from smash burgers to game meat. Jeff (July 2026) had the Trio of Game delivered to a hotel room and picked out crocodile alongside what seemed to be ostrich and antelope, calling it “a great choice for those wanting to try meats that aren't the norm”. Tiffany (February 2026) named beef, chicken, crocodile and kudu among the grilled options, with the baked potato a standout side.
The beer draws its own following. S (May 2026) recommended tasting flights before settling on a 300ml or 500ml pour and pointed diners to the loaded brain bread or courgette tempura for vegetarian options, while Deon (April 2026) called the house beers “proper brews”. Waiters get named constantly, including John, Learnmore and Thabani, each credited for attentive service, though Heidi (May 2026) found service slow early on and watched a nearby table's waiter calls get missed during a busy shared-table setup.
Prices split opinion: Lena (July 2026) called them “quite high” while Alex and Buffel found meals reasonably priced, with Buffel's bill for two adults, one starter, two mains and drinks coming to around $65. The Smokehouse is open daily from 12:00 until late.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
Food from the Smokehouse's printed menu; drinks from its own drinks menu, posted on the Smokehouse Victoria Falls Facebook page on 16 January 2026. Prices are in US dollars; spirits are per tot and wines per bottle unless marked by the glass. Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 171 Google reviews
★★★★★
I didn't actually visit this place but I ordered the Trio of Game and had it delivered to my hotel. It was delicious! I recognized the crocodile and I think there was ostrich and some sort of antelope (kudo? Impala? Springbok?). Nonetheless it was delicious.
★★★★★
Terrific range of local ales and delicious food with vegetarian options (don't miss the loaded brain bread or courgette tempura). Flights very good option for tasting before settling on reasonably priced 300ml or 500ml beers! Delicious lemonade option also
★★★★★
They serve a great variety of grilled meat including beef, chicken, crocodile and kudu which are all nicely cooked. The sides are very delicious especially the baked potato. Service is great. Atmosphere is enjoyable and relaxing. Highly recommend.
★★★★★
Food was really good. The service was slow in the beginning and to get more customers they did a share table which got awkward when the guy next to us tried to call 3 different waiters and all of them ignored him.
