Guidebook for
Food Scene
My 1st choice for enjoying Knysna. Stunning views of the Knysna Heads. Great service and love the food. A must when coming to Knysna. This is a Daytime Restaurant.
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Head Café
25 George Rex DrMy 1st choice for enjoying Knysna. Stunning views of the Knysna Heads. Great service and love the food. A must when coming to Knysna. This is a Daytime Restaurant.
World Renowned for
great seafood and sushi, situated on the Waters edge.
120 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
34 Degrees South
Shop 19 Knysna WaterfrontWorld Renowned for
great seafood and sushi, situated on the Waters edge.
On Wednesday evenings and Friday evenings, live music while enjoying the Tapas style of eating. Local Craft Beers for your pleasure. Great situation to enjoy a leisurely lunch.
119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tapas & Oysters
31 Safron LaneOn Wednesday evenings and Friday evenings, live music while enjoying the Tapas style of eating. Local Craft Beers for your pleasure. Great situation to enjoy a leisurely lunch.
This artisan bakery/restaurant is known as one of the Top Eating Places in South Africa
151 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long StreetThis artisan bakery/restaurant is known as one of the Top Eating Places in South Africa
Excellent location on the Waters edge. In season, you need to book weeks in advance. At Knysna Waterfront. True Italian Cuisine and atmosphere.
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caffe Mario
17 Hedge StExcellent location on the Waters edge. In season, you need to book weeks in advance. At Knysna Waterfront. True Italian Cuisine and atmosphere.
Beautiful views from the Deck over the Knysna lagoon. Great cocktails and the Pork Belly is my favourite meal. Good selection of various dishes.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cruise Café
Beautiful views from the Deck over the Knysna lagoon. Great cocktails and the Pork Belly is my favourite meal. Good selection of various dishes.
This is a Beach Bar, situated on the Western Heads, accessible by boat or a tour. Stunning vibe and great simple menu, have a few drinks with the sand between your toes. If you get hot have a dip in the Knysna Lagoon
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Featherbed Beach Bar
35 N2This is a Beach Bar, situated on the Western Heads, accessible by boat or a tour. Stunning vibe and great simple menu, have a few drinks with the sand between your toes. If you get hot have a dip in the Knysna Lagoon
Very popular, need to book. A Beach Style Eatery. You need to take you own Alcohol, not licensed.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freshline Fisheries
Very popular, need to book. A Beach Style Eatery. You need to take you own Alcohol, not licensed.
Bazala
Interesting menu with African influence. A great dining experience.
Knysna Hollow Country Estate
5 Welbedacht LnThe Eatery at Knysna Hollow is a lovely peaceful dinning experience.
Everything Else
Great selection of Restaurants and Shopping. You can enjoy stunning picturesque sun sets. There are some interesting local Art and Craft shops.
88 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Knysna Waterfront
21 Waterfront DrGreat selection of Restaurants and Shopping. You can enjoy stunning picturesque sun sets. There are some interesting local Art and Craft shops.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for dancing and Drinks. Cosy fire in winter. For the young at heart. Local bands and DJ's perform at Vinyl.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vinyl on Main
16 Main RdGreat for dancing and Drinks. Cosy fire in winter. For the young at heart. Local bands and DJ's perform at Vinyl.
Open during the day, and 1st Friday of the Month there is Live Music. Locally Brewed Craft Beer.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Bridge Brewing Co
5 Noble StOpen during the day, and 1st Friday of the Month there is Live Music. Locally Brewed Craft Beer.
Restaurant and Bar. Live music on Friday Nights, great for Dancing. Sunday Lunchtime you can enjoy a yummy pizza and have live music to add to the atmosphere.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blend Country Restaurant & Pub
18 George Rex DrRestaurant and Bar. Live music on Friday Nights, great for Dancing. Sunday Lunchtime you can enjoy a yummy pizza and have live music to add to the atmosphere.
Very fascinating decor. Each corner is uniquely decorated. Great Atmosphere.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bloo Bistro / World Cafe / Bar
2 Memorial SquareVery fascinating decor. Each corner is uniquely decorated. Great Atmosphere.
Informal tours and tastings daily
Private functions available on request
Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 17:00
Daily happy hour: 16:00 - 17:00
Friday night cocktails: 16:00 - 22:00
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Knysna Gin Distillery
5 Uil StInformal tours and tastings daily
Private functions available on request
Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 17:00
Daily happy hour: 16:00 - 17:00
Friday night cocktails: 16:00 - 22:00
Sightseeing
Take the Feathered Cruise to enjoy the Knysna Lagoon and then have a very unique experience and view of Knysna.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Featherbed Private Nature Reserve
Waterfront DriveTake the Feathered Cruise to enjoy the Knysna Lagoon and then have a very unique experience and view of Knysna.
Parks & Nature
Interact with the Elephants. You can feed them, walk amongst them with guides. A great outing.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Elefantes de Knysna
Interact with the Elephants. You can feed them, walk amongst them with guides. A great outing.
Natural indigenous Reserve. Take a picnic and hike, walk to the top and the views of Knysna are amazing. Great for a outing. About a half and hour walk to the top.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pledge Nature Reserve
Natural indigenous Reserve. Take a picnic and hike, walk to the top and the views of Knysna are amazing. Great for a outing. About a half and hour walk to the top.
Arts & Culture
The Biggest Rastafarian Community in the Southern Hemisphere. You can have a guided tour. Or book ahead and eat at their restaurant and possibly hear some of them jamming.
Judah Square
24 Nzimeni StThe Biggest Rastafarian Community in the Southern Hemisphere. You can have a guided tour. Or book ahead and eat at their restaurant and possibly hear some of them jamming.
Essentials
Liquor Store, Fuel Station and Convenience Store 100 meters from our accommodation
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kwikspar - East End
Liquor Store, Fuel Station and Convenience Store 100 meters from our accommodation
Rawson Street Laundry
5 Rawson StThey can collect and deliver at an extra charge.