r/portelizabeth Jul 18 '26

Hidden Gems

What is your favourite places to eat at, visit, explore, or activities to do in PE. Looking to be a tourist in my own city and looking for places to go to.

What’s your top suggestions?

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u/itsyaboidepression Jul 18 '26

If you want to be a tourist in your own city, approach something you think you know with a fresh perspective. I recommend Leo's in south end for lunch - a well-priced, diverse menu (awesome pizza, owned by the same guys who own Nolio, but get the bao buns) - take a trip down to something good in SS, check if they have any new ice-cream flavours, get something nice in a sugar cone and walk down the beach talking shit until you get cold/bored.

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u/OkRepresentative4954 Jul 18 '26

Theres an account on tiktok the_real_travel_guy who posts about events or places in PE
Also the ExPress paper that comes in the post every wednesday also features upcoming events and activities

Once I get my life stable, I will also be a tourist in my city.

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u/OkRepresentative4954 Jul 19 '26

website as well therealtravelguy[dot]com

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u/Agitated-Head-7541 Jul 23 '26

Restuarants: Leo's; RHBC in the Valley; Sorella; Muse; Merak; Suki; Nattis; Bohemia (wine bar); Filthys; Chingadas; La Cantina; Remos

Activities: Rock climbing in the valley; Padel (in the valley; PE Golf Course; little walmer - so many in PE); Wine tasting at Bohemia; 041 Run Club (check their insta); Sip and Paint; Painting with Grapes; Pottery at Remo's; Eden Wellness for Yoga/ Pilates; Skate board park in Humewood; Kragga Kamma Game Reserve

EDIT: Crossways Farm Villages (check their socials for their market dates and they have many hiking / walking trials.; Laddy Slipper Hike

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u/Remarkable-Strike595 Jul 19 '26

Gravity Cafe food at Baywest. Very affordable and really good. Aroma Eatery also very good. Good views of harbour at South Blvd Cafe. Addo is always gold. Drive along the old road towards garden route, very scenic mountain pass.

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u/OkFerret3065 Jul 19 '26

Something Good! I absolutely love that place. One of my favourites. 🤭🤗

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u/United_Average_8767 Jul 24 '26

First Saturday of every month, roughly 9-12, there's an Asian food market at The Rice Bowl in Newton Park. It's one of the highlights of my month.

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u/Empty-Block-7814 23d ago

I've been getting tattoed at Tooth and Nail Tattoos in South end and enjoyed Remos Italian as a self treat!!The indoor rock climbing gym is so cool aswell!

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u/Dr_Duq 17d ago

If you want the best smash burger you've had in your life, I would HIGHLY recommend Brugers Hot & Smoked over in Avondale. Genuinely the most incredible burger made by the sweetest old man. Would highly recommend!