Looking for the best wine & dine evenings in Johannesburg? Restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues across Joburg regularly host special food and wine experiences featuring curated menus, South African wines and pairings designed to bring the two together. From intimate winemaker dinners to multi-course tasting menus, these events offer a chance to discover new wines, enjoy creative dishes and learn more about the estates behind each bottle.
A typical wine & dine evening in Johannesburg pairs a selection of dishes with wines chosen to complement each course. Some dinners focus on a single wine estate, while others explore several cultivars, vintages or wine regions throughout the evening. Many events are also hosted by winemakers, sommeliers or estate representatives, giving guests additional insight into the wines, vineyards and winemaking process.
Johannesburg wine dinner experiences may include:
Wine and dine events take place throughout Johannesburg, including Sandton, Rosebank, Fourways, Bryanston, Melrose Arch, Midrand and surrounding areas. Hotels and restaurants frequently collaborate with South African wineries for once-off dinners, making these events a great option for date nights, celebrations, evenings with friends or simply trying something new. FoodBlog Johannesburg regularly highlights upcoming wine & dine evenings in Johannesburg, including event dates, prices, menus, participating wine estates and booking information.
For wine lovers looking to experience more than a standard dinner reservation, Johannesburg’s food and wine pairing events offer an opportunity to explore new flavours one course and one glass at a time. Discover the latest wine & dine evenings Johannesburg has to offer and book early for events that stand out.
Summary: Eclipse Restaurant at Hotel Sky Sandton, Johannesburg, hosts the Perdeberg Wine Dinner on Friday, 6 November 2026, at 18:30. The five-course dining experience costs R690 per person and pairs a curated menu with wines from Perdeberg Winery. The evening includes arrival canapés, a charred calamari course, Cape-spiced lamb, burnt honey crème brûlée, and coffee,…
Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar at Montecasino hosts the 1682 Blaauwklippen Stellenbosch wine-pairing evening on Thursday, 29 October 2026, from 18:00. Priced at R795 per person, the event explores the story behind Blaauwklippen’s long-running Blending Competition, giving guests an opportunity to discover how the estate’s winning wine blend is created. Wine blending is part…
Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar at Montecasino hosts Chef’s Table Vol. 11 on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, from 18:00. Priced at R595 per person, the experience features a five-course menu curated by Executive Chef Sawan, paired with six handpicked wines from a variety of acclaimed producers. The evening celebrates creative cuisine and the art…
Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar at Montecasino hosts the Zonnebloem Sunday Takeover on 25 October 2026, from 12:00 until late. Priced at R345 per person, the event celebrates Zonnebloem wines alongside a menu inspired by Italian and Mediterranean flavours. With a South African wine heritage dating back to the early 1700s, Zonnebloem brings plenty…
Summary: Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar at Montecasino hosts a Glen Carlou wine-pairing evening on Thursday, 22 October 2026, from 18:00. Priced at R750 per person, the event celebrates Glen Carlou’s wines from the Simonsberg-Paarl region, exploring the estate’s South African heritage, vineyard character and winemaking story alongside a menu designed to complement the wines….
Summary: Effervescence with Moët & Chandon is a limited-edition dining experience at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg on 24 October 2026. Priced at R2,500 per person, the evening features a curated menu by Executive Chef Rudi Liebenberg, with thoughtful seasonal pairings and the signature effervescence of Moët & Chandon. Some evenings call for dinner….
Summary: Calore Cucina Italiana × Bloupunt Winery hosts an intimate five-course paired dinner on Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at Calore Cucina Italiana in Bedfordview. Priced at R850 per person, the evening features five Italian-inspired courses, including octopus salad, burrata caprese, lobster ravioli, pizza-oven ribeye and lemon tiramisù, each paired with a Bloupunt wine. Italian food and…
Summary: Eclipse Restaurant hosts a Bonnievale Wines five-course wine-paired dinner on Friday, 9 October 2026, at 18:30. Priced at R690 per person, the evening includes an immersive menu featuring prawns, flame-grilled beef sirloin and Cape cheesecake, paired with Bonnievale wines, plus coffee, tea and a dark chocolate and Muscadel truffle. The event is strictly 18+. Wine…
Summary: Planning a wedding or simply looking for an unforgettable fine dining experience? Oxbow Country Estate is hosting an exclusive Menu Tasting Evening on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, where guests can enjoy 12 beautifully curated tasting courses paired with wines, welcome drinks and the opportunity to meet trusted wedding professionals. Priced at R949 per person, the…
Continuing its highly curated series of producer-led dining experiences, Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff Johannesburg will host an exclusive one-night-only pairing dinner in collaboration with South African agave spirits producer Inzalo on 31 July 2026. Taking place in the hotel’s intimate Yellow Room, the evening will showcase Executive Chef Rudi Liebenberg’s refined culinary approach alongside…
Exceptional food deserves exceptional wine, and The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is bringing the two together for a sophisticated Boschendal Wine Pairing Evening on Friday, 31 July 2026. Priced at R750 per person, the evening showcases a carefully crafted five-course menu, with every dish thoughtfully paired to complement some of Boschendal’s most celebrated…
Wine lovers are in for an exceptional evening on Friday, 28 August 2026, as The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort hosts an elegant Fryer’s Cove Wine Pairing Evening celebrating the distinctive wines of the West Coast alongside a beautifully curated five-course menu. Priced at R750 per person, the experience has been carefully designed to…
The inaugural event in the ‘Bella Nights’ series, Under the Tuscan Sun, is a proud collaboration between Butcher Boys Kyalami Hills and Boschendal, presenting an immersive, Italian-inspired evening where wine, food, and sensory storytelling come together beautifully. Set to unfold from August through December, the ‘Bella Nights’ series has been conceptualised as a limited collection…
Protea Hotel Balalaika is giving guests a smooth reason to ease into the week with its Durbanville Wines special, available from May to July. Every Tuesday to Thursday, from 16:00 to 19:00, guests can enjoy R10 off selected Durbanville wines at the hotel’s venues, including Lords Bar, The Bull Run, and Destination. The special features…
At The Fairway Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, dinner is getting a thoughtful upgrade. The Wine & Dine evenings at Balata Restaurant are designed as a guided experience, where each course and every glass are paired with purpose. Priced at R750 per person, the experience centres around a curated three-course menu, matched with wines from…
If there’s one thing Verdicchio does exceptionally well (besides pasta and romance), it’s pairing world-class wines with unforgettable dining experiences. This October, the iconic Montecasino restaurant is going all out with a full calendar of exclusive wine evenings that are equal parts elegant, educational, and delicious. 🍷 A Month of Flavour, One Estate at a…
Wine lovers, mark your calendars—this September, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar is turning the spotlight on South Africa’s finest estates with a series of unforgettable wine-paired dinners. Each evening promises more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of heritage, terroir, and the artistry of pairing exquisite wines with thoughtfully crafted cuisine. 🍷 A Month…
August is looking very good for wine lovers — and even better for those who love their vino with a side of storytelling, soul, and seriously good food. This month, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar is hosting not one, not two, but five wine pairing evenings that promise to take your palate on a road…
