History
The Blaauwberg area was the setting for the battle that changed the course of South African history. The Battle of Blaauwberg marked the 2nd occupation of the Cape by the British. 06 January 1806. Over the distance of 200 years you can let yourself imagine a huge fleet with sails and pennants and figureheads imperiously moving into sight and taking up position offshore.
Today Blaauwberg is not known as a Battlefield, it is rather known for its beauty of a white sandy beach from where you have a view of one of the most photographed scenes in the world. Table Mountain – Rising over the blue waters of Table Bay.
Location
Dolphin Inn Blouberg has an excellent location in the Blouberg/Table View Beachfront area. Blouberg is only 25 km from Cape Town city centre and easy accessible with the new MyCiti Bus Route, Uber and Local Taxis.
Dolphin Inn Blouberg is only 180 m from the white sandy beach and the promenade where locals and visitors love to go for a jog or a casual walk while taking in the beautiful Ocean and Table Mountain views. This area is also loved by water sports enthusiasts for it’s ideal conditions for surfing, supping, windsurfing, kitesurfing and body boarding. There are several surf shops in the area that offers lessons and gear rental.
Staying at Dolphin Inn Blouberg makes it easy to explore the nearby shops and entertainment hubs that is so close by, it can be reached by foot.
We have a variety of RESTAURANTS in our neighborhood. Here is a list of the local restaurants where you can dine next time you visit Dolphin Inn Blouberg.
Restaurants close to Dolphin Inn Blouberg:
BLOWFISH RESTAURANT
Tel.021 5565464
www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za
fish, seafood, sushi
JERRY’S BURGER BAR
Tel. 021 556 0852
http://www.jerrysburgerbar.co.za/blouberg
Burgers and Craft Beer
CARLUCCI’S DELI
Tel. 021 5567989
https://carluccis.co.za/
Best spot for breakfast or lunch, fresh salads, pasta’s, bread, coffee
SIMPLY ASIA
Tel. 021 556 2213
https://www.simplyasia.co.za/
Unique Thai dining experience/ take away or sit down
OCEAN BASKET
Tel. 021 5562277
https://www.oceanbasket.com/
Family seafood restaurant
NEWS CAFÉ TABLE VIEW
Tel. 021 556 0589
http://www.newscafe.co.za/news-cafe-stores/south-african-stores/table-view-news-cafe/
CATCH 22
https://www.catch22restaurant.co.za/
Beachside grill and Cocktail Bar with views. Seafood, steaks and sushi
CATTLE BARON
Tel. 021 5574165
http://www.cattlebaron.co.za
Highly recommended by Bokkie from Dolphin Inn Blouberg. Superb quality meat and excellent service.
TRECASTELLI
Tel. 021 556 1549
https://trecastelli.co.za/
Authentic Italian cuisine and delicious mouthwatering confectionaries freshly baked daily
HOMESPUN BY MATT
Tel. 021 556 2824
https://www.homespunbymatt.co.za/
Rustic fine dining. Popular for special occasions. Must prebook
THE FAT GREEK
Tel. 021 556 4737
https://thefatgreek.business.site/
Greek Cuisine
THE ROYAL OAK
Tel. 021 557 0354
https://www.facebook.com/Royal-Oak-British-Pub-Restaurant-1632857596860840/
Authentic British Pub & Restaurant
PRIMI TABLE VIEW
Tel. 021 5579770
http://www.primi-piatti.com
Pizza, pasta, Italian cuisine and stunning views
THE INDIAN CHAPTER
Tel. 021 557 5524
https://the-indian-chapter-restaurant.business.site/
Delicious Indian Cooking. The place to go for curry.
DOODLES
Tel. 021 5541080
http://www.doodles.co.za
A la carte, sundowner drinks. Excellent Views. A local favorite “get together” spot.
ONS HUISIE
Tel. 021 5544352
http://www.onshuisie.co.za/
A’la Carte, traditional cuisine. Beautiful views over Small Bay. Outside play area.
ON THE ROCKS
Tel. 021 5544352
http://www.ontherocks.co.za/
A la Carte, Seafood & Steaks. Stunning views. Restaurant situated on the rocks.
COL’CACCHIO
Tel. 021 5542725
http://www.colcacchio.co.za
Pizza, pasta, situated at Seaside Village Shopping Centre
EDEN ON THE BAY
http://www.edenonthebaymall.co.za/
The mall is a firm favourite for holiday-goers and locals alike and it’s easy to see why!
With the widest range of restaurants to choose from, right on the beachfront, plus our retail stores, this mall also offers great outdoor and family fun.
