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.
There are very few winemakers like Bruwer Raats that need little introduction. The incredibly talented craftsman behind Raats Family Wines, Grub & Vine are beyond delighted to welcome him into their dining room on 8 September for Meet The Makers. Meet The Makers is their signature wine and dining experience that brings a bespoke 5-course…
A wine & dine evening that is not to be missed. Aubergine serves timeless dishes, with Eastern and Western influences that take cognisance of seasonal flavours and local ingredients. Light, balanced food that excites your senses, piques your curiosity, makes you sigh with delight, and leaves you satisfied and energised. On the 20th October, join…
The Cellars Hohenort is joining forces with Eagles’ Nest to present a gastronomic event to showcase the bounty of the Constantia Valley. The Food & Wine Pairing dinner will take place on the 1st of October 2021 in The Conservatory restaurant, and will feature a delicious 5-course menu presented by Executive Chef Tronette Dippenaar. Eagles’…
Have you booked for the next Wine Makers Dinner at Bellevue? Diarize Saturday, the 9th of October, as you won’t want to miss out on the next exciting wine makers 5 course dinner where you get to meet and socialize with their very own wine maker and viticulturist. Start your evening with a glass of…
Feeling like a fancy lunch in the Cape Winelands? How about a delicious hearty meal in the beautiful Stellenbosch mountains? Louisvale Wines is not only one of the finest winemakers in the country but they also know how to treat their visitors with the absolute best pairings. 5-course wine pairing menu for R450. Join Louisvale…
Join Grub & Vine for an incredible evening of food & wine. The restaurant is thrilled to be welcoming La Brune wines into the city on the 25th of August. This exciting edition of the 5-course paired dinner series will see Nico Grobler, the talented winemaker behind this niche winery join Grub & Vine for…
5 incredible wines paired with 5 delicious courses. It has been a while since we have enjoyed a wine-pairing menu. Manna Epicure is celebrating the end of prohibition with a 5-course menu that looks out of this world. What more can we ask for! A Night of Pour Decisions is the perfect dinner we didn’t…
Get excited for Thursday, 16 August from 18h00! La Parada V&A Waterfront introduces their latest Tapas & Tannins pairing evening in collaboration with Big Easy wines. Be sure to join La Parada and be taken on a spectacular culinary journey, presented by in-house Chef. Along with live music, R395 covers your unique 5-course Wine & Tapas…
Let’s go on a journey exploring the best wines of South Africa! Old Town Italy aims to bring back the romance around quality fine foods. Their latest collaboration with Pasqua Wine Farm does just that where they have put together an amazing wine evening that you are guaranteed to love. A 4-course Vinotria wine &…
Join Louisvale on the 25th of August from 17h30 – 21h00 for a delectable five course food & wine pairing hosted by Louisvale’s newly appointed assistant winemaker, Julia Blaine and entertained by tenor, Chris Coetzer. The wines have been perfectly selected to pair with the carefully curated menu designed by Executive Chef, Kirstie du Toit….
Benguela Cove is excited to invite you to Benguela Cove’s intimate Winemakers’ Lunch for a Venison and Wine Pairing, this national Shiraz Day, 21 August 2021. Take your taste buds on a fine dining safari with a four-course lunch, perfectly paired with four sumptuous Syrahs. [full menu] Some Say Shiraz, We Say Syrah Red wine…
The most loving part of your life starts with a memorable evening at Aubergine. Aubergine is a sophisticated, intimate restaurant in Cape Town that combines a rich history with contemporary style, innovative food and classic service – whether you’re joining for lunch or dinner. It is a fine-dining institution in Cape Town and has consistently…
