The Lawns at the Roundhouse

The Lawns at the Roundhouse occupies the gardens and terraces below the historic Roundhouse in Camps Bay.

The building dates back to the late 18th century, when it served as a lookout post and hunting lodge. By the 1840s, it was already being used as a restaurant and tearoom.

The modern Lawns moved much of that hospitality life outdoors.

Pavilions, lawns and tables stretch down the slope towards views of the Atlantic and the Twelve Apostles. So the experience is shaped less by an interior and more by the landscape and the hour you arrive.

The Roundhouse history is worth keeping in context too. This was part of the colonial Cape landscape, not simply a romantic old country house.

That contrast is what makes the place interesting today: a once-exclusive hillside estate now experienced through long lunches, picnics and sunset.

In short: 🏛️ Historic Roundhouse · 🌿 Terraces and lawns · 🌊 Atlantic views · ⛰️ Twelve Apostles · 🌅 Sunset · 🍽️ Outdoor dining