We have a selection of POP UP Restaurant events ‘al fresco’ this DECEMBER at Casa Mexicana! 

First-off is Friday 8 December is ‘Friday Night Lite’ with a summer selection of light and fresh flavours. This includes Caprese salad, basil and rocket pesto pasta, and an exotic spice fruit salad. (Suitable for vegetarians) Christopher will be playing popular songs at the piano through the evening. Tickets are R300 pp.

On Thursday 14 December Rob and Carrie of 'Tea on 23’ present a deluxe, seasonal Christmas menu.  This includes selection of roasts, roast potatoes and mince pies. Reserve a table for four or more. Tickets are R400 pp. There will be guest artists and seasonal music too.

On Saturday 16 December we have an OPEN DAY and are open for lunch and an opportunity to visit the garden between 10 am and 4 pm.  Book a place for a light lunch on the verandah or in the garden (salad, crusty breads and lemon posset from 12 noon - R200 pp).

Casa Mexicana is at 35 Montgomery Drive.  
Evening POP UPS start at 7:00 pm - opening at 6:30 pm sharp.  
Please bring your own wine/drinks.
Please indicate if vegetarian option is required on booking.  
Street parking is patrolled.
Payment by EFT in advance or cash at the door.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL WhatsApp message only 083 417 4473
Please include your contact numbers in all e-mail bookings - booking@musicrevival.co.za
For full details visit www.musicrevival.co.za


Evening POP UPs
This unique experience is the result of many years of planning and development. Guests seated at tables adjacent to the mirror-like swimming pool at Casa Mexicana, while Duigan plays ‘alfresco’ on a Steinway piano. A perfect musical accompaniment for balmy evenings!

Bookings of four or more are preferred. A select number of tables of two are available on request. The garden lit at night, a small gallery space of selling artworks from top local artists, along with wine, food, music, and the company of your friends, provide an all-embracing attraction for the evening’s enjoyment. An experience to please all the senses!


 Casa Mexicana 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

Designed and built over 28 years ago by the late Barry Lovegrove, this garden features a unique combination of extensive hard-scaped elements with an entirely indigenous plant collection.  Featuring many strong architectural features inspired by Spanish style of the house, the garden has derived an Afro-Mexican concept. Included are water features, hand-painted tiles, an orchid house and art studio, a secret  forest walk, along with a collection of aloes,  plectanthrus, mature trees and numerous potted succulents. 

This garden is not suitable for people who might struggle with steps with no balustrades or uneven paved surfaces.

  • Address: 35 Montgomery Drive, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.

  • Directions: From N3 West – Take Armitage/Sanctuary Rd turn off, keep left to Armitage Rd, right at the circle to Chatterton/ Town Bush rd, left at the traffic light into Montgomery Drive. From N3 E – take Peter Brown turn off, right at the stop then left at the traffic circle (Athlone Circle Centre ) into Montgomery Drive.

  • Contact: Christopher Duigan – WhatsApp message only - 083 417 4473 or duigan@mweb.co.za

Look out for these features of the garden.


Origins - circa 1997