Directory & Info
The "Greyt" Greyton Guide
Emergency Services
Save these numbers before you need them. Policing is handled out of Genadendal, and fire emergencies go through the Overberg District in Caledon, who dispatch the local Greyton truck.
Greyton SAPS Station
The Greyton Police Station on Main Road is now open Monday to Friday. You can report crimes, certify documents, and speak to the duty officer in person. Use 028 125 0010 — the Telkom landline is unreliable.
Genadendal Police Station
The nearest 24-hour police station covering the broader Greyton area.
ODM Fire & Emergency (Caledon)
Overberg District fire department. They coordinate dispatch of the local Greyton fire truck.
Healthcare & Pharmacy
Greyton has a well-equipped clinic on Main Road and a pharmacy with after-hours availability.
Greyton Clinic
Village health centre in the Oude Pastorie on Main Road, across from Agrisell. Dr TJ van der Merwe and nursing sisters Jolande and Corne cover general consultations, emergency care, and coordination with district hospitals.
Dr TJ van der Merwe — Emergency Line
Direct line to Dr TJ outside clinic hours for urgent medical matters.
Blue Crane Nursing Services
Nursing care provided in the home — contact for post-operative support, wound care, and chronic condition management.
The Local Choice Pharmacy (Vigne)
The village pharmacy at 35 Main Road. For urgent needs outside trading hours, call 079 758 9483.
Greyton Optometrists
Full optometry services — eye tests, prescription glasses, and contact lenses — right on Main Road. Email to make an appointment.
Dr Catherine van Dorsten — Phytotherapy
Dr van Dorsten brings the healing power of plants to Greyton. Consultations in herbal medicine and complementary health at 57 Park Street.
Dr Klyn Giovanni — Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Greyton-based doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine with extensive experience in electroacupuncture and holistic treatment. WhatsApp to make an appointment.
Tradespeople & Home Services
Reliable local tradespeople for everything from plumbing to tiling. Most are WhatsApp-friendly.
Brett Jennings — Gas Installations
Gas installation and compliance for homes and businesses throughout the village.
APS Security
Armed response and alarm monitoring for Greyton properties.
Kelvin — Pool & Garden
Pool care, garden maintenance, and general outdoor work. Also takes on ad-hoc garden jobs.
Radicle Gardens (Nick Hill)
Professional garden design, maintenance, and irrigation.
Smart Garden Irrigation — Les Ansley
Custom-designed, water-efficient irrigation systems using digital mapping. Installation, repairs, and seasonal maintenance. Works alongside your garden designer for a seamless result.
Rock of Ages Garden Services (Fanuel)
Gardening, odd jobs, and labour — also available for removals and light hauling.
Skips @ Greyton — Rubble Removal
Skip hire for building waste and rubble. Two sizes available — R400 per 3-day period.
Fanuel — Removals & Moving
Trusted local helper for moves, transport, and hauling jobs around the village.
Trailer Hire
Trailer available to hire — Victor for local deliveries, moves, and carting materials.
Edmund Solomon — Appliance Repairs
Repairs to washing machines and other domestic appliances.
Cyril & Earl Electrical
Domestic and commercial electrical work. Happy to communicate via WhatsApp.
Greyton Electrical
Electrical services covering residential and light commercial properties in Greyton.
Greyton Plumbing Co (Friso)
Plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance across the Greyton area.
Coenie Joseph — Plumber
Knowledgeable village plumber for general and emergency plumbing jobs.
Devon — Tiling & Minor Plumbing
Tiling with an eye for pattern and design, plus minor plumbing repairs.
Vonchell — Tiler
Tiling for kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces.
Eddie Delport — Tiler
Experienced tiler known for precise, high-quality finishes.
Greyton Home Improvements (Erna)
Residential renovation and building projects across Greyton and surrounds.
Leon Engelbrecht — Builder
New builds and renovation work in the village.
Francois van der Merwe — Builder
Reliable builder handling both renovations and new construction in the area.
CMR Value Construction
Construction contractor team run by Craig and Morne Standaar.
Greyton Building Services
Established local builders offering a full range of construction, renovation, and maintenance work at 53 Caledon Street.
Woodworx Home Improvement
Carpentry, joinery, and home improvement services from 9 Weder Street. Email for a quote.
Fourie Home Improvements
Experienced home improvement team based in nearby Genadendal, serving the wider Greyton area.
Alex Potgieter — Handyman
Highly recommended all-round handyman for home repairs, fencing, damp assessment, drainage, and general maintenance work. Reliable and widely trusted in the village.
Sunshine Cleaning Services (Maria)
House cleaning services in Greyton.
