the lighthouse bar - the oyster box hotel

by far one of the prettiest drinks spots in umhlanga. the lighthousebarsits at the top of the oyster box and has a beautiful sea view with a great selection of drinks to go with it.

thisbaris absolutely phenomenal and i visit it whenever i am in umhlanga. the views are stunning and the service is great. i love the complimentary snacks and the retro/ vintage decor.

food: 3
ambiance: 4
service: 4

notoriously known for the view of the lighthouse, patrons somehow always find themselves at thisbarpaying far too much for less than premium alcohol, but hey if you rolling in the cash then why not just sit back and chill...

@quintoningram
for an unforgettable experience, an awesome view (day and night), a fresh breeze coming in from the ocean, visit the the oyster box - lighthousebaron the roof terrace. the oyster box hotel with fans like sails hanging from the sealing, is synonymous with all things luxurious, 5 star quality and service.

if you'd expect to bump into nicki minaj or queen latifah, you are not reaching for the stars, as many a star including them have stayed over at the oyster box hotel.

we've had the snack platter with fried halloumi cheese, deep-fried calamari, sesame chicken strips and delicious fishcakes which contended very strongly with my favourite fishcakes from tashas restaurant in menlyn maine pta.

i can highly recommend the lighthouse bar, the oyster box hotel and lovely simonsig bubbly from the menu.

the perfect place to celebrate, enjoy the end your day or fall in love ❤️

if you're looking for abarwith a view, a perfect place to watch the sun set over the indian ocean on a warm summer's evening or watch sport with friends while nibbling on snacks, then look no further. the lighthousebaris located on the top floor of the oyster box hotel and boasts an ideal spot to come an enjoy a drink and relax.

we came for some drinks over lunch time and chose to sit outside on the patio, facing the lighthouse. these semi-private two-seater tables are ideal for enjoying your drinks in privacy with a magnificent view. i had the raspberry martini and my better half had their signature cocktail - the umhlanga sling. the martini was delicious, and the twisted orange peel really added that extra bit of kick and also looked beautiful in the glass. the umhlanga sling was quite sweet with the taste of mango being quite dominating. the mint leaves add that bit of freshness, but if you're not a fan of mint then i wouldn't recommend ordering it.

we returned the following night to have some sundowners, but thebarwas packed to the brim. and it was very noisy - in my opinion, the music was simply too loud and everyone was shouting at each other. so i wouldn't recommend it for a quite, private evening. rather, it seems like the ideal place to enjoy some cocktails on a lazy summer afternoon.

the service is great! friendly and fast, they really do their best to make you feel like royalty. our drinks arrived promptly and they did not compromise on the quality.

i can't comment on the food, but their snack platters sound amazing and i'd love to give them a try some day.

overall, good drinks but totally overpriced. great view, but too noisy and crowded at night. go at a time when it's not busy, when there isn't live music and just after you've received your pay cheque, with someone who either only drinks one cocktail or are willing to pay for themselves.

i can only rate this place purely on thebarand not the food.

the cocktails are the most expensive i have ever paid and actually poorly and very below average made.

but the one undeniable truth is the awe and beauty of the view.

the deck is so narrow that doors open into your seats and you struggle to find some leg space, but when you do it has such an incredible vibe.

a stunning, romantic, relaxing and classy bar. i could spend all day here looking at the lighthouse and the ocean.

the view is spectacular, greatbarto catch up with friends and listen to the waves crashing on the rocks. either than that, food is average.

we visited the lighthousebarduring easter weekend for some cocktails and views before heading down to the beach. what an amazingly beautiful space, with friendly staff, yummy pub snacks and situated in the most gorgeous hotel. we don't even need to describe the views - just see pics.

their cocktails were very nice and refreshing and it was truly so relaxing to sit on the balcony and look at the ocean while sipping on some of our favourite mixes. definitely only for special occasions, though, as the prices are quite hefty.

legendbarlooking out onto the lighthouse and over the ocean and beach of umhlanga. just went for drinks so can't comment on much other than the venue and location. was pretty busy, and made it a great vibe!

such an amazing place for a catch up. visited thebartoday with two good friends and it was breathtaking. the view is absolutely stunning and the sea air brings such calm. the pigeons can be a nuisance but it is a lovely place for a drink or two.

thisbaris really exclusive with a classy and exclusive feel, i see everybody else on here says it is pricey but coming from johannesburg the prices are inline with normal prices there.

the service is good maybe slow at times but thebaris so comfortable that a little wait doesn't really matter,

the view of the beach as well as the lighthouse is amazing both during the day and the night and the live entertainment just makes it a great place to chill out.

such a disappointment. poor management and poor customer service. after calling to make a reservation on the 2nd of jan we were advised to come through as bookings are only done on first come first serve basis. upon arrival we were told that thebaris closed for a function, only to find out that this was a lie and that thebarwas open only to 'guests'. another disappointment in terms of quality of service.