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What's Cool Knysna is a vibrant town, abuzz with creativity and energy. A place where the young and the young-at-heart can enjoy the mellow atmosphere of street cafes, trendy boutiques and fleamarkets, and the pulse of good, hot music. Als Dance Club sizzles on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights, and every night during December. Two dance floors cater for various musical tastes, from house and techno to 60's, 70's and 80's music. Facilities include pool tables and a big screen showing music, surf and sport videos. Tel. (044) 382 6305 International +27 44 382 6305. Buskers Evening at the Old Gaol Cafe Amateurs, professionals, poets, dancers, and all gather every second Thursday evening at the Old Gaol Cafe in Queen Street to share good times and good music. Visitors are most welcome to join in. The R5 couvert charge goes towards a Buskers Fund. A special menu of excellent food is available at a very reasonable price. Tel. (044) 382 3423 International +27 44 382 3423. Breathtaking views of the Knysna Heads and of churning waves entering the lagoon can be enjoyed from Cranzgots Restaurant and Ladies Bar. A coffee shop offers light meals and delicious cakes during the day. Tel. (044) 382 3629 International +27 44 382 3629. The mellow ambience of a street cafe, complemented by superb cajun cooking and weekly live music make the Main Street Cafe a popular haunt for locals and tourists alike. Tel. (044) 382 5553 International +27 382 5553. Mitchells Brewery has been brewing fine ales in Knysna since 1983. A tour of the brewery can be enjoyed at 10h30 every day. For a mere R10, the tour will include a tasting of these hand-made, unfiltered, unpasteurised ales. Tel. (044) 382 4685 International +27 44 382 4685. Over the Moon have become famous for their colourful, overdyed cotton clothing. The shop at 32 Main Street boasts adult and kiddies casual wear, as well as original fine art, hand-crafted jewellery, trinkets, curiosities and collectable crafts from near and far. Tel. (044) 382 6170 International +27 44 382 6170. A deli with a difference on the Knysna Quays waterfront, 34° South is a treasure chest of delicatessen, fine wine, gifts, fresh fish and seafood. An eatery offers scrumptious food and drink with International flair. Tel. (044) 382 7331 International +27 44 382 7331. |
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