Elgin Railway Market

About

The Elgin Railway Market venue was an old apple warehouse converted and carefully renovated to create a bustling Steampunk-meets-Art Deco showpiece. 

History

The original building was built by Italian prisoners of war in the 1940s and the concrete tapered columns, and curved box gutters, bear testimony to the skill of these bygone craftsmen. 

Traders

Traders at Elgin Railway Market include retail, food and drink.

Retail

• Clothing (for the whole family)
• Genuine Leather Goods
• Vellies
• Jewellery
• Watches
• Wooden Glasses 
• CBD Products (oils and edibles)
• Skincare Products
• Himalayan Range (salts and lamps)
• Braai Accessories
• Toys
• Salvage Shop (pre-loved)

Food 

• Vegan Salads
• Neapolitan Pizzas
• Mexican Nachos
• Curries (Cape Malay and Eastern)
• Fresh Thai
• Exotic Dim Sum
• Sushi
• Mediterranean Cuisine
• Spicy Chicken
• Ribs 
• Burgers
• Roast Lamb
• Tasty Biltong
• Home-Made Fudge
• Ice-Cream
• Handmade Chocolate
• Freshly Baked Cakes

Drinks (non-alcoholic)

• Steam Coffee Shop
• Freshly Pressed Juices

Bar

• Local Wine
• Craft Beer
• Artisanal Gin

Market Hours / Itinerary

The trading hours at Elgin Railway Market are as follows:

Monday to Friday

• Steam Coffee Shop - 8:00 to 16:00

Wednesday

• Food Vendors (limited) - 16:00 to 20:30
• Bar - 16:00 to 20:30

Fridays

• Food Vendors (limited) - 16:00 to 20:30
• Bar - 16:00 to 20:30

Saturdays

• Full Market - 9:00 to 16:00

Sundays

• Full Market - 9:00 to 16:00

Train Trips

The Ceres Rail Company offers a magical return trip to the Elgin Railway Market aboard a historic passenger train. For most trips the train is hauled by heritage steam and diesel locomotives however, on occasion, two diesel locomotives do the haul.

Itinerary

• Duration - Approximately 10 Hours
• Depart Cape Town at 8:05 - Platform Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites, Foreshore
• Arrive in Elgin at 11:45 - Platform Elgin Railway Market
• Depart Elgin at 14:15 - Platform Elgin Railway Market
• Arrive in Cape Town at 18:15 - Platform Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites, Foreshore

What to Expect

Passengers will enjoy a three-hour rail experience across the Cape Peninsula, up Sir Lowry’s Pass, and then down into the Elgin Valley in the Overberg. The destination is the fabulous Steampunk-meets-Art Deco-inspired Elgin Railway Market where passengers can disembark and spend a few hours at their leisure. 

Amenities

• Dining Car 
  Fully-Licensed Bar 
  Gift Sales (books and memorabilia)
  Card Machine

Please Note:

• Booking is essential
• No food and drink are permitted onboard (bar and dining car facilities available)
• Regarding food for special dietary deeds (with prior arrangements)
• No smoking

Book Tickets Here
 

Reviews

“What a beautifully designed place! The Elgin Railway Market has a nice selection of food and the shops have interesting items. Overall, a great experience!”  Karyn Pitcher

“Elgin Railway Market is an amazing place. The steampunk theme just does it! A wide arrangement of food stalls is available as well and market-goers are spoilt for choice. The calamari is the best I had in a long time.”  Curt August

“The beautiful old railway station building is filled with beautiful products to buy, and the freshest and widest range of foods that you can order and eat at tables inside or outside. There is also live music and listening to somebody singing while you enjoy your meal under an umbrella made our day five stars!”  Mandy Sykes-Robertson

“The Elgin Railway Market is held in a large open area that is well-ventilated. Lots of very yummy options including sushi, burgers, Greek food, Italian wine and craft gin. Live music and lots of fun. It’s only five minutes from the N2 highway. Don't miss out!”  Howard Cohn

“As a first-time visitor, I was blown away by this particular venue! So much planning and detail went into this. If you have never been to the Elgin Railway Market, do yourself the favour and take the drive there!”  Heils Verhoef