Pubs in Hermanus
Do you feel like going away to a place where you can lose yourself for just a little while? Well, not even two hours away from Cape Town, you will find the Overberg region and the amazing town of Hermanus. This settlement on the cliffs of Walker Bay has all the charm of the most idyllically isolated places in the world while still being a bustling hub along the coastline. You can even access it via three different routes, including the N2. This has made it a popular stopover for those keen on adventuring through the Garden Route. And if you do stay here then don’t hesitate to pop into any of the Hermanus pubs to have a drink, preferred beverage and even a meal. It’s a great way to meet and mingle with the locals and other travellers!
Hermanus was founded in the late 19th century and was a small fisherman’s settlement that has become a thriving centre in the Overberg. As such this village has a collection of traditional and contemporary pubs to visit and enjoy. The locals are always willing and able to fill you in on all of the best places to see in Hermanus and its surrounds. This is great because there are several amazing adventures available for visitors to pursue in this part of South Africa. For example, Hermanus is famous for its whales and that reputation is well-deserved as you are bound to witness whale activity that will both captivate you and fill you with a sense of wonderment at how agile these mammoth creatures really are in the water.
If you’d rather just keep your thrill levels a little more on the mellow end of the spectrum, you can enjoy one of the many Blue Flag beaches abound in the region. For some exercise, be sure to try out a couple of the trails that traverse this landscape of mountains and ocean shores. The Overberg is located in the Cape Floral Kingdom and boasts a unique and varied biotope that will make you fall in love with nature each time you try out a new route.
After a full day of activities, nothing beats the joy of having one last drink before you go to dinner. Okay, maybe a real last one after dinner before you go to bed is in order as well. Regardless of when you’ll have said drink, there are a variety of pubs in Hermanus to choose from depending on your mood. And of course this is exactly where you’ll want to be if you’re hoping to catch a game of rugby or football while on holiday. So here’s to your health and an amazing stay in Hermanus!