Stephen Bursey Thatchers
Thatching services — contact Nigel King for quotes and bookings.
Overberg Timber — Tree Felling (Matthew)
Tree felling and removal in Greyton and the surrounding area.
Stodart Tree Care
Stump grinding, tree felling, and removal. Visits Greyton periodically — call to find out when they're next in the village. Stump grinder tackles stumps below surface level with no digging required.
Kazik Metal Work
Blacksmith and steelwork — custom security bars, gates, and metalwork. Highly recommended by many Greyton residents. Based in the Genadendal area.
Morne October — Water Pump Specialist
Irrigation and pool pump repairs and maintenance. Based in Kersiedorp, Genadendal. Former Marshall Pump Re-threaders technician with decades of experience. Trusted by many Greyton homeowners.
Wayne — Painter
Painting services in Greyton and surrounds.
James — Chimney Clean
Chimney sweeping and cleaning. Visits Greyton from outside — worth grouping with neighbours to share the call-out. Around R850 per chimney. Provides a certificate suitable for insurers.
Vilko Greyton
Building materials, hardware, locks, and ready-made keys at 20 San Lucia Road — also stocks gas cylinders (Afrox grey tanks) for purchase and swop. A useful stop for tradespeople and self-builders.
Overberg Asset Management
Property management and admin services based on DS Botha Street — a useful contact for absentee property owners in the Greyton area.
Pets, Wildlife & Animal Care
Whether you have a dog, a horse, a cat, or an unexpected cobra in the garden — Greyton has the contacts you need.
Julian Snyders — Snake Catcher
Safe removal and release of snakes found on your property.
Simon — Snake Catcher
Available for snake call-outs around Greyton and the surrounding area.
Andrew Dicks — Snake Catcher
Handles snake and reptile call-outs with care for both animal and resident.
Andrew — Baboon Management
Call Andrew when baboons are causing damage or posing a risk — he coordinates the local management response.
EARS Donkey Sanctuary
FeaturedA permanent loving home for abused, injured, and geriatric donkeys on a farm 10 km outside Greyton. Runs an Adopt a Donkey programme (R1,200/year or R100/month), school visits, and a charity shop on Main Road. NPO 147-280.
View detailsGreyton Animal Welfare Society (GAWS)
FeaturedVolunteer-run NPO improving the lives of dogs, cats, and horses in Greyton and surrounding communities. Runs sterilisation clinics, 24/7 emergency service, cruelty prevention, and pet boarding. Office: 028 254 9742. Charity shop on Main Road. NPO 060-902.
View detailsGreyton Farm Animal Sanctuary
FeaturedA permanent refuge for over 100 rescued pigs, sheep, goats, geese, chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats on a 40-hectare farm 7 km outside Greyton. Runs a humane education programme for schools and accepts volunteers (minimum one month). NPO 187-044.
View detailsGrace Valley Wildlife Rescue
First-line response for injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife in the Greyton and Overberg area. Trains community volunteer Wildlife First Responders and is building a dedicated rehabilitation centre.
Shireen Freeman — Wildlife Rescue
Wildlife rehabilitation and rescue. WhatsApp preferred.
Overberg Vet (Dr Anette)
Full veterinary hospital in Caledon — surgeries, diagnostics, and specialist care.
Caledon Vet — Greyton Branch
Vet branch serving Greyton — consultations, vaccinations, and routine procedures.
Isabel Kinkadi — Pet Sitter
Caring for pets, dogs, and homes while you are away.
Anne Danvers — House & Pet Sitter
Trusted house and pet sitter available in Greyton and Caledon.
David Rosenstein — Dog Walker
Regular dog walks around the village — contact David to arrange a schedule.
Country Paws Dog Parlour
Dog grooming and parlour services, located behind Art of Compassion Gallery. Known for a calm, patient approach with all temperaments and breeds.
Recycling & Waste
Greyton takes recycling seriously. Municipal refuse collection is on Mondays.
Boetie Bantom — Recycling Collection
Phone to set up a regular collection — Monday pickups run alongside the municipal refuse round. Also delivers compost and topsoil, and handles rubble removal. No milk cartons or polystyrene accepted. Based in Genadendal, closed weekends.
Village Transfer Station (Dump)
The village refuse transfer station is closed on weekends — plan accordingly. Best access is from the end of Van Schalkwyk Street. Separate areas for general refuse and garden waste. The gate lock is sometimes not bolted after hours.
Skips @ Greyton
Skip hire for rubble and building waste. Two sizes available, R400 for 3 days.
