Global Village
Global Village
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The Global Village is an work of art from the Gate through to the gallery. We have a collection of unique gifts and curios from all over the world, including gorgeous silver jewellery. The beautiful gardens and dams set a tranquil mood, you can watch the Koi fish swim gracefully in a hand crafted pond. There is a restaurant and a playground here which makes it suitable for every person from children to the elderly. Our business is about 20 years old and the experience can be felt from the banana trees to the heritage of the Old Post Office and the Art Gallery it houses. We invite you to visit us and have a magical shopping experience.
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George
1 contribution
Jan 2022
Went to the restaurant at 11h00 this morning 02/01/2022 for breakfast .
We were told that we are too late for breakfast and they cannot bend the
so-called rules . It was all of 6 minutes past 11 .
I live in Plett and will not patronise this rubbish establishment ever again . They
would rather lose business from 3 guests !!!
Typical small town mentality and they can go to hell . Bunch of wankers .
We were told that we are too late for breakfast and they cannot bend the
so-called rules . It was all of 6 minutes past 11 .
I live in Plett and will not patronise this rubbish establishment ever again . They
would rather lose business from 3 guests !!!
Typical small town mentality and they can go to hell . Bunch of wankers .
Written 2 January 2022
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JillBack
Nagiso-machi, Japan83 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
My daughter and I visited twice in 5 days
Sasha has taught the gentleman working there to make the best pizza we have ever eaten. It was a real pleasure to be in the beautiful garden with the addition of the owners’ fathers’ rose collection.
Highly recommended!
Good luck for the season!
Sasha has taught the gentleman working there to make the best pizza we have ever eaten. It was a real pleasure to be in the beautiful garden with the addition of the owners’ fathers’ rose collection.
Highly recommended!
Good luck for the season!
Written 9 December 2018
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MoccaJava
Greyton, South Africa278 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
Consistently good service and food. Great to have owners close on hand to chat and share ideas. The chef uses fresh salad greens hand picked especially for your order. Lovely settings next to dam, lots of birds and plants in a rustic setting.
Written 24 September 2018
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ashley B
Port Elizabeth, South Africa43 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Do not pass through Piesangsvallei without stopping here for coffee and gifts!!!
Stunning village set in peaceful tranquil surroundings... Your one stop shop for best coffee and cake in town as well as all your arts and crafts /gift shopping requirements. A must see!!
Stunning village set in peaceful tranquil surroundings... Your one stop shop for best coffee and cake in town as well as all your arts and crafts /gift shopping requirements. A must see!!
Written 10 July 2018
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russellrowantree
Dromara, UK208 contributions
Jan 2018 • Friends
We called in to see the market and Art in the Park exhibition on Sunday and were pleasantly surprised by the size of the shop and relaxed atmosphere in the garden with live music playing.
We had pizza with a salad and I was so impressed with the quality of the food I asked a man (who turned out to be the owner) how he made the pizza dough. Well a very enjoyable 30-40mins were spent learning not just about pizza dough, but also the history of “The Global Village” and the surrounding area with a good measure of philosophy thrown in. As we are clearly tourists there was nothing really to gain from the amount of time the owner and staff spent on us, however, we were treated with samples of the slow roasted pork belly (which was delicious) and home made chutneys.
If you have time to chill, enjoy good food ( thin based pizza and fresh organic homegrown salad) and have a bit of craic, with engaging people don’t miss this place. We will be calling in before we leave the area. A really lovely experience , not to be missed
We had pizza with a salad and I was so impressed with the quality of the food I asked a man (who turned out to be the owner) how he made the pizza dough. Well a very enjoyable 30-40mins were spent learning not just about pizza dough, but also the history of “The Global Village” and the surrounding area with a good measure of philosophy thrown in. As we are clearly tourists there was nothing really to gain from the amount of time the owner and staff spent on us, however, we were treated with samples of the slow roasted pork belly (which was delicious) and home made chutneys.
If you have time to chill, enjoy good food ( thin based pizza and fresh organic homegrown salad) and have a bit of craic, with engaging people don’t miss this place. We will be calling in before we leave the area. A really lovely experience , not to be missed
Written 1 February 2018
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EastLondonEjs
Port Elizabeth, South Africa99 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
We had visited Global Village by chance in September and had liked it. We decided to go during the height of Christmas week as it was a convenient venue.
