| HISTORY OF THE QUATERDECK RESTAURANT
The Quarterdeck Restaurant occupies a section of the Original Breakwater Prison in 1860 and known as the Good Conduct Ward. The Breakwater Prison now owned by the University of Cape Town Business School, was built exclusively for "European" convicts as a rehabilitation center. "Non-European" prisoners remained in the Old Convict Station for a period of time as cheap labour for the quarry and the harbour. They were also rented out to locals as house servants and gardeners.
Two Ethnologists, Dr. Bleek and his sister-in-law, Lucy Lloyd, used inmates from the prison as subjects for their research. Despite the callous nature of Ethnology as a science, Bleek and Lloyd did preserve the history and culture of peoples made extinct through colonization.
Bleek and Lloyd's research is housed at the South African Library in Queen Victoria Street.
Breakwater Convict Station was declared a military prison.
In 1882 allowing military offenders from ships and shore stations to be committed for hard labour, if they were convicted for civil disobedience.
No prison was ever this comfortable, or served such wonderful food! Located in the exclusive PortsWood hotel in the V&A Waterfront, the Quarterdeck Restaurant is a relaxed yet elegant venue, housed in what used to be the Cape Colony's Convict Station.
This beautifully restored national monument with its rich history, is the perfect setting in which to savour the best of Cape Malay cuisine. Patrons can sample a wide selection of mouthwatering local dishes at lunch or dinner. Chef Craig Paulse - "There is no love more sincere, than the love of food"
In the morning you can choose your own selection of delights from our Breakfast Buffet.
The Terrace serves light meals between 10h00 - 20h00.
The Cocktail Bar is open from 11h00 to 23h00.
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