Septic & Drainage
Most Greyton properties are on septic systems. The municipality provides one free pump-out per month.
Municipal Septic Pump-Out
The municipality provides one free septic pump-out per property per month. To book, contact the DS Botha Street municipal office at least three days before month-end, with your street address and the property owner's name. Call-outs booked on short notice may incur an additional fee.
Firewood, Compost & Soil
Winters in Greyton call for a fire. All of these suppliers deliver locally.
Bjorn Hess
Seasoned firewood, compost, and rubble removal — delivered around the village.
Shiloh Equestrian (Lily Bester)
Horse manure available by the bakkie-load or trailer — great for enriching garden beds.
Faried — Firewood
Firewood delivery around Greyton.
Cole Brooks — Firewood
Firewood delivery in the village.
Steven Jeffries — Firewood
Firewood available for delivery locally.
Getting Around
Getting to and from Greyton — airport transfers, hospital trips, and Cape Town runs.
Rodney Manwaring — Private Shuttle
Reliable shuttle service for airport runs, Cape Town trips, and hospital appointments.
Internet & Connectivity
Greyton has two fibre providers. Remote workers and digital nomads are well served.
OpenServe Fibre
Fibre-to-the-home via overhead poles. Available across most of the village. Choose any ISP — RSAWEB, Vox, Afrihost, and others.
Lightspeed Fibre
Underground fibre network currently being rolled out across Greyton.
The Computer Shop Greyton & TCS WiFi
Computer repairs, sales, and accessories at 9 DS Botha Street — the village's go-to for tech support. TCS WiFi also offers wireless home internet for properties not yet reached by fibre.
Drinking Water & Leiwater
Tap water in Greyton often runs brown — this is completely normal and harmless. The colour comes from plant tannins leaching into the mountain catchment, and the slight acidity is considered beneficial for skin and hair. The village also has its own historic leiwater system — a network of open furrows that channels mountain stream water through properties for garden irrigation. It's one of the last functioning systems of its kind in South Africa.
Waters of Greyton (Nicky & Gretha)
Purified and filtered drinking water available on Main Road. Bring your own bottle for a refill, buy bottled water, or arrange home delivery.
Greyton Leiwater
One of the last functioning heritage irrigation systems of its kind in South Africa. This gravity-fed network of open furrows draws from the Gobos River and has served the village since 1854. Each property with leiwater rights receives a scheduled time slot. Managed by volunteer water bailiffs and street wardens — visit the website for schedules, rules, and how to get involved.
Community News
Stay in the loop with what's happening in the village.
The Greyton Post
Greyton's bimonthly community newspaper, in print and online. Editor: Paula Ansley.
Professional Services & Deliveries
From flowers to tax returns — local professionals and delivery services.
Spinlea Farm — Florist
Fresh flowers and arrangements from a local farm.
Jennifer Khumalo — Photographer
Professional photography for events, portraits, and products.
Richard van Ryneveld Photography
Greyton-based photographer specialising in the landscapes, wildlife, and character of the Overberg. Contact Richard for prints, commissions, or event coverage.
Mike Gray — Tax Consultant
Personal and business tax assistance.
Peter Duncan — Tax Practitioner
Tax services at 39 Von Solms Street.
GreytPrint
ShopPrinting services — business cards, flyers, signage. WhatsApp-friendly.
View marketplace pageSkynet Courier (Joshua du Plessis)
Parcel collection and delivery at 11 DS Botha Street.
Lulu Catering Co.
Catering services operating from 42 Main Road. Get in touch for menus and bookings.
Greyton Tourism
The village tourism office — a useful first port of call for accommodation referrals, local information, and visitor enquiries. Ask for Roslyn.
Debbie's Carpet Cleaners
Mobile carpet and upholstery cleaning service that visits Greyton periodically. Cleans carpets, couches, mattresses, vehicle interiors, and curtains in situ. Phone to find out when they're next in the village.
Daniël Adams — Piano Tuner
Well-known piano tuner with over 30 years of experience — travels to Greyton. Tunes, services, and restores pianos. No travel fee. WhatsApp-friendly.
Greyton Laundry (Theresa)
Laundry and carpet cleaning service run by Theresa. Located near Vilko on San Lucia Road. Highly recommended.
Willow & Vigne Laundry Co.
Professional laundry service at 21 Main Road, Unit E (between Rupert's and Abbey Rose). Everyday laundry, towels, duvet inners, lodge and Airbnb linen, sports gear, shoe cleaning, and steaming. Eco-friendly machines and detergents. Open Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.
