Amanda's Newlands Guidebook
Sightseeing
The most beautiful botanical gardens in the world! Home to the Cape Floral Kingdom. Take a walk up to and along the elevated walkway, the “boomslang”, and don’t miss out on a delicious meal at the restaurant, or take your own picnic (just remember to remove all your rubbish, no bins on site).
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Jardí Botànic Nacional Kirstenbosch
Rhodes DriveThe most beautiful botanical gardens in the world! Home to the Cape Floral Kingdom. Take a walk up to and along the elevated walkway, the “boomslang”, and don’t miss out on a delicious meal at the restaurant, or take your own picnic (just remember to remove all your rubbish, no bins on site).
Within walking distance, take a wander around this rustic and charming centre and see local artisans at work, pick up some local honey and veggies or even arts and crafts, and explore the beautiful plant nursery.
37 residents recomanen
Montebello Design Centre
31 Newlands AveWithin walking distance, take a wander around this rustic and charming centre and see local artisans at work, pick up some local honey and veggies or even arts and crafts, and explore the beautiful plant nursery.
Food scene
Nearby restaurants
Our “local” pub at the of the road, also serves excellent food and pizzas, and they do takeaways. A great place to watch a football or rugby match on the big screen any time of year, or enjoy a drink or meal in the beer garden. Their Sunday lunch carvers is popular. There’s a great kids’ play area too.
153 residents recomanen
Foresters Arms
52 Newlands AveOur “local” pub at the of the road, also serves excellent food and pizzas, and they do takeaways. A great place to watch a football or rugby match on the big screen any time of year, or enjoy a drink or meal in the beer garden. Their Sunday lunch carvers is popular. There’s a great kids’ play area too.
A wonderful breakfast spot serving fantastic Eggs Benedict, and their lunches and teas are also delicious. Booking is recommended. There are some lovely outdoor tables under the oaks too.
36 residents recomanen
The Gardeners Cottage Restaurant
Newlands AvenueA wonderful breakfast spot serving fantastic Eggs Benedict, and their lunches and teas are also delicious. Booking is recommended. There are some lovely outdoor tables under the oaks too.
Amazing steaks and welcoming service, great for a pub lunch or a smart dinner out.
73 residents recomanen
Barristers Grill & Cafe Newlands
Kildare RoadAmazing steaks and welcoming service, great for a pub lunch or a smart dinner out.
Buzzing and trendy local coffee spot offering breakfast, light meals, smoothies and Wi-Fi.
13 residents recomanen
Importers Coffee Specialists
28 Kildare RdBuzzing and trendy local coffee spot offering breakfast, light meals, smoothies and Wi-Fi.
Amazing ice cream, innovative flavours, even some vegan and sugar-free options. Not much seating space though, but worth standing or popping in for a takeaway tub.
Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream Newlands
58 Main StreetAmazing ice cream, innovative flavours, even some vegan and sugar-free options. Not much seating space though, but worth standing or popping in for a takeaway tub.
Best sushi in Newlands, consistently fresh and excellent. Offering a small outdoors (covered) eat in area or takeaways in their signature boxes. Sister restaurant around the corner, Noodlebox, is also great.
31 residents recomanen
Sushi Box Newlands
Main StreetBest sushi in Newlands, consistently fresh and excellent. Offering a small outdoors (covered) eat in area or takeaways in their signature boxes. Sister restaurant around the corner, Noodlebox, is also great.