The Rustic

06/07/2026

🌶️ Curry Club at The Rustic 🌶️

Join us for another cosy Curry Club evening as part of our Winter Warmer Evenings series at The Rustic.

📅 Friday, 10 July
🕕 18:00 – 21:30
📍 The Rustic, 15 Von Manger Street, Swellendam
🌟 R180 per person

Nadine from Wrap't Deli will be serving a delicious Indian-inspired three-course feast.

✨ Menu ✨

Starter:
• North Indian-style vegetable samosa with potato, lentils, and carrot.

Main:
• Delhi-style Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) – a mildly spiced butter chicken with charred tandoori chicken in a rich tomato, butter, cream, and cashew sauce, served with naan bread.

Dessert:
• A warm South Indian-inspired Kerala dessert.

This menu is mildly spiced, making it the perfect introduction to the comforting flavours of Indian cuisine.

We would love to have you join us! Tables for 2, 4, and 6 guests are available.

🌿 Vegetarian?
Please let us know when booking so that we can prepare a delicious vegetarian option for you.

🍷 Please note:
We are not permitted to sell alcohol, so feel free to bring the wine, beer, or beverage of your choice. We will happily provide glasses and ice if needed. Coffee, tea, and cool drinks will be available to purchase.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

WhatsApp message Monet to book:
📞 078 229 1383

More Curry Club dates will be announced soon.

01/07/2026

🌸 Good evening, everyone!

A huge thank you to everyone for your incredible support! We are delighted to let you know that our Chinese Dim Sum Evening is now officially SOLD OUT! 🥟❤️

We're so excited to welcome all of our booked guests this Friday evening for a relaxed night of delicious food, great company, and our continuing A Moment in Time black-and-white photography exhibition, featuring additional works from talented local photographers.

📸 Although the Dim Sum Evening is fully booked, everyone is still warmly invited to visit The Rustic during First Friday to browse and enjoy our continuing A Moment in Time – Part Two black-and-white photography exhibition. We'd love to welcome you!

🍷 Please remember to bring your own drinks to enjoy with your meal.

☔ With the winter weather in mind, don't forget to bring an umbrella or jacket if needed.

If there are any changes to your booking or you are unfortunately no longer able to attend, please let Monet know no later than 5:00 PM on Wednesday so that we can finalise catering arrangements.

Please note that cancellations received after 5:00 PM on Wednesday will incur a R50 cancellation fee, as food will already have been ordered and prepared.

Thank you again for your amazing support—we truly appreciate it and can't wait to share a wonderful evening filled with delicious dim sum, warm winter vibes, great conversation, and beautiful photography.

See you on Friday! 🥟📸✨

24/06/2026

📷 Calling all photographers!

Following the wonderful response to our recent _A Moment in Time_ black-and-white photography exhibition, we're excited to announce that the exhibition is being extended for our upcoming First Friday July event. We'd love to feature more local photographers.

We have a limited number of spaces available and invite you to submit your work for consideration.

Submission guidelines:
• Black-and-white photography only
• Minimum: 1 photo
• Maximum: 2 photos per artist
• All photographs must be framed, in good condition, and ready to hang
• Please include a short description or artist's statement about your work

🗓️ Submission deadline: Thursday, 2nd July, 14h00

If you're interested in exhibiting your work at The Rustic, please send me a message for more details:

Monet

📱 078 229 1383

We can't wait to see your unique perspectives and stories through the lens.

24/06/2026

🥟📸 First Friday at The Rustic | Friday, 3 July 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Join us for another one of our Winter Warmer Evenings, continuing at The Rustic, where we bring together delicious food and local photography.

✨ Chinese Dim Sum Evening
Enjoy a selection of warm, crispy Chinese dim sum served with rice and stir-fry for R100 per person.

📷 A Moment in Time Photography Exhibition
Our popular black-and-white photography exhibition continues, now featuring additional works from talented local photographers.

Come and experience an evening filled with flavour, creativity, and community.

📍 The Rustic
🗓️ Friday, 3 July 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
💰 Dim Sum: R100 per person

Booking is essential for the casual dim sum evening.

To reserve your spot, please contact Monet on 078 229 1383.

We can't wait to welcome you for delicious food, inspiring photography, and a wonderful evening together.

