Guidebook for Port Alfred

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Guidebook for Port Alfred

Food Scene

The best place in Town! - This couldn't be more true. Niche is a quaint and cosy restaurant. Amazing deli and gifts in the front of the shops with amazing food and wine! And don't miss out on their weird and wonderful drinks selection! You have to try it or miss out on an amazing experience... :)
8 locals recommend
Niche Restaurant
46 Van Der Riet St
8 locals recommend
The best place in Town! - This couldn't be more true. Niche is a quaint and cosy restaurant. Amazing deli and gifts in the front of the shops with amazing food and wine! And don't miss out on their weird and wonderful drinks selection! You have to try it or miss out on an amazing experience... :)
Enjoy a fun time out with food, drinks & live music with beautiful views of Royal Alfred Marina, Kowie River and the iconic bridge in Port Alfred. Enjoy cocktails, pizza and and a vibey atmosphere with friends and family. Not to be missed.
7 locals recommend
Tash's Craft Bar
Sports Road
7 locals recommend
Enjoy a fun time out with food, drinks & live music with beautiful views of Royal Alfred Marina, Kowie River and the iconic bridge in Port Alfred. Enjoy cocktails, pizza and and a vibey atmosphere with friends and family. Not to be missed.
For the best Pizza and Pasta restaurant in town with extraordinary views of the river mouth, West and East beach. Come visit this vibey restaurant and enjoy a beer, cocktail and fantastic food and more from the deck with breathtaking view! A must have!
17 locals recommend
Guido's Port Alfred
17 locals recommend
For the best Pizza and Pasta restaurant in town with extraordinary views of the river mouth, West and East beach. Come visit this vibey restaurant and enjoy a beer, cocktail and fantastic food and more from the deck with breathtaking view! A must have!
Visit Bean and Olive for amazing home baked cupcakes, fabulous food and lovely coffee. Their delicatessen offers a tasty range of food and preserves for you to enjoy. Make time to visit this lovely place before you go home. Best brownies and choc-caramel muffins in Town!
Bean & Olive
78 Southwell Road
Visit Bean and Olive for amazing home baked cupcakes, fabulous food and lovely coffee. Their delicatessen offers a tasty range of food and preserves for you to enjoy. Make time to visit this lovely place before you go home. Best brownies and choc-caramel muffins in Town!
Visit Decadent for the best Belgian waffles in town. A cosy restaurant nestled in a quiet suburb. Drink coffee and enjoy amazing food, a lovely visit during the day when you need a break from the beach!
Decadent Restaurant
20 Princes Ave
Visit Decadent for the best Belgian waffles in town. A cosy restaurant nestled in a quiet suburb. Drink coffee and enjoy amazing food, a lovely visit during the day when you need a break from the beach!

Parks & Nature

Enjoy a game drive at Mansfield, situated a few minutes drive outside Port Alfred and enjoy an afternoon snack at the restaurant and swimming pool right beside the Kowie river. Relax and enjoy a tranquil afternoon beside the pool away from the beach side in the bush with family and friends.
Mansfield Game Reserve
R67
Enjoy a game drive at Mansfield, situated a few minutes drive outside Port Alfred and enjoy an afternoon snack at the restaurant and swimming pool right beside the Kowie river. Relax and enjoy a tranquil afternoon beside the pool away from the beach side in the bush with family and friends.
Visit the well-known Shamwari Private Game Reserve and enjoy private game drives and amazing food. Luxury at it's best for the rich and famous!
26 locals recommend
Shamwari Private Game Reserve
26 locals recommend
Visit the well-known Shamwari Private Game Reserve and enjoy private game drives and amazing food. Luxury at it's best for the rich and famous!
Visit the Addo Elephant National Park and experience close encounters with these amazing giants in the wild. Fantastic outing for families and friends.
348 locals recommend
Addo Elephant National Park
348 locals recommend
Visit the Addo Elephant National Park and experience close encounters with these amazing giants in the wild. Fantastic outing for families and friends.

Sightseeing

Visit the Fish River Lighthouse along the R72, a mere 20km drive outside Port Alfred with amazing views of the coastline.
10 locals recommend
Fish River Lighthouse
10 locals recommend
Visit the Fish River Lighthouse along the R72, a mere 20km drive outside Port Alfred with amazing views of the coastline.
Go sightseeing along the bush and beach on horse back. An amazing experience! Fun with family and friends. Check the minimum age prior to booking. Breathtaking views and watch the sun rise and set whilst enjoying a once in a life time experience!
13 locals recommend
Beachcomber Horse Trails
13 locals recommend
Go sightseeing along the bush and beach on horse back. An amazing experience! Fun with family and friends. Check the minimum age prior to booking. Breathtaking views and watch the sun rise and set whilst enjoying a once in a life time experience!

