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.
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…
From nature to your plate. A retreat in the seaside suburb of Camps Bay, this 4-acre estate is a tranquil sanctuary for the weary soul. With peace of body and mind set firmly in their sights, they’re set to offer a mountain meditation pool amid the trees. Escape to Von Kamptz for delectable dishes and…
Because food is meant to be a journey. Dazzlingly white and perched above the Atlantic ocean on the Camps Bay coastline, the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa is carefully designed and decorated and proudly displayed to the guests walking through the doors. Whether it’s the doorman or the waiter, the cleaning staff, and the management,…
Join the fun at The Taj! Executive Chef David Tilly invites you to join the Vault at Taj Cape Town, for the much anticipated Food and Wine Pairing Dinners which will happen every month. The venue was build in the 1920s as a walk-in bank vault for the African Banking Corportaion and is still displaying…
It only comes around once a year – so it’s bound to be quite the event! Barristers, set in the heart of Newlands, is a grand old restaurant. They provide you with warmth, loving hospitality and of course, great, hearty food in the Scottish tradition – and that means perfectly grilled steaks! As we say…
Bring your hungry for an all-in kind of dinner that you haven’t experienced in a long time. Val de Vie – located 40 mins outside of Cape Town – boasts private residential properties, a hotel, golf course, wine farm and restaurants. This pearl of an estate – also known as the most secure and luxurious of…
Where else would you get authentic German? From prime cuts to freshly made meals, an array of cold meats and Hausbrandt coffee, it’s always real and it’s always German at Haus and Laib. Get a taste of this on Wednesday 5 June at 6:30pm when Haus & Laib Deli host a dinner for R150 per…
Every three weeks, for one night only The Vineyard Hotel partner with one of South Africa’s most distinctive wine estates to bring you the Winter Tastes of 2019 dinner experiences. In advance of each dinner, the specific wine range is tasted with various delicacies and ingredients, and the most exciting combinations discovered, discussed and incorporated…
Nestled beneath Lion’s Head and surrounded by ocean views, the President Hotel, Cape Town, and their executive chef, invites food and wine lovers alike to indulge in a culinary experience with a five-course dinner passionately paired with Diemersdal Wine on 30 May from 19:00. With a wine selection that dates back to 1968 where the…
What better to warm you up than good wine and 15 new friends? 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 multi-course meal at…
