Summary: November 2026 is Old Fashioned Month at fable cape town, where two Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned cocktails are on the menu: the classic, made with Woodford Reserve, demerara and Angostura bitters, for R95, and A Taste of Christmas, with PX sherry, fruit cake liqueur, cherry and walnut, for R165. The venue is at the corner of Bree and Wale Street.
Some cocktails need no introduction, just a good spirit, a little patience and a proper stir.
November is Old Fashioned Month at fable cape town, celebrating one of the oldest cocktails still standing, and giving guests two Woodford Reserve takes to sip through the month.
There’s an extra reason to trust the hands behind the bar.
- fable cape town’s own Fortune Munyonga won the Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Mastery Challenge, bringing a champion’s touch to the occasion. The venue is pouring two versions in collaboration with Woodford Reserve, one faithful to the classic and another with a festive-season twist.
Which Old Fashioned cocktails are available at fable cape town?
- The classic Old Fashioned keeps things beautifully simple. It combines Woodford Reserve, demerara and Angostura bitters, built slowly and stirred patiently. At R95, it’s the choice for guests who appreciate a cocktail that lets its ingredients do the talking.
- For something richer, A Taste of Christmas brings Woodford Reserve together with PX sherry, fruit cake liqueur, cherry and walnut. Warm, indulgent and just a little festive, it’s priced at R165 and offers a seasonal spin on the familiar Old Fashioned.
The two cocktails give guests a choice between timeless simplicity and a more celebratory pour. Both are available throughout November as part of Old Fashioned Month at fable cape town.
Located at the corner of Bree and Wale Street in Cape Town, fable cape town is open Tuesday to Sunday from noon until late. Guests are invited to book a table and take their time over an Old Fashioned, classic or Christmas-inspired. A cocktail with a little history, a bartender with a winning touch and two Woodford Reserve variations make November a fine month for a slow sip at fable cape town.
Quick details
- Event: Old Fashioned Month with Woodford Reserve
- Venue: fable cape town
- Location: Corner of Bree and Wale Street, Cape Town
- When: November 2026
- Classic Old Fashioned: Woodford Reserve, demerara and Angostura bitters, R95
- A Taste of Christmas: Woodford Reserve, PX sherry, fruit cake liqueur, cherry and walnut, R165
- Bartender: Fortune Munyonga, winner of the Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Mastery Challenge
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from noon until late
- Booking: Book a table with fable cape town
FAQs
How much is the classic Old Fashioned at fable cape town?
The classic Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned costs R95.
What is included in A Taste of Christmas?
It combines Woodford Reserve, PX sherry, fruit cake liqueur, cherry and walnut. It costs R165.
When is Old Fashioned Month at fable cape town?
The two Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned cocktails are available during November 2026.
Who won the Woodford Reserve Old Fashioned Mastery Challenge?
Fortune Munyonga, fable cape town’s bartender, won the challenge.
Where is fable cape town?
The venue is at the corner of Bree and Wale Street in Cape Town.
When is fable cape town open?
It is open Tuesday to Sunday, from noon until late.
