Guidebook for Port Elizabeth
Everything Else
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Park DriveInternational Cricket Stadium.
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
70 Prince Alfred RdSports / Events Stadium
FNB - ATM
293 Cape RdDrawing money conveniently and safely
Port Elizabeth Golf Club
Westview DriveA round of Golf is only two minutes away.
Newton Park Swimming Pool
Indoor 50 meter swimming pool, for the active ones.
Greyhound
For any Bus travels.
Modelled on a Venetian campanile, this tower was built to commemorate the arrival of the 1820 Settlers. Climb the hundreds and hundreds of stairs, and see the view of the bay.
19 locals recommend
Campanile
Modelled on a Venetian campanile, this tower was built to commemorate the arrival of the 1820 Settlers. Climb the hundreds and hundreds of stairs, and see the view of the bay.
Modelled on a Venetian campanile, this tower was built to commemorate the arrival of the 1820 Settlers. Climb the hundreds and hundreds of stairs, and see the view of the bay.
19 locals recommend
Campanile
Modelled on a Venetian campanile, this tower was built to commemorate the arrival of the 1820 Settlers. Climb the hundreds and hundreds of stairs, and see the view of the bay.
Arts & Culture
Ster-Kinekor
Ster Kinekor, great to watch a movie.
Westview Village Office Park
1st AvenueBowls, Tennis, Squash Courts, as well as Westview Pub.
Learn about the British 1820 settlers, and how the Bay was founded.
22 locals recommend
South End Museum
Learn about the British 1820 settlers, and how the Bay was founded.
Food Scene
Offer vast entertainment. from Music trivia to 'who's line is it anyway'. live bands, food, drinks and shows.
7 locals recommend
The Music Kitchen
69 Mangold StOffer vast entertainment. from Music trivia to 'who's line is it anyway'. live bands, food, drinks and shows.
Eataly Restaurant
Pizza's and pastas
Fantastic dinners in the dining rooms, or around the pool. They have a pizza oven as well.
Arkenstone
1 Westview DrFantastic dinners in the dining rooms, or around the pool. They have a pizza oven as well.
Royal Delhi Restaurant
Richmond Hill StreetAmazing Indian Food.
One of the oldest, finest restaurants in Port Elizabeth. Top notch dining with a pianist playing in the background.
10 locals recommend
Old Austria Restaurant
24 Westbourne RdOne of the oldest, finest restaurants in Port Elizabeth. Top notch dining with a pianist playing in the background.
Cobblestone Bakery
40 6th AveDelicious fresh artisan and ciabatta breads, cakes and coffee.
This is an unique venue. Upstairs you can have your cake and eat it too, OR, go down stairs and enjoy a glass of wine, surrounded by books... a bit of both worlds.
6 locals recommend
Friendly Stranger
1 Bridge StThis is an unique venue. Upstairs you can have your cake and eat it too, OR, go down stairs and enjoy a glass of wine, surrounded by books... a bit of both worlds.
This is a bit of everything. It has great food ( Monday nights there are pizza and burger specials ) - try there zucchini fries - AMAZING ... It is not only good for food, but also a meeting place for the 20 - 50 year old's to have drinks after work, or try various craft beer. This is a very popular ' place to be' at the moment.
36 locals recommend
Beer Yard
Richmond Hill StreetThis is a bit of everything. It has great food ( Monday nights there are pizza and burger specials ) - try there zucchini fries - AMAZING ... It is not only good for food, but also a meeting place for the 20 - 50 year old's to have drinks after work, or try various craft beer. This is a very popular ' place to be' at the moment.
THE BEST RIBS AND CHIPS IN TOWN. Jose, the owner welcomes you personally to his Portuguese restaurant, and serves you too. There is no liquor licence, so you can take your own drinks. The food sometimes takes an hour or so to arrive if you are in groups of 10 or more, but trust me - it is worth every hunger pain for the wait. No need for knives and forks - just dig in... Just wear a baggy top- you wont be able to pull your stomach in. This is really a relaxed vibe, and definitely the best, hands down !!!!
6 locals recommend
Cubata Sydenham Port Elizabeth
16 Stebonheath RdTHE BEST RIBS AND CHIPS IN TOWN. Jose, the owner welcomes you personally to his Portuguese restaurant, and serves you too. There is no liquor licence, so you can take your own drinks. The food sometimes takes an hour or so to arrive if you are in groups of 10 or more, but trust me - it is worth every hunger pain for the wait. No need for knives and forks - just dig in... Just wear a baggy top- you wont be able to pull your stomach in. This is really a relaxed vibe, and definitely the best, hands down !!!!
De Kelder Restaurant Port Elizabeth
39a Marine DrTop notch dining. Romantic setting.
This is a very popular restaurant, right on the beach front. The food is good, and the prices are reasonable. This is a firm favourite for locals, not too smart, and good ambiance for an evening out.
42 locals recommend
Blue Waters Café
Marine DriveThis is a very popular restaurant, right on the beach front. The food is good, and the prices are reasonable. This is a firm favourite for locals, not too smart, and good ambiance for an evening out.
Drinks & Nightlife
The new 'hub' of Port Elizabeth for entertainment, food, boutique shops and restaurants.
32 locals recommend
Stanley Street
Stanley StreetThe new 'hub' of Port Elizabeth for entertainment, food, boutique shops and restaurants.
