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SWELLENDAM
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LA BELLE ALLIANCE
La Belle Alliance, a family run restaurant since 1998, is situated on the main road between the Drostdy Museum and the Dutch Reformed Church, on the bank of the Koornlands River.
Address: 1 Swellengrebel St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 2252
Hours:
Mon - Sun 8am to 5pm
Pet Friendly
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TREDICI
You can look forward to the best in Artisan baking, fresh local produce, delectable pastries and the best coffee and drinks. And not to mention the wine list which will showcase only the best from local wine estates around the area.
Address: 68 Somerset St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 2216
Hours:
Wed - Mon 7am to 6pm
CLOSED: Tuesday
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OLD MILL
You can choose to sit outside on their cool terrace or inside the beautiful Cape Dutch building, the Old Mill is a welcoming restaurant, which will ensure a great dining experience.
They are located on the Robertson side of Swellendam, as you enter the main street. Old Mill Restaurant offers country breakfasts and à la carte dinners of Afrikaans and European cuisine. A broad selection of wines from local estates are available.
You can also enjoy imported Belgian Beer and homemade ice cream.
Address: 241 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 2790
Hours:
Mon - Sun 7am to 7:30pm to last served
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WIMPY
Simple dining room of a long-standing chain with a menu of burgers, mixed grills or fish 'n' chips. Swellendam Wimpy has a Children's play area as well.
Address: Swellenmark Mall
Contact:+27 (0)28 514 2990
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am to 5:30pm
Sat 8am to 4pm
Sun 9am to 1pm
Wi-Fi available
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BARREL & BLUES
Barrel & Blues is your number one destination in Swellendam for Local Entertainment. We offer a relaxed atmosphere with service oriented staff. Live Music events are hosted every month so please follow us on our
Address: 17 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)79 978 4872
Hours:
Tue - Sat 11am to late
Mon & Tue - Closed
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THE GARDEN SHACK - SEAFOOD
The Garden Shack is a retail nursery situated in Swellendam which also boasts with an unusual attraction, that being a seafood beach restaurant.
Address: 79 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)79 838 9939
Hours:
Tue - Sat
12pm to 3pm &
6pm to 9pm
Closed: Sundays & Mondays
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PARADISE ORGANIC
Most of the vegetables and herbs in salads and dishes are grown in their own garden giving new meaning to organic fare. Therefore items on the menu changes with the season. The setting and garden can only be described as a natural paradise. They have art on the wall which are for sale. There is always something interesting on display like local craft, honey or self-made jam.
Address: SUURBRAAK
(22km from Swellendam)
Contact: +27 (0)83 454 2237
Hours:
Tue - Sun 9:30am to 5pm
Mon - Closed
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BON FRUTTI
Our farmstall offers a choice of breakfasts, roosterkoek and light lunches. The farmstall sells fresh fruit in season, a range of locally made jams, preserves and olive oil.
We stock Kasselshoop cheese and the wines from Bonnievale Cellar.
If you travel along the R60 between Ashton and Swellendam make this your stop. Sit on the stoep and enjoy a good cup of coffee and something sweet while the kids have some fun in the fenced playground.
Address: On the R60 between Ahton and Swellendam.
(28km from Swellendam)
Contact: +27 (0)84 549 2924
Hours:
Mon - Sun 8:30am - 5pm
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IKIGAI COFFEE BAR & DELI
Ikigai Artisan Coffee Bar & Deli serves great coffee, freshly made gourmet sandwiches as well as sweet and savoury treats. Enjoy a cup of specialty coffee from Origin Coffee Roasting while browsing the shop stocked with a variety of artisan products sourced from all over South Africa.
Address: 19 Swellengrebel St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 1064
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Sat & Sun 9am-2pm
Wi-Fi available
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WOODPECKER PIZZA
Woodpecker Pizzadeli offers a relaxed and vibey dining experience, famous for their thin based pizzas, scrumptious chicken and pork schnitzels, pasta dish variety, salad selection and kiddies menu.
They offer both indoor and outdoor seating. You can choose from a good selection of Overberg wines, Cocktails and Craft Beer.
Address: 270 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 2924
Hours:
Mon - Sat 11:30am to 9pm
Sun 11:30am to 5pm
Takeaways: Sun 5-8pm
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DE VAGEBOND
De Vagebond is a family Restaurant serving Local Cuisine and Traditional South African Dishes, including; Bobotie, Game Pie, Kudu Fillet, Springbok Shank, Malva Pudding. We stock some of the regions finest wines and have a fully stocked bar. A big fire will be burning in the evenings if the weather allows to welcome all to a romantic night of the best South Africa have to offer.
Address: 132 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 2221
Hours:
Mon - Fri & Sun 10am to late
Sat 3pm to late
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BELEEF AT ROOIKLIP NURSERY
This coffee shop is located at Rooiklip Nursery and proudly serves Clock Peaks Coffee (local coffee) in all its forms. They have a wonderful cake selection and other interesting dishes.
The coffee shop has a play gym for children and serve wonderful milkshakes. Most of the seating are outside, but in cooler weather they do have seating available inside the nursery.
Address: 171 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)72 3558 165
Hours:
Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm
Sat 9am to 3pm
Sun - Closed
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MILESTONE MANOR
The Milestone Manor (Lily's Restaurant) consists of a beautiful outside area (seating up to 52), the design of which flows seamlessly up onto a deck and into the restaurant with its two intimate dining rooms and cocktail bar. Play area for children as well.
