Guidebook for Clarens
Food Scene
Chris roasts his own coffee, and serves fantastic croissants. We keep one of his filter coffee at the Loft Room. It gets very busy on the weekends, so early mornings are best!
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Highland Coffee Roastery
354 Van Zyl StChris roasts his own coffee, and serves fantastic croissants. We keep one of his filter coffee at the Loft Room. It gets very busy on the weekends, so early mornings are best!
Jane has fantastic baked goods and a lovely menu which will satisfy any appetite. The Courtyard is always busy, so book if you can!
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The Courtyard Cafe, Bakery & Accommodation
324 Market StJane has fantastic baked goods and a lovely menu which will satisfy any appetite. The Courtyard is always busy, so book if you can!
If you are wanting an upmarket restaurant with great food, Clementine's is the place to go. It is popular, so you will need to book in advance.
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Clementines Restaurant & Bar
If you are wanting an upmarket restaurant with great food, Clementine's is the place to go. It is popular, so you will need to book in advance.
Jan has a great and diverse menu - something for everyone. If you are a whisky drinker, the collection at the Highlander is quite something!
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The Highlander Restaurant
289 Market StJan has a great and diverse menu - something for everyone. If you are a whisky drinker, the collection at the Highlander is quite something!
The best droe wors by far! As well as great chops, steaks and boerewors. Not to be missed.
HOREB BUTCHERY
521 Swart StThe best droe wors by far! As well as great chops, steaks and boerewors. Not to be missed.
Fresh bread and rolls everyday, and located close to a couple of coffee shops and galleries for browsing as well.
The Clarens Bakery
530 Larola StFresh bread and rolls everyday, and located close to a couple of coffee shops and galleries for browsing as well.
The Purple Onion is your go to place for jams, relishes and other delicious goodies.
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Purple Onion Deli
15 Van Zyl StreetThe Purple Onion is your go to place for jams, relishes and other delicious goodies.
Sugar & Cinnamon
R712Everything served is just delicious and the setting is lovely!
Drinks & Nightlife
There is always something interesting on tap at the Brewery. One drink will turn into many!
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Clarens Brewery
326 Market Straat Oos StThere is always something interesting on tap at the Brewery. One drink will turn into many!
Entertainment & Activities
Ollie and the crew at Clarens Xtreme have something for everyone; white water rafting and zip lining for the adventurous or quad bikes and archery for the more retiring!
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Clarens Xtreme Adventure Company
531 Sias Oosthuizen StOllie and the crew at Clarens Xtreme have something for everyone; white water rafting and zip lining for the adventurous or quad bikes and archery for the more retiring!
If you are keen golfer, don't leave without testing your skills against the scenic and very challenging golf course in Clarens.
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Clarens Golf & Trout Estate
If you are keen golfer, don't leave without testing your skills against the scenic and very challenging golf course in Clarens.
Parks & Nature
Golden Gate is famous for its views, particularly the iconic Brandwag Rots, but there is so much more to the park. Hiking trails, caves, horse riding, abseiling, game drives, the dinosaur trail and the vulture restaurant. Definitely not to be missed!
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Golden Gate Highlands Nemzeti Park
Golden Gate is famous for its views, particularly the iconic Brandwag Rots, but there is so much more to the park. Hiking trails, caves, horse riding, abseiling, game drives, the dinosaur trail and the vulture restaurant. Definitely not to be missed!
Sightseeing
Schaapplaats has lovely cottages on the farm, but something that is not very well known is the amazing rock art site on the farm. There is a lovely walk up to the cave, and of course, other lovely views along the way.
Schaapplaats Farm Cottages and Ashgar Equestrian Centre
Schaapplaats has lovely cottages on the farm, but something that is not very well known is the amazing rock art site on the farm. There is a lovely walk up to the cave, and of course, other lovely views along the way.
Shopping
Bibliophile is a quiet haven for book lovers. It is the only place in the country where you can buy a copy of the book "All Our Yesterdays", an anecdotal history of the Clarens Valley.
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Bibliophile
312 Church StBibliophile is a quiet haven for book lovers. It is the only place in the country where you can buy a copy of the book "All Our Yesterdays", an anecdotal history of the Clarens Valley.
The Rock Shop has an amazing collection of semi-precious stones, it has to be seen to be believed.
The Rock Shop
Main StreetThe Rock Shop has an amazing collection of semi-precious stones, it has to be seen to be believed.
Bossie Knives
773 Church StBossie makes custom knives that are receiving a lot of attention from collectors.
Tsonga is a local shoe brand that makes men's and women's leather shoes, and also has a small but innovative range of handbags.
Tsonga
362 Main StTsonga is a local shoe brand that makes men's and women's leather shoes, and also has a small but innovative range of handbags.
Senqu is an outdoor clothing brand that makes jackets, shirts and other apparel. We love and wear their products!
Senqu River Wear
283 Main StSenqu is an outdoor clothing brand that makes jackets, shirts and other apparel. We love and wear their products!
In the time old tradition of bargain hunting; The Jacket Shop sells second hand jackets imported from Europe and the US. Great bargains abound!
526 Sias Oosthuizen St
526 Swart StreetIn the time old tradition of bargain hunting; The Jacket Shop sells second hand jackets imported from Europe and the US. Great bargains abound!
Mooi Nooi (Pretty Girl in Afrikaans) sells decor items and things that we aspire to own!
Patcham Place B&B
262 Church StMooi Nooi (Pretty Girl in Afrikaans) sells decor items and things that we aspire to own!
Times Gone By stocks vintage clothing for those that love quality and yearn for bygone eras.
The Clarens Country House
Times Gone By stocks vintage clothing for those that love quality and yearn for bygone eras.
Everything Else
Sunnyside is not in Qwa-Qwa as listed on the map, but rather is just down the road from the Loft Room. The Boland family has owned this quiet and scenic spot for decades; generations of families visit every year. We love playing bowls every Tuesday and the Sunday braai.
Sunnyside Guest Farm
Sunnyside is not in Qwa-Qwa as listed on the map, but rather is just down the road from the Loft Room. The Boland family has owned this quiet and scenic spot for decades; generations of families visit every year. We love playing bowls every Tuesday and the Sunday braai.
Vermac is a world renowned tattoo artist who moved from Bloemfontein to Clarens about a year ago, adding a great deal of interest to this quiet little town.
Vermac Tattoo's & Body piercing
275 Main StVermac is a world renowned tattoo artist who moved from Bloemfontein to Clarens about a year ago, adding a great deal of interest to this quiet little town.