Winter in the Winelands is about to get a whole lot warmer — and tastier — thanks to Brookdale Bistro’s Fire & Wine Evenings, kicking off this Thursday, 5 June.
Every Thursday this winter, the team at Brookdale is turning up the heat with crackling fires, bold wines, and weekly specials from Executive Chef Gary Coetzee.
It’s cosy, it’s classy, and it’s just the kind of midweek magic everyone needs once the temperature drops and socks become non-negotiable.
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The launch night promises a menu that’s equal parts comforting and elevated, with venison from the coals—your choice of blesbok or impala loin—paired with seasonal, fire-forward flavours. Diners can opt for either braised red cabbage with saffron pear pecan praline and juniper jus, or go smoky with chimichurri, smoked potato mash, and BBQ-braaied carrot. It’s a culinary nod to winter warmth and wild elegance.
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A complimentary glass of Mason Road Red Wine sets the tone, and optional sides like the jacket spud with sour cream, bacon bits & crispy onions (R35), charred gem with seaweed mayo, pickled red onion & avocado (R45), or the battered tenderstem broccolini with Cape Malay onion & chilli blatjang (R69) round out a menu designed for fireside indulgence.
Hosted in the warm heart of the Brookdale Bistro, the evening blends the estate’s signature elegance with the kind of relaxed charm that makes you want to stay for one more glass. Fire & Wine Evenings run every Thursday throughout winter bringing different themes every week, but seating is limited and bookings are essential — so get your crew together, book your table, and toast to winter done right.
📍 Brookdale Estate, Paarl
📅 Thursday 5 June
📞 087 183 3919
📧 bistro@brookdale-estate.com
Hawequa Bos Pad, Paarl
087 183 3919
info@brookdale-estate.com
