Elgin Railway Market

Elgin Railway Market, a vibrant Steampunk and Art Deco-inspired destination housed in a renovated 1940s apple warehouse built by Italian POWs, serves as the gateway to the stunning Elgin Valley in the Overberg region of Western Cape. Located on Oak Avenue in Elgin, just a 1.5-hour drive from Cape Town, this bustling market celebrates local creativity with over 60 stalls offering fresh food, artisanal crafts, and entertainment, all set against the valley's rolling hills and vineyards. Founded to reimagine the space as a showpiece, it draws families and foodies for its eclectic vibe and community spirit, making it an ideal weekend outing in November 12, 2025’s mild autumn weather (18-22°C), when crisp days enhance the outdoor leisure deck—pair with a steam train ride from Cape Town or a stay at Zonnevanger Guesthouse. Features:

• Food Vendors: Diverse stalls with curries, Mediterranean bites, spicy chicken, Poke bowls, Neapolitan pizzas, ribs, burgers, Eisbein, fresh juices, biltong, Thai food; Strictly Halaal and Halaal-friendly options; sweets like fudge, ice cream, chocolate, and cakes.
• Bar & Beverages: Local wines, beer, cider, and L-Gin from an Elgin artisanal gin bar; Steam Coffee shop serving home-ground brews (open Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm).
• Retail & Crafts: Mezzanine and ground-floor shops with jewellery, leather goods, vellies, CBD oils/edibles, Himalayan salts/lamps, kids' toys/clothes, ladies' apparel/skin care, men’s grooming, braai tools, and a salvage shop.
• Entertainment & Events: Live music, steam train arrivals from Ceres Rail (weekend return trips from Cape Town viewable from the platform or leisure deck); Elgin Winter Wine Festival; Captains Lounge for private VIP bookings.
• Accessibility: Free entry; R20 parking per vehicle; family- and pet-friendly (leashed pets); wheelchair/pram-friendly paths; ample space for 5,000+ visitors.
• Operating Hours: Mon-Fri Steam Coffee 8:30am-4pm; Wed/Fri food vendors/bar 4pm-8:30pm; Sat-Sun full market 9am-4pm; confirm for holidays.