Housed in the iconic Die Winkel op Paternoster – a restored shark liver oil factory – Dispens is a contemporary pantry, shop and eatery.

‘Dispens’ is drawn from old rural dispensaries – once vital outposts supplying essential goods and ingredients to remote farm dwellers who couldn’t reach village shops regularly. We honour that spirit of local provisioning, in a modern way.

Our antique display cabinets and haberdashery cupboards brim with botanical soaps, hand stitched linen, heritage heerenbone and local sea salt.

Wooden shelves are laden with house-made pickles and preserves and daily baked goods. Loose teas, salt and spices are sold by weight. Wolfgat ceramics, handmade cutlery, veldskoene and boutique wines complete the offering.

Sit down for all-day breakfast and light lunch, freshly prepared on site, from typical Strandveld ingredients.

We’re still “oep ve koep” every day.