Rod's Guidebook

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Rod's Guidebook

Food scene

Best pizza in Knysna and its just across the river, wonderful ambience, chilled atmosphere and great hosts
28 locals recommend
MUSE Fusion Food
152A Old Cape Rd
28 locals recommend
Best pizza in Knysna and its just across the river, wonderful ambience, chilled atmosphere and great hosts
The proverbial new kid on the block in the Knysna food scene, wonderful menu and quality food and a wide selection of beer on tap.
6 locals recommend
Flo & Co. Knysna
Sawtooth Lane
6 locals recommend
The proverbial new kid on the block in the Knysna food scene, wonderful menu and quality food and a wide selection of beer on tap.
Wonderful artisan bakery, great food & coffee, get there early for breakfast to avoid queues
151 locals recommend
île de païn - lunch & breakfast restaurant & artisan bakery
Long Street
151 locals recommend
Wonderful artisan bakery, great food & coffee, get there early for breakfast to avoid queues
Spectacular views, great food, ideal for a lazy afternoon lunch
197 locals recommend
East Head Café
25 George Rex Dr
197 locals recommend
Spectacular views, great food, ideal for a lazy afternoon lunch
Great Portuguese food and a fine selection of craft beers
18 locals recommend
O Pescador Restaurant
Waterfront Drive
18 locals recommend
Great Portuguese food and a fine selection of craft beers

Sightseeing

Pristine Estuary and hiking trails - moderate to high fitness level required. Kayak Hire available, with incredible fishing opportunities
34 locals recommend
Goukamma Nature Reserve
34 locals recommend
Pristine Estuary and hiking trails - moderate to high fitness level required. Kayak Hire available, with incredible fishing opportunities
A Knysna icon, wonderful site seeing opportunity and great beach
17 locals recommend
Noetzie Castles - Craighross Castle
17 locals recommend
A Knysna icon, wonderful site seeing opportunity and great beach

Bars & Restaurants

Out and about in Knysna
Possibly the best sunset vistas in Knysna, great cocktails & Dim Sum. Also try Scirocco, the sister restaurant of Project Bar downstairs, home to the best sushi in Knysna.
28 locals recommend
Project Bar
28 locals recommend
Possibly the best sunset vistas in Knysna, great cocktails & Dim Sum. Also try Scirocco, the sister restaurant of Project Bar downstairs, home to the best sushi in Knysna.
Award winning gin in a warm, relaxed setting
15 locals recommend
Knysna Gin Distillery
5 Uil St
15 locals recommend
Award winning gin in a warm, relaxed setting
Knysna’s premier live music venue set in a shaded garden - a must for lazy afternoons listening to some of South Africa’s most outstanding musical talent
36 locals recommend
Blend Country Restaurant & Pub
18 George Rex Dr
36 locals recommend
Knysna’s premier live music venue set in a shaded garden - a must for lazy afternoons listening to some of South Africa’s most outstanding musical talent

Sport

Golf, fishing, hiking or biking. Knysna has it all
A Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, that is rated in the top 20 in South Africa, where Jamie and the Pro Shop team will look after all your golfing needs.
39 locals recommend
Simola Golf & Country Estate
Oldcate Road
39 locals recommend
A Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, that is rated in the top 20 in South Africa, where Jamie and the Pro Shop team will look after all your golfing needs.
Another golfing gem in the Top 25 courses in South Africa
43 locals recommend
Pezula Championship Golf Course Restaurant
1 Admiralty Avenue
43 locals recommend
Another golfing gem in the Top 25 courses in South Africa
The oldest and most under rated golf course in Knysna. Now firmly established in the Top 100 courses in South Africa
37 locals recommend
Knysna Golf Club
Howard Street
37 locals recommend
The oldest and most under rated golf course in Knysna. Now firmly established in the Top 100 courses in South Africa