The River Studio’s guide to Swellendam
Sightseeing
A lovely hike in the Swellendam mountains. Our favourite trail is called ‘Duiwelsbos’ which goes all the way to the waterfall.
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Marloth Nature Reserve
A lovely hike in the Swellendam mountains. Our favourite trail is called ‘Duiwelsbos’ which goes all the way to the waterfall.
Lovely nature reserve and beach, about an hour and 20min away. A must in whale season!
Don’t miss the The Fig Tree Restaurant or Bites Café for lunch.
There is no convenience store enroute to De Hoop, so be sure to have some snacks for the kids.
You do have to drive on a gravel/dirt road to get there, so please be cautious!
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De Hoop prirodni rezervat
Lovely nature reserve and beach, about an hour and 20min away. A must in whale season!
Don’t miss the The Fig Tree Restaurant or Bites Café for lunch.
There is no convenience store enroute to De Hoop, so be sure to have some snacks for the kids.
You do have to drive on a gravel/dirt road to get there, so please be cautious!
Favourite stops on Swellengrebel Street and other
One stop shop for freshly baked breads, coffee, traditional biltong & droëwors, pizza, flowers and more!
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Country Deli
22 Swellengrebel StOne stop shop for freshly baked breads, coffee, traditional biltong & droëwors, pizza, flowers and more!
Gifts, gifts, gifts, coffee and cake while looking at wonderful gifts! All designs proudly done by a local Swellendam artist.
Art de Olivia - Swellendam
2 Faure StreetGifts, gifts, gifts, coffee and cake while looking at wonderful gifts! All designs proudly done by a local Swellendam artist.
Bee Things
1 Faure StreetBest local honey and lovely gifts!
Quick grab and go coffee, breakfast or lunch with a variety of beautiful and interesting gifting!
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Tredici
68 Somerset StQuick grab and go coffee, breakfast or lunch with a variety of beautiful and interesting gifting!
Lunch/Dinner
Dinner - La Sosta - one of the best Italian restaurants in the country. A special food experience you won’t forget! Booking is essential.
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La Sosta Restaurant & Guest House
145 Voortrek StDinner - La Sosta - one of the best Italian restaurants in the country. A special food experience you won’t forget! Booking is essential.
TEMPORARILY CLOSED. Dinner - Lovely ambiance, children friendly and great food. Snuggle up close to the fire place in winter.
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Drostdy Restaurant
28 Swellengrebel StTEMPORARILY CLOSED. Dinner - Lovely ambiance, children friendly and great food. Snuggle up close to the fire place in winter.
Lunch/Dinner - Republic has something for everyone. In the mood for something more informal and vibey then this is for you. You may even catch some live music.
Republic of Swellendam Restaurant
25 Swellengrebel StLunch/Dinner - Republic has something for everyone. In the mood for something more informal and vibey then this is for you. You may even catch some live music.
Pub lunch vibe with some mighty fine grills, burgers and pizza to name a few.
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Barrel & Blues
32 Andrew Whyte StPub lunch vibe with some mighty fine grills, burgers and pizza to name a few.
If you don’t mind a quick 20min drive. One of the few places open on a Sunday. Enjoy a superb meal in a boho/asian/gypsy styled decorated warehouse and end it off with a delicious artisanal ice cream.
Greenlands Farm
If you don’t mind a quick 20min drive. One of the few places open on a Sunday. Enjoy a superb meal in a boho/asian/gypsy styled decorated warehouse and end it off with a delicious artisanal ice cream.
Field & Fork
26 Swellengrebel StBreakfast/Lunch
Breakfast or lunch @ Grace + Merci is a must! Don’t miss the market on their lawn on Saturdays.
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Grace + Merci
8A Voortrek StreetBreakfast or lunch @ Grace + Merci is a must! Don’t miss the market on their lawn on Saturdays.
La Belle Alliance Restaurant
1 Swellengrebel StBreakfast on a deck over the beautiful river.
Breakfast/Lunch - Something special, just 20min outside Swellendam. Enjoy lovely food under the pecan nut trees.
Jan Harmsgat Country House
R60Breakfast/Lunch - Something special, just 20min outside Swellendam. Enjoy lovely food under the pecan nut trees.
Pizza Delivery
Find their number online to place your pizza order, they do free pizza delivery.
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Country Deli
22 Swellengrebel StFind their number online to place your pizza order, they do free pizza delivery.
Great menu to select from, including pizza, pasta etc that can all be delivered to your door at a small delivery fee. Find their number online.
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Woodpecker Pizzadeli
270 Voortrek StGreat menu to select from, including pizza, pasta etc that can all be delivered to your door at a small delivery fee. Find their number online.
Day Spa
In the mood for some TLC, spoil yourself at Soulspring Day Spa.
Soulspring Retreat | Health SPA
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‘Under the Oaks’ MARKET at Grace + Merci
Local gifts, local food and live music every Saturday morning 9-1 in the summer and 10-2 in the winter next to Grace + Merci.
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Kids friendly restaurants/places
Rolandale Padstal, Fairy Sanctuary, Grace + Merci, Drostdy restaurant, La Belle, Republic, Jan Harmsgat, Marloth Nature Reserve, De Hoop Nature Reserve
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Swellendam Park Run
Every Saturday at 8:00. Starting point at the Marloth Nature Reserve Gate.
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The GOLDEN MILE: Take a walk down Swellengrebel Street
Pop into the Drostdy museum, local deli, boutiques, cafes and more on Swellengrebel street. Many of these places close at 4pm (and are closed on Sundays), so arrive early enough to not miss it!