MOGG’S COUNTRY COOKHOUSE

BEST FOR A ‘langtafel kuier’ with all the kids. FOOD Fare depends on the season, but you might be lucky enough to dive into a delicious beetroot fritter stack with sour cream, avocado, smoked salmon and wasabi dressing.

Mains could be rolled pork belly served on a salad of beetroot, apple and walnuts; or perhaps a slow-roasted lamb shank with a basil, lemon and feta sauce on potato pureé. And for afters? Indulge in a decadent baked dark chocolate tart with whipped cream or a lemon curd and yoghurt crêpe with fresh berries and Van der Hum drizzle. DRINKS A hyper-local wine list – sourced from the Hemel-en-Aarde valley, Botrivier or Stanford – offers competitively priced wines from the likes of Hermanuspietersfontein, Newton Johnson and Creation.

SERVICE Receive a warm welcome and personal attention. AMBIENCE Fantastic. Inside, the décor is rustic and unassuming – but the doors open to invite in the seasons. (JC)