Ardmore Restaurant – Farm-Style Dining with Mountain Views
Fresh seasonal flavours, relaxed country hospitality, and that Drakensberg air that makes everything taste better.
Honest food. No fuss. Proper hospitality.
At Ardmore, dining is more than a meal — it’s part of the whole farm-stay experience. Come in for a long breakfast, a lazy lunch, or a cosy dinner after a day in the mountains. Our kitchen leans into seasonal produce, bold flavour, and comfort done right.
You’ll eat with views of the Drakensberg foothills, good music in the background, and a team that actually cares. Whether you’re a guest on the farm or just popping in for the day, you’re welcome at our table.
Opening Times
Breakfast
07:30 – 10:00
Lunch
11:00 – 15:00
Dinner
18:00 – 20:00
Bookings are strongly recommended (especially weekends). Call us on 036 468 1164 or WhatsApp us on 076 267 0969.
Our Menus
Our menus are seasonal and change often — because the best ingredients don’t run on a fixed schedule. Tap below to view or download the latest menu.
Highlights from the Kitchen
A few crowd favourites. If you’re the type who orders the same thing every time… we respect the commitment — but we’ll still try to tempt you.
Chef’s Seasonal Starter
Small Plate, Big Flavour
Signature Main
Farm style comfort with a modern edge
Dessert Worth Fighting Over
Ask your partner nicely or don’t
KZN’s Boldest Wine List – Curated, Serious, & Unapologetically Good
We’re not shy about our wine. Ardmore’s wine list is built for people who actually drink wine — from crisp whites and beautiful MCC to big reds that belong next to a fire. We keep the selection tight, intentional, and quality-led — not pages of random labels.
If you’re looking for one of the strongest wine lists in KwaZulu-Natal, you’ve found it. And if you’re not a wine nerd (yet), don’t stress — we’ll guide you without the snobbery.
What you can expect:
- MCC & Champagne-style bubbles for celebrations (and random Tuesdays).
- Iconic South African producers alongside hidden gems.
- A rotating ‘by-the-glass’ selection so you can explore without committing to a whole bottle.
- Food-and-wine pairings that make sense (no weird flex pairings for Instagram).
Wine Tastings:
We offer tastings by arrangement, from quick samplers to proper guided flights. Perfect for couples, groups, conferences, and weekend getaways.
- Sunset MCC tastings (best paired with mountain views).
- Red wine flights (Cab, Syrah, Pinotage and friends).
- Themed tastings (producer spotlight / varietal showdown / ‘staff favourites’).
- Pairing dinners and private tastings for groups (advance booking required).
Our Ingredients & Philosophy
Good food starts with good produce. We use seasonal ingredients, source locally where it matters, and keep things fresh, simple, and honest. Every plate should taste like it was made with care — because it was.