Hermanus Gas — Home Delivery
Free delivery of gas cylinders to Greyton every Tuesday and Thursday. Exchanges 9kg, 12kg, 14kg, 19kg, and 48kg cylinders. Takes any brand of cylinder (not just Afrox). WhatsApp your order to 066 164 9520.
Wonder Deliveries (Caroline Denny)
Shopping and delivery service from the OK store. Car and bicycle deliveries — approximately one hour from order to door. WhatsApp Caroline to place an order.
Salons & Treatments
Pamper yourself — from facials and massages to custom fragrances, the village has you covered.
Restore Health (Elizabeth)
Beauty treatments including facials, massage, and waxing. Nimue skincare products used. Find Elizabeth at the Lady Grace Guesthouse.
Relax Salon
Full salon services. Located at Fiore Garden Centre.
The Earthy Inn Spa (Colette)
A tranquil treatment space for massages, facials, and full body care. One of the most serene spots in the village for proper pampering.
Shaheema's Salon
Nail treatments and restorative foot massages.
Look Alive Salon
Hair, nails, and massages on Main Road.
Hair by Joe
Hair salon conveniently located next door to Pure Café on Main Road.
Perfect Profile (Simoney)
Beauty and aesthetic treatments. You'll find Perfect Profile next to Abbey Rose on Main Road.
Carin's Hair Care
Established hair salon on Main Road, next to GreytPrint.
Ann Aesthetics
Professional aesthetic and beauty treatments by Annika Marais, based at 52 Oak Street. Email for the treatment menu and to book.
Yves Authentics
Bespoke fragrances, artisan gifts, and fabrics.
Wellness & Fitness
Stay active and centred — the village has a thriving wellness scene with options for every pace.
The Bar Gym
Well-equipped gym with flexible membership. R300 per month or R50 per day. JP offers personal training and kids gym sessions — contact him for access and bookings.
FitStop Gym
Full gym membership at R500/month or R180 for a day pass. Collect access keys from GreytPrint (R100 deposit). Contact Ruan Lahmor to sign up.
Beccy — Pilates
Pilates classes at the Anglican Church — Mondays at 5:15pm and Wednesdays at 8:15am. One-on-one private sessions can also be arranged.
Karen Hobson — Pilates
Pilates on Tuesdays and Fridays at 8:30am. A personal assessment is required before joining the class.
Tina — Yoga
Hatha Yoga Mon & Thu 7:30am. Restorative Yoga Mon 9:30am. Integral Yoga Mon & Wed 5:15pm. Anglican Church Hall.
Beverley Blumberg — Yoga
Wed & Fri 8:30am at 21 Main Road.
Amandari Yoga Shala
A dedicated yoga practice space with classes for all levels in a calm, welcoming setting. Email Maja to find out about the current schedule.
Maya — Yoga
Yoga classes with Maya. Contact for schedule and details.
Beccy — TRE Therapy
Trauma and tension release exercise sessions.
Kate Louise Ramsay — Osteopath & Massage
Osteopathic treatment and therapeutic massage.
High Hopes — Reiki & Massage
Reiki healing and relaxation massage.
Caledon Hot Baths
Only 35 minutes from Greyton, Caledon's natural hot mineral springs make for an excellent day trip. The pools are managed by Tsogo Sun — book ahead for weekends as it gets busy.
Alex Sleenhof — Bootcamp
Outdoor bootcamp sessions Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 7 to 8am.
TeeJay — Personal Training
Personalised training programmes tailored to your fitness goals.
JP — Personal Training
Personal training at The Bar Gym — contact JP for sessions and gym access.
Cole Brooks — Boxing
Boxing coaching and fitness conditioning with Cole.
Savannah — Dance Classes
Dance classes every Tuesday from 5 to 6pm at the DRC Hall. All welcome.
Hiking
Greyton sits at the foot of the Riviersonderend mountains, with world-class hiking on your doorstep. Three weekly group hikes — no membership needed, just pitch up.
Monday Ramble
A relaxed 2-hour walk — easy pace, suitable for all ages. Meet at 8:00am opposite the market area on Main Road. Bring water and good spirits.
Thursday Hike
A solid 3 to 4-hour mountain hike for those with reasonable fitness. Meet outside the Post House at 7:59am — coffee is on from 7:30am. Bring water and snacks.
Sunday Hike
The most demanding of the three weekly hikes — 2 to 4 hours, suited to stronger walkers. Meet at Greyton Lodge at 7:29am. Good footwear, water, and snacks are essential.
Sports Clubs & Outdoor Groups
Greyton punches well above its weight for outdoor sport. Whether you prefer two wheels, trail shoes, or a bowl, there's a club for you.