Bridge Street Brewery
1 Bridge StGreat vibe to meet with friends.
This venue, along with Beer Yard, is one of the new 'places to visit'. Different days attract different crowds, even more so, the time of day. In the day, this is your typical restaurant, but in the evening it becomes more 'vibey' and the place to be. Beer Shack is renound for there Sunday evening parties with P.E LEGENDARY DJ "DJ BRAD" , who gets the party started and doesn't stop.
63 locals recommend
BeerShack
1 Marine DrThis venue, along with Beer Yard, is one of the new 'places to visit'. Different days attract different crowds, even more so, the time of day. In the day, this is your typical restaurant, but in the evening it becomes more 'vibey' and the place to be. Beer Shack is renound for there Sunday evening parties with P.E LEGENDARY DJ "DJ BRAD" , who gets the party started and doesn't stop.
If you want to 'squeak some tekkie' as we call it in South Africa, ( A.K.A - dance at a night club / discotheque) this is where to go. Open till late, and you will get a mixed bunch of young and those trying to relive there youth here.
Balizza
108 Heugh RdIf you want to 'squeak some tekkie' as we call it in South Africa, ( A.K.A - dance at a night club / discotheque) this is where to go. Open till late, and you will get a mixed bunch of young and those trying to relive there youth here.
If you enjoy a game of pool, with some sport on the channels, this is just down the road. There is also another Pool City in Walmer, right above of the Balizza night club.
Pool City (Newton Park)
24 Newton StreetIf you enjoy a game of pool, with some sport on the channels, this is just down the road. There is also another Pool City in Walmer, right above of the Balizza night club.
Shopping
Brian Bands Sports (Pty) Ltd
296 Cape RdFor any sports equipment you may require.
It is brand new and bigger than all the rest. Prestige Movies, IMAX and Ice skating are just some of the activities on offer
149 locals recommend
Baywest Mall
100 Baywest BlvdIt is brand new and bigger than all the rest. Prestige Movies, IMAX and Ice skating are just some of the activities on offer
500 Meters from the house and has all the main shops you would need.
61 locals recommend
Greenacres Shopping Centre
1 Ring Rd500 Meters from the house and has all the main shops you would need.
Sightseeing
Port Elizabeth owes its origin and development to a large extent to the arrival of the British Settlers in 1820. At the time of their arrival Governor Lord Charles Somerset was on leave in England and Sir Rufane Donkin acted for him from 13 January, 18 . The Donkin's position assists in observing and protecting the whole bay. This has also been updated with modern amenities, and sometimes hosts the down hill ' skateboarding battles' in the bay.
68 locals recommend
The Donkin Reserve
Port Elizabeth owes its origin and development to a large extent to the arrival of the British Settlers in 1820. At the time of their arrival Governor Lord Charles Somerset was on leave in England and Sir Rufane Donkin acted for him from 13 January, 18 . The Donkin's position assists in observing and protecting the whole bay. This has also been updated with modern amenities, and sometimes hosts the down hill ' skateboarding battles' in the bay.
In honour of all the fallen horses in the wars, this memorial unfortunately experienced some vandalism in 2015 during a phase of ' all British memorials must fall'. The memorial was vandalized, and the water bucket, that was cast iron was broken off, and the memorial damaged. You are still able to see the Horse and the soldier bent down on one knee.
9 locals recommend
Horse Memorial
5 Cape RdIn honour of all the fallen horses in the wars, this memorial unfortunately experienced some vandalism in 2015 during a phase of ' all British memorials must fall'. The memorial was vandalized, and the water bucket, that was cast iron was broken off, and the memorial damaged. You are still able to see the Horse and the soldier bent down on one knee.
Overlooking the original lagoon at the mouth of the Baakens River. Once it was the only stone structure in the district. Named after Frederick, Duke of York, the Fort consists of powder magazine and a guardhouse. Originally it contained eight canons to protect the Bay.
19 locals recommend
Fort Frederick, Eastern Cape
Overlooking the original lagoon at the mouth of the Baakens River. Once it was the only stone structure in the district. Named after Frederick, Duke of York, the Fort consists of powder magazine and a guardhouse. Originally it contained eight canons to protect the Bay.
Parks & Nature
You should visit the Addo Elephant Park which is close to Port Elizabeth. The National Park is MUCH cheaper than any private game reserves. The original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants habituated the area. Today this finely-tuned ecosystem is a sanctuary to over 600 elephant, lion, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, a variety of antelope and zebra species, as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. The park can exclusively claim to be the only national park in the world to conserve the “Big 7” – the Big 5 as well as the southern right whale and great white shark off the Algoa Bay coast.
348 locals recommend
Addo Elephant National Park
You should visit the Addo Elephant Park which is close to Port Elizabeth. The National Park is MUCH cheaper than any private game reserves. The original elephant section of the park was proclaimed in 1931, when only eleven elephants habituated the area. Today this finely-tuned ecosystem is a sanctuary to over 600 elephant, lion, buffalo, black rhino, spotted hyena, leopard, a variety of antelope and zebra species, as well as the unique Addo flightless dung beetle, found almost exclusively in Addo. The park can exclusively claim to be the only national park in the world to conserve the “Big 7” – the Big 5 as well as the southern right whale and great white shark off the Algoa Bay coast.
Seaview Lion Park. See the rare white Lion close to Port Elizabeth. You could also possible play with Lion and Leopard cubs, depending if there are any pups at the time of your visit.
30 locals recommend
Seaview Predator Park
Lower Seaview RoadSeaview Lion Park. See the rare white Lion close to Port Elizabeth. You could also possible play with Lion and Leopard cubs, depending if there are any pups at the time of your visit.