Explore this vibrant city and eat your way up and down the east coast. I have selected a variety of what I consider 'local favorite hot spots' that will satisfy international standards. Click the names to view their websites. A few places do not have websites set up- don't be discouraged, you know the area and Google Maps knows the way!
The southern-most name on the map is Durban (where we begin), moving north to Durban North (our second focal region) and the block region on the map above is Umhlanga (our third focus). It takes around 20minutes to get from Durban to Umhlanga on the M4.
Dine, Drink and Dance Durban
Cafes - Durban / Glenwood
durban
Circus Circus Cafe (breakfast at the seaside)
Earth mother Organic (vegans celebrated)
Era (Cowie Road next next to Food Lover’s and opposite Woolworths)
People’s Park Cafe, Moses Mabhida Stadium
Chateau Gateaux (desserts)
Bike and Bean (early breakfast and bike hire with a sea view)
On the run
glenwood
Parc Cafe (outstanding breakfast)
The Corner Cafe
Restaurants - durban / glanwood
Distillery 031 - local, trending
Spiga (Italian)
Havana Grill (Steak)
9th Avenue Bistro (pricey)
La Bella - Italian (Sunday night and Monday night discounts on pizza and pasta)
Cafe 1999 (Mediterranean Cuisine)
Unity Bar and Brasserie - local, trending
Surf Rider’s Food Shack (chilled with a beach view)
House of Curries (Indian food)
Bars - durban / glenwood
Amsterdam
Moyo
New York
Cool Runnings
Jackie Horner Tavern
Clubs
Tiger Tiger
Origin
Entertainment
Durban North - 10minutes 'over the river'
Cafes - dn
Restaurants - dn
RepubliK - local, trending (beer and burgers)
El Toro (Mexican)
Four15 (Mexican)
Rocomammas (burgers, ribs, wings)
Lupa Osteria (Italian)
WokBox (Asian Fusion)
SpeakSushi (Japanese)
Jack Salmon (Seafood)
Spiga d’Oro (Italian)
Craft Trattoria (Italian)
Atasca (Portugese)
Union Square (burgers)
Bars - dn
Hops Riverside
The Taphouse Pub
Entertainment - dn
Umhlanga - Where the 'laneys' live
Cafes - umhlanga
Seattle Coffee
The Press Club
Restaurants - umhlanga
Mo’s Noodles (Asian Fusion)
14 on Chartwell (G'nT heaven)
Olive and Oil (Italian)
Old Town Italy (featured below, right)
Remo’s Fratelli (Italian)
The Ocean Terrace, Oyster Box (pricey, featured above left)
Bamboo Sushi Lounge (Japanese)
Bars - Umhlanga
Lucky Shaker (a hidden gem- personal fav)
The George (a pub)
The Beverly Hills Hotel (classy)
Entertainment - umhlanga
Gateway Theatre of Shopping (iMax, Wavehouse, Go-Karting)
Getting around
Uber (day/night)
Have fun, let me know what you think.
Much love, Kate x