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Blend Country Restaurant & Pub

Restaurant

👍 Fantastic open outdoor with limited indoor seating. Music on the weekends with live bands. Food is a wide range from Pizzas, burgers,fish,pasta, steaks etc. Wheel chair friendly. Friday nights tend to aim at a dance atmosphere where Sundays tend to be a lazy chilled music atmosphere People often mention good, service, great, music, live, nice, pizza, Great, atmosphere, staff,


Address

18 George Rex Dr, Hunters Home, Knysna, 6571, South Africa

Website

www.facebook.com

Contact

+27 44 384 0493

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (562 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 3 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 3:30 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 3:30 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 3:30 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 3:30 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 6 pm
  • Monday: (Christmas Day), Closed, Hours might differ

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (24) service (20) great (19) music (18) live (14) nice (12) pizza (12) Great (12) atmosphere (11) staff (11)
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  • 4/5 John L. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic open outdoor with limited indoor seating. Music on the weekends with live bands. Food is a wide range from Pizzas, burgers,fish,pasta, steaks etc. Wheel chair friendly. Friday nights tend to aim at a dance atmosphere where Sundays tend to be a lazy chilled music atmosphere
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 James R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very relaxing location, food was very nice. Have very nice cocktails and do quite a lot of music events and special hours! Prices are a bit steep but food was delicious only the draughts need to be colder as it was not cold enough other then that it's a very nice little place in knysna.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla E. 5 months ago on Google
    Fantastic food, lovely setting, great staff
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Belinda van R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful setting, food was fresh and well served. Friendly staff. Was looking out to dance a bit but music wasnt that great. Other the that will visit again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Richard B. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a really enjoyable dinner at Blend. Burgers, pizza and bolognaise. The Jack Daniels Tennessee burger was fantastic, the bolognaise and avo bacon burger were good and the pizza, cooked in a wood fired oven, was really tasty. Service was excellent and friendly. As for atmosphere, we sat outside under the pergolas after sundown, so kinda outdoor cosy. Inside is a pub area with tele for sport, fireplace. Definitely a place to return to.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laurian W. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely vibe with live music. Covid-19 protocol in place. Excellent service. The food was delicious! My hubby and I had the fish and chips and grilled calamari starter with chips. Both were tasty. We ended with a Nutella foccacia as dessert and took a Loaded pizza to go. Both were yummy as well. Definitely worth going to as you sit outside under trees. Very relaxing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick G. 1 year ago on Google
    I had commented re' the refund for the Gareth James gig cancellation & are pleased to have received our refund from Better Live Concerts. I apologize to Blend management for any adverse comment. I regularly go to Blend and have excellent service, and will patronize it in future.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Piet H. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, good service but pizza was not up to standard. Very little meat, only one type of cheese so thinly added that there is blank spaces with no cheese. The manager said I was supposed to call him but why give substandard food and tell customers to complain. It must be right the first time. Person making the pizza work with the one cheese and capacity as supplied and instructed.

  • 5/5 Caitlin B. 1 year ago on Google
    We went to see a live performance. The great pizza! It was a full evening but the staff were really helpful and made sure we had seats and got our food. Nice outside seating.

  • 5/5 Melody Cox F. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful set up,friendly staff and excellent food. So nice to see a place that caters for people that want to take rheir dogs along.

  • 2/5 Colin D. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice vibe, staff friendly, food ok. Smoking and non smoking areas are poorly defined. The main area is a Bedouin tent with open sides, this is the non smoking area, everything not under the tent is a smoking area. So we ended up 1 meter away from tables next to us that we’re smoking. This is like having a peeing area in a pool! In this case the non smoking section are the tables in the center surrounded by smoking tables, not to the side and not only on one side no separation , so no matter how the wind blows you get to experience the fragrance of second hand smoke. I choose not to subject my kids to this. Now I have no problem with people smoking it is their right, however sitting in this setting having dinner when the smoke physically makes one feel ill is simply not on? DONT GIVE PATRONS THE OPTION OF NON SMOKING SEATING IF YOU CAN NOT OFFER IT!!! Left the New Year’s Eve function before the countdown as for us it was unbearable, nor should we have been placed in this position. So not cool.

  • 5/5 Luke K. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and outstanding service! The owner/manager went out of his way to ensure we got tasty food, even while catering for a busy event! Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Gert L. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited for the first time and fell in love with this place.Friendly,well trained staff,and really good food.

  • 1/5 Jan Hendrik M. 1 year ago on Google
    We ordered 3 pizzas and 1 fell on the floor, it was left there for a couples minutes and then proceeded to pick it up. We thinking okay they will make a new one, but to our surprise they continue with the same dirty pizza picked up from the sandy rocky floor. They put it in the oven and continued cutting it and then placed it in the box for us to eat. We complained and said that what they did isn’t okay and we saw everything happen. She then decided to make us a new pizza ( only because we said something) We would’ve been served that rotten pizza we paid full price for

  • 5/5 Gregory S. 2 years ago on Google
    If you ever visit the Western Cape and not go to the Blend country restaurant and pub, your holiday isn't complete. What can I say ? Steller service , very very very delicious food( please try the Thai chicken curry) and clean wonderful music . Great ambience . I had a great time and my twins really enjoyed themselves dancing , eating and making friends . Wish I could give you 10 stars. WELL DONE .

