Welcome to the Old Gaol Restaurant, Knysna, South Africa

A trip to Knysna, on South Africa’s magnificent “Garden Route” is incomplete without a visit to the Old Gaol Museum in Queen Street.  This historic old building (Knysna’s original prison) is home to an Art Gallery, Angling Museum, Maritime Museum, Art School, Bead Shop and of course the world-famous, OLD GAOL RESTAURANT.

“Escape for a While”, to our quaint colonial courtyard. The restaurant and coffee shop boasts a superb selection of local and international cuisine at affordable prices to suit every pocket.  Sample our breakfasts, light meals, seafood and of course our famous oysters, kept fresh and live in our unique tidal tank ™.

We also cater for parties of up to 40 guests and prepare a variety of platters for every occasion.

So go on, pay us a visit and “Escape for a While”.