Once a hippy, always a hippy. That is the delightful feeling you get when you walk into the Wit Mossel Pot once you observe the creative interior. Actually, the thought strikes you the first time you see this establishment from outside.
Located on the West Coast Way Wild Route
West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature
West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.
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Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve.
For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777. Follow us on on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.The Wit Mossel Pot is located on the West Coast Way Wild Route. A painted surfboard on the wall proclaims Welcome, Peace, Love, Joy. A sign on the door admonishes you to sing. Above the door, a fish flies past. There are more surfboards, a few flowers. Look, a spread-eagled tree stump with a suggestive bikini bottom! And there, another tree stump with a pure white bikini-broekie!
Inside the furniture is recycled, brightly coloured and mismatched, just the way it should be. Hearts, buoys, ribbons and plaited fabric strips are suspended from the ceiling. It celebrates youth or takes you back to your own.
Funky metal cut-out kombi’s – they are for sale at the most reasonable price – adorn the walls. Even more surfboards.
Cast an eye over the unique surf clothing that is also available for sale. It might just be just the garment(s) you need for a laidback weekend. Or to warm your wannabe-surfer soul.
Although a sign on the wall proclaims: Food is good, Wine is better, it’s not true for the wit Mossel Pot. But they are fully licenced, by the way. These things are always important to know.
At Wit Mossel Pot they serve a mean seafood platter. Try their fresh mussel soup or white mussel pot. There’s also calamari, hake and chips or a great hamburger with chips and wraps, or toasted sandwiches for those who are not so hungry.
You don’t come here for fancy-schmancy; you come here for good no-frills cooking and the down-to-earth atmosphere. Sometimes live music is thrown into the eclectic mix.
The beach is a stone’s throw away – seating available inside or out.
They serve an even meaner Bloody Mary for breakfast, or for later in the day – I dare you, have one!
Find The Wit Mossel Pot on the West Coast Way Wild Route.
Open 7 days a week
Distance from Cape Town: 223km
Where: Hunter St, Elands Bay
Coordinates: 32.3129° S, 18.3403° E
Contact: (c) +27 (0)82 496 8931
West Coast Way is Your Route To Nature
West Coast Way is your ultimate gateway to experiencing the natural beauty and cultural richness of the Cape West Coast of South Africa. As a premium tourism brand, we offer six uniquely themed trip plans that promise an unforgettable journey: Cape, Culture, Foodie, Tractor, Berg, and Wild.
Discover over 101 incredible things to see and do with West Coast Way:
Savour the delights of wine, craft beer, olives, and Rooibos tea tastings. Indulge in authentic Weskus cuisine and the traditional braaivleis (barbecue). Feel the thrill of swinging into Citrusdal on a zipline or challenge yourself with Cederberg bouldering. Rejuvenate in natural warm pools and embark on serene cruises across lagoons and rivers. Explore the diverse landscapes of nature reserves and a National Park, or embark on exciting game drives. Hone your skills in archery and angling, or amp up the excitement with sandboarding and quad-biking. Enjoy horse riding, immerse yourself in the unique San culture, and experience the vibrant Riel dancing. For water sports enthusiasts, kite- and windsurfing, surfing, and kayaking trips await. Go beach hopping, learn about bees and whales, and delight in birdwatching in a twitcher’s paradise – all within South Africa’s renowned wildflower reserve.
For more information on the best places to visit on the West Coast, road tripping routes, hikes, tours, and trails, explore westcoastway.co.za or call West Coast Way on 0861 321 777. Follow us on on Instagram, Facebook, X and LinkedIn @WestCoastWaySA.