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:
Multi-course food and wine pairing menus
Winemaker-hosted dinners
Wine estate collaboration evenings
Seasonal tasting menus with paired wines
Champagne and Cap Classique dinners
Special releases and vertical wine tastings
Wine pairing events at Cape Town hotels and restaurants
Where to find wine & dine evenings in Cape Town
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.
Join Vrede en Lust for their monthly Social Wine Dinner series on the last Thursday of the month, for an exceptional experience mingling with others that love quality food and wine. They’ll highlight one special new release via an in-depth tasting with the team behind the wine, which will be perfectly paired with the Chefs […] More
Tough life, but someone has to do it! The team at The Eatery Woodfired Grill have been tasting wines for next weeks’ winemakers dinner and matching food ideas to bring you the ultimate experience in food and wine. Save the date for Thursday the 20th October for an incredible date night. R380pp for a 5 […] More
A fantastic special in Stellenbosch for lunch and dinner. Situated in Stellenbosch’s iconic Church Street, Le Grand Domaine Enoteca is the chic and vibey brand home of Le Grand Domaine and Stellenview Premium Wines and is the ‘place to be seen as it showcases handcrafted premium wines and a delectable menu. They’ll be hosting the perfect […] More
The next instalment of Nederburg’s popular Taste, Learn & Discover Dinner Series at its The Manor restaurant in Paarl, will showcase the culinary mastery of one of South Africa’s rising stars; Mmabatho Molefe of Emazulwini at Maker’s Landing (V&A Waterfront). If you don’t know her yet, she’s the second South African ever to make it […] More
Don’t miss out on an excellent evening of food & wine. Be guided by the skilled sommeliers at The 12 Apostles for a classic, gastronomic tasting experience at one of the most beautiful venues in Cape Town! Enjoy a selection of award-winning wines from Bouchard Finlayson, a boutique vineyard in the Hemel en Aarde Valley, paired expertly […] More
It’s time for the next wine & dine evening at Vrede en Lust. Vrede en Lust will highlight one special new release via an in-depth tasting with the team behind the wine, which will be perfectly paired with the Chef’s creative tapas. Thereafter a two-course dinner will be served from 19h30, both courses will have […] More
Join a steak & wine dinner at Bo-Vine in partnership with Idiom Wines. On Thursday 15th of September, the team from Idiom Wines will be hosting an Idiom Steak & Blends evening at Bo-Vine Wine & Grill House in Camps Bay where they pair their beautiful wines with a number of signature steaks from their grill. […] More
Wine & Dine in beautiful Franschhoek at Country Grand! Join The Country Grand for the finest wine by Leopards Leap paired with delicious cuisine and breathtaking country views. Country Grand embraces a free-spirited countryside café culture, nestled high on the steep south-west facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountains, which tempers the sun, flaunting her majestic views […] More
Fine wines and song. The ingredients for a perfect evening out. In the first of a series of exclusive winemaker evenings, Le Grand Domaine Enoteca, will be the venue for a one night only performance by Valiant Swart on Thursday, 1 September (6:30pm). Situated in Stellenbosch’s iconic Church Street, Le Grand Domaine Enoteca is the […] More
Looking for a new date night idea? Every month The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa holds a stunning evening filled with delectable food and wine where Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and Sommelier, Gregory Mutambe will collaborate with award-winning wine estates to create a superb evening of food and wine especially for wine-lovers. On Friday, the 26th of August, […] More
If you love incredible food and the best local wines, you don’t want to miss the next wine & dine evening at Grub & Vine. Join the restaurant on 24 August when the dynamic team from the cellar at Journey’s End feature this week’s Meet the Makers. Be prepared to taste six outstanding wines that […] More
A fantastic food & wine experience is coming up in Stellenbosch this month! Join Stellenbosch Kitchen for an unforgettable food and wine pairing experience, where they will be pairing five delectable dishes with the incredible wines of Stellenzicht that compliment them beautifully. This is sure to be the best time to paint the streets red […] More