Kids Soccer — Trevor Kramer
Youth soccer, Wednesdays at 3:30pm on the Uitkyk School field.
Greyton MTB Club
An active mountain biking community with regular group rides through the Riviersonderend mountains and surrounding trails. All ages welcome, including younger riders. Based at 18 West Street — get in touch to find out about upcoming rides, trail days, and how to get involved.
Greyton Trail Running Society
Regular group trail runs for all fitness levels in the mountains above Greyton. A great way to explore the trails, meet the community, and push yourself on some seriously scenic routes. Email to get added to the group.
Greyton Bowling Club
The Greyton Bowling Club on Van Schalkwyk Street is a proud village institution. Social bowls, league play, and a warm welcome for newcomers — you don't need to be a retiree to enjoy a game. Contact Cecil Fogwell.
Boules — Leon Swart
Greyton boules. Contact Leon Swart to find out about games and meeting times.
Croquet — Nick Downing
Village croquet. Contact Nick Downing for times and location.
Golf — Rob Westgarth-Taylor
Contact Rob Westgarth-Taylor for golf in and around Greyton.
Shiloh Equestrian — Trail Riding
Guided trail rides through the Greyton countryside. Six trails with 2, 3, and 4-hour options available. Suitable for all experience levels, beginners included.
Greyton Tennis Club — Ronnie Morrison
Tennis courts opposite the DRC Church on Main Road. Courts are usually open to the public — keys available from the OK Supermarket. Kids and children welcome. Contact Ronnie Morrison for coaching, or Rob Westgarth-Taylor for club info.
Ladies Table Tennis — Moira
Ladies table tennis group at the Country Village Clubhouse. All ages welcome. R25/month — WhatsApp Moira with your preferred morning, afternoon, or evening time.
The Adventure Hub
Greyton's outdoor adventure base, retail shop, and café at 29 Main Road. Stop in for locally roasted coffee, snacks, and local products — or browse the range of MTB essentials, hiking gear, and adventure equipment. The team also arranges mountain biking, hiking, trail running, gravel riding, and private flight excursions, and offers bike and gear hire. A natural first stop whether you're gearing up for the mountains or just want a good coffee.
Schools & Childcare
Greyton has a good selection of schooling options from pre-primary through primary, plus trusted babysitters.
Gemma — Babysitting & House Sitting
R200/day for house and pet sitting, R50/day for babysitting.
Isabel Kinkadi
Babysitting, pet sitting, and dog walking.
Teacher Cisca
Experienced childminder, well-loved for her energy and warmth with little ones.
Greyton House Village School
Independent village primary school. Principal: Johan Moolman.
Silverwood School
Waldorf-inspired school at Uitkyk Hub on Park Street. Preschool with Ashleigh plus 3 grades of junior school. Contact Linda Bartholomew or Cheryl for enrolment.
Laerskool Uitkyk Primary
Public primary school. Principal: Mr Grant Williams.
Children's Activities
After-school and weekend activities to keep the young ones busy.
PE & Fitness — Alex Sleenhof
Mondays at the tennis courts. Older kids 2:30–3:30pm, younger kids 3:30–4:30pm.
Swans Dance Academy — Jessica Buss
Ballet and acro dancing for young dancers. Contact Jessica Buss for class times.
Swimming Lessons — Alex Sleenhof
Swimming lessons for kids, Thursdays at 4 Justice Street. R70 per lesson.
Centre Stage Drama Club — Francine
Drama classes building creativity, confidence, and stage skills. Contact Francine for term dates.
Horse Riding — Shiloh Equestrian
Trail riding for all ages, six routes with 2, 3, and 4-hour options. Contact Pier to book.
Art Classes — Gabby Van Heerden
Art classes at the DS Botha Street courtyard. WhatsApp Gabby for current programme.
Kids Gym — JP
Kids gym and fitness training with JP at The Bar Gym.
Sewing Lessons — Cheryl Morran
Sewing lessons with Cheryl — contact her for current availability.
Maths Tutoring — Robynn Hofmeyr
Maths tutoring at her home on Oak Street. R300 per lesson (1 student), R250 each (2 students, same grade), R200 each (3 students, same grade).
Ballet — Jana Barnardt
Ballet classes for kids on Tuesdays. Contact Jana for times and details.
Jiu-Jitsu — Robin Felton
Jiu-jitsu classes on Tuesdays with mixed martial arts champion and coach Robin Felton.
Kinship — Josh Bartholomew
Kinship youth programme with Josh. Contact for current schedule.
Fun Fridays — Odette Oberholzer
Friday fun activities for kids with Odette. Contact for details.
