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THE HOG’S LIFE

1 THE HISTORIC HOGSBACK INN FOR HOME-STYLE COMFORT FOOD

ark Andersen, a Hogsback native, bought the inn with his wife, Linda, after having worked there as a barman when he was l8 years old. Tucked in the heart of the Amathole mountains, this guaint hotel and restaurant boasts a picturesque garden, self-catering apartments and a swimming pool. The pair also owns Elansberg Farm in Hermon, from where they source many of the ingredients for their pub-style menu, such as organic Dorper sheep for Sizeka’s lamb curry, and steaks from their own Amathole Angus cattle. The charming English-style tavern is a great place to hang out for an early evening drink, or tuck into the beef lasagne, a local favourite served with a

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