Where to Eat in Bathurst: The Best Restaurants and Bars

Kingston Farm is a small peaceful guest farm in the rural Eastern Cape. The main building dates back to 1902 and has been carefully restored. There is also an award-winning restaurant on site. There are three separate apartments available. One has two bedrooms and is ideal for families. The second apartment has a king-sized bedroom and the third has two large single beds, which can be made up as a double. All of the apartments have an en-suite bathroom with separate bath and shower as well as kitchen facilities. There are barbecue facilities in the Gardens for guests to enjoy and free wi-fi throughout. We are a working farm with appaloosa horses and we also raise our own ducks. The restaurant serves a three course prix-fixe menu for both lunch and dinner as well as a very good breakfast for guests. Reservations for all meals should be made in advance. There is also a bar where we stock the locally produced craft beers and the prestigious wines of Thelma Mountain Vineyard. We are situated just outside of the village of Bathurst, which is between Port Alfred and Grahamstown. There is a wealth of history in the area as well as the beautiful coastline and natural bush.

The "Wharf Street Brew Pub" is situated on the historic Wharf Street in Port Alfred. It is housed in the oldest commercial building in Port Alfred completed in 1853. The decor is simple with pictures of old Port Alfred being the focal pointWe have micro Brewery attached to us and sell three of our own beers. Our food is a selection of Pub Style food like fish and chips, schnitzels and burgers ranging to freshly caught line fish, in house matured steaks and a host of other things in between. We pride our selves on good food and service so please pop in if only to sample our local brew, you might well end up staying for a bite to eat as many do after seeing our menu.

The Historic Pig and Whistle Restaurant is housed in The Historic Pig and Whistle Inn. The Pub serving the Restaurant and Inn is the oldest continuously Licenced Pub in South Africa.The sense of history can almost be touched in this wonderful old place. The Restaurant consists of two locations. The timeless and popular verandah which adjoins the street as a sidewalk cafe where you can enjoy a grilled fish, steak or enjoy a coffee and the signature lemon meringue tart and watch the passing parade in this quaint village. Alternatively, the Historic Dining area has recently (in September 2011) been refurbished with a focus on its historic roots. The restaurant is popular for its traditional Sunday Roasts. Affordable family fare is the order of the day.

Graze by the River is a coffee bar and bistro situated in one of the original 1820 settler's home next to the banks of the Kowie River in Port Alfred. The venue boasts a private garden area at the back of the property where you can escape from the busy Van der Riet street at the front of the property and enjoy freshly roasted coffee or sample some of the many homemade dishes on offer. The menu is based on locally available produce from fresh seafood, smoked meats and organic vegetables grown in the garden on site, interesting tasty dishes are supplemented by daily specials. The restaurant has its own smoker for preparing a lot of the dishes and the coffee bar roasts its own green beans daily ensuring good quality fresh coffee. So whether your looking for a great breakfast, some coffee and cake or a tasty homemade meal come and enjoy the experience of Graze by the River. Evening meals are strictly by reservation and we are closed on Wednesday.

We are passionate about quality coffee and food. Our unique setting coupled with our 1st class service will always leave our customers wanting more and returning :)