Our Recommendations

  • Take a walk to the village centre and stroll through the second-hand bookshop, view the latest surf and swim gear at the Pringle Bay Surf & Beach Shop, or buy trinkets and gifts at Pringle Gifts or This & That – two of our lovely gift shops, or pop in at Ticklemouse for rusks and biscuits – but beware the fudge is addictive!
  • Lemon and Lime Deli has the best 100% rye bread imported from France, and stocks the most amazing deli and freshly baked goods, as well as beautiful gifts! Be sure to pay them a visit.
  • Menucha Coffee & Crafts – a coffee and gift shop serving a delicious selection of breakfast, lunch and sweet treats from a menu that centres around healthy eating.
  • Join Carmen Burls – Edible Shores – for a 5-hour Coastline Foraging Experience you will never forget. Geared for all ages the experience includes exploration of rock pools, wading in to collect your mussels and other molluscs, then back to the Edible Shores Kitchen to clean, prepare and enjoy the spoils. You will learn about sustainable collecting, how to identify what you can and cannot remove.
  • Grab your blanket and basket and head for the unspoilt beach and enjoy a picnic whilst the sun is setting over the bay.
  • Put on your running shoes and join the community for The Parkrun/walk at The Harold Porter Botanical Garden in Bettys Bay, every Saturday morning at 8h00. It is 5km and the whole family can join in the fun!
  • Moonlight Bay – an easy 30 minute walk – take the path leading onto the escarpment enjoying the breath-taking views over the Hangklip Lighthouse with a quiet beach hidden away; a special place for nature lovers. This unspoiled beach is home to many birds with Little Moonlight Bay, a very secluded area, around the corner.
  • Nature walks at Brodie Link, our very own nature reserve, with single track pathways leading to the prominent Hangklip. Let your eyes feast on the spectacular 360 degree views (approximately 1 hour one-way, with some steep climbs!) Or take the easier 30min path leading onto the escarpment enjoying the breath-taking views over the lighthouse and Moonlight Bay.
  • Visit Hake Away in Pringle Bay for the best take away fish-and-chips in the world. The calamari-and-hake combo with chips is scrumptiously good value for money, and the best part, they have a gluten free option! Yum!
  • Pop in at Little Amsterdam diner for an authentic Dutch experience.
  • Fynbos Enterprises is one of the institutions in Pringle Bay. They stock all kinds of honey products – handmade soaps and massage wax candles! Locals converge there on Friday evening for take-away Pizza from a wood burning oven, and usually end up seated at the rustic tables.
  • Visit Hanging Rock Kitchen between Friday and Sunday for delicious wood fired pizzas in a quirky setting. They also serve fish, chicken, lasagne as well as vegetarian dishes.
  • Experience live music and sport broadcasts at the Hangklip Hotel over weekends. This historical place is where many a legendary mythical story echos throughout. Definitely worth a visit!
  • Take your mountain bike and explore the beauty of nature and surrounds.
  • Visit the local Alpaca Trio, Don Juan, Truffles and Mickey Blue Eyes at 1015 Elizabeth Road. They are very friendly and approach the railing if you come quietly.
  • Pop in at The Cork Eatery & Wine Bar for a nice glass of wine and Tapas – a fun and sociable dining experience! The Cork offers cuisine that combines Mediterranean and Asian-inspired flavours. The small plates (tapas), tantalises with vibrant flavours of the Mediterranean region.
  • Check out the new restaurant Ma Cuisine – a Mediterranean bistro dining experience! A lovely new addition to Pringle Bay,
  • The Pringle restaurant offers traditionally home-made contemporary dishes made with fresh seasonal ingredients. They cater to various dietary requirements.
  • The Bookclub Restuarant – Step into an atmosphere of refined elegance and retro charm where each plate is a delightful blend of flavours, carefully curated to dance on your palate and leave you craving more.
  • Gossip Corner in Rooiels merges the natural beauty of the area with delicious food offerings and equally fine wine selections from wine farms in the region.
  • Pringle Rock Distillery is a family-run off grid distillery, crafting exceptional whisky & gin that captures the essence of our unique Fynbos environment.
  • FoMo Fine Art Gallery The gallery offers a meticulously curated collection of artworks that showcase some of the best talent the continent has to offer, as well as a Cafe to enjoy a Coffee while taking in the surrounding artworks

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