Shopping & Galleries
Greyton punches well above its weight for a village this size — original art, handcrafted chocolates, boutique gifts, and thrift finds.
Greyton Supermarket & Hardware (Osman's)
The village's main one-stop shop at 43 Main Road — groceries, fresh produce, and a solid hardware section all under one roof. Stocks locks, ready-made keys, and gas cylinders for purchase and swop.
OK MiniMark
A convenient neighbourhood supermarket on Oak Street, well stocked for everyday needs.
Zippy's Convenience Store
Quick-stop convenience store at 44 Main Road — good for top-ups, snacks, and the essentials when everything else is closed.
Mulberry (Nikki)
Curated gifts and homewares.
Yves Boutique Perfumery
Custom-blended fragrances and artisan gifts.
The Beautiful Gift Store (Chelle)
Thoughtfully selected gifts and local crafts.
Ribbons & Roses
A sweet little shop at 41 Main Road for gifts, fresh flowers, and decorative touches — perfect for when you need something beautiful at short notice.
Agussi Leather
Handcrafted leather bags, wallets, and accessories at 36 Main Road. Quality you can feel — made to last.
Earthcrop Natural Beauty Products
South African-made natural skincare using plant-based, locally sourced ingredients. A clean alternative for conscious shoppers.
Country Gardens
A well-stocked garden centre and nursery at 21 Main Road, run by Monique. Plants, seeds, pots, and gardening supplies — good advice included.
David Kuijers Gallery
Contemporary art gallery opposite the OK Minimarket.
Alida Bothma Art
Original paintings and artwork by Greyton artist Alida Bothma, shown from her studio at 7 Vigne Lane. Contact Alida to arrange a visit or enquire about available works.
Art of Compassion Gallery (Nicola)
Art with heart — a gallery supporting animal welfare.
Scarlett Gallery (Mike)
Art gallery in the courtyard on DS Botha Street, between Oak and Vigne.
Gabby Van Heerden Creative Space
Artist studio and gallery in the DS Botha Street courtyard. Adult and youth art classes also run from here — WhatsApp Gabby for the current schedule.
Maånskyñ — Deli & Gifts
Artisan food, cakes, deli treats, and curated gifts.
Von Guseau Chocolates (Richard)
Handcrafted chocolates in the DS Botha Street courtyard.
Dolce Foods
Specialty food products available from the Village Business Centre at 42 Main Road.
RAW Wholefood (Marshall Rinquest)
Organic produce, fresh vegetables, plants, and wholefood products. Open Fridays 9am–1pm from the container behind the FNB ATM, next to the bottle store. Marshall also runs the Valley Food Gardens project and community food initiatives in the valley.
Ladle Ministries
Christian youth and community ministry with a permanent home on Main Road. Runs community events, evening services, and youth programmes.
Blaauwbank Slaghuis
Farm butchery at Blaauwbank Plaas — free-range, locally reared meat. Well worth the short drive for a proper cut. Delivers to Greyton on Fridays.
Once More, With Feeling!
Upscale thrift store with curated second-hand finds. Run by Jill.
Willow and Bailey
Boutique shopping in the village.
Alegria Jewellery
Local jewellery repairs and restoration — bring in pieces that need fixing or refreshing. WhatsApp or call.
Restaurants & Cafes
Greyton's food scene ranges from farm-to-table bistros and craft breweries to cosy cafes and family-friendly spots with play areas.
Pure Cafe Greyton
Vegetarian and vegan meals, free-range eggs, and exceptional coffee.
Soa se Koffie
Local legend Soa Delport serves exceptional coffee from her trailer parked at 39 Main Road during the week and at the Saturday Market on weekend mornings. Get there early — the queue speaks for itself.
Maånskyñ
Deli counter, home-baked goods, and Truth coffee. A village favourite.
Vanilla Cafe Greyton
Great vegan options, gifts, a play area, and a pool open to patrons in summer. Also stocks quality raw pet food.
Via's Eatery & Roastery
In-house roasted coffee, burgers, and wholesome meals.
Fiore Garden Centre & Restaurant
Pizza, breakfast, and a playground for kids. A great family stop.
Hemel Beer Garden & Restaurant
Burgers and relaxed beer garden dining. Run by Marthie Hanekom.
The Old Potter's Brewery
Craft brewery with pizza, burgers, and a pub menu. Wednesday happy hour 5–6pm. Pub quiz Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Oak & Vigne
Burgers, schnitzels, pizza, and a kids' play area. Reliable family dining.
