Next weekend, Knysna’s beloved Turbine Hotel & Spa is ditching the chaos of crowded malls and blessing the Garden Route with a deal we can all get behind — 50% off ALL food at two of their iconic eateries: Island Café and The Gastro Pub.
Yes, locals, you read that right.
Half price. All food. All weekend.
(And unlike some “deals” we’ve seen, this one doesn’t require elbowing your way through anyone.)
Happening only on 6 & 7 December 2025, this two-day foodie fiesta is the kind of special that makes living on the Garden Route feel like winning at life.
🌴 Where to Eat (For Half the Price)
🍳 Island Café — Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
If you’ve been eyeing their French toast, dreaming about their famous burgers, or craving something saucy for dinner, now is the time.
Operating hours:
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Breakfast: 07:00 – 11:00
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Lunch: 12:00 – 16:00
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Dinner: 17:00 – 21:00
Bookings welcomed for lunch & dinner.
📞 044 050 3500
(Breakfast is first come, first seated — so set your alarms.)
🍔 The Gastro Pub — Lunch & Dinner
Crafty comfort food, river views, and the kind of pub energy that makes you want to stay longer than planned.
Operating hours:
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Lunch & Dinner: 13:00 – 21:30
No reservations here — first come, first feast.
December is gorgeous on the Garden Route… but also pricey. Between holiday gifting, visitors arriving, and festive season chaos, a half-price menu feels like a culinary hug from the universe.
For Knysna regulars who frequent The Turbine, this weekend is a chance to enjoy favourites without checking the bank account twice. For newcomers? A perfect excuse to discover one of the region’s most charming hospitality gems.
❗ The Fine Print (Light & Breezy)
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50% off food only (beverages excluded)
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Valid 6 & 7 December 2025
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Sit-down only
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Subject to availability
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No bookings for The Gastro Pub or Island Café breakfast
Basically: rock up hungry, eat happy, pay less.
🌊 Why The Turbine Is Always a Win
Housed inside a lovingly restored power station on Thesen Island, The Turbine is a Knysna icon — and its restaurants are no exception. Waterfront charm, creative plating, and dishes that satisfy every craving make it a local favourite. Add half-price food and… well… it’s practically a public holiday.
