Annual Events in Bathurst:
Live music at the Pig & Whistle, 269 Kowie Road, every Saturday and Sunday Lunch 12.00 – 15.00. Book your sunday lunch and enjoy live music every Saturday and Sunday on the Verandah.
Sunday Farmers Market at Just off Centre, 237 Kowie Road, Bathurst every Sunday 9.30 – 13.00.
The Market is open every Sunday, rain or shine. Immerse yourself in the most beautiful outdoor market in Bathurst, now in its 20th year. Escape into the Just Off Centre Art Studio & Gallery’s garden and admire the outstanding crafts under the trees. Here you will also be able to get some quality locally sourced ingredients, handmade crafts and organic products. Sit and enjoy the beautiful garden with a cuppa & some of the refreshments on offer or browse the outstanding artworks in the Gallery.
Table Tennis every Tuesday and Thursday from 3.00 pm, Saturday from 11.30 am (if there is no other event happening) and on Sundays from 3.30 pm at the Showgrounds,
Chess Club at That Coffee Place. Whether you are a seasoned player or a beginner eager to learn, this is the perfect platform for all chess enthusiasts to come together and enjoy the wonderful game of strategy.
Games Night at Pike’s Trading Post: Dive into Magic the Gathering and other board games every Tuesdays from 18:00 – 23:00 (please note the kitchen is closed during this time).
Karaoke at Pike’s Trading Post: first Saturday of the month.
Quiz Night at Pike’s Trading Post: Last Thursday of the month from 18:00,
Yoga in the Garden at That Coffee Place every last Sunday of the month 9 – 10 am with Jaun van Deventer
More details and dates of our major Events in Bathurst are available here.
Eateries, Coffee Shops & Take aways
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Take Away, Licensed, Wifi
Falcons Kowie Road 082 694 6642 RCLW
Relaxed dining and bar, big screen TV, pool tables and darts
Interesting Things Trappes street 073 282 4840 T waffles & quirky cafe charm
Kingston Farm Shaw Park Road. 083 262 4813 RCLW
Lucky Bean Cafe Kowie Road. 082 853 4109 CW Italian style gelato and artisan coffee
Pig and Whistle Kowie Road. 046 625 0673 RL
South Africa’s oldest licensed pub, offering historic charm, hearty meals and accommodation
Tea Leaf & Pink Lady Kowie Road. 083 544 8154 C Milkshakes, tea, cakes and quirky vintage charm
That Coffee Place Trappes Street. 061 191 5174 CW Coffee, refreshments and a stop to recharge
The Little Bistro York Road. 076 597 7085 RW
Wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, desserts, coffee and relaxed dining
The Ploughman Pub Trappes Street. 072 830 9177 RLW Village pub favourits, drinks and Sunday braais
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