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:
Multi-course food and wine pairing menus
Winemaker-hosted dinners
Wine estate collaboration evenings
Seasonal tasting menus with paired wines
Champagne and Cap Classique dinners
Special releases and vertical wine tastings
Wine pairing events at Cape Town hotels and restaurants
Where to find wine & dine evenings in Cape Town
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: Siyalima at Hazendal Wine Estate is hosting Dinner with Kiara on 29 August 2026, a four-course wine and dine evening presented by Cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer. Priced at R850 per person, the experience includes canapés, four plated courses and paired Hazendal Estate wines, including Cap Classique, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Pinotage. Bookings […] More
Summary: Blowfish Restaurant hosts its September Wine & Dine on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, with arrival from 18:30 for 19:00. The R650 per person experience features a five-course menu paired course by course with wines from Riebeek Cellars, moving from salmon and oyster through seafood, curry, pork belly and a Dom Pedro inspired dessert. Advance booking […] More
Summary: The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch hosts a Winemaker’s Dinner with Remhoogte Wine Estate on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R1 250 per person, the evening features Chef Marthinus Ferreira’s seasonal sharing-style menu paired with a selection of Remhoogte wines. Spaces are limited and booking is […] More
Summary: The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch hosts the Jordan x Tokara Dinner on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R1 250 per person, the collaborative dinner brings Chef Marthinus Ferreira and Tokara’s Chef Carolize Coetzee together for a sharing-style menu paired with a selection of Jordan and […] More
Summary: Villa 47 on Bree Street in Cape Town is hosting Vineyard Stories: A Taste of Italy with Vinotria on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Priced at R895 per person, the evening features a five-course Italian food and wine pairing, with dishes including octopus carpaccio, prawn ravioli, braised oxtail and cannoli, paired with a curated selection of […] More
Summary: Bombay Brasserie at Taj Cape Town is hosting its La Motte Wine Wisdom dinner on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R595 per person, the evening pairs a multi-course Indian-inspired menu with La Motte wines including MCC 2023, Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2024, Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 and Reserve Collection Syrah 2022. Vegetarian […] More
As the Cape transitions into spring, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce the continuation of its much-loved monthly Wine Society evenings. Set against the Helderberg mountains and surrounded by some of the region’s most acclaimed vineyards, the countryside retreat invites wine enthusiasts to welcome the new season through a series of events […] More
Brookdale Estate is inviting food and wine enthusiasts to an exclusive Winemaker’s Dinner taking place at The Bistro at Brookdale Estate in the heart of the Paarl Winelands, on Thursday, 27 August 2026 (18:00 for 18:30). Created as a one-night-only event, the unique dining experience promises an outstanding Portuguese-inspired menu, paired with exceptional estate wines […] More
Summary: The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna is hosting a Wildekrans Food and Wine Pairing on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R695 per person, the Island Café experience pairs Wildekrans wines with four courses including duck wonton, oyster, pork tenderloin, Doornekraal lamb and Fynboshoek Cheddar. Bookings are essential and the dress […] More
Summary: 96 Winery Road Restaurant in the Stellenbosch Winelands is hosting An Evening with Radford Dale on Thursday, 27 August 2026. Priced at R1,000 per person, the one-night-only wine and food experience features a five-course seasonal menu paired with Radford Dale favourites and two special French wines, with dishes including linefish, veal sweetbreads, lamb and a […] More
Summary: Harringtons Cocktail Lounge is making Wednesday nights in Cape Town considerably more tempting with Wine & Dine Wednesdays featuring A.A. Badenhorst. For R375 per person, guests receive a Capertif arrival cocktail, a guided tasting of four A.A. Badenhorst wines and a three-course dinner featuring seasonal starters, mains and dessert. The experience is designed for date […] More
Summary: Bombay Brasserie, located at Taj Cape Town in the Cape Town City Centre, hosts the Wine Wisdom wine dinner in partnership with La Motte on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R595 per person, the experience includes multi-course vegetarian or non-vegetarian Indian menus expertly paired with selected La Motte wines. Fine dining enthusiasts […] More