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: 96 Winery Road in Stellenbosch is hosting a one-night 1947 on Vilakazi pop-up dining experience on Saturday, 10 October 2026, with arrival from 18h00 for an 18h30 start. The evening includes a five-course menu featuring butternut and carrot velouté, Mozambique king prawns, smoked Wagyu brisket and cheesecake, paired with Ken Forrester Wines. One night, two…
Summary: Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa in Somerset West hosts its Wine Society evening at Magnolia Social Dining Lounge on Thursday, 17 September 2026 at 18h30. Priced at R495 per person, the experience includes a tasting of 10 wines from Barton Vineyards, Kloovenburg Wine & Olive Estate and (L)equinox Wines, paired with a selection of delectable…
Summary: De Vier in Stellenbosch is hosting a special wine and dine evening on Friday, 4 September 2026, bringing together three independent South African winemakers for an intimate night of wine, food and conversation. Guests will meet Natasha Williams of Lelie van Saron, Hagen Viljoen of Ennui Wines and Carl Schultz of Solo Wines, with each…
Summary: The Hussar Grill Durbanville is hosting a Drink & Dine Durbanville evening with De Grendel Wines on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 18:00. Priced at R650 per person, the experience includes a three-course dinner with guests choosing a starter, main and dessert, each paired with a selected De Grendel wine. Bookings are essential on 087…
Summary: License to Grill and Durbanville Hills Wines are teaming up for a Wine & Dine winemaker’s dinner on Friday, 4 September 2026 at Groot Phesantekraal View Shopping Centre. The evening starts with arrival at 18:00 for 19:00 and includes a three-course dinner for R395 per person, created as part of the wider Durbanville Wine Valley…
Summary: The 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa in Cape Town is hosting an exclusive Four Hands Wine Dinner on 25 September 2026, from 18:30 to 22:00, priced at R925 per person. Executive Chef Christo Pretorius joins Chef Oliver Coetzee from Bushmans Kloof for a collaborative menu, with each dish paired with selected Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc…
Summary: Wilde Vy Bistro in Durbanville is hosting a four-course Drink & Dine evening with Mellish Family Vineyards on 2 September 2026 at 19:00. Priced at R695 per guest, the menu pairs Chenin Blanc, Blanc Fumé, Pinotage and Syrah with dishes including kabeljou ceviche, mushroom vol au vent, ostrich fillet and slow-braised beef short rib. Durbanville’s…
Summary: Siyalima at Hazendal Wine Estate is hosting Dinner with Kiara on 29 August 2026, a four-course wine and dine evening presented by Cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer. Priced at R850 per person, the experience includes canapés, four plated courses and paired Hazendal Estate wines, including Cap Classique, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Pinotage. Bookings…
Summary: Blowfish Restaurant hosts its September Wine & Dine on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, with arrival from 18:30 for 19:00. The R650 per person experience features a five-course menu paired course by course with wines from Riebeek Cellars, moving from salmon and oyster through seafood, curry, pork belly and a Dom Pedro inspired dessert. Advance booking…
Summary: The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch hosts a Winemaker’s Dinner with Remhoogte Wine Estate on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R1 250 per person, the evening features Chef Marthinus Ferreira’s seasonal sharing-style menu paired with a selection of Remhoogte wines. Spaces are limited and booking is…
Summary: The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch hosts the Jordan x Tokara Dinner on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 18:30. Priced at R1 250 per person, the collaborative dinner brings Chef Marthinus Ferreira and Tokara’s Chef Carolize Coetzee together for a sharing-style menu paired with a selection of Jordan and…
Summary: Villa 47 on Bree Street in Cape Town is hosting Vineyard Stories: A Taste of Italy with Vinotria on Wednesday, 26 August 2026. Priced at R895 per person, the evening features a five-course Italian food and wine pairing, with dishes including octopus carpaccio, prawn ravioli, braised oxtail and cannoli, paired with a curated selection of…
