The Kwazulu Natal Society of the Arts

5 Matseliso Scott - 3 months ago

I had a lovely experience at KZNSA. I had my first date with my now partner here and the second time we went there, we wore the exact same outfits ???? unplanned. We only realized when we saw the previous pictures

The Place is lovely and airy, the ambience is refreshing. The Cafe is situated on a flight of steps inside and has a sitting area outside as well.

The staff is very welcoming and friendly. The waitress who was serving us was amazing. She was funny, knowledgeable and checked up on us a dozen times. Which was fantastic.

The food was impeccable, the best Eggs Benedict and burger I had had in a long time. The food is fresh and the spices and herbs used are fresh and healthy. Which is my type of food. It is very affordable as well. Loooved the hot chocolate and the chocolate cake was delicious, not sweet but flavourful, moist and not too much cream. Juuust how I like it.

Right next to the Cafe is the art and crafts. I love how they showcase the art and the booklets that fill you in on the artists and art. The short videos that are put on the projector and the laptop. Love how you give South African artists and Durban based artists the opportunity to showcase their work.

I enjoyed every single moment there both times I was there. I tell everyone about the place and I will keep going back.

3 Teboho Selatile - 2 months ago

A peaceful venue located in Glenwood, Durban.

Depending on which route your maps app takes you, you could drive relatively peacefully through Morningside and Berea to get there, or through the buzz and chaos of the CBD.

This is a great venue to have brunch or lunch with friends. Depending on how late your run / cycle ends, you could also opt to get your post-workout meals here.
It will be a bit of a wait though so if you’re really hungry, you might need to push the staff to prioritize your meal.
The menu options aren’t plentiful, especially if you’re on a strict diet; however, there’s enough to enjoy a decent meal.

There are exhibitions in the gallery, which are changed frequently enough. There isn’t enough on display for you to get lost for hours on end exploring artwork and pieces but, there’s enough for a quick walk-through and discussions afterwards.

The adjacent Art Store has beautiful crafts. Depending on your budget, you could find good pieces here.

There is safe, unstructured parking at the venue.

A pleasurable experience overall.

5 Olwam Mnqwazi - 8 months ago

A great place to get work done after touring the exhibition space and filling yourself up with their creamy delicious chicken pasta ????????????. You then pretend to work very hard hoping a stranger might break a conversation you too much of an introvert to initiate ????.

4 Lunga Xulu - 5 months ago

I took my son there to commemorate my mother on her birthday. It was a great experience, the food was delicious, the decor and lighting is modern yet inviting. I enjoyed the exhibit and you can even take some photos. We ordered a couple of slices of carrot cake which was outstanding.

The only small issue I would have is the wait staff but being as attentive as they should be, a made a modification on my chicken pasta (I wanted to add bacon) and it was not carried out, waited a long time to make my second drink order by the time she came back I was ready to go.

Nevertheless, I will go there again, I recommend it

4 Seamartist Apparel - 7 months ago

Great place where you can find local gifts , downstairs has an amazing restaurant. Also this is a Gallery with many well established South African artists . Pay this place a visit and find us here too !!

5 Ron Sabelo - 6 months ago

Such a great place to have breakfast or lunch.. Cafe and art gallery is Aesthetically pleasing, I loved the whole vibe.

4 Noxolo Ngcepe - 4 months ago

Nice vibe...Brilliant art pieces. Nice little shop for little goodies if you want to buy. Book stand just outside for bookworms. A nice Cafe there too...reason for the 4 stars is the Cafe. Service needs serious improvement...they give you a menu then just leave you there for a long time.