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.
Square Cafe and Wine Bar is bringing The Winelands to your doorstep. Each month, they will be pairing up with one South Africa’s top wine estates to bring you daily wine specials, weekly complimentary wine tastings and a monthly Winemaker’s Dinner with a perfectly curated wine pairing. In January, Square Cafe has paired up with…
Win a great wine experience with Square Cafe & Wine Bar! Square Cafe & Wine Bar has announced an exciting partnership with Steenberg Vineyards for the month of January, offering an array of exclusive deals, offers, and events for wine lovers. The highlight of the month-long celebration is the Winemaker’s Dinner, which will take place…
The Turbine Hotel & Spa, located in the picturesque town of Knysna, is hosting a Food & Wine Pairing Event in partnership with Wildekrans Wines, an award-winning wine estate in the Overberg’s Bot River Valley. The event, which will take place on Thursday, December 15th at The Island Café, will offer guests the opportunity to…
Meet The Winemaker! Learn more about some of the best Cap Classique Wines at Silver Forest to start your December month. The Eatery is a beautiful property set amongst trees at the foot of the Helderberg offering an incredible range of experiences so there is something for everyone. From wine, food, spa treatments and unique…
Take your date night to the next level at Hout Bay Manor! Hout Bay Manor is the premier luxury vacation destination in the beautiful sea-side village of Hout Bay. Known for their sophisticated accommodations that spare no expense at making guests feel welcome, the restaurant is also offering an incredible experience with every visit. It is the…
Don’t miss out on an evening of fine wines, great food and live entertainment as well-known Afrikaans singer, Gian Groen, keeps you on entertained on Wednesday, 30 November. This is the second in a series of exclusive winemaker dinners at Grand Domaine Enoteca, with the first one being a sold out event. Situated in Stellenbosch’s…
An exclusive event you don’t want to miss! Join award-winning The Mentors Winemaker Izele van Blerk and Chef Mynhardt Joubert for an exclusive four-course dinner in collaboration with The Wagyu Experience hosted at the beautiful KWV Cathedral Cellar, where you will be delighted with the best in wines and Wagyu Beef. Enjoy this unique experience…
WINEMAKER’S TABLE | An Exclusive Dinner Experience at Cavalli Estate. Join Cavalli Estate on Thursday, 10 November, for an unforgettable long-table dinner experience. Winemaker, Malie McGregor and Assistant Winemaker, Eric Frieslaar, will take you on a journey through Cavalli’s latest releases paired with a delectable 5-course menu by Chef Lucas Carstens. You can look forward…
You don’t want to miss out on this one! Hout Bay Manor is one of the most popular in luxurious vacation destinations in the beautiful sea-side village of Hout Bay. While they cater for international guests that get to explore our beautiful Mother City, they are also always hosting a number of events to keep…
A wine & dine evening that is not to be missed. Aubergine Restaurant serves timeless dishes, with Eastern and Western influences that take cognisance of seasonal flavours and local ingredients. The culinary team has always sourced fresh produce directly from farmers and trusted suppliers, ensuring the origin of the ingredients as well as the integrity with…
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…
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…
