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.
Calling all wine lovers and chatty foodies — Erinvale is serving up an evening that’s part tasting, part storytelling, and all kinds of delicious. On 29 May 2025, the Magnolia Social Dining Lounge transforms into the ultimate hangout for vino enthusiasts with an appetite for flavour and good conversation. This exclusive Wine & Dine evening…
Here’s your friendly reminder that not all heroes wear capes — some wear chef whites, pour chilled Chardonnay, and plate up edible masterpieces. This World Chardonnay Day, the dream team at Terrarium by Chris Erasmus is serving up a wine-paired evening of pure magic — and you’re invited. 📅 Date: 22 May 2025💸 R1 095…
Cape Town foodies, clear your calendars. On Thursday, 30 May, the elegant Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill at Taj Cape Town is rolling out the red carpet for a night of fine whisky and fire-kissed fare you won’t want to miss. It’s called the Dalmore Whisky Pairing Dinner, and for just R450 per person, you’re…
Winter may be creeping in, but things are heating up at De Vier Restaurant—and not just in the kitchen. Their beloved Winemaker’s Dinners are making a grand return, and they’re kicking off the season with a night that’s all about flavour, warmth, and a few generous pours of Stellenzicht’s finest. Mark your calendars for Thursday,…
FARRO is back at Makers Landing and this time, they’re keeping it simple: no choices, no fuss—just great food, strong Negronis, and a couple of parents cooking their hearts out (and maybe chipping away at school fees while they’re at it). On Friday 30 and Saturday 31 May, FARRO will host V3 of their now…
As the Cape winter fast approaches, Spier Wine Farm invites guests to welcome the change in weather with a host of warming experiences designed to celebrate the farm’s generous bounty. From hearty soups paired with award-winning wines to fireside wellness retreats, Spier offers the perfect antidote to the incoming winter chill. “Winter at Spier has…
If your idea of a perfect evening involves rich Indian flavors and top-tier South African wine, clear your calendar for 22 May 2025. Bombay Brasserie, the crown jewel of fine Indian dining at the Taj Cape Town, is teaming up with Simonsig Wine Estate for a culinary experience that promises to be nothing short of…
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when gourmet dining flirts with world-class brandy, wonder no more. On 15 May 2025, the elegant Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill at Taj Cape Town is hosting a one-night-only Van Ryns Brandy Pairing Dinner — and it’s going to be all kinds of delicious. For R450 per person, guests…
Foodies and wine lovers, mark your calendars — The Jordan Restaurant is turning up the flavour on 23 May 2025 with a wine dinner that’s all about good vibes, great company, and unforgettable tastes. Chef Marthinus Ferreira, the man behind some of South Africa’s most exciting plates, is teaming up with winemaker Lourens van der…
If your idea of a great evening involves fine wine, knockout views, and food that makes you weak in the knees, then clear your calendar for Wednesday, 8 May. Blowfish Restaurant is back with one of its signature Wine & Dine Evenings, and this time, they’re teaming up with Groot Phesantekraal Wine Estate to bring…
An evening of refined indulgence unfolds in the heart of the city on Friday, the 25th of April at 18:30. Step into a world where time slows, flavours deepen, and stories are told in every sip and every bite. In a distinguished partnership with The Macallan — the globally celebrated icon of single malt Scotch…
You are invited to an exclusive evening of refined indulgence, where the opulence of Indian cuisine meets the sophisticated elegance of Val de Vie’s celebrated vintages on Friday, 25 April at 19:00. Join Bombay Brasserie, Cape Town’s premier destination for authentic Indian dining, as they present a curated wine pairing dinner that pays tribute to…
