The Tug Restaurant
The Tug
A seafood restaurant in a converted old tugboat on the beach beside the old jetty, and Swakopmund's classic dinner spot.
The restaurant is an old tugboat hauled up onto the shore, on the beach between the breakwater and the old iron jetty, with upper-level seats overlooking the Atlantic sunset. The signatures are the day's fresh fish, such as charcoal- or Josper-grilled kabeljou, John Dory and sole, plus oysters, grilled prawns and a fish platter. The setting is more formal and the prices higher than most places in town, which makes it suitable for celebratory dinners. The main dining room generally requires advance booking; the terrace area takes no reservations. It is within walking distance of the city centre.
Opening hours
Main dining room about 12:00/17:00-22:00 (varies by day, extended in summer); check official times
Nearby sights
- Swakopmund Jetty
- Woermannhaus
- National Marine Aquarium of Namibia
- Swakopmund Lighthouse
- Swakopmund Museum
- The Mole & Palm Beach
- Kristall Galerie
- Swakopmund Railway Station (Swakopmund Hotel)