For Johannesburg locals, Easter often comes with a familiar question: stay in the city or take a short trip out?
The drive to Hazyview answers that easily. Just a few hours away, the Lowveld offers a noticeable shift in pace—warmer air, open views, and the kind of setting that makes a long lunch feel like the main event.
At Angels View, that shift is exactly the point. It’s the kind of place that rewards the drive, offering a relaxed Easter experience built around good food and an unhurried atmosphere.
- The menu keeps things simple but well thought through. Starters ease guests in, from a classic homemade soup to more flavour-driven options like fish cakes with pickled vegetables and black garlic sauce. BBQ chicken drumettes add something familiar, with just enough depth to keep it interesting.
- Mains are where the Easter mood settles in. Roast chicken comes with all the expected sides—potatoes, greens, and gravy—done properly. For something richer, the lamb shank leans into slow-cooked comfort, served on creamy mash with braising juices. Those looking for something lighter can opt for the mushroom risotto, a balanced, vegetarian-friendly choice that doesn’t feel like an afterthought.
- Dessert rounds things off in the right tone. A cake of the day keeps things flexible, while the hot cross bread and butter pudding leans into tradition, served warm with custard—exactly what you want after a long, relaxed meal.
Pricing is accessible enough to make the trip worthwhile, with starters from R90, mains from R170, and desserts from R75. It allows guests to keep things light or go all in for a full Easter spread.
For Joburg visitors, the appeal isn’t just the menu. It’s the combination of a scenic drive, a change of scenery, and a meal that feels like a proper break from routine. Easter at Angels View becomes less about a quick outing and more about turning the long weekend into something that actually feels like time off.
⇒ Graskop Airfield, R533 Bushbuckridge Road, Hazyview