Address: 32 Andrew Whyte St
Contact: +27 (0)63 196 2373
Hours:
Mon - Sun 10am to 10pm
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OUDE POST
The name is derived from the VOC days where there was a trading post next to the BUFFELJAGSRIVER from 1730-1790. Oxen and cattle were traded at that time.
Today Oude Post Bistro is a modern trading post. Bread, Milk and Honey...... jam, olives, beskuit, newspaper, fudge, pies, Farmstall products, Eureka flour, Mantelli's koekies, organic tee and PREMIUM BLEND COFFEE. It is also a BP fillstation.
They have a big playing area with live animals, jungle gym, scooters etc. Shops that were recently added include Hartsgoed and Milk&Sugar.
Address: BUFFELJAGSRIVIER (11km from Swellendam)
Contact: +27 (0)28 572 1226
Hours:
Mon - Thu & Sat 7am-5pm
Fri & Sun 7am-6pm
Wi-Fi available
Pet Friendly
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JORGE'S AT SWELLENGREBEL HOTEL
The Jorge’s Restaurant specializes in French, Portuguese and South African cuisine and now also serves traditional Oven Baked Pizzas and Light Meals.
This Restaurant is open to both guests and public from 10h30 until late evening.
Address: 91 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 11 44
Hours:
Mon - Sun 10:30am until late evening.
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THE BERRY FARM
The Berry Farm is only 5 minutes' drive from the center of town. Besides the restaurant with wonderful berry options they have lots of activities, which makes this the perfect visit for the whole family.
Address: Hermitage
(2km from Swellendam)
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 1919
Hours:
NOV - DEC (Berry Season)
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OLD GAOL
The Old Gaol is situated opposite the Dutch Reformed Church on the edge of the Old Quarter. Roosterkoek and Melktert are some of the traditional foods they serve.
This coffee shop/restaurant is in a beautiful setting with seating indoors or under the trees on a wooden deck. In the backyard they have tables next to a jungle gym.
Address: 8a Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 3847
Hours:
Sat - Tue 8am to 5pm
Wed - Fri 8am to 10pm
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THE REPUBLIC
It is with great joy that we can announce that the Swellendam Republic of 1795 exists once more.
We offer gin tastings, craft beer, coffee, burgers, pizza, a few South African dishes and a kiddies menu - something for everyone. Free wi-fi, plug points and long table enables you to spend some time on the internet. You can watch the rugby, cricket etc here! on a Underneath the old Oak trees are where friendships are born and strengthened.
The Republic is for one and all.
Gin, Stories, Local Information, Events, Historical Artifacts, Craft Beer, Fantastic Promotions...
Become a Royalty Rebel TODAY.
Address: 25 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)60 607 0166
Hours:
Tue - Sun 11am to 10pm
CLOSED: Mondays
Wi-Fi available
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CAFÉ SOFIETJIE
We offer you traditional cuisine from our region, like Roosterkoek Burgers, Quiche, Samosa/Calamari/Chickenstrip Combo Baskets, Berry Smoothies, Milkshakes, Cake of the Day, Good Bean to Cup Coffees, Steak & Kidney Pie, All Day Breakfast, etc. - all home-made with best taste and to fit your budget. Kiddies Menu also available.
Address: 20 Swellengrebel St
Contact: +27 (0)84 093 2839
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8am to 5pm
Sat 9am to 2pm
Sun - Closed
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MONKEN'S
Monkens Coffee Shop in the heart of Swellendam for Great Coffee, Freshly Baked Cakes, Light Meals and a fantastic atmosphere surrounded by fine art by local artists' that is also for sale.
Address: 53 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 1354
Hours:
Mon - Sat 7:30am to 5pm
Sun - Closed
Wi-Fi available
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ROLANDALE FARM STALL
Rolandale is the perfect stop on a long trip. They have a restaurant that serves breakfast, roosterkoek, coffee, cake, milkshakes, beer etc. with an extensive playing area for children. There is a big lawn where you can enjoy the view and stretch your legs. This is a pet friendly farmstall. All the normal farmstall products are on sale.
Address: BUFFELJAGSRIVIER (9km from Swellendam)
Contact: +27 (0)28 512 3383
Hours: Mon - Sun 8am to 5pm
Wi-Fi available
Pet Friendly
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ELNITSA'S BAKERY AND PIZZA
We supply our lovely town with great tasting pizzas, that is made to our customers’ own specifications! Fast, tasty and without costing an arm and a leg! Remember we make banting and gluten free pizza bases as well!!
Address: Shop 12 Carlton Mall
Contact: +27 (0)66 264 0655
Hours: Mon - Sat 8am to 5pm
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THE COUNTRY BUTCHER
With a focus on freshness, quality, and personal service, The Country Butcher is about more than just a wide variety of quality meat. You can also buy self-baked Ciabattas, country-fresh fruit & vegetables, nibly bits, olives, cookies and many other food delights.
Address: 87 Voortrek St
Contact: +27 (0)28 514 1011
Hours:
Mon - Fri 8am to 5:30pm
Sat 8am - 12pm
Sun - Closed
Wi-Fi available
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JAN HARMSGAT
Not staying at Jan Harmsgat?
Then you can still enjoy a wine tasting and their hard to beat restaurant. The restaurant is open from 8:30 am. If you are not a guest at Jan Harmsgat - make a reservation first.
Do not miss:
- Wine Tasting
- Sunday lunch specials
- Picnic basket under the trees