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.
Date night does not need to be complicated. Sometimes all it takes is good food, a cosy table, and someone who will happily share the focaccia. Bellagio Cape Town is making that easy with its Dinner Date special, available every Tuesday and Friday until September. Priced at R785 per couple, the set menu offers a…
For Cape Town travellers planning a Garden Route escape this winter, there’s another reason to add Knysna to the itinerary. As part of the Knysna Oyster Festival, The Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa is hosting a special Christmas in July Wine Dinner in partnership with Steenberg Estate on 9 July 2026. Taking place at the…
Who says Wednesdays should be ordinary? From 1 July, The Tangram at Durbanville Hills is giving diners a delicious reason to look forward to the middle of the week with a new Winter Wednesday Dinner Special that pairs seasonal cuisine with award-winning wines. For R395, guests can enjoy any two main courses from Executive Chef…
For guests who believe great food and great wine belong together, 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa has planned an evening that celebrates both in exceptional style. Taking place on 24 July 2026, the hotel’s upcoming Wine & Dine Evening pairs a meticulously crafted seven-course tasting menu with a selection of distinguished wines from Meerendal, one…
As Bastille celebrations begin to sweep through Franschhoek this July, La Petite Ferme is offering an intimate dining experience designed to transport guests straight to the heart of French gastronomy. Taking place on Friday – 10 July 2026, the exclusive Modern French Evening is limited to just 10 guests. It creates a refined and personal…
Some dinners are simply meals. Others become experiences. On 25 June 2026 at 18:30, Bombay Brasserie at Taj Cape Town invites guests to discover the latter with its exclusive Cederberg Wine Wisdom Dinner. It’s a carefully curated evening celebrating the meeting of exceptional South African wines and contemporary Indian cuisine. Priced at R785 per person,…
Dinner and a movie is a classic for a reason, and Pepperclub Hotel is giving the old favourite a polished Cape Town upgrade. For R350 per person, guests can enjoy a relaxed Dinner & Movie experience that includes a choice of pizza or pasta, a glass of house wine, and a movie experience in the…
Set against the Helderberg mountains and surrounded by some of the Cape’s most acclaimed vineyards, Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa stands as one of the Winelands’ most refined retreats. This winter, the hotel invites wine enthusiasts to experience its Wine Society evening- a celebratory series of South African wine culture. A signature feature of the…
Adara Restaurant is leaning into the colder season with a winter dining offer designed for slower meals, richer flavours, and a glass of wine within easy reach. Set in the Winelands, the restaurant invites guests to settle in for a three-course Winter Dining special priced at R545 per person, including a glass of wine. The…
Blowfish Restaurant is inviting guests on a culinary journey around the world this July as its popular Wine & Dine Pairing Series returns with a five-course experience hosted alongside FAT bastard Wines. Taking place on 7 July 2026 from 18:30, the evening combines bold flavours, creative cooking, and expertly paired wines against one of Cape…
Cape Town food and wine lovers have another reason to clear their calendars this winter as Villa 47 welcomes the return of its popular Vineyard Stories series on 24 June, this time featuring the acclaimed Ken Forrester Wines. Designed for guests who enjoy discovering the stories behind the bottle as much as the wine itself,…
Oude Werf Hotel is setting the scene for a winter evening filled with smooth music, beautiful wine, and food worth slowing down for. On Saturday, 27 June 2026, guests are invited to Wine & Dine with Ezra Lingeveldt and Lourensford Estate, an intimate dinner where live performance meets a carefully curated four-course menu. Dinner begins…
