Durban’s laidback and leisurely vibe is one of its biggest draw cards ¬– for locals and holidaymakers alike – and when it comes to a night out, you can pick and choose from a variety of options: from urban tapas-style bars to bush taverns and upmarket fine dining. Here are three great suggestions to get you started…
The George in Umhlanga
Lighthouse Mall, 16 Chartwell Drive
This bar, grill and tapas restaurant is all about celebrating good vibes and whether it’s you and your mates or a business celebration with colleagues, The George has everything you need for a good time. From great food (think traditional pub grub and yummy snack baskets, and plenty of other local menu items too) to ice cold beers and jolly good wine – you’re spoilt for choice. As for the atmosphere: the cosy décor includes homey touches such as comfy couches and old wooden furniture, and the bar area is a joy to behold – with a whole array of murals of great South African sports heroes.
Bush Tavern in Umdloti
Umdloti Centre, 1 South Beach Road, bushtavern.com
Boasting an African theme and enjoying a prime location just across the road from the beach, this fun-filled bush pub is just the ticket to unwind after a long hard week of work. With its great views of the ocean, its lovely deck area and the fact that all major sporting events are televised on the tavern’s big screen and various wide screen TVs, it’s guaranteed to always have a lively buzz of positive energy and an atmosphere that’s hard to beat! Apart from a wide array of refreshing drinks, the delicious menu has all kinds of mouth-watering treats such as the calamari & prawn or surf & turf combos – and other highlights include various grills, seafood options, burgers and pizzas and tavern classics like various bunny chows.
Beverly Hills Hotel in Umhlanga
1 Lighthouse Road, www.tsogosun.com/beverly-hills
Elegance, glamour and excellent service… These are the hallmarks of this stylish hotel, which features two outstanding restaurants that are well worth a visit. At elements café bar, superb cocktails make it the ideal spot to kick off a night of indulgence, and here, there is something to suit every taste ¬– with a whole array of light snacks, pastas, salads and seafood dishes on offer too. The Sugar Club’s exquisite seafood dishes makes it the perfect spot for a romantic dinner date and diners are consistently delighted with the use of top-notch ingredients in a variety of modern and traditional flavour combinations. It’s a member of the Chaine de Rotisseurs, attesting to the restaurant’s superb standards.
Words: Riekie Human | Images: Supplied
