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Hantam Huis is the hub of many activities regarding the
Hantam Huis Complex and Calvinia. From being the centre
of the local tourist industry, to conservation and
restoration, to being a licensed restaurant.
Hantam Huis is an authentic building that is
representative of the late 18th century's building
methods. Built in 1854, it is laid out in a T-shape, and
is the oldest authentic house in Calvinia. It took more
than a decade to restore this building to its original
glory, complete with its authentic reed roof, and was
declared a national monument in 1983. Hantam Huis is
currently being used as licensed restaurant on one hand,
and museum complete with curio shop stocked with
handcrafted merchandise on the other.
The restaurant part of Hantam Huis serves the most
delicious traditional meals from early morning to late
night. By day you can get home baked bread and cake
served with traditional "moerkoffie", rooibos tea or
traditional ginger beer that is prepared to an age-old
recipe.
All meals for occupants of the guest houses where
applicable are served in the Hantam Huis. The most
elegant dinners you can think of are presented here by
candlelight and romantic music.
Traditional veldt meals
are available during the flower season to pre-booked
parties. This is however subject to availability of
ingredients. Mutton on a spit is an all-time favourite
for larger groups, and is served with other scrumptious
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Hantam Huis received a special award from Diners Club for
being
among the Top 100 restaurants in South Africa! |
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Hantam Breakfast
- Fruit juice and fruit
- Porridge
- Bacon, eggs, 'tortoise' (lambsliver wrapped in
cauls)
- Toast with farm butter and home-made jam
- Please order in advance
Lunch Menu
- Home-made pies
- Bobotie with rice & vegetables
- Curry Offal with rice & vegetables
- Green bean stew with rice & vegetables
- Lasagne with salad
- Vegetable soup with home baked bread
- French salads
- Various toasted sandwiches
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Dinner
- Seasonal dishes, e.g.
Water onion soup flavoured with tamarind served
with
dumplings and wine
- General & Baked Goods
- German cheesecake
- Apple pie with cream
- Tipsy Tart with cream
- Scones with strawberry jam & cream
- Whole wheat muffins with home-made jam
- Granny's milk tart
- Koeksisters (very tasty)
- Ice cream
- Pancakes with cinnamon & sugar
All correspondence, bookings and reception is done at
Hantam Huis.
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