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  • Willow Trees, Picnic Baskets and easy Afternoons return to Simon’s Restaurant

    Summary: Simon’s Restaurant at Groot Constantia is welcoming picnic season with relaxed afternoons under the willow trees in Constantia. Guests can choose from Standard, Vegetarian, Halaal or Kiddies picnic baskets, with single and double options available. Blankets are provided, while bubbles can be ordered separately. No picnic prices or booking link were supplied. Picnic weather and […] More

  • Picnics, Manor House Lunches and long Tables give year-end Functions a Winelands Twist at Nederburg

    Summary: Nederburg in the Cape Winelands is inviting companies and groups to plan year-end functions with a little more personality. Options include relaxed picnics on the lawns, private lunches in the historic Manor House and elegant long-table celebrations with canapés and Cap Classique. Year-end functions have a habit of looking suspiciously similar from one December to […] More

  • A legendary Ice Cream gives Dessert its Moment at 96 Winery Road

    Summary: 96 Winery Road in the Stellenbosch Winelands is putting the spotlight on its legendary Winery Road Ice Cream, a rich and indulgent signature dessert that has built its reputation one spoonful at a time. Dessert deserves its own moment, and sharing is entirely optional. There are restaurant dishes people order because they sound good, and […] More

  • Up to ten Wines and paired Plates shape the next Wine Society Evening at Erinvale

    Summary: Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West hosts its Wine Society evening at Magnolia Social Dining Lounge on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 18h30. Priced at R495 per person, the experience includes a tasting of 10 wines from Barton Vineyards, Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate and (L)equinox Wines, paired with a selection of delectable […] More

  • Watch Springboks vs All Blacks at The Wicket Brewer in Newlands this Saturday

    Summary: The Wicket Brewer at Newlands Cricket Stadium is screening South Africa vs New Zealand on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with kick-off at 17:00. The Springboks and All Blacks rivalry will be shown on the big screen, giving rugby fans a relaxed spot at the bar to watch every tackle, try and match-changing moment. Some rugby […] More

  • Bottomless Bubbles, Mimosas & Bloody Marys: Join the Brunch at Culture Wine Bar Newlands

    Summary: Culture Wine Bar Newlands is launching its first brunch weekend in Newlands, Cape Town, on Saturday, 5 September and Sunday, 6 September 2026. From 11:00 to 14:30, guests can settle in for bottomless bubbles, mimosas and Bloody Marys. No brunch food menu or price for the bottomless drinks was supplied. Newlands has a new excuse […] More

  • Durbanville Hills Achieves Landmark 95-Point Score from Tim Atkin MW

    Durbanville Hills has reached a new milestone on the international wine stage, earning its first-ever 95-point score from acclaimed Master of Wine and international wine critic Tim Atkin MW. The accolade was awarded to the 2024 The Tangram White, a Sauvignon Blanc-led blend with a touch of Semillon, in Atkin’s 2026 South Africa Special Report, […] More

  • A new Season brings four playful Ice Cream and Wine Pairings to Clos Malverne

    Summary: Clos Malverne in Stellenbosch has refreshed its popular ice cream and wine pairing for the new season, introducing four playful flavour combinations matched with selected estate wines. The tasting includes Chenin Blanc with Citrus & Fennel Ice Cream, Chardonnay with Pumpkin, Ginger & Dukkah Ice Cream, Auret with Pea & Bacon Ice Cream, and Le […] More

  • Live Music fills every Weekend in September at Bay Harbour Market

    Summary: Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is bringing live music to its Sound Stage throughout September 2026, with performances every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Friday gigs run from 19:00 to 21:00, while weekend afternoon sessions take place from 14:00 to 16:00. The line-up includes Third Time Lucky, Cherry Vynil, John Ellis, Sons of Selassie, Ashton […] More