Tshawe Bar
Eastern Cape
At a glance
Tshawe Bar is a refined drinks venue in the lobby of the Boardwalk Hotel on Beach Road in Summerstrand, Gqeberha. Located within the Boardwalk Hotel and Casino complex, the bar offers a relaxed setting for guests looking to enjoy premium beverages in a polished hotel environment. Its setting makes it suited to a quiet drink before or after time spent at the wider resort.
The bar’s character centres on leisurely drinking rather than a defined cuisine. A selection of premium beverages forms the main offering, with fine cigars available for guests who enjoy cigar culture alongside their drinks. The combination gives Tshawe Bar a more considered, grown-up feel than a casual bar, while the hotel-lobby location keeps it accessible to guests staying at the property and visitors exploring Summerstrand.
Named after King Tshawe, the venue carries a sense of local identity within its contemporary hotel setting. Its atmosphere is intended for refined relaxation, making it appropriate for unhurried conversations, a pre-evening drink or a calm pause during a stay in Gqeberha. The bar is part of a larger entertainment destination, but its own appeal is centred on a slower pace and a straightforward focus on drinks and cigars.
Tshawe Bar welcomes smart-casual dress, which reflects the venue’s polished style without requiring formal attire. The setting is suitable for guests seeking an adult-oriented place to unwind, enjoy a premium beverage and, where appropriate, spend time with a cigar. It is best approached as a lounge-style bar rather than a dining destination or a venue built around a broad food offering.
For visitors travelling through the Eastern Cape, Tshawe Bar provides a convenient hotel-based option in Summerstrand. Its position at Boardwalk Hotel and Casino places it within an established leisure setting, while the lobby location offers a clear and easy-to-find arrival point. The bar operates daily from midday until 22:00, making it available across the afternoon and into the evening. Direct contact with the venue can help confirm arrangements before a visit.