  • 5/5 Jared N M. 4 years ago on Google
    A fantastic venue to get away amongst the trees and have some quiet dinner or a social refreshment with live banks and great SA Stars

  • 2/5 Bradley G. 4 years ago on Google
    Can’t get takeaway pizza’s and when they have live music no kids allowed. When there is no live music the place does have a kids area. Just disappointed at how I was approached and told to leave.

  • 4/5 Linda F. 4 years ago on Google
    Greate atmosphere

  • 2/5 Simone du P. 4 years ago on Google
    Usual local hang out - love coming here but tonight was sad. 10% charge gets added to your bill without it being actually written or added on its own line on the bill or stipulated on the menu we were given that night for groups larger than 8 (not a problem - many businesses practice this but it is obvious and stipulated on the menu & BILL when it comes to you!). And ours tonight still included a line for gratuity. We were very disappointed with this. Sour taste to end what was a lovely evening. 😢

  • 5/5 Jen C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is soooooo good! Reasonable prices for the times we're in. We went for a Saturday afternoon live music event. The place was full but never cramped. Extra space under a Bedouin tent is made to avoid cramping anyone in.

  • 5/5 Armando van N. 1 year ago on Google
    The waiters are friendly and their food is amazing! Their pizza's are the best! You definitely won't be disappointed.

  • 4/5 Holger B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is a really great meal here. The selection of the dishes is good, not, as often, but too much, so that there is something for everyone. We were there for the second time today, sitting in the garden both times. Almost beer garden feeling. The only criticisms: Today we had to wait 1 1/4 hours for our food, actually not that tragic, we have vacation. But, now the second point: there is only a small petroleum lamp on the table, just enough to see the food. Otherwise everything was fine. (Original) Hier gibt es ein wirklich tolles Essen. Die Auswahl der Speisen ist gut, nicht, wie oftmals, zuviel aber so, das für jeden etwas dabei ist. Wir waren heute zum zweiten Mal dort, haben beide Male im Garten gesessen. Fast schon Biergartenfeeling. Die einzigen Kritikpunkte: Heute mussten wir 1 1/4 Stunden auf unser Essen warten, eigentlich nicht so tragisch, wir haben ja Urlaub. Aber, nun der zweite Punkt: Es steht nur eine kleine Petroleum Lampe auf dem Tisch, reicht nur knapp um das Essen zu sehen. Ansonsten alles prima .

  • 5/5 Karen H. 1 year ago on Google
    I was there in March and it was a fabulous dining spot with excellent service. We had the specials of the day which were oxtail and the Thai green chicken curry, both of which were superb.

  • 5/5 Michelle C. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty Sunday roast, with delicious dessert and complimentary wine. Great value and live music is wonderful highly recommend

  • 3/5 Clive W. 1 year ago on Google
    Not a great place. Noisy. The food was absolutely not worth it. Mussel hot pot. Really poor. Very small mussels and a dicey sauce. Obviously made by an amateur. Calamari fingers small and expensive for what you get. Nothing sophisticated about this venue - or even vaguely good. More about the beer I would say than about the food.

  • 4/5 Sean M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had our year end function at recently food was excellent value service was impeccable and friendly. A very professionally run establishment

  • 4/5 Gary P. 8 months ago on Google
    We were there for an event but food was average, better choices in Knysna. Great setting especially for a chilled weekend afternoon.

  • 5/5 dylan s. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been here many times over the years and have yet to be disappointed. Chilled laidback vibe. A large group of us went and not one complaint. The food is truly very good. I had one of the best seafood curries yet. Great staff and prompt service. Keep up the good work. Will definitely return.

  • 5/5 Debbie K. 11 months ago on Google
    We were there on a Sunday. There was a band playing light jazz. The lady had an amazing voice. Food was delish . Staff were excellent . Service was quick but they did not rush us. We will go back .

  • 5/5 Kevin D. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful setting Great food Live music Friday nights Video is Cloud 9

  • 5/5 Nathan B. 7 months ago on Google
    Food was amazing! We all had the thai chicken curry and it was delicious. Portions were small, so the side cripsy fries and salad were nice. Well made too! Service was really good. We had Walton, this guy is great! We were here in winter, so it was a bit cold. The fireplace was really nice for the warmth and vibe. All in all, great food, great service (Walton rocks), vibe is nice. Overall grade: 8,5 Would recommend!

  • 5/5 Justin Van R. 4 months ago on Google
    Amazing totally atmosphere!!! Awesome live music and beer. Nice cocktails and pizzas 🍕🤤 🍹🍻

  • 5/5 khaled a. 7 months ago on Google
    One of the best steak I had in South Africa.👌outstanding service and good food .

