DINING OUT
Hotel Krige does not offer inhouse dining options at present but the property, which is located in central Stellenbosch, is within easy walking distance of dozens of charming eateries, wine bars and gelaterias. We recommend the following eateries which are all within 500 meters from Hotel Krige’s front door.
Casa Cerveza
A local favourite, this vibey bistro and beer house offers an extensive and varied menu. Try the Patagonian Calamari, the gourmet
Prego rolls, the famous steak and the Bratwurst Tapas to name just a few. This is also
a great venue for a hearty morning fry-up.
The Meeting Place
This small and personable café, located in
central Stellenbosch, under the ancient oaks
of Dorp Street, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner
and drinks. It’s also a great place to work
remotely offering lightning-fast Wi-Fi and
some of the best coffee in Stellenbosch.
Tiger’s Milk
This trendy chain eatery is great option for
handcrafted pizzas, grills and burgers. It’s also
a popular spot for after work drinks with
friends and colleagues boasting a fantastic
vibe, especially on weekends.
De Akker
Located in a heritage building dating back to
the late 1700s, De Akker is Stellenbosch’s
oldest licensed pub. The name “De Akker”
means “acorn” in Afrikaans and refers to the
many oaks that line picturesque Church Street
in Stellenbosch, which is often referred to as
“The City of Oaks”. In this character-filled pub
you will find good food, a wide selection of
drinks and a great atmosphere.
Hudson’s Burger Joint
Serving what are probably the most famous
gourmet burgers in South Africa, Hudson’s is
an American inspired diner with a
contemporary twist, serving craft burgers and
beers, pizzas, salads, ribs, vegan dishes,
milkshakes and more.
Asta Italian
This classic and affordable Italian eatery is
located on Dorp Street in Stellenbosch in a
charming Cape Dutch building which terrace’s
come alive with fairy lights at night. Enjoy a
wide selection of starters, pizzas and pastas.
5 of Stellies Best Burger
The lovely town of Stellies is known for its ex
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tensive range of eateries, many of which offer
excellent value for money deals, well suited to
the budgets of the many students that live in
town, attending Stellenbosch University.
Local Stellenbosch resident and gm of Hotel
Krige, Kyle Leonard, shares the best spots to
sample Stellenbosch’s best burgers when you
are next in town:
The Fat Butcher
Situated on the corner of Drostdy and Van
Riebeeck Streets, surrounded by some of the
town’s oldest buildings, this popular steak
restaurant also prides itself on the excellent
quality of its handmade burgers which are
served with quality toppings, the Fat Butcher’s
famous chips and crispy onion rings.
Stellenbosch Kitchen
Stellenbosch Kitchen or Kombuis Restaurant
offers a truly authentic Stellenbosch dining
experience in the heart of the winelands. Located
on the corner of historic Dorp Street and
Andringa Street, guests can relax on the terrace
or dine in-house, enjoying traditional South African food. Their signature “Monster Burger is
served on a sesame bun, topped with spicy aloli
Hudson’s Burger Joint
Serving what are probably the most famous
gourmet burgers in South Africa, Hudson’s is an
American inspired diner with a contemporary
twist. Their beef and chicken burger patties are
free range and locally sourced, seasoned with
Hudson’s secret spice. The rolls are freshly
baked, in-house, every morning and fries are
hand-cut in Hudson’s kitchen daily. With more
than 20 burgers to choose from, you may need
to return more than once.
Basic Bistro
This cozy restaurant has been serving up good
food prepared with quality ingredients in a
comfortable environment for many years. They
are particularly well known for their
award-winning burgers, such as the Boksom
Bende Burger, which recently won the
Woodfees “Burger War”. This indulgent meal
consists of a pure 180g beef burger topped
with creamy bella mushroom sauce, melted
Craft Wheat and Hops
This popular Stellenbosch eatery boasts an extensive “Between 2 Buns” menu including The
Americano, Meat the Cheese Burger, Jan Braai
Burger, Craft Burger and CBC Amber Weiss
Burger Bun, the Avolicious, the Classic Cheese
Burger, the Nacho Burger, The Peno Burger,
the Mrs Cole, the Milano and the Double
Trouble burger featuring an indulgent two
beef patties. Also a great spot for beer-lovers,