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.
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…
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….
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
The Marine in Hermanus promises to deliver gourmet gold once more at the final food and wine pairing dinner of the winter season, to be held on Saturday 27 August 2022. The gastronomic event will feature the wines of Lomond which is situated near the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas, 8km from the fishing…
Experience wine like never before. In honour of Women’s Month, and for the love of good vino, The President Hotel is putting the spotlight on some of the amazing female wine-makers in South Africa. This incredible dinner is hosted on the 26th of August at 6pm. An evening of wining and incredible food for only…
The next chef dinner collaboration at Angala is coming up soon on 20 August 2022! Join Angala and local creators, crafters, chefs, winemakers and beverage producers for a sumptuous stay-over and interactive dining experience. Dine with the chef who prepares your meal and engage directly with the producers of excellent local wines, spirits and mindful…
Experience a scrumptious Winter Winemakers’ Lunch. At the tip of the Benguela Cove Lagoon in Walker Bay, the Benguela current is drawing icy-cold waters from the Atlantic Ocean. The whales are pulling in and the Moody Lagoon is living up to its reputation. To counter the cold and the moods, we bring you delicious wine…
The Cellars-Hohenort Hotel is collaborating with Steenberg Vineyards to present a gastronomic wine pairing dinner on Friday 26 August 2022. Executive Chef Tronette Dippenaar and Steenberg Cellar Master Elunda Basson are joining forces at this event to present gourmands with a food and wine feast in honour of Women’s month. Steenberg is situated in the…