Shopping

Visit the studio of the renowned artist Tory Stowe in Bathurst, a mere 12km outside of Port Alfred. You would have seen some of her artwork featured and sold in Woolworths around the country. Learn about her humble beginnings and successful business started from this little corner shop a number of years ago. Buy art, drawings, hand printed materials, tablecloths, handbags (Mongoose), cutlery with her artwork and a lot more arty items to choose from. She even supplies the material for the well-known handbag brand Mongoose! A definite visit for anyone - should not be missed!
The Corner Gallery and Stowe & so.
Visit the studio of the renowned artist Tory Stowe in Bathurst, a mere 12km outside of Port Alfred. You would have seen some of her artwork featured and sold in Woolworths around the country. Learn about her humble beginnings and successful business started from this little corner shop a number of years ago. Buy art, drawings, hand printed materials, tablecloths, handbags (Mongoose), cutlery with her artwork and a lot more arty items to choose from. She even supplies the material for the well-known handbag brand Mongoose! A definite visit for anyone - should not be missed!
Visit Tops at Spar located at the Rosehill Mall for a wide selection of alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices.
TOPS AT SPAR
Visit Tops at Spar located at the Rosehill Mall for a wide selection of alcoholic beverages at reasonable prices.
the mall offers a variety of department stores among others. you will find the following stores and more:. Woolworths, Spar, Tops at Spar, Clicks, Ackermans, Tekkie Town, Milady's, Truworths, Bargain Books, Markhams, Spur Steak Ranch, Rosehill Cinema, Hairdressers, Coffee Shops, Asian restaurants, America Swiss, Out of the Blue, Gym, Tattoo Parlour and more.
9 locals recommend
Rosehill Mall
Unnamed Road
9 locals recommend
the mall offers a variety of department stores among others. you will find the following stores and more:. Woolworths, Spar, Tops at Spar, Clicks, Ackermans, Tekkie Town, Milady's, Truworths, Bargain Books, Markhams, Spur Steak Ranch, Rosehill Cinema, Hairdressers, Coffee Shops, Asian restaurants, America Swiss, Out of the Blue, Gym, Tattoo Parlour and more.
Pick N Pay Clothing
Masonic Street
The well known food chain for all your daily grocery needs.
Pick n Pay Family Port Alfred
Masonic Street
The well known food chain for all your daily grocery needs.
Well known chain store for all your clothing and food needs.
6 locals recommend
Woolworths Port Alfred
6 locals recommend
Well known chain store for all your clothing and food needs.

Entertainment & Activities

Watch the latest movies on circuit at the Rosehill Cinema on rainy days and for a lovely evening out!
Rosehill Cinema
R72
Watch the latest movies on circuit at the Rosehill Cinema on rainy days and for a lovely evening out!
Enjoy the sun and waves at Kelly's Blue Flag beach! The best place to be on warm summer days. Life guards on duty and food stalls to still the hunger and ice cream cravings! Have fun with family and friends. Be sure to bring sun block and an umbrella because the sun days shouldn't end too soon. Live in the moment!
8 locals recommend
Kelly's Beach
8 locals recommend
Enjoy the sun and waves at Kelly's Blue Flag beach! The best place to be on warm summer days. Life guards on duty and food stalls to still the hunger and ice cream cravings! Have fun with family and friends. Be sure to bring sun block and an umbrella because the sun days shouldn't end too soon. Live in the moment!

Getting Around

AVIS Rent a Car - Port Alfred
Causeway Street
10 locals recommend
AVIS Rent a Car - Port Alfred
Causeway Street
10 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Visit the renowned Highlander Pub at the Royal St Andrews situated next to the Royal Alfred Golf Club. Enjoy the atmosphere, food and drink with friends and live music. For amazing food and service and upper class vibe make sure to visit this pub filled with loads of history of days gone by.
11 locals recommend
Highlander Pub The
19 St Andrews Rd
11 locals recommend
Visit the renowned Highlander Pub at the Royal St Andrews situated next to the Royal Alfred Golf Club. Enjoy the atmosphere, food and drink with friends and live music. For amazing food and service and upper class vibe make sure to visit this pub filled with loads of history of days gone by.
Visit the oldest pub in South Africa - lots of stories to tell and loads of history behind this small pub that hasn't closed doors since the day it was opened. Historic indeed! A recommended visit to all tourists.
19 locals recommend
The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn
268 Kowie Rd
19 locals recommend
Visit the oldest pub in South Africa - lots of stories to tell and loads of history behind this small pub that hasn't closed doors since the day it was opened. Historic indeed! A recommended visit to all tourists.