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.
Nestled in the Heart of the Helderberg, this five-star hotel invites all wine enthusiasts to indulge in an unforgettable journey through fine wines and gourmet delights over the colder months with a series of Winemakers Dinners hosted at the on-site Stefan’s restaurant on the last Wednesday of every month. This monthly celebration of fine food…
The Sanctuary Restaurant invites you to an exclusive dinner experience on 6 July that will prove to be the perfect date night! Enjoy a remarkable four-course dinner, meticulously crafted and perfectly paired with the finest selections from Lyngrove Wine Estate. What’s on the Menu? Begin your evening with a welcome drink, the MCC Pinot Noir…
SALT at Waterford is thrilled to announce the second evening in their Winter Dinner Series: Shiraz, Fire and Smoke. Guests are invited to savor a unique dining experience where the Waterford Kevin Arnold Shiraz selection harmonizes with the warmth of fire and the allure of smoke. The evening promises to dazzle, featuring the culinary excellence…
Award-winning chef and restaurateur Luke Dale Roberts in collaboration with winemaker Trizanne Barnard of Trizanne Signature Wines, is set to present an extraordinary dining experience at his latest venture, SALON on Friday 28 June 2024. SALON is the most recent addition to Dale Roberts’ portfolio of culinary destinations; an effortlessly stylish space defined by its…
Mark your calendars for an exceptional evening of fine wine at the Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa. On June 27, 2024, the hotel’s acclaimed Island Cafe will host the Waterford Estate Food and Wine Pairing, a culinary event not to be missed. Starting at 18h30, guests will indulge in a five-course dinner, perfectly complemented by…
Experience an evening of elegance and exceptional wines at De Vier’s upcoming event featuring De Toren Wines on July 11th. This exclusive affair invites wine enthusiasts to engage with the winemaker while savoring a luxurious 4-course meal expertly paired with De Toren’s prestigious wines and grappa. Priced at R650 per person, this wine & dine…
Get ready for the next wine & dine evening at The Sanctuary Restaurant The Sanctuary Restaurant on Kloof Street is thrilled to announce a special evening of culinary delight and exquisite wines with their Four-Course Wine Pairing Dinner, featuring Lyngrove Wine Estate. Hosted on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 7 PM, this event promises an…
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel & Spa has teamed up with neighbouring wine estates in the Constantia Valley to present a series of three gourmet wine dinner events over the coming months. It will kick off on 28 June 2024 with Buitenverwachting Wines, followed by Beau Constantia on 27 July 2024, and Groot Constantia concluding the series…
Experience COPA Restaurant’s exclusive gourmet food & wine pairing dinner evening. COPA Restaurant is renowned for its elegant ambiance and impeccable service, making it the perfect setting for this sophisticated evening. On Saturday, 29th June at 18h30, indulge in a meticulously crafted four-course menu, perfectly paired with the finest Bellevue wines, all for R700.00 per…
Mark your calendars for an exceptional experience at Villa 47 on Bree with their first wine & dine evening called Vineyard Stories. On the 26th, they will be hosting an exclusive wine and food pairing dinner featuring the exquisite Luddite Wines. This upcoming event promises to elevate your dining experience with a unique five-course meal,…
This June, Harringtons Cocktail Lounge presents the Wednesday Wine & Dine Winter Edition. Partnering with Blake Family Wines, a boutique winery from Yzerfontein along the Cape West Coast, the evenings a delightful combination of exquisite wines and a specially curated winter menu. Guests at Harringtons can enjoy a three-course meal for R300 per person. The…
This winter, Durbanville Hills invites wine enthusiasts to indulge a wonderful wine tasting and dinner evening where you get to meet the team behind your favourite wines. Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, featuring the “Meet the Winemakers” event. Just 20 minutes from Cape Town City Centre, Durbanville Hills…
