Rock Lily - Cape St Francis

Nestled opposite the Cape St Francis Resort, Rock Lily is a village pub that is wholly devoted to good music and good times. Portrayed by managing-owner, Mike Kimmings, as a ‘music bar and kitchen’, Rock Lily a Music venue where locals and visitors gather, for both young and old, as the heart of this exciting new venture into the music and hospitality business.

Yet far from Cape Town’s committed electronic music scene or Joburg’s too-cool-for-school inner-city crowd, the Eastern Cape does, in fact, have its own laidback but immensely talented soundscape. The greater St Francis offers only a smaller and shared stage, from backyard open-mic evenings to seasonal pop-up grungy dive bars; and truth be told, locals often venture outside of St Francis to catch a solid session of righteous tunes, relaxing dinner-dates or ‘something-to-do’ when Eskom fails us again. However, we’ve got news for you – whether you pull in after work or just passing through our picturesque village, you are promised to be marinated in the flavours of your all-time favourites.

The appearances by high-profile artists are the norm, it is their aim to host shows featuring both your best and brightest local,international and emerging musicians on a consistent line-up.

As the brand-spanking-newly refurbished ex-Stix Pub, the venue devotes a large portion of their playlist to live acts under the new-world name of Rock Lily, and as the owner, he is humbled in giving artists from nearly all genres a chance to perform at the most south-Eastern pub in South Africa. Thus, expect to hear everything from acoustic sets to new folk-style jams, jazzy rhythms and foot-stomping rock and roll.

It has always been their dream to own his very own ‘neighbourhood pub’ and music venue that brings people together for all kinds of reasons. A lounge away from home, a place to enjoy the greatest delights in life, good company, food and drinks, and music to round it off.

With a selection of spirits, to good wine and cold beer on tap,craft beers, a duo-menu of Italian and comfort food, are drawcards to a clientele that’s asking for all of the above, the venue is renowned for the best Pizza's in the area and great quality along with personal service .

This intimate 100-seater space creates the opportunity for audiences to enjoy good company, good food and eclectic performances, left and right of the mainstream, in close quarters.

Open during season ,Mondays to Sundays , 12 noon to late, we offer you the complete family and musical experience.

Besides themed and live music evenings, sporting events (rugby, soccer, superbikes), something for the ladies, private event hosting, and mid-week entertainment, coupled with an affordable bar and menu in St Francis, are all to be offered – simply watch this space.

Also find them on Twitter (@rocklilyCSF).
For more info, contact Mike Kimmings at 083 444 3834 or 042 940 0174.

‘You are about to rock, just as you are!’