7 of the top watering holes on the North Coast

The North Coast is the place to be, with its glorious beaches, wonderful sunsets and year-round amazing weather.

But when the day comes to an end, and you’re ready to end it off on a celebratory note you may like to do so with a sundowner.

The Courier visited 7 of the top watering holes and we asked them for their signature drink.

Without further ado, and of course in no particular order:

1. Alchemy Bar

Add some fizz to your summer with something known only to locals.

This off-menu cocktail served at Alchemy always sees guests order a second round.

Named Summer Fizz, the cocktail contains a double shot of Blackstrap GINSALA, Alchemy’s in-house hand-crafted, North Coast inspired gin.

A single shot of fresh pineapple juice is then shaken on ice, a glass is filled with either soda or lemonade and topped off with the shaken juice and remaining juice.

Alchemy is located at the Ballito Lifestyle Centre. Cost: R70.

Contact: 032 648 0032. 

2. Sunset Bar

Based at The Zimbali Wedge Shopping Centre, Sunset Bar boasts with a variety of delicious options.

But one signature drink stands out from the rest.

Enter Coronarita, hailed as the perfect drink for summer days.

With a mix of fresh pineapple juice, lemon juice, lime infused tequila, a dash of triple sec and sweetened lime syrup, this is blended together and topped off with the Mexican gold standard, Corona beer. 

Cost: R100.

Contact: 032 940 1200.

3. 2 on Main

While you might not get 2 on Main in Shaka’s Rock to spill the secrets of their signature drink, you will enjoy flavour combination of bubblegum and pineapple.

The Bubblegum Daquai is sure to set the tone for perfect holiday vibes while being enjoyed on a warm summers day – all while bringing back childhood memories of chewing on Wicks bubblegum. Cost: R70.

Contact: 062 105 0545.

4. Robson’s Reel Beer

With craft beer excellence at heart, you will be able to enjoy a variety of delicious options at Robson’s, but one stands out above the rest and that’s the brewer’s East Coast Ale, a crispy golden ale with a citrus, bitter hop bite and hints of litchi.

Robson’s is located at The Market, Ballito Lifestyle Centre.

Cost: R37.50 per 500ml.

Contact: 087 354 9075.

5. La Montagne

Be seated at the bar, or enjoy splendid views of the ocean from La Montagne at Ballito’s Willard beach while sipping on a vodka, rum and Fanta Grape infused concoction with blueberry puree and potency, perfectly set to cool down the hottest of tempers.

Topped off with lemon, served with crushed ice and blended to perfection, you can expect to receive your Blueberry Potency Slush with a smile.

Cost R65.

Contact: 032 946 2121.

6. Siggi’s German Restaurant

If authentic German beer is what someone wants, then you should already know they will be prepared to go to the ends of the Earth for it.

Well, we may have no idea where that is, but we do know where you can find some quality authentic German beer, and that is at Siggi’s in Salt Rock.

Sporting the Erdinger Beer range, five different varieties of Erdinger Weiss are on offer.

Cost: R65 per bottle, or R58 a draught.

Contact: 032 525 7460.

7. Taso’s Bar & Grill

With a view of the ocean many would kill for, Taso’s in Ballito is more than able to say that sunsets add a phenomenal flavor boost to their Long Island Iced Tea.

Although technically garnished with a spiraled slice of lemon zest, this deliciously refreshing drink hits the spot with hints of gin and vodka complimenting the balance of rum, triple sec and tequila.

Cost: R115.

Contact: 067 941 1458.