Margate is a small seaside resort town in KwaZulu- Natal South Coast, about 20 kilometers south of Port Shepstone. Margate town is made up of many shops, including beach, arts & crafts shops, restaurants, pubs and night clubs. Margate is best known for its’ beautiful coastline and blue flag beach with a swimming pool right on the beach. It’s also the only town along the South Coast to boast its’ own freshwater Olympic sized pool.
Here are a few restaurants and take-a-ways to visit while you are on holiday:
- Resh’s Indian Cuisine 071 914 6074
- Tiagos 039 312 2565
- Senzi’s on Faya 039 312 1203
- Keg & Galleon 061 856 5110
- Wimpy 039 312 2061
- Steers 039 317 1963
- Debonairs 039 317 1888
- Mozambik 082 547 3995
- Paparikas 067 998 6019
- KFC 039 317 4796
- The Grove 066 578 6512
- Van’s Roadhouse 060 697 6875
For the fishermen
Margate is well known for its fishing and the fishing pier at Lawrence Rocks is the most popular site for this activity. It was rebuilt in 2012 after it was destroyed by heavy storm waves and has safety railings as well as a fish cleaning station.
Need to quench your thirst?
Margate has many sports bars and pubs that you can frequent for a drink and a meal as well as karaoke if you’re longing to sing your heart out! Here are a few that you can make a stop at:
- Aura 060 958 0617
- The Village Tavern 039 317 4013
- Limelight 066 558 4693
- One Eyed Jacks 039 312 0275
- Smokey Joe’s 039 312 0195
Night Life
Are you in the mood for dancing? Then these clubs are just the place for you!
- Backline Night Club 039 317 4358
- Level 101 072 447 1026
For the shoppers
If you are need to get some groceries, do some shopping or have some coffee, then make your way to Hibiscus Mall or Margate Centre. You will find all the basics at these two Malls.
- Hibiscus Mall 039 312 0680
- Margate Centre 039 312 9500
Zulu Crafts
Every day, weather permitting, along Margate’s beachfront, there are traditional hand crafted Zulu crafts as well as artwork and other items for sale to the public. If you are looking for that special gift then take a stroll along the promenade and you may just find something that will suit your taste.
