Fogeys History

The building has had a few transformations that add to its charm. To begin with it housed the station tearoom, where the turn of the century diamond and gold barons ‘took to tea’ on the open air balcony. During the war years it was changed into the Station Master’s House and in the mid nineties, with the restoration of the station, it was changed back into a restaurant. After a two year closed period, it was revamped and open as the Railway House Restaurant. Under new management in July 2005 the name was changed to Fogeys Railway House Restaurant to establish a unique identity.

The Station Building ~ a National Heritage Site ~ forms the Gateway to the Historic mile with De Posthuys, the oldest Colonial building in South Africa; Rhodes Cottage and the Natale Labia Gallery within walking distance of the restaurant.

In the late 1800 Muizenberg was said to be the premier holiday resort of Southern Africa. With the arrival of the railway in 1883 tens of thousands of local day-tripper could have access to the sea where previously only the wealthy who owned horses and traps could. With the growth of Muizenberg came the necessity for a station which will embody the importance of this popular resort. The architectural department of the South African Railway set about creating a statement in stone to acknowledge Muizenberg’s importance.

Today, this Edwardian red-brick structure with arched sandstone entrances still grace the skyline of Muizenberg and carries Fogeys Railway House Restaurant. The restaurant is situated above what still serves as the Railway Station, with a décor that speaks of the sheer elegance of the ‘20’s. On entering the building with its still original high sealing and wooden floor one is instantly transported to the 1920’s, where little old men enjoyed their tea in their black suites and top hats.

The restaurant serves delectable global cuisine and breath-taking views of the False Bay.
The menu could be described as light South African / Mediterranean with a well thought out selection of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes ~ concentrating on fresh ingredients and fresh ideas with attention to detail.





	A restaurant located in a building reminiscent of the golden days of Muizenberg with the “finest seascape views” as it was reviewed in the South African Railways and Harbour magazine of 1913. The red bricked stone faced Station building with the teak clock tower was designed by a pupil of Sir Herbert Baker and opened by the Minister of Transport, the Hon. Henry Burton on 7th June 1913. The fine proportions and generosity of space of the interior is characteristic of this period.

The building has had a few transformations that add to its charm. To begin with it housed the station tearoom, where the turn of the century diamond and gold barons ‘took to tea’ on the open air balcony. During the war years it was changed into the Station Master’s House and in the mid nineties, with the restoration of the station, it was changed back into a restaurant. After a two year closed period, it was revamped and open as the Railway House Restaurant. Under new management in July 2005 the name was changed to Fogeys Railway House Restaurant to establish a unique identity. The Station Building ~ a National Heritage Site ~ forms the Gateway to the Historic mile with De Posthuys, the oldest Colonial building in South Africa; Rhodes Cottage and the Natale Labia Gallery within walking distance of the restaurant. In the late 1800 Muizenberg was said to be the premier holiday resort of Southern Africa. With the arrival of the railway in 1883 tens of thousands of local day-tripper could have access to the sea where previously only the wealthy who owned horses and traps could. With the growth of Muizenberg came the necessity for a station which will embody the importance of this popular resort. The architectural department of the South African Railway set about creating a statement in stone to acknowledge Muizenberg’s importance. Today, this Edwardian red-brick structure with arched sandstone entrances still grace the skyline of Muizenberg and carries Fogeys Railway House Restaurant. The restaurant is situated above what still serves as the Railway Station, with a décor that speaks of the sheer elegance of the ‘20’s. On entering the building with its still original high sealing and wooden floor one is instantly transported to the 1920’s, where little old men enjoyed their tea in their black suites and top hats. The restaurant serves delectable global cuisine and breath-taking views of the False Bay. The menu could be described as light South African / Mediterranean with a well thought out selection of fish, meat and vegetarian dishes ~ concentrating on fresh ingredients and fresh ideas with attention to detail.