- Joe’s Beerhouse was established in 1991 and opened its doors to the public - October 1991, located in Grimm Street (behind Trè)
- Joe’s relocated 2 ½ years later to Independence Ave. from there it moved to its current location.
- Joe’s moved to 160 Nelson Mandela Ave (current location) in 2001 and opened its doors on the 26 June 2001. (10years)
- The décor and layout was all created and done by Joe Gross.
- Many of the old relics and memorabilia Joe collected over the years when on his travels. Some items were also given to Joe’s by friends and guests.
- Joe (Joachim) Gross was born in Germany. He is a master chef who worked all over the world (Germany, France, Asia, Bahamas and on Cruise liners) he came to Namibia in 1986
- In 2007 Joe and his wife Anette introduced a unique shareholder policy and converted Joe's Beerhouse into a private company. With this they plan to expand and franchise the Joe's Beerhouse and Restaurant concept through Namibia and into South Africa.
- Change of ownership on 1 June 2012
- Present shareholders Thomas and Carol-Jean Rechter and Manfred Enus
Our opening hours are:
Monday – Thursday 16h30 till late
Friday – Sunday 11h00am till late
We can seat +/- 460 guests Currently we have 107 employees
Joe’s is divided into various areas:
- Inside Bar and Extension Bismarck (which is the name of a German chancellor and also name of Schnapps that Joe enjoyed)
- Lapa (a name given to a large thatch roof area)
- Boma (a African name for a round enclosure “Kraal” originally for livestock)
- Garden and main bar
Function room for conferences, special or private events, tables also accommodate couples