  • 4/5 עמרי �. 7 months ago on Google
    Everything was perfect until we finished our mains. The kalamari strips were delicious, so is the burger, pasta, pizza and the steak de paris. After, they started cleaning the table but stopped mid way and forgot about us, after 15 min our waiter finally came back to us (after I raised my hand for some time) and we asked her for the dessert menu, we ordered the chocolate focaccia - was very disappointing, very thin dough and liquid chocolate and not in a good way, also ordered the cream brûlée- was good but they absolutely burned the sugar way too much, it was so burnt that we just removed the sugar. I am giving 4 star because the starter and the main dishes we ate were amazing, something with the service and the food just went wrong after we finished eating. We did not complain and maybe we should have but it was so hard to be noticed and we were pretty tired so we just paid and went home.

  • 5/5 Sean S. 3 years ago on Google
    Our favorite little hide away, great food

  • 5/5 Shannon M. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place with the best pizza 🍕

  • 5/5 Nikki T. 3 years ago on Google
    Best Fillet steak I have ever had and my son said he had the best chicken strips. The service is fantastic and great value for money we have been twice this week. Well done to the team.

  • 5/5 Andy P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food and vibe.

  • 5/5 Brad M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant with very attentive service from waiters and mangers/owners. Good live music. Extremely tender calamari (grilled). Reasonably priced as well.

  • 5/5 Beverley van N. 3 years ago on Google
    One of Knysna's best kept secrets. Go and have lunch there....beautiful setting and great food.

  • 4/5 Pieter J. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, good service, tranquel atmosphere. Also child friendly. Highly recommend it.

  • 4/5 coreen M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the place, awesome hosts!!

  • 5/5 Edwards A. 3 years ago on Google
    The experience was great food good and staff very attendant Cheryl and Kevin were great hosts hope they do well. Anne & Roger

  • 5/5 Mads W. 3 years ago on Google
    Live music, most divine food and awesome service, one of our best experiences while on holiday in Knysna. Highly recommended!

  • 4/5 Dick G. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant lunch and entertainment , a definite place to revisit . Thank you .

  • 5/5 Wayne A. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome food with great service and a really nice Venue. We'll be back regularly

  • 3/5 Nicole W. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was good, but the service was slow. There are many eateries in Knysna that are more memorable.

  • 5/5 Jaco van den H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great pizzas, lovely play area for the kids

  • 5/5 Theresa R. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely fresh spot with awesome hosts and top class menu. Pizzas are off the charts delicious

  • 5/5 Maliviwe T. 3 years ago on Google
    Great fresh food, excellent service and the ambiance on a Friday night was so charming. Keep it up.

  • 5/5 Margie V. 3 years ago on Google
    Fabulous evening, great music with Tigger and Glynn in the outdoors and good food

  • 5/5 Flora G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place Great food (Original) Prachtig plekje Prima eten

  • 4/5 Bruce B. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice food and atmosphere well managed.

  • 5/5 Gayo P. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, service and atmosphere...

  • 5/5 Tis H. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service. In Knysna that says a lot.

  • 5/5 Peter T. 3 years ago on Google
    A great friendly place to visit. The kids can play around whilst the parents can relax with good food and beverages. The staff are excellent.

  • 5/5 Barbara M. 3 years ago on Google
    Stupendous need I say more wow! wow! 🤗 💖

  • 5/5 Milou G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) At the recommendation of Redford Manor staff; What a great restaurant, delicious food, very nice place !!! Mussels and squid / chicken eaten, delicious. (Original) Op aanraden van het personeel van Redford Manor; Wat een geweldig restaurant heerlijk gegeten, hele leuke tent!!! Mosselen en inktvis / kip gegeten, heerlijk.

  • 5/5 Tasha A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, nice atmosphere, and live music on a Friday night. Would recommend especially if you are staying local.

  • 5/5 Abongile M. 4 years ago on Google
    It makes you feel at home

  • 4/5 Thorsten B. 4 years ago on Google
    Tasty food, nice stadt, good prices

  • 4/5 Hanneke L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy informal restaurant. Tasty pizzas. (Original) Gezellig informeel restaurant. Lekkere pizza's.

  • 3/5 Jenny T. 4 years ago on Google
    Service a bit slow. Asked for water twice and still did not get it. Pizzas good but they forgot to bring the garlic and chilli. Husband's food was very mediocre but the vibe is good with the live music.

  • 5/5 Leorina S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice and delicious food with care prepare. Very good life music to enjoy. Highly recomended.

  • 4/5 Colleen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great venue for gigs. Good food and good atmosphere

  • 5/5 SONIX69 F. 4 years ago on Google
    Country Pub, live music every Friday, friendly staff, good vibes, good food. Recommended 👌

  • 5/5 Cally M. 3 years ago on Google
    Stunning afternoon under the trees with Cat Simoni doing her usual amazing performance live. Such a talented musician and entertainer. Good pizzas and burgers too!


Call +27 44 384 0493 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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