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.
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…
Cape Town wine lovers, your midweek just got a serious upgrade. Harringtons Cocktail Lounge is pouring something special. Every Wednesday this month, it’s an exclusive La Motte wine tasting experience that blends fine wine, good food, and after-work chill in the most stylish way possible. Here’s the deal: for just R300 per person, guests are…
There are few better ways to kick off the weekend than with a crisp gin in hand, a view of Table Mountain’s eastern slopes, and the slow, unbothered charm of a tortoise wandering by. Welcome to Gin Fridays at the Vineyard Hotel—a light, leisurely tasting experience set in one of the most beautiful garden patios…
Blowfish is bringing back its beloved Wine & Dine evenings—where South African wines, five-course feasts, and the glittering glow of Table Mountain all come together like it’s no big deal (except, spoiler alert: it totally is). Happening on the first Tuesday of every month, these evenings are anything but ordinary. Each one features a different…
Here’s a Sunday plan that pairs perfectly with good company and an empty stomach. On 27 April 2025, the 12 Apostles Hotel invites food and wine lovers to a Wine & Dine afternoon that blends flavour, charm, and a little bit of vineyard magic — courtesy of Contreberg Wine Farm. From 13h00 to 16h00, guests…
Some evenings are made for tracksuit pants and takeout. This is not one of them. On 2 April 2025, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa invites food and wine lovers to swap their couch for candlelight and join a Winemaker’s Evening that promises pure magic—from the very first swirl to the final bite. Hosted at the…
They say great wine is best enjoyed with great company—and what better way to prove it than a one-night-only collaboration between two of South Africa’s most celebrated wineries? On Wednesday, 23 April 2025, De Grendel and Steenberg are coming together for a Winemaker’s Dinner like no other, hosted at the stunning De Grendel Restaurant. Expect…
Some meals are delicious. Some meals are memorable. And then there are meals that become stories, the kind you tell over and over—about that night at Makers Landing, where the Negronis were ice-cold, the sunset turned the harbor gold, and the food? Well, the food was something else entirely. Good news for those who love…
Durbanville is turning 200, and Durbanville Hills is celebrating in the most delicious way possible—with an exclusive heritage-inspired dinner at The Tangram Restaurant. If the idea of world-class wine, gourmet cuisine, and a touch of history excites you, then mark your calendar for an unforgettable evening filled with flavor, elegance, and a whole lot of…
Food lovers, thrill seekers, and those who crave a little mystery—this one’s for you! SecretEATS is back, and this time, it’s bringing an exclusive dining experience to a secret location that promises to tantalize taste buds and ignite curiosity. If the thought of a gourmet adventure excites you, then clear your calendar for March 28th…
