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Some 6km west of Greyton is Genadendal, the oldest mission station in South Africa, founded in 1738 and for a brief time the largest settlement in the colony after Cape Town. It now has a population of around 5000. …

The courtyard is a lovely shady spot to retreat from Greyton's summer heat with a taster tray (R35) of four beers, brewed in-house. The menu features bar food like chicken and waffles, nachos, burgers and noodle bow…

The chalkboard menu changes often, but always features no-nonsense dishes like rump steak, lamb shank and curries, largely created with local, organic produce.

Genadendal’s fascinating history is documented in the Mission Museum, situated in what was South Africa’s first teacher-training college.

This trendy deli-cafe-art gallery is a pleasant place to grab a light lunch or a good cup of coffee and relax in the garden.