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.
Summary: On Sunday, 27 September 2026, fable cape town presents Fable: Chapters, Chapter One, an immersive evening featuring three courses paired with three specially created cocktails. From juniper-cured line fish to lamb and sweet melon panna cotta, the experience runs from 19:00 to 00:00, with limited tables available through Howler. Three courses, three cocktails and one…
Summary: BluVines Restaurant at Bloupunt Winery in Montagu hosts an evening with winemaker Nicky Cowper on 29 September 2026 from 18h00. Guests can enjoy a three-course dinner for R395 per person, alongside good food, wine and conversation about the passion behind Bloupunt Winery’s award-winning wines. Seats are limited, and reservations can be made via WhatsApp. Behind…
Summary: The Jordan Restaurant at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch is hosting a Miles Mossop Winemaker’s Dinner with Chef Marthinus Ferreira on Friday, 9 October 2026 at 18:30. The evening includes a seasonal sharing-style menu by Chef Marthinus Ferreira paired with a selection of Miles Mossop wines. Tickets cost R1 250 per person. Wine lovers and…
Summary: The Conservatory at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa in Camps Bay, Cape Town hosts an exclusive four hands dinner on 25 September 2026, bringing together Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and Bushmans Kloof Chef Oliver Coetzee. From 18:30 to 22:00, guests can enjoy a collaborative menu paired with Chenin Blanc wines from Ken Forrester Wine…
Summary: Siyalima at Hazendal Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Winelands celebrates spring with a three-course set menu throughout September. Priced at R495 per person, the menu features seasonal dishes including French gnocchi, roasted lamb saddle and vanilla custard with hibiscus-poached pear and strawberry. An optional Hazendal wine pairing is available for R675 per person. Spring brings…
Summary: ELVN11 at Radisson Hotel Cape Town Foreshore hosts the ELVN11 × IONA Wines rooftop pairing lunch on Sunday, 27 September 2026, from 12:00 to 15:00. Priced at R750 per person, the experience includes a Sophie Rosé welcome drink, four courses paired with IONA wines, wine storytelling, chef commentary and live music by Darryn Govender….
Summary: Oude Werf in Stellenbosch is hosting the final Wine & Dine dinner of its series on Saturday, 26 September 2026. For R545 per person, guests can enjoy four thoughtfully prepared courses, Boschendal wines and live music by KrugerandTutu. Reservations can be made by emailing reservations@oudewerf.co.za The final Wine & Dine dinner in the series is…
Summary: Stellenzicht Wines in Stellenbosch hosts its Long Table Mediterranean Spring Feast on Thursday, 10 September 2026, from 18:00 to 21:00. Priced at R575 per person, the evening includes a three-course Mediterranean-inspired feast, Stellenzicht Cap Classique, a Thunderstone Chardonnay, Rosé and Red tasting, and Silcrete Cinsault. The event is limited to 36 guests and is for…
Summary: Perdeberg Wine Estate hosts its first Winemaker’s Dinner of the year on 2 October 2026 from 18:00, with a six-course dinner paired with Perdeberg wines and the winemaker at the table to guide guests through each glass. The dinner costs R695 per person and takes place at the estate in the Paarl and Agter-Paarl wine…
Summary: Wine Wisdom at Bombay Brasserie at Taj Cape Town takes place on 1 October 2026 at 18:30, offering an expertly curated menu paired with Constantia Glen wines for R595 per person. The dinner brings together the stories, craftsmanship and flavours behind each dish and wine pour in a carefully matched dining experience. Wine lovers can…
Summary: Col’Cacchio Durbanville is hosting a Drink and Dine wine collaboration evening with Groot Phesantekraal on 10 September 2026 from 18h30, with tickets priced at R580 per person. The evening includes a signature Groot Phesantekraal sparkling wine cocktail and complimentary bite on arrival, followed by a curated three-course menu paired with three-flight white and red wine…
Summary: BLOOM at Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West hosts a Ridgeback Wines four-course wine dinner on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 18h30. Priced at R850 per person, the evening features a four-course menu by Chef Sebastian, paired with Ridgeback wines and presented by Cellar Master Renier van Deventer. Reservations are essential and full…
