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.
Friday, 29 July, 19h00, Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate, Franschhoek Some of the Cape’s finest Rhône-style Shiraz takes centre stage in Franschhoek on Friday, 29 July, when Grande Provence teams up with Oldenburg Vineyards, Lismore Estate Vineyards and De Trafford Wines for their monthly Wine & Dine Collaboration. Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst has designed a…
Kitima has just launched their winter Wine & Dine series! The first exclusive & iconic event will be hosted in conjunction with Nitida Wines on the 29th of June, with the evening starting at 18h00. Guests will get to enjoy a 5 course meal paired with an exquisite selection of wines. Nitida Wine Maker, Daniel…
Join BLISS Boutique Hotel on the 30th June 2016 at 19:00 for a tapas dinner and wine pairing by Chef Dean Correia and Marianne Wine Estate. Here you will have the opportunity to meet featured artist Michaela Rinaldi, and view her latest works. The dinner including wine pairing is available for R350 per person, while a nights…
Join Simonsig’s winemaker Debbie Thomson on, Friday the 24th of June for a unique 4-course dinner experience where he will be exploring Simonsig Pinotage as well as a few surprises. Cuvée’s new “Come Dine With” series has recently been launched. During June, Debbie has selected Pinotage from our their cellar and paired it with her favourite dishes. Guests will…
Join Spier Wine Farm and Eight Restaurant on the 2nd of July for a three course dinner as they pair beer and wine to find out which combinations complement their seasonal platters best. With the assistance of Sommelier Joakim Blackadder and Chef Charl Coetzee, taste your way through the farms best food, wine and beer and decide…
On Wednesday 27 July 2016, nature lovers are invited to join The Cape Leopard Trust and Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa for an exclusive three-course dinner and presentation uncovering the ground-breaking leopard and predator research currently underway. Tickets are priced at R535 per person, with R100 per person donated…
The 3rd edition of Fine Wining 2016 will be held at HQ on 1 June 2016. This time, HQ is partnering with Ernie Els Wines to bring guests a night of elegant simplicity and dining excellence. These dinners give HQ guests a chance to enjoy wines (from popular Western Cape farms) which have been artfully…
Reverie Social Table is a proudly South African table d’hôte style eatery located in the quirky neighbourhood of Observatory, Cape Town with a focus on social dining. Chef Julia’s contemporary style is strongly influenced by the chefs that have mentored her throughout her career, respect for the food she works with, her vast travels and…
The next Supper Club Dinner at Borage Bistro is being held on the 26th of January. Once a month, head chef Frank Marks allows one of his team members to take over the kitchen to come up with a three course meal. As each colleague has a different cooking style and preferences, you will always…
The Pinot Noir Wine & Dine Collab at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek is on Friday, 27 May 2016. Showcasing Pinot Noir as their wine of the month, Grande Provence is collaborating with Catherine Marshall Wines, Snow Mountain and Shannon Vineyards for an evening at The Restaurant, hosted by Winemaker Karl Lambour. Executive Chef Darren…
The next wine & dine evening at Pure Restaurant is just around the corner. This time the restaurant has invited 7 Springs Vineyards to work with the executive chef and prepare a 5 course wine paired dinner to delight your senses. 5 courses and 7 wines will be presented on the 29th of April for…
It’s time to get ready for the Cederberg Sunday Wineday at La Mouette! You know what’s more fun a night out with a few drinks? Day drinking. The sun is shining, the clothes are relaxed, the wine is flowing and the food is perfect. It’s my ideal weekend activity. As if made specially for me, La Mouette…
