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Clay Cafe Paarl at Groot Parys

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Location Pointer Groot Parys, Jan Van Riebeeck Dr, Paarl, 7646, South Africa
4.7
(2845 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Child Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi

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The Clay Cafe is a ceramic painting venue and restaurant. The activity makes for a memorable visit of creativity, art therapy and recreation for children and adults alike.

To enjoy a relaxed ceramic paining experience with us, please note that you’ll need around 2½ - 3 hours to complete the process, so please be mindful of this when booking your table timeslot

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Saturday 09h00 - 17h00
  • Sunday 09h00 - 17h00

Specials

Summer Sunday Sessions

Join us for a lazy Sunday of good food, cool cocktails and ceramic painting while listening to local artists performing on our rolling lawns backdropped by our vineyards with views to Paarl rock. Event Costs: Cost of chosen ceramic item + R45 studio fee. A la carte menu available throughout the day.

  • Sun, 28 Dec
  • Sunday only: All day
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 10 Dec 2025

Reviews (2845)

4.7 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.7
Value 4.7
Service 4.7
Ambience 4.7
  • Cecile H. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Irene H. Dined: 6 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 22 Dec 25
    Fantastic time.

    Clay Cafe Paarl at Groot Parys responded on Mon 22 Dec 25:
    Hi Irene Thank you so much for your awesome review about Clay Cafe Paarl. We are thrilled you had a fantastic time here with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful painting experience.

  • Bernadine S. Dined: 2 days ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 3.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • jeanette V. Dined: 2 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 21 Dec 25
    This was such a great day and event. Thank you so much. We will definitely do it again.

    Clay Cafe Paarl at Groot Parys responded on Mon 22 Dec 25:
    Hi Jeanette Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are so delighted that you had such a great day with us. Your feedback means a lot, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another fantastic experience soon.

  • Elsebe F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Dec 25
    Always great service, helpful friendly staff, great food. Definitely a firm favorite

    Clay Cafe Paarl at Groot Parys responded on Mon 22 Dec 25:
    Hi Elsebe Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience here with us and that we have become a firm favourite of yours. Your feedback is greatly appreciated and motivates us to keep delivering great experiences for our guests. We look forward to your next visit.

  • Barbra S. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Dec 25
    We had the steak toastie which was great. Fries were delicious

    Clay Cafe Paarl at Groot Parys responded on Mon 22 Dec 25:
    HI Barbra Thank you so much for the awesome review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time here with us. We are so happy that you enjoyed the steak toastie and fries. We are looking forward to welcome you back soon.

  • Chloe D. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 20 Dec 25
    We had such a fun and relaxing day at Clay Café Paarl. The atmosphere was very laid-back, making it the perfect place to spend a few hours painting and unwinding. A special shout-out to our waitress, Nandi, who was so pleasant, attentive, and genuinely friendly, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend for a fun day out.

  • Maré G. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Simone v. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 18 Dec 25
    We visited Clay Café Paarl yesterday with our toddler and had the best time. There was such a great selection of items to paint — plenty suited to little hands, as well as a huge variety for parents and creative hearts. Our waitress was wonderful and made sure we were well cared for throughout our visit. The food was great and the coffee was delicious, which is always a big win. What really stood out was how toddler-friendly the space is. When our little one lost interest in painting, there was plenty of other entertainment to keep him busy. There’s also a proper changing table, which made things so much easier. The atmosphere was calm and relaxed, with no pressure to rush. There’s an excellent selection of paints, stencils and tools — everything you need to create whatever your heart desires. The turnaround time for firing the items is only two weeks, and we already can’t wait to see how our creations turn out. We’ll definitely be back!

    Clay Cafe Paarl at Groot Parys responded on Thu 18 Dec 25:
    Hi Simone Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Clay Cafe Paarl. We are thrilled to hear that you, your toddler and the whole family had such a fantastic experience here with us, from the painting to the delicious food and relaxed atmosphere. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back soon for an awesome day again.

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