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Ringing in its 55th year since producing South Africa’s first Cap Classique, Simonsig Family Vineyards has introduced a fresh new provenance-led restaurant to its Stellenbosch estate. Vonkel at Simonsig sits alongside the Tasting Room of the third-generation Malan family-owned wine farm. Rounding out the farm’s offering, it’s serving produce-forward and bubbly-friendly Mediterranean-style food for brunch…
Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is celebrating World Vegetarian Day on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with a plant-forward special. Guests can enjoy Lisa’s Vegan Bowl paired with a glass of non-alcoholic bubbles for R200. It is a neatly packaged option for Cape Town travellers making their way along the Garden Route and…
Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is marking World Tourism Day on Sunday, 27 September 2026, with a coastal-inspired dining special. Guests can enjoy Huckleberry’s pan-fried linefish paired with a glass of Warwick First Lady Unwooded Chardonnay for R295. It is a fitting stop for Cape Town travellers exploring the Garden Route….
Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is marking Heritage Day on Thursday, 24 September 2026 with 20% off Chargrilled Ribs, Hand-Cut Chips & Fresh Coleslaw. For Cape Town travellers exploring the Garden Route, it is a simple reason to add a South African-inspired meal to the itinerary while stopping in Plettenberg Bay….
Summary: Cape Town travellers heading along the Garden Route can add a stylish sunset stop to their Plettenberg Bay itinerary at The Sanctuary. From 1 September to 31 October 2026, Sky Bar is offering a wide selection of refreshing spritzers for R95 each, making golden hour an easy part of a Garden Route getaway. A Garden…
Summary: The Sanctuary at Plett Quarter Hotel in Plettenberg Bay is celebrating International Coffee Day on Thursday, 1 October 2026, with a complimentary filter coffee, cappuccino or flat white when guests order any breakfast from the menu. The coffee is free with breakfast, making it a handy Garden Route stop for Cape Town travellers starting their…
Summary: UCOOK is celebrating Heritage Day with five proudly South African feasts designed to feed four people, each including four Jack Black beers, Waterford wine and UCOOK Malva pudding. The Heritage Day boxes include Prego Chicken Flattie, Veggie Braai, Eland Steak and Beef Boerie, Durban Lamb Curry Potjie and Heritage Beef Burger options, with the burger…
Summary: Hazendal’s popular spring picnics are returning to the Leon Kluge gardens in the Stellenbosch Winelands. Guests can enjoy brioche, garden herb ciabatta, roast beef, grilled chicken, local cheeses, Mediterranean-inspired salads, an Amarula and naartjie cheesecake cup, plus a bottle of Hazendal wine. Spring has officially found its picnic mood, and Hazendal is bringing back one…
Summary: Benguela Cove in Walker Bay is offering three September-only wine specials from 1 to 30 September 2026, with nationwide delivery included. Prices range from R1,770 to R3,700, with options including Estate Syrah, a mixed 12-bottle case, branded glass decanters and Signature Estate Wine Tasting vouchers. September is looking particularly good for wine lovers, with Benguela…
Summary: De Grendel in Cape Town has received nine scores of 90 points or more in the Tim Atkin MW South Africa Special Report 2026. The recognition spans four currently available vintages and five forthcoming releases, led by the 94-point Op Die Berg Chardonnay 2025, with scores ranging from 90 to 94 points across the nine…
Summary: The Cavalli Rosé 2026 has arrived crafted from Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsault. The pale apricot-pink rosé offers delicate rose petal aromas with strawberry tops and peach skin, followed by a fresh, softly textured finish. Guests can visit the estate this weekend to taste the new vintage or shop it online. Just in time…
Summary: The Sanctuary Restaurant on Kloof Street offers a work-from-anywhere experience with access to a shared workspace and rooftop pool. Guests can start the week working from the workspace, then swap the laptop for a rooftop pool dip, with the energy of Kloof Street right outside. Monday productivity does not have to mean staring at the…
