There are many ways to start a new year, but few are as effortless—and delicious—as easing into it at Wilde Vy Bistro.
Perched on the historic Hooggelegen Farm in Durbanville, the restaurant has spent its first year winning over locals and travellers with bold flavours, warm hospitality, and a space that feels both rooted and refined.
So it’s no surprise that they’re opening their doors on 1 January to mark the first day of 2026 with a relaxed New Year’s Day lunch.
- New Year’s celebrations tend to fall into two categories: the noisy, confetti-covered countdown and the quieter, more intentional reset that happens the next morning. Wilde Vy leans into the latter, offering guests a chance to start the year without fuss—just good food, good wine, and a bit of sunshine spilling across the tables.
Instead of a fixed menu, the bistro is serving its à la carte selection from noon to 4 pm, giving guests freedom to choose the dishes that call their name. It’s the kind of meal that invites lingering, whether over oysters and a glass of bubbles or something heartier from the kitchen. Regulars know to expect thoughtful plates built around seasonal ingredients, textures that play well together, and flavours bold enough to wake up even the sleepiest New Year’s Day mood.
New Year’s Day often comes with lofty resolutions, but Wilde Vy Bistro keeps things simple: sit down, savour something delicious, and let the rest follow in its own time. Whether guests choose a long lunch with friends, a quick bite between outings, or a celebratory toast to the clean slate ahead, the bistro offers a setting that makes the first hours of 2026 feel unhurried and hopeful. And really, if the year starts with a good meal, it’s already headed in the right direction.
Wilde Vy Bistro, Durbanville
064 643 9766
info@wildevybistro.com
