The Book Club is proving that some of the best nights out begin with a cocktail menu and absolutely no rush to leave.
Tucked away in a beautifully designed space that feels equal parts contemporary lounge and intimate retreat, The Book Club offers guests a refined food and cocktail experience where atmosphere is every bit as important as what arrives at the table.
Upstairs, guests discover The Upstairs Lounge, a secluded hideaway designed for long conversations, relaxed gatherings, and evenings that unfold at their own pace. Warm brick walls, soft lighting, comfortable lounges, elegant décor, and sweeping mountain views create a setting that feels effortlessly sophisticated without becoming formal.
- Behind the bar, cocktails are treated as an art form. Guests can watch bartenders carefully measure, shake, stir, and pour each creation, transforming premium spirits, house ingredients, and carefully balanced flavours into drinks that are as visually impressive as they are enjoyable to sip. Whether the preference leans towards bold and spirit-forward classics, citrus-driven refreshment, smoky complexity, or something entirely unexpected, there is always another cocktail worth exploring.
Of course, no great cocktail experience is complete without equally thoughtful food. The Book Club pairs its drinks programme with refined dining designed to complement the mood of the venue, encouraging guests to settle in, order another round, and make an evening of it.
The result is a destination that feels less like a restaurant and more like an experience. From sunset drinks overlooking the mountains to late-night cocktails in the lounge, The Book Club delivers the kind of atmosphere where one drink quickly becomes two, conversations stretch a little longer, and the evening writes its own story. For those looking for a sophisticated night out with exceptional cocktails, stylish surroundings, and memorable dining, The Book Club continues to turn the page on ordinary evenings.
Looking for something even more exclusive?
For guests wanting to elevate the evening further, The Book Club also offers its sought-after Chef’s Dining Table Experience, available by booking only and limited to just ten guests per sitting. [full menu]
Taking place from Thursday to Saturday, the experience begins with welcome drinks in The Upstairs Lounge before guests are guided through an indulgent eight-course tasting menu curated by the chef. Two seating times are available:
- 18:00 arrival – welcome drinks in The Upstairs Lounge
- 19:30 arrival – welcome drinks in The Upstairs Lounge
Priced at R995 per person, the Chef’s Dining Table Experience offers an intimate journey through seasonal flavours, creative techniques, and thoughtfully crafted dishes, making it an ideal choice for food lovers looking to experience The Book Club at its most immersive.
⇒ 28 Peak Road , Pringle Bay
