Olde's Restaurant

Olde's Restaurant is a pub and grill in Knysna Central, serving hearty traditional pub fare in a vintage-rustic setting. The restaurant caters for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans, making it suitable for mixed dining groups looking for a relaxed meal rather than a formal restaurant experience.

Inside, the décor and seating create a home-style pub atmosphere, while a covered veranda provides an outdoor seating option. The setting is casual and family friendly, with a layout suited to everyday meals, social gatherings and informal celebrations. For visitors exploring the Garden Route, the central Knysna location makes Olde's a practical stop for lunch, dinner or drinks.

The food focuses on generous, filling portions and familiar pub-style cooking, with grilled and traditional options alongside vegetarian and vegan choices. The menu is designed to accommodate different preferences within the same group, whether a meal calls for substantial grill fare or a plant-based plate.

A broad drinks selection adds to the pub character. It includes beers, craft beers, wine, spirits, cocktails and shooters, giving the venue scope for a casual drink as well as a meal. Big screens provide a setting for following sporting events, while the pub layout supports conversation and relaxed group time.

Olde's also accommodates functions and parties. Birthday gatherings, baby showers and spit braais are among the event types associated with the venue, with facilities available for hosted occasions. The combination of pub food, drinks, indoor seating and a covered veranda makes it suitable for family groups, local social occasions and visitors seeking an informal Knysna dining venue.

Located at 14 Gray Street in Knysna Central, Olde's Restaurant is close to the Knysna Museum area and is easy to include in a town-centre itinerary. The atmosphere remains rooted in a traditional pub and grill style, with inclusive menu choices and a setting that works across casual meals, drinks and group events.