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  • Easter Sweet Treat pairing at Franchhoek Cellar

    Make this Easter extra special with an Easter treat and wine pairing. Breathing easy in the beautiful Franschhoek wine valley is Franschhoek Cellar. Allow them to treat you to a long, lazy lunch at The Garden restaurant, which boasts a kids play area, sensational snack menu, lunches and cakes or hop onboard the Platform Bar […] More

  • Celebrate Easter at Backsberg Wine Estate

    It’s Easter for the whole family at Backsberg Wine Estate. Come and lunch under the trees at Backsberg’s garden restaurant. Enjoy the freshest ingredients as the chef takes you on a culinary journey from their a la carte menu or taste their picnic platter and join their wine club for exclusive access to new wines […] More

  • Wonderful Date Night Special at 96 Winery Road

    Head into the Cape Winelands for a wonderful date night. 96 Winery Road have just introduced a brand new #96ClassicMenu where you receive a free dessert for every starter & main ordered. This special is available every Tuesday and Thursday evening. Tuck into the famous #CrispyPorkBelly starter with caramelised sweet potato and homemade tomato blatjang. Feast on […] More

  • Boschendal & Le Coin Francais Event with Cat Simoni at La Roche Estate

    Please join Le Coin Francais for this once off special occasion, in collaboration with Boschendal and the ‘Sanctuary’ of La Roche Estate. Celebrating the beauty of Franschhoek with panoramic views, fine cuisine and world-class wines at the ‘floating venue’. Special guest performance by world-renowned 5-star London based chanteuse Cat Simoni who will take you on […] More

  • Wine, Dine and Stay at Jordan Wine Estate

    Indulge this winter with the Wine, dine & stay special with The Luxury Suites at Jordan & The Restaurant at Jordan Enjoy 2 nights accommodation in one of our luxury suites on Jordan Wine Estate, including breakfast at The Bakery at Jordan on both mornings.  Spend one of your evenings at The Restaurant at Jordan, […] More

  • Enjoy a wonderful Easter Lunch at The Bakery at Jordan

    Join The Bakery at Jordan for an Easter Chef’s Table feast on 21st April!  Join the hunt on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April for ornamental chameleons hiding in and around the tasting room and The Bakery.  Find a chameleon, bring it to the tasting room and collect a spot prize, which could include a […] More

  • Food & Wine Specials at Haute Cabriere

    Restaurant Week is back! It’s the time of the year, where fine dining restaurants across the country will offer their menu at reduced prices either for lunch or dinner. Seats have to be pre-booked in advance through the Restaurant Week online portal. Haute Cabriere Nestled inside a stone cellar, the dining room overlooks their maturation cellar on one […] More

  • Why Bellingham Sauvignon Blanc is a must in your Home right now!

    Bellingham Sauvignon Blanc was one of the wines on everyone’s lips in 2018, and with good reason. This FNB Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc winner is layered with flavour and personality, and a must in your home right now. Bellingham winemaker Richard Duckitt considers it the ultimate seafood wine, and it is sensational with dishes like fresh […] More

  • Franschhoek Cellar’s new snack menu – a feast of local flavour!

    Franschhoek Cellar is famous for many things: warm hospitality, innovative wine tastings and pairings, fantastic facilities for kids and not least,the delicious seasonal fare served by its restaurant. The exciting new Bits and Boards menu is a testament to this. Featuring a variety of fresh, vibrant tapas-style dishes, made from the finest locally sourced produce, […] More

  • Celebrate SA’s favourite flavours with Franschhoek Cellar at the Pinobiltongfest this April

    Franschhoek Cellar will be celebrating one of South Africa’s favourite food and wine combinations, biltong and Pinotage, at the upcoming #Pinobiltongfest on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April. This year’s event takes place at Perdeberg Winery near Paarl and 18 wineries will offer their Pinotage wines for tasting and sale, paired with a complementary biltong […] More

  • Bring your kids to Franschhoek Cellar for Lunch and Play

    In this age of electronic devices and toys keeping kids inside for long hours on end, it is easy to forget how important it is for them to play outside. In fact, a study by the Harvard Medical School found that making sure your child spends enough time playing outdoors is one of the simplest things you can […] More

  • Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids at Spier Wine Farm

    Spend a long weekend on one of Stellenbosch’s oldest wine farms, and enjoy an abundance of activities with your family.  Take part in the annual Easter Egg Hunt around the restored historic farmyard at the Werf on Sunday 21 April at 11:00. Explore the beautiful lawns, boulders and buildings or search the food garden for hidden […] More