The 10 Best Things to do in Barrydale, Western Cape

July 26, 2021 Etsuko Causey

Barrydale is a village located on the border of the Overberg and Klein Karoo regions of the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Named after Joseph Barry, a well known merchant of the 19th century it is situated at the northern end of the Tradouw's pass which winds its way through the mountains to Swellendam.
Restaurants in Barrydale

1. The Makers Brew

7a Ladismith Rd, Barrydale 6750 South Africa +27 83 626 6121 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/TheMakersBrew/
Excellent
85%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 13 reviews

The Makers Brew

Reviewed By HospitalityHedonist - Franschhoek, South Africa

Some of the best pizza around. Excellent beers with a selection for novice to serious stout types. Here you’ll find great hospitality, food that’s simplistic but not shy on flavor which mimics the excellent beers. Saison and Amber being a winner for me. Prices much like the rest of Barrydale are conservative rather than cosmopolitan. A must for the love of beer and a local brew (coffee too)

2. Karoo Saloon

On the Route 62, 15 km before Barrydale, Barrydale 6750 South Africa +27 72 250 9055 [email protected] http://www.karoosaloon.com
Excellent
62%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 37 reviews

Karoo Saloon

Country hospitality with full restaurant,liqour licence, accommodation,rolling lawns, pool and camping, good family spot

Reviewed By MariusC1969 - Cape Town Central, South Africa

New owners have turned The Saloon into a rock temple.Live bands over weekends, great food (try the bikers breakfast if you feeling a little peckish..lol) And most of all awesome hosts.

27 Van Riebeeck Street Central Business District Barrydale, Barrydale 6750 South Africa +27 79 318 4289 [email protected] http://www.MagpieArtCollective.com
Excellent
72%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Magpie Gallery

Showroom Gallery space of the Magpie Art Collective in Barrydale specialising in bespoke chandeliers and object d'art Gallery hours Mondays: Closed. Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 5pm (closed between 1pm-2pm for lunch) Saturdays: Closed (view by appointment) Sundays: 9am-1pm

Reviewed By Crazyredpepper - Plattekloof, South Africa

After the disappointing poor art in Swellendam we were pleasantly surprised by this gallery. I love the fact that everything is recycled. It is inspiring to see how creative one can be with waste. The kids loved it. I was happy to meet the artists that created the chandelier for the White House. What a character! Full of life, peace and creativity. I could have spent the whole day talking to him.

4. Hardys Memories of Africa African Art and Curios

7 Tennant Road, Barrydale 6750 South Africa +27 28 572 1246 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/hardysmemoriesofafrica/?hc_ref=PAGES_TIMELINE&fref=nf
Excellent
68%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 135 reviews

Hardys Memories of Africa African Art and Curios

Hardy Grun arrived on South African shores 30 years ago from Germany ready for a new adventure. Fancying himself a bit of a wheeler dealer he landed at the then Sea Point Flea market peddling reasonably priced African Art and Curious. Over time Hardy evolved into a highly respected and knowledgeable dealer and collector of high quality authentic African Art and Gifts. After relocating to Barrydale eight years ago Hardy still maintained close contact with suppliers and friends from yesteryear, guaranteeing a steady supply of quality goods from all sub Saharan countries, still reasonably priced. Hardy and his wife Jenny, who hails from Shanghai, welcome you to visit and are able to converse fluently in German, English, Afrikaans, Chinese, French, Spanish and a bit of Portuguese and Italian. Hardys Memories of Africa is recommended by Tour Guides as the No 1 stop for African Art and Gifts in the Western Cape. Shipping of larger items and orders by surface mail to most countries are facilitated.

Reviewed By colinf866 - Steinach am Brenner, Austria

This shop is an Aladins cave and have nick nacks to suit your mood. The African masks with their vivid colours can certainly brighten up a place in your home and makes a good rememberance of your visit to Africa.

5. Barrydale Dutch Reformed Church

37 Van Riebeeck Street, Barrydale 6750 South Africa +27 28 572 1297
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

Barrydale Dutch Reformed Church

6. House of Books

37 Van Riebeeck Street, Barrydale 6750 South Africa +27 71 702 2751 http://cloud.collectorz.com/houseofbooks/books
Excellent
83%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
9%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

House of Books

A wide variety of new and second hand books for sale. The shop specialises in literature from South Africa.

Reviewed By 696tonyt - Cape Town Central, South Africa

Best book shop in the country. Anton is a wealth of knowledge, you can spend hours browsing in this house. Well done Anton. There is some real gems to be found here, and what is nice is that all the books are in good condition.

7. Tradouw Pass

Barrydale South Africa
Excellent
64%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Tradouw Pass

Reviewed By Ellie152 - Perth, United Kingdom

Great views when you drive this road. Wonderful mountains and scenery and is well worth a trip along this route

8. Ronnie's Sex Shop

R62, Barrydale South Africa +27 28 572 1153 [email protected] http://www.ronniessexshop.co.za/
Excellent
28%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
7%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 304 reviews

Ronnie's Sex Shop

Locals like to tell the story of Ronnie’s Shop, which Ronnie was fixing up to be a farm stand. During construction Ronnie’s friends played a prank on him by painting the word "sex" on his sign. Instead of a farm stand, he left the sign as it was and opened this pub.

Reviewed By RogerChadwick

Cold beer,good company,dont pass Ronnies by, an absolute cult classic bar..Perhaps the best burgers you will ever taste...love it

9. Barrydale Cellar

1 Van Riebeeck Street, Barrydale 6750 South Africa +27 28 572 1012 [email protected] http://www.barrydalewines.co.za
Excellent
46%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 37 reviews

Barrydale Cellar

Reviewed By LindyAndrev - Port Elizabeth, South Africa

We visited in our previous trip in January and thoroughly enjoyed reading about the history of John Barry and his wines and his part played in making trade routes accessible from Barrydale to Breede river to Struisbaai. Or 2 oceans

10. Bistro Blues

15 Laing Street, Barrydale 6750 South Africa +27 28 572 1232
Excellent
30%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 10 reviews

Bistro Blues

Reviewed By JackL3437 - Somerset West, South Africa

We had dinner, with my wife having rump steak and a chicken schnitzel for myself. Very tasty with a good cheese sauce. Prices were not bad.

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