23/06/2026

18/06/2026

🌶️ Curry Club at The Rustic 🌶️

Join us for our first Curry Club evening as part of our Winter Warmer Evenings series at The Rustic.

📅 Friday, 19 June
🕕 18:00 – 21:30
📍 The Rustic, 15 Von Manger Street, Swellendam
🌟 R235 per person

Nadine from Wrap't Deli will be serving a delicious Indian-inspired feast featuring a variety of flavours to share and enjoy.

✨ Menu ✨

Starter:
• Pakora fritters with minted yoghurt

Main:
Enjoy all three curry selections, served with rice, naan, and cucumber salad:

• Chicken curry
• Beef curry
• Vegetable curry

Accompanied by a selection of table condiments, including salsa, coconut, chutney, and banana.

Dessert:
• A warm Indian-inspired dessert

Some dishes will be mild, some may have a little bite, but all will be packed with flavour.

Bring a friend, your favourite curry-loving human, or come on your own ~ there's always a place at our table.

Please note: We are not permitted to sell alcohol, so feel free to bring the wine or beverage of your choice. We will happily provide glasses and ice if needed. Coffee, tea, and cool drinks will be available to purchase.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

WhatsApp Monet to book:
📞 078 229 1383

More Curry Club dates, including 10 July, will be announced soon.

12/06/2026

🌶️ Join the Curry Club at The Rustic 🌶️

As part of our Winter Warmer Evenings, we're excited to introduce Curry Club to Swellendam!

📅 19 June
📅 10 July

More dates to come.

Nadine from Wrapt Deli will be preparing a delicious selection of curries, served with rice, naan and all the extras that make sharing good food around a table such a pleasure.

Some curries will be mild, some may have a little bite, but all will be packed with flavour.

Bring a friend, bring your family, bring your favourite curry-loving human—or come on your own. Whether you're new to town, looking to meet interesting people, or simply in the mood for a cosy winter evening, there's always a place at our table.

Expect good food, warm conversation, and a relaxed atmosphere filled with the kind of people who make Swellendam such a special place to call home.

Pricing and final menu details will be announced soon as we source the finest ingredients for each evening.

Booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

WhatsApp Monet for booking at:
📞 078 229 1383

📍 The Rustic
15 Von Manger Street, Swellendam

01/06/2026

Join us for First Friday on the 5th of June at The Rustic for two great events.

Firstly, the opening of a black-and-white photographic exhibition called A Moment in Time by Mark Matthysen, Hanja Badenhorst, Carlo Jorge and Hanno Matthysen, exploring snapshots of ordinary life and other social commentaries.

Secondly, the launch of The Rustic Pop-Up Winter Food Experience, which will be hosted over the next three months. We open this Friday with a selection of gourmet soups, a tot of sherry, and artisanal breads, made by Wrap’t.

Join us and hear more about future Ramen evenings, The Curry Club, and lots more.

As well as Jellyfish Peculiarities has unpacked a selection of winter pieces and hidden gems to browse through, from furry jackets to knitted dresses and other curious finds.

This is a warm and welcoming winter food experience combining contemporary cooking, soulful plates, creativity, and great people.

Don’t forget to book.

To keep up with what’s happening at our temporary winter eatery, send a WhatsApp message to +27 68 714 7682 and we’ll keep you in the loop.

Friday, 5th June 2026
17:00 – 21:00
The Rustic, Swellendam

23/05/2026

The Rustic has had another little refresh ✨🌼

Winter may be cold outside, but the shop is feeling bright, playful, and full of personality again.

This week’s featured display includes:
☀️ A cheerful yellow table & chair set to brighten any little nook
🪽 A whimsical hand-carved winged chair with fairycore charm
👜 A brand new Zara statement bag
⭐ Iconic John Fluevog platform shoes with original dust bag ~ bold, funky, and impossible to miss

We love creating corners that feel joyful, artistic, and a little magical.

Current featured prices:
• Yellow table – R1450
• Yellow chairs – R1100
• Yellow table + chairs set special – R2250
• Winged butterfly chair – R1360
• Zara bag – R330
• John Fluevog platforms – R1460

Pop in and come browse ~ there’s always something peculiar waiting for you 💛