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.
As the sun dips behind the vineyards and the air fills with the scent of ripe grapes and wood fire, Nederburg invites wine lovers to experience harvest season in its most enchanting form. Harvest at Dusk is not just an event — it’s a celebration of flavour, tradition, and the joy of getting your hands…
The 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa is about to host the kind of evening that makes food lovers clear their calendars without a second thought. On 28 November, guests will settle into The Conservatory for a seven course tasting menu created by Executive Chef Christo Pretorius, each dish paired with a Riebeek Cellars wine chosen…
If your Wednesday plans involve takeout and a couch dent, it might be time to upgrade your evening. Enter Harringtons Cocktail Lounge — the sultry spot on Cape Town’s nightlife map that’s turning ordinary Wednesdays into unforgettable date nights with their Wine & Dine special in partnership with Boschendal. For just R350 per person, couples…
Cape Town foodies and whisky lovers, mark your calendars — the stars (and spirits) are aligning for one unforgettable evening. On 22 November, Villa 47 invites you to an exclusive Whisky Pairing Dinner in collaboration with none other than Johnnie Walker. After weeks of careful tasting, pairing, and palate-perfecting, the team is ready to roll…
If your love language is wine and perfectly plated food, block out 31 October 2025—because the Taj Cape Town is pouring the good stuff. This one-night-only event at Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill is serving up serious flavour with a side of fine wine, thanks to a dream pairing with the renowned De Grendel Wines….
This edition of Meet the Makers is more than a wine pairing — it’s a heartfelt celebration of legacy. At the centre of it all is Eddie Smit, representing the esteemed Vriesenhof Vineyards, the Stellenbosch estate founded by the late, great Jan Boland Coetzee — a man who didn’t just make wine, he helped define…
Local travellers, take note: if you’re winding your way through the Garden Route and looking for something extraordinary, make your way to the Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa in Knysna on the 30th of October 2025 for an evening that’s pure palate poetry. Hosted at the elegant Island Café, this Wine Pairing Dinner promises five…
If there’s one thing 96 Winery Road knows how to do, it’s bringing people together over seriously good food and great wine — and on 25 October 2025, they’re doing just that with an unforgettable evening by the fire. This one-night-only event isn’t your average dinner. It’s a smoky, flame-licked celebration of Wagyu, wild game,…
If you’re looking for the perfect excuse to dress up, sip something sensational, and savour every bite — this is it. On Thursday, 2 October, De Vier Restaurant is rolling out the red carpet for a one-night-only Wine & Dine Evening that promises elegance, indulgence, and just the right amount of wine-induced wisdom. In collaboration…
Cape Town’s food and wine lovers, this is your midweek moment of magic. On Thursday, 25 September at 18:00, Grub & Vine on Bree Street is hosting a Meet the Makers evening that promises precision, passion, and Pinot — in all the best ways. The guest of honour? None other than Nico Grobler, the mind…
A unique, multi-sensory dinner experience awaits at Nederburg on 26 and 27 September, as the Paarl winery continues its acclaimed Dinner of Discovery series under the bold theme: The African Table. Fully booked in June, July and August, the series has captivated wine lovers with its unexpected mix of flavour, fragrance, sound, texture, and storytelling…
Wine lovers, foodies, and anyone who appreciates the finer things — mark your calendars for 30 September because Villa 47 on Bree Street is closing out the season with one final, unforgettable edition of Vineyard Stories. In partnership with Rust en Vrede, one of Stellenbosch’s most celebrated wine estates, this five-course food and wine pairing…
