The Tug Restaurant

The Tug Restaurant Enjoy a fantastic meal and cocktails by the sea with family and friends in Swakopmund, Namibia
Book online today: www.the-tug.com
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The Tug Restaurant had first opened its doors during December 1993. Starting out as a small beachfront restaurant on the edge of the wild and mystical Atlantic Ocean, with splendid views onto the iconic Swakopmund jetty, The Tug’s popularity has grown as time moved on. Dining areas inside and on the outside deck terrace have been extended considerably, while the restaurant has become a culinary destination for travelers from around the globe. The Tug restaurant offers authentically prepared cocktails, a selection of more than 140 of the finest South African wines, French champagne. Special delights from the wild Namibian ocean include kingklip, kabeljou, lobsters, angel fish and sole, John Dory, local oysters, fresh green Swakopmund asparagus. The richly diverse menu includes stuffed Patagonian squid, prawns, Norwegian salmon, Sashimi tuna. For the carnivore there are tasty cuts of beef and tender lamb, in addition to game delicacies such as Oryx carpaccio or grilled Oryx steak, Surf & Turf. There is a wide selection for the vegetarian and our delicious homemade Spanakopita is a favorite. Both owner partners George Hopking and Brett Southworth believe that no successful establishment should rely solely on its popularity. They engage in consistent attention to quality and freshness of their products, as well as continuous training and motivation of their staff, in order to provide the customer with decent upscale service and a top notch menu and wine list.

17/09/2026

How do you like your tuna? 🐟

Grilled or seared with black pepper, our Atlantic wild-caught Yellowfin Tuna Loin lets you choose your style, your side and make the dish your own.
Finished with ponzu sauce for a fresh, savoury kick.

Grilled or seared — which are you choosing?

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us : +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

A new season has arrived at The Tug, bringing fresh flavours with it.Our seasonal menu updates are here, with thoughtful...
10/09/2026

A new season has arrived at The Tug, bringing fresh flavours with it.

Our seasonal menu updates are here, with thoughtfully prepared dishes and seafood sourced from reputable suppliers and certified processing facilities.

We’re committed to serving what we say we serve, genuine seafood, responsibly sourced, with authenticity and quality you can trust.

New flavours. Beautiful ingredients. Plenty to discover.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us: +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

08/09/2026

This is not just any rump steak.

Our premium Namibian A-Grade beef is never frozen, hormone-free and carefully trimmed to create two standout cuts: the Heart of Rump and the Picanha.

The Heart of Rump has the tenderness of fillet with the full flavour of rump. It means a smaller yield, but a better steak.

Less compromise. More flavour. That’s how we do beef at The Tug.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us : +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

Our Danie Hugo Private Collection was created exclusively for The Tug Restaurant by w**emakers Pauline Roux and Paul Jor...
03/09/2026

Our Danie Hugo Private Collection was created exclusively for The Tug Restaurant by w**emakers Pauline Roux and Paul Jordaan. 🍷

Blended especially for us and not available anywhere else, the collection includes The Winch Sauvignon Blanc, Entablature Chardonnay, Crankshaft Shiraz and Syrah.

Four w**es. One exclusive collection. Only at The Tug.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us : +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

Some decisions are harder than others.This one starts with a glass of Crankshaft Syrah and goes from there. 🍷Part of our...
27/08/2026

Some decisions are harder than others.

This one starts with a glass of Crankshaft Syrah and goes from there. 🍷

Part of our exclusive Danie Hugo Collection, it’s the kind of red that makes settling in at The Tug very easy.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us: +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

Kingklip on the Josper? Always a good idea.Cooked over the flames of our charcoal-fired Josper and fuelled by premium Na...
25/08/2026

Kingklip on the Josper? Always a good idea.

Cooked over the flames of our charcoal-fired Josper and fuelled by premium Namibian wood charcoal specially sourced for The Tug, this is the kind of seafood that comes with a little smoke, a little char, and a whole lot of flavour.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us: +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

Before the sauce, before the grill, before the final plate — it starts here.Fresh fish, prawns and mussels are the build...
20/08/2026

Before the sauce, before the grill, before the final plate — it starts here.

Fresh fish, prawns and mussels are the building blocks behind some of The Tug’s best-loved seafood dishes, transformed in our kitchen into the kind of meals worth coming back for.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us: +264 81 230 7172
Swakopmund, Namibia

18/08/2026

Some evenings are made for slowing down.

For lingering over a great meal, sharing a bottle of w**e, and watching the Atlantic put on its nightly show.

That’s dinner at The Tug.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us: +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

From wild-caught, delicate, pan-fried fillets to beautifully prepared seafood favourites, our fish dishes celebrate the ...
13/08/2026

From wild-caught, delicate, pan-fried fillets to beautifully prepared seafood favourites, our fish dishes celebrate the freshness and flavour of the Atlantic.

Whether you’re in the mood for something light and elegant or rich and satisfying, there’s always something special waiting at The Tug.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us: +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

Slow-cooked to perfection and full of rich, comforting flavour, our Lamb Shank is made for winter evenings by the sea.Te...
11/08/2026

Slow-cooked to perfection and full of rich, comforting flavour, our Lamb Shank is made for winter evenings by the sea.

Tender, hearty and beautifully prepared, it’s the kind of dish that invites you to settle in, sip something exceptional, and savour every bite at The Tug.

Plan your visit: https://www.the-tug.com/reservations.php
Shuttle transfer: +264 64 402 356
WhatsApp Us: +264 81 151 4883
Swakopmund, Namibia

Address

Swakopmund

Opening Hours

Monday 17:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00
Thursday 05:00 - 22:00
Friday 17:00 - 22:00
Saturday 17:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 22:00

Telephone

+26464402356

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