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.
Enjoy an amazing dinner experience at Louisvale! Louisvale has not only been treating us with some amazing wines but they have also created an amazing 5-course dining experience like no other. To showcase their beautiful wines, you are invited to join them at their next wine & dine evening. R560 per person includes 5-course food…
Celebrate French gastronomy with your favourite eatery on Kloof Street! Manna Epicure is celebrating French gastronomy with an incredible Good France event. They have curated a special menu running for a limited time and the best part is that several prizes can be won, including a return flight to Paris just by joining for a…
It’s spooktOber! Come for a mystery night at The 12 Apostles to celebrate Halloween in 2021. You will be part of a team of paranormal investigators investigating David Cohen’s last words “I’ll be right back.” All suspects will have to unravel this supernatural mystery under the watchful gaze of a malevolent spirit! R 595 per…
Cavalli Estate kicks off a series of themed dinners created around seasonal menu and elegantly paired Cavalli wines. Join Winemaker Craig Barnard as he explores the terroir of the Golden Triangle. Known for its vibrant Chenin Blanc and superior Cabernets. Showcasing Cavalli wines of origin Stellenbosch, experience a tutored tasting followed by a curated six-course…
Join an exclusive pop-up event with Chef Hero Rose on 21 October! Join The Ladder and Chef Hero Rose to experience culinary world class cuisine created by Ridian and accompanied with incredible music & art. It will be a dinner evening that will be unforgettable! Enjoy a 3 course menu with canapes and welcome drinks…
Make sure not to miss out on this very exclusive wine & dine evening. Mphumi from Magna Carta Wines is one difficult winemaker to track down, but more importantly, his wines are absolutely out of this world. Only a few seats are still available for this exclusive 5 course Wine & Dine pairing with winemaker Mphumeleli…
Russian composer Igor Stravinsky described one of his musical-choreographic works that was eventually to rank among the most influential of the 20th century as “a unified idea: the mystery and great surge of the creative power of Spring”. The same inspiration for that work – The Rite of Spring – now drives the Durbanville Wine…
Who is excited for this next edition of vineyard stories? Enjoy an expertly crafted menu paired with the gorgeous Vergelegen wines. Salmon carpaccio, oxtail, ravioli and top it off with Tiramisu. Book the date on your calendar because it promises to be another great night of food and wine. Enjoy 6 wine paired courses at…
Bellevue Wine Estate is holding an award-winning feast for you! Make sure to save the date for the 9th of October because you don’t want to miss out on this exclusive event. Enjoy an incredible 5-course dinner where you will meet the people behind the award-winning wines of Bellevue. Enjoy an incredible menu for only…
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’…
