Welcome to the River Venue
Discover the river’s best-kept secret. Located within the Emerald Resort, The River is a versatile, land-based venue steeped in nostalgia and charm. Adorned with stories of our 20-year history, this beautifully designed space offers an intimate and professional backdrop for private celebrations, strategy sessions, and elegant garden weddings
At The River, we offer a versatile and welcoming environment
- 60 seater dining room
- Black comfortable chairs
- Rectangular wooden tables
- Tv’s for presentations
- Bar facilities
- Ablutions
- 24 seater outside deck
- Sound system
- Buffet station
- Large lawn area along the River banks
We have a set venue hire rate that will include usage of all facilities in and around the River Venue. Catering, decor, entertainment and marquee are all charged separately.
Venue Hire
- R8500 6-hour period
- R950 per hour thereafter
Range of different menus to choose
Menu prices
- Platters from R280 per person
- Finger fork from R310 per person
- Braai buffet from R395 per person
- Buffet from R395 per person
- River Venue spit braai from R295 per person
Bar facilities
- We provide a bar facility at the venue, you can either run a cash bar or an account for your guests
- Card facilities are available
River Venue set up is beautiful as is, so unless you have a specific theme in mind, extra decor may not be necessary. You are welcome to arrange your own, or we can arrange our local suppliers.
- Decor theme estimates @ R2300 per table
- DJ for the function from R4800
- Live Bands from R3500
Located at the Emerald River Resort the following additional services are available
- Over night accommodation
- Land based team building activities on river bank lawns
- Jetty access for boat cruises
- Free parking
Anchoring Beauty on Solid Ground
Where lush gardens meet the water’s edge
A scenic land-based setting for garden weddings and corporate spit-braais. Combining rustic river charm with professional hospitality