For the whole family
Vijgeboomsdrift is a family-friendly restaurant and bar on the R524, just outside Louis Trichardt. Come for a pub lunch or a steak off the grill, share a platter with friends, or pull up a stool at the bar.
from our kitchen and bar
Rump, sirloin and more, cooked over the grill and served with proper chips.
Hearty plates for a long lunch on the farm.
The Vijgeboom Meaty Platter, made to order for 4 to 8 people.
Cheeses with crackers, grapes and strawberries.
Cold beer, wine and spirits, from Castle Lite and Bell’s to Gordon’s and Jameson.
A fenced play area with slides and a jungle gym next to the restaurant.
From the kitchen
Steak perfection takes time
Rump, sirloin and more off the grill, served with proper chips and something cold from the bar. Pub lunches, platters to share and a kitchen that cooks the way the farm eats.
from the
grill
pre-order only
Our in-house platters are made for any occasion and are only available on pre-order. Choose the size for your group and two sauces.
4 of each finger food, with 120g steak strips.
8 of each finger food, with 200g steak strips.
fully
stocked
pull up a stool
Pull up a stool at the long bar counter for a cold beer, a glass of wine or a G&T. From Castle Lite and Bell’s to Gordon’s and Jameson, the bar is fully stocked, and the big screen shows the rugby.
aged on the farm
Our dry ager is stocked with beef ageing on the bone, and dry-aged meat is available now. Ask Machtel what is ready.
There’s a fenced play area with slides and a jungle gym, so the grown-ups can finish lunch in peace.
what guests say
Rated 4.7 stars on Google and 5.0 on LekkeSlaap.
★★★★★
“Great rooms and friendly staff. The restaurant is very nice and well priced.”
Juan-Ettienne D.
LekkeSlaap review, October 2025
★★★★★
“Was baie lekker! Beeste om jou – in die natuur. Sal definitief weer daar bly! Elmarie is a 5 ster gasvrou.”
Johan J.
LekkeSlaap review, September 2026
good to know
Something else on your mind? Call Machtel on 072 211 6657.
Yes. There is a fenced play area with slides and a jungle gym, so the grown-ups can finish their meal in peace.
Yes. The Vijgeboom Meaty Platter is available on pre-order for 4 to 6 or 6 to 8 people. Call Machtel on 072 211 6657 to order yours.
Yes, a fully stocked bar with a big screen for the rugby and a fireplace for winter evenings.
On the R524, just outside Louis Trichardt, with plenty of space to park.
Find us
Just outside Louis Trichardt, with plenty of space to park and a play area for the kids. Book a table below and we will confirm by phone.