Winter has officially found its happy place at BluVines at Bloupunt Winery, and for Capetonians in search of an easy escape, this might be the perfect excuse for a scenic day trip.
Just a drive out from Cape Town, with Montagu’s dramatic landscapes and the Langeberg mountains waiting at the other end, BluVines offers the kind of countryside reset that makes city emails feel very far away.
Think open roads, fresh mountain air, award-winning wines and a menu built specifically for colder days.
- The winter specials are exactly what a proper day out calls for. Guests can warm up with butternut soup for R75, settle into hearty pulled lamb at R189 or beef brisket at R179, or opt for prawn tagliatelle at R195 for something a little more indulgent. And because no worthwhile winter road trip ends without dessert, malva pudding with custard arrives at R95 to finish things properly.
The setting adds plenty to the appeal. Between the charming winery setting, cosy fires and sweeping mountain views, BluVines feels purpose-built for long lunches that casually become late afternoons. For those wanting to make the most of the outing, Blou Café is also open for earlier arrivals, serving from 08:00 to 15:00 (closed Tuesdays), making it easy to turn a simple lunch stop into a full countryside wander.
BluVines Restaurant is open Wednesday to Saturday from 17:00 to 21:00, and Sundays from 12:00 to 16:00. For Cape Town locals craving a winter change of scenery, this is less “just lunch” and more “highly respectable escape plan.” Book your table at www.bluvines.co.za
Tel: 023 614 1663
WhatsApp: 077 424 6866
⇒ 12 Long Str, Montagu
- info@bluvines.co.za
