If you’re a local adventurer cruising through the Garden Route this October, The Turbine Boutique Hotel & Spa in Knysna has a delicious reason for you to pull over and stay a while.
Tucked away on Thesen Island, this converted power station is serving up seriously good food with laid-back local charm—and October’s specials are made to tempt both taste buds and wallets.
🍺 At The Gastro Pub (Open Daily from 14:00)
This cosy, quirky spot is your go-to for comfort food, craft drinks, and no-fuss flavour. Here’s what locals are loving this month:
-
Wednesdays – Homemade Fishcakes (R85)
Crisp, golden and served with chips or salad and tartar sauce—just like Gran used to make, if Gran had a pub kitchen. -
Fridays – Happy Hour (18:00–19:00)
Buy one, get one free on all drinks (except cocktails). The vibe is friendly, the drinks are cold, and the views are hard to beat. -
Saturdays – Gastro Beef Burger (R120)
A local legend: beef patty, onion marmalade, bacon, cheddar, and chips. One bite and you’ll understand why it has regulars.
🥂 At Island Café (Open Daily for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Modern, fresh, and just a bit fancy—Island Café is ideal for lazy lunches, midweek spoils, or Sunday feasting. Check out their October line-up:
-
Monday Lunch – Smoked Snoek Paté (R75)
Served on homemade rye with avocado, crème fraîche and all the trimmings. Fresh, local, and flavour-packed. -
Wednesday Date Night – 50% OFF All Starters
Bring a date or your bestie—get half off starters when you order a main. Romantic without trying too hard. -
Thursday Lunch – All Flatbreads (R75)
Thin, crispy, and generously topped—perfect for a quick bite between Garden Route adventures. -
Sunday Lunch – 250g Flame-Grilled Sirloin (R185)
A proper Sunday roast, South African style. Juicy, smoky, and served just the way you like it.
📍 Local, Fresh, and Full of Flavour
Whether you’re road-tripping, staycationing, or just hungry after a Knysna forest hike, The Turbine Hotel’s food scene has something worth stopping for. And with these October specials, you don’t need a reason—just an appetite.
🗓 Specials valid until 31 October 2025
📍 Location: Turbine Hotel, Thesen Island, Knysna
📞 Bookings: +27 (0)44 050 3500
📧 Email: marketing@turbinehotel.co.za
🌐 More Info: www.turbinehotel.co.za
Good food, great deals, and even better company—October is looking delicious in Knysna. 🍽️
TH 36 Sawtooth Lane, Thesen Islands, Knysna
+27 44 050 3500
book@turbinehotel.co.za