It was much busier, but there was adequate parking- very near- a bonus as we had an immobile family member with us.
We were again impressed with the spacious and interesting grounds and decided to sit on an outside table that was protected from the sun by shade-cloth (In the event, this proved to be too thin and we did get somewhat sunburned during our meal) We had a view of a small lake with water lilies. The sound of the Piet–my-Vrou was a bonus as we have not heard him calling in this area before.
One of our party had a smoked salmon salad, another an excellent burger and chips and I enjoyed a Pizza Regina with thin cut pastry and cooked in a wood fired Pizza oven. Our waitress was efficient and attentive and the food was served quickly despite the eatery being quite busy. There was unobtrusive vaguely Oriental music in the background being played by a musician on a guitar, then drums and then a flute. All very relaxing and pleasant. We noticed the coffee bar where there are seats and this looked a good venue for drinks.
No visit would be complete without a stroll around the actual Global Village store- both to see the huge lazy Koi, but also the amazing variety of items on offer. We bought a few items that are out of the usual.
All in all, Global Village is on our favourite list when we are in Plett.
It was much busier, but there was adequate parking- very near- a bonus as we had an immobile family member with us.
We were again impressed with the spacious and interesting grounds and decided to sit on an outside table that was protected from the sun by shade-cloth (In the event, this proved to be too thin and we did get somewhat sunburned during our meal) We had a view of a small lake with water lilies. The sound of the Piet–my-Vrou was a bonus as we have not heard him calling in this area before.
One of our party had a smoked salmon salad, another an excellent burger and chips and I enjoyed a Pizza Regina with thin cut pastry and cooked in a wood fired Pizza oven. Our waitress was efficient and attentive and the food was served quickly despite the eatery being quite busy. There was unobtrusive vaguely Oriental music in the background being played by a musician on a guitar, then drums and then a flute. All very relaxing and pleasant. We noticed the coffee bar where there are seats and this looked a good venue for drinks.
No visit would be complete without a stroll around the actual Global Village store- both to see the huge lazy Koi, but also the amazing variety of items on offer. We bought a few items that are out of the usual.
All in all, Global Village is on our favourite list when we are in Plett.
Written 5 January 2018
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Rosie B
East London, South Africa41 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Was pleasantly surprised by this place. Really wide range of goods to buy. Stunning scarves , beautiful sundresses and hippy style clothing. Jewellery, ornaments and all sorts. Great place for gift shopping. There is also a cafe there.
Written 24 May 2016
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Fastidi0us
Cape Town Central, South Africa148 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
Hidden off the main road, this venue has so much on offer for you to buy. If you've ever run out of ideas for a gift you will definitely find something here. Worthwhile browsing even if you don't buy. Pay them a visit, I'm sure you will enjoy it.
Written 8 March 2016
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BOFA BOY
Bridge of Allan, UK1 396 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
We went as two couples to the Global Village and enjoyed perusing the shops and the stalls. There was no pressure selling which makes a change from other places visited during our trip
Written 11 February 2024
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Andrea F
Johannesburg, South Africa63 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Great place to relax, browse the quaint shop, walk in the gardens, get car washed, and grab a bite to eat. Excellent coffee and pizzas - large with thin base - and topped off by fast and friendly service.
Written 10 December 2019
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Is the cafe under restaurants or cafes? I am not looking for the shopping experience, just the lovely cafe and grounds. I just searched again and can read all about the shops but nothing dedicated to the cafe, which it really should be. Maybe give cafe a different name to differentiate?
Written 27 March 2018
The Global Village is a delightful restaurant set in a beautiful rustic garden with running water, dams, lots of birdlife and tables scattered around under different and unique awnings all handmade. The chef uses local produce and salads sourced from their own extensive garden. Worth a visit. The gift shop shares the venue, but is completely separate and indoors from to the mostly open air restaurant.
Written 24 September 2018
Is the restaurant called Global Village. Cant find it under cafes?
Written 21 March 2018
Yes. As far as I can tell you this is how it is listed as it is the whole experience of food, arts & crafts gifts etc
Written 31 March 2018
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