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.
There are dinners, and then there are dinners—the kind that make you rethink your relationship with food and wine. On 25 July 2025, La Paris Bistro in Franschhoek is serving up exactly that: a 6-course Winemaker’s Dinner in collaboration with Holden Manz Wine Estate that promises to delight your palate and spark your curiosity. This…
Diners have the opportunity to taste four exciting new wine vintages from Brookdale Estate at a Winemaker’s Food and Wine pairing dinner to be held at the Bistro at Brookdale on Thursday, 19 June. The gastronomic event will be hosted by Brookdale’s dynamic new winemaking team, Xander Sadie and assistant winemaker Shanice du Preez, with…
There are dinners—and then there are experiences. Nederburg’s Dinner of Discovery series returns in 2025 with a bold new chapter, inviting guests on an unforgettable exploratory journey of taste, storytelling, and sensory wonder. Set across the expansive and evocative grounds of the historic Nederburg estate in Paarl, this year’s series is centered around curiosity, connection,…
If you’ve ever dreamed of sipping wine in a secret cellar while swapping stories with one of South Africa’s top winemakers — this is your moment. Cavalli Estate is hosting a rare, one-night-only underground wine and dine experience, and the only thing more exclusive than the setting is the seat you’ll be sitting in. On…
If your idea of a perfect evening includes swirling a glass of award-winning wine, nibbling on canapés that look like art, and being on a first-name basis with the winemaker, then cancel your plans for Thursday, 26 June — because De Grendel has something truly special in store. Hosted at the breathtaking De Grendel Restaurant,…
If your Wednesdays have been feeling a little… flat, Harringtons Cocktail Lounge is here to pour some life back into the middle of your week. Say hello to Wine & Dine Wednesdays, the perfect excuse to swap your couch for candlelight and your water bottle for a wine glass. In proud partnership with Plaisir Wines,…
If you’re the kind of person who thinks “five-course wine-paired dinner” sounds like a love language, mark your calendar: Brookdale Estate’s Winemaker’s Dinner is happening on 19 June, and it’s going to be unforgettable. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Paarl mountains, this exclusive evening is a rare chance to dine with the minds…
At Oude Werf Hotel this June, dinner comes with a side of rhythm. On Friday, 27 June, the heart of Stellenbosch will pulse with smooth jazz, bold wines, and winter-warming flavours at a special Winemaker’s Dinner that blends fine dining with feel-good vibes. The stage? The elegant, ever-charming Oude Werf. The soundtrack? The warm, expressive…
If your idea of a perfect winter evening involves a glass (or six) of outstanding wine, comforting food, and good company, then clear your calendar for 25 July 2025. De Vier in Stellenbosch is hosting a cozy celebration of fine wine, flavour, and the stories that swirl behind every bottle—thanks to a dream collaboration with…
Villa 47 has teamed up with Cavalli Wines to serve an unforgettable five-course feast that’s all about flavor, finesse, and a little flirtation with indulgence. This wine and dine evening is a celebration of South African winemaking magic paired with Italian culinary charm—and it’s nothing short of a tastebud romance. 📅 25th of June 🕛…
Wine lovers, take note — your calendar just got tastier. On Friday, 27 June 2025, The Jordan Restaurant in Stellenbosch is hosting a Winemaker’s Dinner that promises big flavour, rare wines, and even rarer company. Hosted by none other than Gary Jordan and winemaker Sjaak Nelson, the evening pairs Jordan Wine Estate’s iconic vintages with…
Wine lovers, foodies, and flavour chasers—mark your calendars. On Friday, 20 June 2025, something deliciously special is happening at Makers Landing in Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, and it’s not your average dinner out. Jordan Wine Estate is hosting its very first Winemakers Dinner in the Mother City, and they’re pulling out all the stops. Teaming…
