Fire-side Nights
Gather round the stone fire pit as the courts light up and the evening settles in — drinks in hand, stories flowing, Grahamstown at its cosiest.
Welcome to
The Boma
Bar & Padel — where good food, cold drinks and great company meet the court.
Eat & Drink
Restaurant & Bar
From wood-fired favourites to ice-cold draughts — settle in on the patio, by the fire, or at the bar.
A place to gather
Pull up a bench on the patio, settle by the fire pit, or grab a stool at the bar. The Boma is built for easy evenings — generous plates, cold draughts and the hum of good company.
Whether you’re post-match and starving, catching up with friends, or bringing the whole family, you’ll find a warm welcome and a table that feels like home.
- Wood-fired kitchen & sharing plates
- Full bar with local draughts
- Sunny patio & evening fire pits
- Family-friendly outdoor space
Menu Highlights
A taste of what’s on offer — full menus available in-house. Ask your server for today’s specials.
Gatherings
Events
Live music, themed nights, private functions and community celebrations under the lights.
Live & Local
From lively music nights to casual community get-togethers, The Boma is where Grahamstown comes to celebrate — loud, friendly and always welcoming.
Private Hire
Birthdays, team days, year-ends or a simple celebration with friends — we’ll help you take over a corner (or more) and make it yours.
Hosting something special?
Birthdays, team days, year-ends and family celebrations — we’ll help you plan it.
Play
Padel
Floodlit courts, social games and a cold drink waiting when you come off court.
Courts with a view
Play under open skies by day and floodlights by night — then step straight off court for a cold drink and a bite. Padel at The Boma is social, easy-going and right in the heart of the venue.
All levels are welcome. Bring your four, join a social hit, or book a court and make an evening of it with food and drinks waiting when you’re done.
- Floodlit courts for evening play
- Social sessions & open play
- Racket hire available
- Book online via Playtomic
More than a match
Kids can burn energy on the playground while you play, friends can cheer from the sidelines, and everyone ends up at the same table afterwards. That’s the Boma way — sport and social, side by side.
Floodlit
Evening sessions
Social
All levels welcome
On-site
Bar & kitchen
Our Story
About / History
Built for the community — a place to gather, play and give back.
Why we built The Boma
We built The Boma for the community — a place to gather, socialise and enjoy padel, a meal and drinks together. Somewhere friends and families can meet, play and unwind under one roof.
It’s also a way to give back. A percentage of our profits goes to local community initiatives and sports clubs, helping them stay afloat, thrive and keep more people participating.
“A boma is a gathering place — a circle of warmth, safety and shared stories. That’s the spirit we wanted to bring to every table and every court.”
What we stand for
Community first: good company, open doors, and a venue that puts something back into the neighbourhood that supports it.
Find Us
Visit The Boma
Come for a match, stay for a meal — or the other way around. We’d love to see you.
- Hours
- Open daily · 11am till late
Padel courts via Playtomic - Enquiries
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+27 (0)64 002 1203
[email protected] - Location
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Cawood Street, Grahamstown
View map - Padel bookings
- Book courts on Playtomic — search “The Boma Grahamstown”, choose a slot and confirm in the app.
Plan your visit
For tables and events, call us on +27 (0)64 002 1203. For padel, book directly on Playtomic: download the app, find The Boma Grahamstown, pick your court and time, and you’re set.
Call +27 (0)64 002 1203Or email [email protected] for general enquiries.