It’s no secret that here at Neighbourhood, we’re on the constant search for great restaurants. When it came to finding our favourite pick of what Irene has to offer, it was an easy choice. Let’s take a look at some of them.
Olifants Café at The Big Red Barn
A daytime treat, this café has an elaborate breakfast menu, making it our destination of choice for our favourite meal of the day- brunch! There’s something for everyone, no matter what your taste. Banting people, you’re covered, plain janes, you got it and for those daring types, we recommend the Eggs Cullinan. You’re welcome.
Lunchtime is another treat, where you can indulge in some aid back pizza, or go a little fancier with other exquisite dishes on the menu. Situated at the Big Red Barn, the roof s almost made up completely of glass, and the views of the trees give it a relaxed ambiance, while there is a zip line option for those of you looking to jazz up your lunch dates.
Visit their website: www.thebigredbarn.co.za
Irene Village Market
If you haven’t been to the Irene Market in Pretoria, you’re missing out! Here are a few of our favourite things from this special village market, trading since 1989: For starters, all the relevant info:
Where: The Big Red Barn at Sunlawns Estate, overlooking the grasslands and the Kaal river. As well as the market, The Big Red Barn also has Acrobranch and Segway activities, a mountain bike route (20km to 30km), a trail run (5km to 13km) and the Olifants Café.
When: The first and last Saturday of the month, 9am to 2pm.
What: An arts and crafts market (all original art and craft, carefully selected) with great family entertainment.
So what can you expect from this special market?
• Great live music to accompany you as you browse.
• Delicious homemade food like ice-cream, freshly baked breads, herbs and spices and cupcakes.
• Ceramics and pottery.
• Lovely home décor, statues and ornaments.
• Hats, clothes and accessories.
• Handmade jewellery – earrings, necklaces and more.
• Wooden boards, boxes and crates.
• Beautiful vintage goodies.
• Lovely handmade kids clothing and toys.
• Books to read and write in.
• An abundance of fresh flowers.
• Plants of every shape and size.
• All kinds of fabulous little goodies you didn’t even know you needed…
• A dog-friendly atmosphere
