Die Ou Tronk Riversdal

Hidden gem of history found on the edge of Riversdale about 50kk from the coastal fishing village of Stilbaai The cells have been converted into small shops selling antiques including paintings. While historically the original gallows are still a grim reminder of its original use as a prison with its own death-row, dotted around the areas where prisoners could walk around, are plants in pots flowering in the sun-shine bring relief to its grim use The tea garden under the trees in a courtyard surrounded by white washed walls and it's accompanying dining area inside the old buildings, is well worth a visit. The menu is simple and fairly priced. Food was fresh, served fairly quickly by a friendly hostess. Definitely worth a second visit.

This is a hidden gem off the beaten track. Usually we wisp through Riversdal but we decided to seach for a Geocache at the Old Jail. We love the history of this place and tried to imagine how it must have been to be imprisoned here 150 years ago. Kids will love it and the coffee shop is very reasonable

Lovely filling Breakfast, the big round dining table made you feel like you are back home on a Christmas morning. Value for money. Friendly staff. The place is oozing with history. Best to go when you have some tome to really indulge in the antiques and books.

The old jail has been tastefully converted to a small restaurant, art galleries and antique shops. Every little corner has a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. The lady running the restaurant was delightful, our lunch was simple and tasty.

We stopped at this very interesting place on our way home from vacation. We regret not getting any food as the whole place smelled so lovely. The history of the building and the atmosphere had us in aww. Would recommend popping by when passing Riverdale.