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Groot Constantia Builds On Legacy As New CEO Is Appointed

28 September 2026 - The Board of the Groot Constantia Trust has announced the appointment of Dr Edo Heyns as the estate’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective 19 October 2026. ...

Franschhoek’s Cap Classique & Champagne Festival Returns To Open Summer Season

28 September 2026 - The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, presented by Capitec and Franschhoek Wine Valley, returns to the Huguenot Monument on 5 and 6 December 2026, se...

A Splash Of Joy On Bree Street: Rix Wellmann Unveils Splish Splash

Scala Pasta Bar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape

28 September 2026 - A playful new sculpture by South African artist Rix Wellmann adds a splash of colour and whimsy to Bree Street – Cape Town’s vibrant foodie capital, where ...

Restaurant Week South Africa Returns: 25 September – 1 November

18 September 2026 - Bookings for the spring edition of Restaurant Week South Africa are now officially open. From 25 September to 1 November 2026, more than 200 participating restaura...

Negroni Week Brings Creative Cocktails To Cape Town’s Kove Collection Venues

17 September 2026 - Negroni Week arrives at select Kove Collection venues from Monday, 21 September, celebrating one of the world’s most enduring cocktails with a line-up that puts ...

Mount Nelson Returns To The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 At No.34; James McBride Wins Icon Award

16 September 2026 - Cape Town’s Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, has returned to The World’s 50 Best Hotels at No.34, while South African-born hotelier James McBride has been na...

VUUR And Heirloom Come Together For A Once-Only Heritage Weekend Table At Cape Grace

15 September 2026 - This Heritage Weekend, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, and its in-house restaurant Heirloom welcome Chef Shaun Scrooby and the VUUR team for a four-hands collabo...

Team Masakhane To Fly The South African Flag At Culinary World Cup 2026

15 September 2026 - South Africa’s next generation of culinary talent is ready to take on the world. Team Masakhane, the country’s national junior culinary team, will represen...

Meet The Winner And Finalists Of The 2026 Diners Club SA Barista Of The Year Competition

14 September 2026 - Now in its fourth year, the Diners Club SA Barista of the Year competition continues to grow from strength to strength, cementing its reputation as a platform that cel...

2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge Winners Announced

13 September 2026 - Standard Bank and the Chenin Blanc Association have announced the winners of the 2026 Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge, recognising the exceptional quality,...

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Hacienda

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Mexican, Vegan, Vegetarian

Come and experience guacamole made to order at your table. Tortillas are made fresh daily, and we nurture our live culture mole sauce for that extra punch in every delectable bite. Our meats and se...

Scala Pasta Bar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Cocktails, Italian, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian

Pasta Made Differently! In collaboration with Italian master chef Luciano Monosilio, Executive Chef Justin Barker and his local team have put together a pasta menu like no other. The Bar...

Maru Korean Steakhouse

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Asian, Cocktails, Grills, Korean, Steakhouse, Vegan, Vegetarian

Maru Korean Steakhouse brings a different take on Korean dining to Cape Town’s vibrant Bree Street, pairing the bold, vibrant flavours of Korea with the craft of a modern steakhouse. Expe...

Yatai Ramenbar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Asian, Japanese, Seafood, Vegan, Vegetarian

Introducing Yatai Ramenbar - Where the vibrant essence of Japanese street food meets refined dining, blending simplicity and complexity in perfect harmony. Located below Nikkei on Cape Town&rsq...

Nikkei

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Cocktails, Japanese, Peruvian

A Japanese-Peruvian culinary experience - From Fuji to Machu to Table! Are you ready to experience a culinary adventure like no other? Encounter Nikkei, as we bring the vibrant fusion of ...

Burger & Lobster - Cape Town

Cape Town Central, Western Cape American, Burgers, Cocktails, Seafood

Ready to have a good time? Then look no further! Come and treat your taste buds to some of the best burgers you have ever had, or try our famous lobster roll for a decadent d...

Iron Steak and Bar

Cape Town Central, Western Cape Cocktails, Grills, Steakhouse, Vegan, Vegetarian

Fall in love with Cape Town’s Iron Steak and Bar, where you can enjoy a range of world class dishes, including mouth-watering steaks flame grilled to perfection on our imported Spanish Vulcan...

Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar

Fourways Central, Gauteng Fine Dining, Greek, Grills, Italian, Mediterranean, Seafood, Vegetarian

Come and experience the ambiance of our vintage inspired Wine Cellar. Enjoy an array of mouth- watering cuisine, an award-winning wine list and 5 star service. Functions and Events ...

Quay Four

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape African, Burgers, Cocktails, