Guidebook for Grahamstown
Food Scene
A hidden gem - great for light meals (pizzas, burgers and light eats) as well as delicious cocktails and craft beers. The menu changes on a regular basis and they have a fantastic buffet sunday lunch - just remember to book in advance to secure a table.
7 locals recommend
Major Fraser’s
38 Somerset StA hidden gem - great for light meals (pizzas, burgers and light eats) as well as delicious cocktails and craft beers. The menu changes on a regular basis and they have a fantastic buffet sunday lunch - just remember to book in advance to secure a table.
seriously delicious food for bruches, lunches and dinners, located in the centre of town which makes it very convenient for grabbig a bite to eat before heading across the road to Peppergrove Mall to pick up groceries
nic's nest
seriously delicious food for bruches, lunches and dinners, located in the centre of town which makes it very convenient for grabbig a bite to eat before heading across the road to Peppergrove Mall to pick up groceries
a great stop for la light lunch (think quiches/pies/artisan sandwiches) or for coffee and cake, of which there is always a great selection.
a perfect place for families with kids to head to as they also have "playnoom" where you can drop your kids in a supervised play area filled with plentiful fun things
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Rautenbach Roada great stop for la light lunch (think quiches/pies/artisan sandwiches) or for coffee and cake, of which there is always a great selection.
a perfect place for families with kids to head to as they also have "playnoom" where you can drop your kids in a supervised play area filled with plentiful fun things
Cafe D'Vine
the most delicious coffees served in a quirky environment that is great both in Summer and Winter when they have a log fire burning. great light breakfasts and light snacks serced throughout the day for a great pick-me-up
Handmade Coffees
40 Somerset Stthe most delicious coffees served in a quirky environment that is great both in Summer and Winter when they have a log fire burning. great light breakfasts and light snacks serced throughout the day for a great pick-me-up
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rat (as it is commonly referred to by locals) is a somewhat iconic pub in Grahamstown. They serve good pizzas as well as other pub-style food. This is definitely the place to head to if you want to catch a rugby game, have a few beers and suss out the local scene! It can get pretty lively when the students are in town and is always an easy choice for meeting up with friends.
21 locals recommend
Rat & Parrot
59 New StThe Rat (as it is commonly referred to by locals) is a somewhat iconic pub in Grahamstown. They serve good pizzas as well as other pub-style food. This is definitely the place to head to if you want to catch a rugby game, have a few beers and suss out the local scene! It can get pretty lively when the students are in town and is always an easy choice for meeting up with friends.
Great atmosphere with the best service in town - equally good coffee, delicious snack food and baked goods. A great spot to grab and go or to hang out in this stylish space
The Barista | Sisa
38 Somerset StGreat atmosphere with the best service in town - equally good coffee, delicious snack food and baked goods. A great spot to grab and go or to hang out in this stylish space
Essentials
Pepper Grove Mall (although not really a mall) is home to Pick n Pay supermarket, Pick n Pay liquor store, various coffee shops and other shops. It is convenient and safe with free parking and you should be able to get everything that you need for your stay
6 locals recommend
Pick n Pay Family Grahamstown
22 African StPepper Grove Mall (although not really a mall) is home to Pick n Pay supermarket, Pick n Pay liquor store, various coffee shops and other shops. It is convenient and safe with free parking and you should be able to get everything that you need for your stay
Fusion is a small shop located in the industrial area of Grahamstown/Makhanda . They have a wonderful selection of freshly baked bread (daily), local cheeses, sliced meats and fresh fish as well as a fridge/freezer area where you can buy free range meat, smoked salmon, fresh herbs, locally made ice cream etc. They also supply local free range eggs and a daily selection of pastries baked in house.
Fusion Speciality Food Shop
Erf 9710 Rautenbach RoadFusion is a small shop located in the industrial area of Grahamstown/Makhanda . They have a wonderful selection of freshly baked bread (daily), local cheeses, sliced meats and fresh fish as well as a fridge/freezer area where you can buy free range meat, smoked salmon, fresh herbs, locally made ice cream etc. They also supply local free range eggs and a daily selection of pastries baked in house.