Laidback @ Oak & Vigne
The relaxed, unhurried corner of the Oak & Vigne courtyard — grab a drink, settle in, and let the afternoon disappear. Run by Jannie Seger on DS Botha Street.
Central Bar
An easy-going village bar in the Village Business Centre on Main Road. No fuss — just cold drinks and good company.
Abbey Rose
Fine dining in an intimate setting.
The Post House
Coffee, cocktails, and pastries. The best sundowner spot in town.
1854 Pub
Live music every Saturday night, burgers, tomahawk steaks, and open mic nights on Wednesdays.
Ruperts Bistro
Relaxed bistro-style lunch. Wood-fired pizza a speciality.
Hemelsbreed Pop-Up Lunches
Estelle's occasional pop-up lunches on the scenic R406 towards Riviersonderend are a genuine Greyton treat — beautiful farm setting, seasonal food, and the kind of afternoon you don't plan to leave. Get on the mailing list.
Driefontein Farm Restaurant & 254 Catering
A working farm restaurant on Krige Road near the N2, offering farm-to-table meals and a proper country setting. The catering arm handles private events and functions.
Lucy Blu
Restaurant and pizza at 30 Main Road. Women-owned and LGBTQ+ friendly.
Greyton Fish & Chips
Fresh fish and chips on Main Road, next to GAWS. Opened early 2026 and quickly earned a loyal following. Open Sundays.
Giles — Takeaway Delivery
Bicycle delivery of takeaways from restaurants in Greyton. WhatsApp Giles with your order.
Wineries & Wine Estates
Greyton and its surrounds are quietly becoming one of the Overberg's most exciting wine destinations — cool-climate vineyards, a craft distillery, and an excellent in-village bottle store.
Lismore Estate Vineyards
Californian winemaker Samantha O'Keefe planted her vines at 300 metres in the Greyton foothills and has quietly built one of the Overberg's most celebrated estates. Cool-climate whites and reds of real finesse. Tasting room at 13 DS Botha Street.
Delphin Wines
Boutique estate wines crafted on Heuningkloof Estate just outside Greyton. Small production, close attention to terroir.
Swallow Hill Vineyard & Winery
A family-run vineyard on Krige Road producing small batches of estate wine. An emerging name in the Greyton wine scene worth watching.
Spirits of Greyton
Greyton's own craft distillery at 10 High Street. Locally made spirits — a welcome addition to the village's artisan food and drink offering. Email to find out about tastings.
Village Vinos Greyton
Greyton's dedicated wine bar and bottle store at 32 Main Road — the best place in the village to explore local and regional wines without leaving the Main Road.
Greyton Wine Club
Greyton's wine community — regular tastings and organisers of the village's major wine events: Fire+Wine (25–26 July), Garden of Bubbles (25 Oct), and Wine Weekend (7–8 Nov). Follow @greytonwineclub for updates.
Things to Do & Weekly Events
For a village of its size, Greyton has a surprisingly full weekly calendar. These are the regulars worth knowing about.
Pizza Nights at Maånskyñ
Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza on Friday and Saturday nights. Popular — worth arriving early.
Pub Quiz at Old Potter's
A monthly quiz night — contact Tommy to find out when the next one is on.
Wednesday Happy Hour — Old Potter's
Half-price beers and wine at the brewery every Wednesday from 6 to 7pm.
Open Mic Night at 1854
Open to all performers — bring your instrument or just your voice. Every Wednesday evening.
Live Music Saturdays at 1854
Live music every Saturday night at 1854. Call Mornay to find out who's on.
Knitting & Crochet Group — Ribbons and Roses
Weekly knitting and crochet group meeting at Greyt Oak Centre. All skill levels welcome.
Coffee Collective for Freelancers
Monthly catch-up for freelancers and remote workers at Pure Café. WhatsApp Les to get on the list.
5km Run — Old Potters
Fortnightly 5km run starting from Old Potters, 16 Main Road. Contact Jason.
Croquet
Village croquet. Contact Graham for times and location.
Bowling
Social bowls at the Greyton Bowling Club. Call or WhatsApp Penny to find out when the next session is.
Events & Festivals
Greyton hosts some of the Overberg's most celebrated annual events and festivals — intimate enough to feel like a village party, big enough to draw visitors from across the country. Dates below are for 2026.
Fools & Fans — Beer Festival
Greyton's beloved craft beer festival is the perfect excuse to spend a long weekend on the village green. Local and regional breweries pour their finest alongside live music, lawn games, and enough banter to last until Monday. An annual event and festival that kicks off the Greyton social calendar in fine style — and one that rewards arriving on Friday.
