Looking for the best wine & dine evenings in Cape Town? The city and surrounding Winelands regularly host food and wine experiences that bring together specially created menus, local wines and the people behind the bottles. From intimate winemaker dinners at Cape Town restaurants to multi-course pairing evenings at wine estates, these events offer an opportunity to discover new wines while enjoying dishes designed to complement each pour. Cape Town’s wine & dine calendar includes everything from relaxed tasting evenings to elaborate five-course dinners. Restaurants often collaborate with leading South African wine farms, with each course paired with a different wine selected to highlight the flavours on the plate. Many events also include an introduction from the winemaker, estate representative or sommelier, giving guests more insight into the wines, vineyards and winemaking process.
Popular Cape Town wine dinner experiences may include:
Wine dinners take place throughout Cape Town, including the City Bowl, Atlantic Seaboard, Waterfront, Southern Suburbs and surrounding areas. The nearby Cape Winelands also offer regular pairing experiences in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, Constantia and Durbanville. Events are normally available on selected dates and often have limited seating, particularly when a winemaker or guest chef is involved. For anyone searching for a memorable date night, an evening with friends or simply an excuse to discover another great South African wine, Cape Town’s food and wine pairing events provide plenty of opportunities to raise a glass. Check the latest wine & dine evenings Cape Town has to offer and book early for events that catch the eye.
Summary: Clos Malverne hosts its Gourmet Evening on Friday 20 November 2026 in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. The dinner costs R790 per person and features a welcome drink at 19:00, a menu of fish, herbed potato gnocchi, blueberry sorbet, roasted pork belly and Oreo cheesecake, with selected Clos Malverne wines paired with the dishes. Booking is…
Summary: Villa 47, an Italian restaurant and cocktail bar at 47 Bree Street, Cape Town, hosts Vineyard Stories with Kanonkop on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The evening features a six-course food and wine pairing for R1,350 per person, showcasing Kanonkop wines alongside Italian-inspired dishes, including Tartare di Manzo, Paccheri al Ragu d’Anatra, Abbacchio Toscana and…
Summary: The Clash of the Terroirs Wine Dinner is a seven-course wine-pairing experience at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Camps Bay, Cape Town, on Friday, 23 October 2026, from 18:30 to 22:00. Priced at R925 per person, the dinner features wines from Swartland’s Eenzaamheid and Kasteelberg estates, paired with a curated menu from…
Summary: The Terroir & Taste Dinner at Heirloom Restaurant, Cape Grace, at V&A Waterfront takes place on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at 18:30. Priced at R1,200 per person, the evening features a four-course dinner with De Grendel wine pairings, a Cap Classique welcome drink, and hosts Charles Hopkins, De Grendel Cellar Master, and Wesli Jacobs,…
Summary: Culture Wine Bar at 103 Bree Street, Cape Town, is hosting a Chef Matt & Mates evening with guest Chef Mesha on Friday, 30 October 2026, from 18:00. Priced at R1,250 per person, the experience includes five courses, five specially selected wine pairings, plated canapés in the Wine Library and a live cooking demonstration…
An intimate evening of seasonal cuisine and exceptional wines, exploring the relationship between food, wine and time! On 29 October, Groot Phesantekraal winemaker Richard Schroeder and chef Germaine Esau will join forces for The Art of Pairing, an intimate dining experience celebrating the interplay between food and wine. Featuring a seasonal menu built around fresh…
Summary: Chef Matt & Mates with Bruce Jack Wines takes place on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree Street, Cape Town. This interactive wine and dining experience costs R1,150 per person and includes a five-course menu created by Chef Matt, paired with 10 premium wines from Bruce Jack’s Moveable Feast range….
Summary: An evening with Bosman Family Wines takes place at 96 Winery Road on Thursday, 29 October 2026, at 18:00. For R850 per person, guests can enjoy five courses paired with selected Bosman wines, from warm stone fruit and prosciutto with Pet Nat Riesling to dry-aged sirloin paired with Nero and a Gruyère cheese soufflé…
Summary: An Evening of Perrier-Jouët & Macarons takes place at Solera Spirits Tasting Room at The Woodstock Exchange on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Starting at 7:00pm, the R1,000 per person experience includes Perrier-Jouët and caviar on arrival, a guided tasting of three Champagnes with macarons, plus a bottle of Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut NV in a…
Summary: 2026 Tastes of Our Valleys takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, in the historic gardens of The Cellars-Hohenort in Constantia, Cape Town. The garden wine tasting costs R495 per person and brings together wines from the Constantia Valley, Hemel-en-Aarde and Plettenberg Bay, with seasonal bites from The Conservatory Restaurant team. A leisurely afternoon…
Summary: Bosman Family Wines comes to the table at 96 Winery Road in Stellenbosch wine country on 29 October 2026 at 18h00 for a five-course dinner priced at R850 per person. The menu includes warm stone fruit and prosciutto, salmon kataifi, truffle burrata, dry-aged sirloin and Gruyère cheese soufflé, paired with selected Bosman wines. Wine and…
Summary: The Art of Pairing takes place at Groot Phesantekraal in Durbanville on 29 October 2026, with guests arriving from 18h30 for a 19h00 start. Priced at R1,200 per person, the dinner brings winemaker Richard Schroeder and chef Germaine Esau together for a seasonal menu featuring farm ingredients, paired with current vintages and older wines from…
