Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Nestled in the grounds of Craighall Park
Our Story
There is a place in the north of Johannesburg where the pace of city life softens. Where a century-old bowling green gives way to a 90-metre covered patio, and the light through the trees falls golden in the afternoon.
33 Olive Tree has become the gathering place for generations of Johannesburgers — young families, old friends, midweek lunches, long weekend dinners. The kind of restaurant that never needs to announce itself, because those who know it always come back.
A relaxed, outdoors country feel in the heart of Johannesburg North — a world away from the city that surrounds it.
The Experience
Every corner of 33 Olive Tree has been shaped for ease, warmth, and genuine pleasure.
A 90-metre elevated covered patio that stretches across the bowling club grounds — one of Johannesburg's great outdoor dining experiences. Dine under the canopy with views that open onto something rare in the city: genuine open sky.
When the Johannesburg winter bites, the fireplaces at 33 Olive Tree draw people close. There is something deeply satisfying about settling into warmth, a glass in hand, while the evening gathers outside.
The bar at 33 Olive Tree has earned its reputation. Expertly crafted cocktails, a well-considered wine list, and the kind of happy hour that turns a weekday afternoon into something worth remembering.
What Guests Say
"There is nowhere else quite like this in Joburg. The patio, the trees, the food — it all comes together into something genuinely special. We have been coming for years and it never disappoints."
"Brilliant for families. The kids have space to breathe, the adults have great food and cocktails. The atmosphere on a summer evening is unmatched. The lamb shank is worth the drive from anywhere."
"The fireplace in winter makes this the most comfortable restaurant in the city. Warm, welcoming staff, generous portions, and cocktails that are genuinely well-made. Our Friday local."
Find Us
33 Olive Tree is located within the grounds of the Craighall Park Bowling Club on Abercorn Avenue — a setting that gives the restaurant its unique, unhurried character. The address is easy to find; the atmosphere is impossible to forget.
"Johannesburg's favourite hangout for young and old — a relaxed, outdoors country feel with an elevated patio and views toward the open sky."
Parking is ample. Families are welcome. Bookings are recommended for weekends and public holidays.
Reservations
We welcome walk-ins whenever we have space, but to guarantee your spot — especially on weekends — a reservation is always the wiser choice. Give us a call and we will take care of the rest.