Greyton Fire+Wine
Two winter nights, one unforgettable annual event. Fire+Wine pairs the heat of open flames — fire pits, braais, flaming installations — with the cool elegance of Overberg wines. It's a festival like nothing else in the country: smoky, convivial, and steeped in that particular Greyton magic that turns a cold July night into something you'll talk about for years.
Garden of Bubbles
A sparkling wine celebration in the gardens of Greyton. Organised by the Greyton Wine Club — contact 072 835 8768 or wineclub@greytontourism.com for tickets and details.
Greyton Wine Weekend
Spring arrives in Greyton in full colour, and what better way to celebrate than with a weekend dedicated to the wines of the Overberg? This annual festival gathers producers from across the region for tastings, cellar talks, and long, unhurried afternoons under the oaks. A civilised and deeply enjoyable event for anyone who takes their wine seriously — or just wants a very good excuse to visit Greyton in November.
Village Markets
Two weekly markets give the village much of its character. If you only make it to one, make it Saturday.
Saturday Market
Held on Main Road near the tennis courts every Saturday morning. Expect fresh local produce, handmade crafts, speciality coffee, pancakes, samoosas, rotis, and plenty of friendly faces. One of the best reasons to visit Greyton on a weekend.
Wednesday Market
Smaller weekday market at Greyt Oak Centre. Marshall brings fresh local produce, John the Village Baker has his artisan breads (cash only), and Alex has samoosas. A quieter alternative to Saturday — with just as much flavour.
Greyton Art Market
A periodic outdoor market celebrating the work of Greyton's thriving arts community — paintings, photography, ceramics, textiles, and handmade crafts from local makers. Contact Penny to find out about upcoming dates.
Community Organisations & Conservation
Greyton has a long tradition of community action — from rewilding the mountains to supporting education, animal welfare, and sport. Many of these organisations welcome volunteers and donations.
Wild Restoration
A non-profit doing vital and visible work in the mountains surrounding Greyton — clearing alien vegetation, rewilding habitats, and creating meaningful opportunities for local people to connect with nature. Volunteers are always needed and warmly welcomed.
Greyton Conservation Society
Conserving Greyton's natural and built heritage since 1978. Manages the Greyton Nature Reserve (~2,200 ha), runs the Saturday Morning Market, coordinates the Baboon Program, and organises community hikes (Mon 09h00, Thu & Sun 07h30). Become a member via the website.
Greyton Volunteer Firefighters
Dedicated volunteers protecting Greyton and the Valley of Grace through rapid wildfire and structural fire response. Community-funded — donate via SnapScan or EFT (FNB 63131550287, branch 200212). NPC 2024/486379/08.
Greyton Red Cross Society
Alleviating human suffering and promoting health and wellness in Greyton for over 25 years. Runs after-school programmes, home-based care, health clinics, first aid training, disaster response, and a charity shop at 11 Pointer Street.
Mind Over Matter
An NPO daycare centre for mentally and physically disabled adults aged 18-60 in Genadendal. Provides daily supervision, nutritious meals, craft programmes, vegetable gardening, basic literacy classes, and a community feeding scheme. Located at 2 Hartzenberg Avenue, Genadendal.
Valley Food Gardens
Tackling food insecurity by helping community members grow their own vegetable gardens across the valley. An initiative of Greyton Transition Town NPO (103-944). Runs community kitchens, permaculture workshops, and sells veggie boxes at RAW wholefood store. NPO 103-944.
Greyton Genadendal Education Fund
Providing bursaries and mentoring to disadvantaged learners from the Greyton-Genadendal Valley since 2010. Supports 35 school bursaries per year at Emil Weder High School and university students. Pass rates more than double the national average. R6,000 sponsors one first-year university student for a full year.
Greyton House Bursary Fund
Providing access to Greyton House Village School for children who cannot afford fees. Funded primarily through the annual Greyton Mountain Marathon — a 2-day stage race along the Riviersonderend Mountains with all proceeds going to bursaries.
Greyton Roses FC
Community football club competing in the SAFA Overberg Hollywood Bets Regional League. Contact Trevor Kramer or Adam Kramer. A rallying point for community pride and sport in the valley. The club needs kit, boots, equipment, and transport funding for away fixtures.
The Mustard Seed Project Company
Community feeding project run by Melody Graham, providing regular meals to those in need in Heuwelkroon, Bosmanskloof, and surrounding areas. Based at Three Willows, 1 Buitekant Street. Contact Melody to donate or get involved.
Greyton Watch NPC
The village neighbourhood watch and community safety organisation. Works closely with the Greyton SAPS station and APS Security. Support them via EFT to FNB account 62019350149 (use your name as reference).
