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.
Because we can’t wait another six months. Cafe Charles delights with dark chocolate croissants, free-range burgers and fresh nicoise salads. They boast vegan and vegetarian options too and power packed protein bowls for the nutrition conscious. Pair it with a smooth coffee or freshly squeezed juice. On 24, 25 and 26 July, the Charles Cafe…
More events means more fun. Have you heard of Dine4Six? If not, where have you been? Imagine an intimate dinner party with five other total strangers fabulous food and even better wine. They team up with the trendiest restaurants to present multi-course meals and drinks with the aim to socialise and enjoy culinary symphonies. You…
There’s a new chef in town. The 41 was founded by two dashing French restaurateurs who, after establishing successful businesses in Singapore, Laos and Australia, found themselves so impressed by the food scene in South Africa that they decided to put down some roots in Cape Town. They serve a tasty blend of local and…
Where only the finest times are to be had. It towers large and in charge in the bustling city centre and provides a refuge for the weary traveller or a kick-start into the busy bustle of Cape Town. It’s just how you look at it. Either way, it’s pretty and it’s pretty capable of tending…
It’s time to spoil yourself with a wine & dine evening in Cape Town. Take a break from the city life at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Residence. Or bring your city life within the four walls of this impressive structure erected right in the centre of the action. It caters to all your needs,…
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Now if you like me, a wine lover but not always sure how to pair your wine with which food, then this is the one for you. Taj Cape Town is introducing the Food and Wine Pairing Dinners for 2019 by executive chef David Tilly. Known for its prime location in the epicentre of Cape…
What’s better than a glass of wine? Five glasses of wine! The Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town provides sanctuary to the weary traveller with a haven set in the heart of tree-lined, flowery Newlands. It’s sun-kissed, fresh and clean surroundings, offset by expert amenities such as a luxurious spa and top dining establishments – an…
Rawsonville’s finest is going out with a bang. You don’t have to be an extrovert to come to Reverie. This interactive, 16-seater d’hôte style dining experience will ensure you get pulled from your shell in no time! You get to enjoy a multi-course meal at a fixed total price and make new friends. Win-win! This…
Wine, food and the body heat of 15 other people is bound to get you socialized! Reverie Social Table is provides precisely what its name suggests – interaction. Clients have the chance to mingle at a 16-seater table and are offered a d’hôte style dining experience – which means that you get to enjoy a…
Life is lived through the palate and the wine glass. At least ours is. With 8 acres of estate boasting blooming flowers and secret paths, ignite your wanderlust at the Vineyard Hotel. Let the path lead you to a dining experience at their restaurant or to tranquil seclusion in one of their luxury suits, which…
Winter dining is about to get a whole lot more interesting with a triple location dinner party! One of our participants – and our favourite by far – is Dunstone Country Estate. Dunstone Country Estate gives you that Winelands retreat and beach holiday you’ve been longing for. Pristine white buildings, quaint shutters, creeping and blooming…
