Situated at the heart of Stellenbosch in the Western Cape is the eclectic student watering hole known to locals and visitors alike simply as Bohemia. It was founded in February 2001 by an English tourist who got waylaid in South Africa, and has become the centre of attraction in the area.
Sporting a very unique style of “bohemian” décor, with a different colour and pattern curtain at each window, original ”bohemian” paintings on the walls and with a variety of seating arrangements, Bohemia has become the icon of student life in Stellenbosch. Bohemia offers a varied student friendly menu with anything from pizza to burgers with a full liquor license. Bohemia caters for all tastes whether it is a quiet Sunday coffee or a raucous Wednesday night “kuier” or a live music night, so that you will never be disappointed.
Also on the menu for the more daring of Bohemia enthusiasts is the humble Middle Eastern water-pipe or Shisha, the very popular Hubbly-bubbly. They are served by the waiters already lit and ready to go, with a selection of flavoured tobaccos to be mixed and matched to the hearts content.
As far as bar-restaurants go, Bohemia has evolved with the changing times to cater for everyone. Being open from around ten in the morning and serving food and drink until two in the morning makes for quite a bit of time to try out different spots to sit (or stand). Upstairs you will find a foosball table and as you descend the stairs you might just stumble into the Moroccan style back bar. From there you can take yourself and your drink outside and catch a few rays on the veranda which wraps around the building’s corner position.
Although the venue is not the largest in Stellenbosch, it attracts huge crowds on band nights when the big names come there to strut their stuff - Akkedis,DNA Strings,Bed on Bricks,Cassette,Jesse Jordan,Dan Patlansky and Southern Gypsey Queen visit from further a field. Resident musician Jo Martin is the master of ambience every Tuesday night and has been doing so for more than three years. And there is always room for up & coming local bands.
The institution of Bohemia has been established in one of the oldest buildings in Stellenbosch, and is a national monument. Bohemia opens its doors to everyone and anyone looking for a good time.
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CONTACT DETAILS:
BOHEMIA RESTAURANT/PUB
CORNER OF ANDRINGA/VICTORIA
STELLENBOSCH
TEL: 021 882 8375
FAX: 021 882 8374
E-MAIL: INFO@BOHEMIA.CO.ZA
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