Garden Route · South Africa

Best Pubs & grills on the Garden Route

36 places ★ 4.2 avg 9 towns

Looking for the best pubs & grills on the Garden Route? We've gathered 36 options across 9 towns, from Mossel Bay to Storms River — averaging 4.2★ on Google. Browse the full list below with ratings, opening hours and directions, sorted with our top picks first.

Knysna (7) George (6) Mossel Bay (6) Plettenberg Bay (5) Great Brak River (4) Klein Brak River (3) Sedgefield (2) Wilderness (2) Hartenbos (1)

Legends Sports Pub

Pub & Grill · Sedgefield

Lakeside sports pub at Lake Pleasant Resort serving hearty pub grub with Groenvlei views.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (42)

Red Bridge Brewing Co

Pizza · Knysna

Knysna's craft brewery serving freshly brewed beers, wood-fired pizzas, and relaxed beer garden vibes in the industrial area.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (180)

Cornerstone Creek Restaurant

Cafe · Wilderness

Country escape in Hoekwil serving hearty food, live music, and creek-side charm near Wilderness.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (126)

Elvis Brew Co

Pub & Grill · George

Craft brewery and eatery near George Airport serving hearty pub fare with house-brewed beers.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (3328)

Uptown Restobar Knysna

Pub & Grill · Knysna

Relaxed restobar in central Knysna serving hearty meals, craft drinks, and good vibes on Fitchat Street.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (27)

Brinkleys Pub ‘63

Pub & Grill · Klein Brak River

Classic neighbourhood pub in Klein Brak River serving cold drinks and honest pub fare since 1963.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (2)

Featherbed Beach Bar

Bar · Knysna

Laid-back beach bar on the Featherbed Nature Reserve with lagoon views and casual coastal vibes.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (346)

Simon's Bar at Emily Moon

Pizza · Plettenberg Bay

Laid-back bar and pizzeria at Emily Moon with river views and wood-fired pizzas.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (107)

Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge

Pizza · Wilderness

Backpacker lodge with ocean views, wood-fired pizzas, and a laid-back bar vibe steps from Wilderness Beach.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (782)

Hennie's Hartenbos Restaurant

Pub & Grill · Mossel Bay

Family-friendly sports bar in Hartenbos serving generous portions of pub grub and cold drinks.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1981)

The Gastro Pub

Pub & Grill · Knysna

Island pub with craft beers, hearty fare, and sunset views over Knysna's working waterfront.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (64)

The Sportsmans Pub & Grill

Pub & Grill · Plettenberg Bay

Laid-back pub and grill in Plettenberg Bay serving hearty grills, cold beers, and proper pub fare.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (196)

Bandits® Pub & Grill

Pub & Grill · Sedgefield

Lively pub and grill in Groenvallei serving hearty meals, cold drinks, and good times.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (15)

Bosun's Arms

Pub & Grill · Knysna

Classic Knysna pub with hearty grills, lively atmosphere, and local charm in the heart of Old Place.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1272)

Jolly's Sports Bar

Pub & Grill · Great Brak River

Laid-back sports bar in Groot Brak River with hearty pub grub and plenty of screens for game day.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (170)

Salty River Beer House

Pizza · Klein Brak River

Craft beer and wood-fired pizza on a working farm between Kleinbrak River and the coast.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (162)

Searles Village restaurant and pub

Pub & Grill · Great Brak River

Family-friendly pub grub and hearty meals in a relaxed Great Brak River setting.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (692)

Ski Boat Club

Pub & Grill · Plettenberg Bay

Relaxed club serving hearty pub grub and cold drinks with stunning views over Plett's Central Beach.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (776)

The Beach Bar

Bar · Mossel Bay

Casual beachfront bar in Die Voor Bay serving cocktails, light meals, and ocean views.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (204)

The Bell Tavern

Pub & Grill · Knysna

Historic pub on Belvidere Estate serving hearty meals, craft beers, and stunning lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (628)

Travellers at Dbay

Pub & Grill · Mossel Bay

Relaxed coastal pub in Dana Bay serving hearty meals, cold drinks, and genuine hospitality.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (62)

Slops Plett

Burgers · Plettenberg Bay

Casual sports bar and grill on Plett's main road serving hearty burgers, ribs, and pub favourites.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (139)

Tiger's Milk George

Bar · George

Lively bar and grill in George Central serving gourmet burgers, craft beers, and creative cocktails.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (222)

Locals Pub & Grill Grootbrak

Pub & Grill · Great Brak River

Friendly neighbourhood pub and grill in Great Brak River serving hearty meals and cold drinks.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (299)

Santos Express Restaurant

Seafood · Mossel Bay

Dine inside a vintage train carriage perched on Mossel Bay's beachfront with ocean views and fresh seafood.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (410)

Texas Grill

Steakhouse · George

American-style steakhouse in George Central serving flame-grilled steaks, ribs, and burgers since 1996.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1281)

Flashbacks Bar

Pub & Grill · Plettenberg Bay

Lively Main Street bar with cold beers, sports on big screens, and a proper local vibe.

★★★★☆ 4 (368)

Red Door Tavern /Restautant

South African · George

Lively township tavern in Thembalethu serving hearty meals and cold drinks in an authentic local atmosphere.

★★★★☆ 4 (27)

Blue House Tavern

Pub & Grill · George

Laid-back tavern in Thembalethu serving good value drinks and eats in a friendly local atmosphere.

★★★☆☆ 3.9 (81)

Brinkleys River Village

Pub & Grill · Klein Brak River

Riverside hotel restaurant in Klein Brak River offering relaxed meals with convenient pool and bar access.

★★★☆☆ 3.9 (219)

INGOMA PUB & GRILL

Pub & Grill · Knysna

Local Knysna pub serving grills and pub favourites in a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere on Main Road.

★★★☆☆ 3.9 (204)

Fork and Train Restaurant

Burgers · Mossel Bay

Family-friendly railway-themed restaurant at Santos Beach serving burgers, seafood, and pub classics with sea views.

★★★☆☆ 3.8 (535)

Glenhoff Brauhaus

Pub & Grill · Hartenbos

German-style brewpub in Hartenbos serving hearty grills, craft beers, and pub favourites with a relaxed vibe.

★★★☆☆ 3.8 (13)

Oasis Pub & Grill

Pub & Grill · Mossel Bay

Relaxed pub and grill in Herolds Bay serving hearty meals and cold drinks near the beach.

★★★☆☆ 3.8 (55)

OpiSpoor Restaurant

South African · Great Brak River

Casual family spot in Great Brak River serving traditional South African fare with generous portions and friendly service.

★★★☆☆ 3.8 (960)

Vgrill

Steakhouse · George

Contemporary grill house in George South serving quality steaks, burgers and bar favourites in a relaxed setting.

☆☆☆☆☆ 0 (0)

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