1 Dargle Road, Lions River

Situated on the beautiful Highgate Wine Estate, Piggly Wiggly is a shopping and dining experience not to be missed on your Midlands trip. Food options include The Piggly Wiggly Coffee Shop, The Pizza Place, Meander Fine Wines, Coffee Smiths, The Greenery Juice Café, The Pantry on R103 and Chocolate Heaven.

Contact: +27 (0)33 234 2911

Granny Mouse Country House & Spa, Balgowan, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, 3275

Located on the ground floor of the Hotel, surrounded by lush vegetation, lies the Granny Mouse Bistro Restaurant, offering a unique menu. This simple and delicious seasonal menu caters for the more casual diner, and lends itself to a more family, relaxed, and fresh environment. Offering a range of meals, including vegetarian options, the Bistro menu is a delight.

Contact: + 27 (0)33 234 4071

103, Nottingham Road

Nottingham Road Hotel is well-known for its fine fare and jovial atmosphere, the a la carte restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinners and offers a varied menu of quality cuisine. Catching up with a good friend or a good game in the Notties legendary pub offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy traditional pub grub.

Contact: +27 (0)33 266 6151

Farm Boschfontein, Lidgetton

La Lampara serves traditional Italian cuisine, from delicious pizza in the wood-burning pizza oven to perfectly sauced pasta and an amazing selection of meat and fish dishes using the freshest Midlands ingredients.

Contact: +27 (0)82 416 0195

72 Riverside Farm, Lidgetton

Taste a variety of beer styles at Lions River Craft Brewery, but don't leave without trying the Vanilla Porter. Pair it with a country platter and soak up the laidback Midlands atmosphere.

Contact: +27 (0)83 775 8549

87 Old Main Road, Howick

The popular coffee brand, Terbodore's original home boasting a quaint farm-style chic restaurant, intriguing coffee menu and majestic backdrops. Come meet Sultan, the Great Dane behind the well-known Terbodore logo.

Contact: +27 (0)33 330 2380

C6, Caversham Valley, Howick

Caversham Mill offers freshly-prepared dishes in a setting only the Midlands can offer. Order from their á-la-carte menu consisting of a variety of mains and various burgers while listening to the Lion's River tumbling down the waterfall.

Contact: +27 (0)33 234 4524

Main Road, Dargle

Choose your environment, inside the restaurant, outside in the garden, on the patio or in the cosy bar. Il Postino is the perfect place to celebrate all occasions with family or friends.

Contact: +27 (0)72 905 9390

Exit 132 off N3 Freeway Nottingham Road, Nottingham Road, 3280

Enjoy a juicy steak, warm hospitality, and a relaxed atmosphere at this rustic restaurant.

Contact: +27 (0)33 266 7001

Rawdons Estate R103 KZN Midlands, Nottingham Road, 3280

This is a quaint traditional Austrian pub that offers hearty meals catering to all tastes. They offer 35 beers from around the world, wine, and gin. They also have a kid’s area for the little ones!

Contact: +27 (0)33 266 6320

Netherwood Farm, Nottingham Road, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa

A warm Midlands experience where good food, beautiful views and meaningful moments come together. Tucked beneath the Drakensberg mountains, Blueberry Café is a place to slow down and settle in. Expect cosy interiors filled with warm wooden textures, floating garden baskets, crackling fireplaces in winter and sunlit tables overlooking the rolling Midlands countryside. Enjoy slow breakfast, long lunches and good wine and coffee here.

Contact: +27 (0)33 266 7132