The Saxon features multiple dining venues including Qunu restaurant, which showcases locally inspired cuisine with seasonal ingredients and contemporary technique. Guests can enjoy the Olive Bar, Piano Lounge for breakfast and afternoon tea, the Terrace, Wine Cellars, and additional event spaces, many with views of the gardens and infinity pool.
Check availability Official websiteQunu restaurant offers a culinary experience centred on locally inspired cuisine featuring bold flavours, homegrown seasonal ingredients, and a contemporary approach to cooking. The restaurant presents chefs' experiential journeys through South African flavours and technique. The adjoining Olive Bar serves as the setting for pre-dinner drinks before moving into the main restaurant.
Breakfast is served in the Piano Lounge or Olive Bar with multiple culinary options. Morning and Afternoon Tea is a speciality at the Saxon, described as an elegant ritual steeped in tradition held in the Piano Lounge—an ideal venue for catching up with friends or taking a break during the day. The experience emphasises a sophisticated approach to this cultural ritual.
The Terrace provides a sundowner setting overlooking the gardens, the hotel's focal point, the infinity pool, and views beyond. The menu offers a varied selection of light meals and snacks throughout the day, with culinary creations combining the freshest ingredients hand-picked from the hotel's own herb and vegetable garden with local flavours.
The Wine Cellars, decorated with distinctive dark wood, are ideal for hosting small dinner parties and private celebrations. The Pavilion serves as the hotel's largest event space, accommodating corporate conferences, product launches, intimate celebrations, weddings, and special occasions, with a versatile layout.
Qunu is the Saxon's main restaurant featuring locally inspired cuisine with bold flavours, homegrown seasonal ingredients, and contemporary cooking technique. The restaurant takes guests on a culinary journey through South African food and culture.
Yes, table reservations can be made online or by contacting the hotel directly at +27 (0)11 292 6000. Dining enquiries are welcomed through the hotel's reservation system.
Breakfast is served in the Piano Lounge or Olive Bar. Afternoon Tea is a speciality served in the Piano Lounge. Both can be booked in advance.
Yes, the Terrace provides outdoor dining with views of the gardens, infinity pool, and beyond. It offers light meals and snacks throughout the day and is popular for sundowner drinks.
Yes, the Wine Cellars are available for hosting small private dinner parties and celebrations, while the Pavilion accommodates larger events including weddings and corporate functions.
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