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.
A new month, a new wine & dine evening at Borage Bistro! In August, Lammershoek Wines hve been invited to collaborate with Borage Bistro to create a stunning three course dinner menu that is available for only R280 per person. A prawn cocktail, confit duck and a white chocolate panacotta make it onto the menu which…
The last Wednesday of the month can mean only one thing – another edition of HQ’s popular FINE WINING event. On the 26th of August, HQ will be teaming up with Ernie Els to give food (and wine) lovers a reason to leave the house. Diners can expect a delicious 3 course meal paired with…
On Friday 31 July 2015, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, member of the Leading Hotels of the World, will team up with The Drift Farm for its monthly Food & Wine Pairing series to offer Capetonians and in-house guests a delicious gourmet dining experience. Taking place in the award-winning Azure Restaurant, Executive Chef Christo…
Champagne, Bordeaux wines and food presented by Chef Rudi Liebenberg. Mike Ratcliffe and The Mount Nelson invite you to a spectecular fun-filled evening of fine wine & exquisite cuisine on the 1st of August. You can also stay overnight with special rates for all rooms available. As you arrive, you will receive a glass of…
On Friday 26 June 2015, Leading Hotels of the World member Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa will continue its monthly Food & Wine Pairing series in Azure Restaurant, joining forces with Simonsig Wine Estate to offer a delicious gourmet dining experience. Co-hosted by Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and Simonsig winemaker Debbie Thompson, guests can look…
The focus of the dishes at Borage Bistro is always on the quality of the food, by bringing out the most flavour and using only the freshest produce. Combined with charismatic and efficient service, Borage Bistro will make you feel right at home! The restaurant is celebrating its first birthday on Tuesday, the 5th of…
Join Pure Restaurant on Friday, the 24th of March as they bring you an evening of gastronomic bliss, great wines, delicious food and live music. This time Nitida Wine Estate from the Durbanville Winelands has been invited. It is a family owned estate and run with one of the most consistently awarded and loved boutique cellars in…
Experience an exclusive four-course food and wine pairing dinner with Stellenzicht Wine Estate at Azure Restaurant at the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa. The wine estate is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountain, Stellenzicht, and lies in a prime wine-growing area known locally for its exceptional terroir, as the Golden Triangle. The wine…
Café Chic by Conrad Gallagher a celebrated Michelin starred chef, is located in a private building in the busy neighbourhood of Cape Town’s City Centre serving up market Modern Cafe cuisine. On the 11th of April, they will be hosting a Coast to Coast Wine Pairing Dinner created by Conrad Gallagher. The menu will include a range of…
If you’re a food and wine lover, then get excited. The Grande Provence Wine & Dine Collaboration dinners kick off in April. These dinners are hosted on one Friday evening per month at The Restaurant. Each will focus on a particular wine theme to showcase the best of Grande Provence and other divine wineries showcasing…
The popular Food and Wine evenings continue at Twelve Apostles Hotel this month, to showcase Stellenbosch’s lauded Jordan Wine Estate. Relax in Azure Restaurant where Executive Chef Christo Pretorius will present a special four-course menu matched with delicious wines produced by Gary and Kathy Jordan. Jordan continues to focus on producing fiercely individual wines, combining the fruity accessibility…
Where you “sip, learn & enjoy”. An informative evening with Cape Wine Master and winemaker of Maison de Teijger, Charl van Teijlingen. Each evening consists of an informative presentation, a blind tasting of at least TEN wines and ends off with a THREE course meal paired with the cultivar of the evening in mind. Cultivar: Riesling…
