Entertainment in Port St Johns, central to the Wild Coast

Round every corner there is another adventure.

The Port St Johns golf course is the cutest thing you ever did see.

Set in the rolling slopes just south of town behind First Beach, ever golfer should try this dinky out for size.

Immaculately maintained, the golf course is open to visitors. If you fancy a round, email Dries on umzimvuburetreat@telkomsa.net and I'm sure he'll see what and who is available to give you a game.

Yes I know, its not a great picture. However, its the best I can do right now.

It's a Samango Monkey, which live on the slopes of Mount Sullivan, north of the Umzimvubu River.

DO NOT CHASE THESE ANIMALS.
THEY ARE TIMID FRUIT EATERS!
More info at junglemonkey.co.za

However, do watch out for the Vervets. They look the same, a little smaller, without the black coloration, and they do steal your food. Common out at Second Beach.

portstjohns.com's guide to having a reasonable night out in this part of the woods.

Delicious Monster Second Beach 047 564 1317 has the best view in town. (Well, everyone says that.) The Delicious Monster is the place to be on Friday night when Kevin provides an excellent evenings worth of his own music.
If you're lucky, the River Band and other wandering players will also entertain.

The view from the Delicious Monster hillside. See the Gap?
Do be careful. Don't go to the Gap in wet weather.
Read the guide lines.

Wood'n'Spoon Second Beach 047 564 8202 Hawaii comes to Africa. There is nothing like a quiet evening at the side of the Second Beach lagoon, listening to the Vervet monkeys return to the forests above the Bulolo river from their days raiding and the sounds of the birds settling down for the night.
Try their fresh fish of the day. It will be fresh! Their hamburgers are also well regarded!

Downtown

News Cafe, Outspan Inn. Main Street 047 564 1741
Good food and bar. Comfortable.
Perfect for winding down after a long day of fly fishing and whale watching.

Gecko Moon. First Beach 047 564 1221
Pizza and Sea food. Rated by some as being awesome.
Certainly one of the best positioned restaurants in town, on the edge of First Beach.

Jungle Monkey, First Beach, 047 564 1517 Well stocked bar open late. Restaurant with pizza oven. Sea and town views from the new wooden decks. Sometimes views of Samango Monkeys and Green Parrots.
"Open mike" every night with Saturday evening popular with some excellent local musicians.

Umzimvubu Retreat First Beach road 047 564 1105. Restaurant serves excellent food. Open Mon - Sat from 19h00 - 22h00. Last orders taken at 21h00.
Try their cakes!

Macabes Restaurant Downtown Want to meet someone in town? This is the place. Good, plain food.
You get to hang out with the Wild Coast guides who have made it their spot.

And then there is the view and food at Wettham Hill. 082 453 3944.Check this place out! If the view isn't worth the effort, then the meal will be.
Has the reputation as the best restaurant in town.

Mpantu
(the Pondoland bridge)

The deck of the tearoom
The Mad Hatters Tearoom Offers home grown coffee, "Insanitea", great cakes and a view of the sunset over the river "not to be beat."

Cremorne Estate 047 564 1113 A la carte restaurant and bar. River side deck. River cruises. The leading hostelry in Port St Johns, well run and very well regarded.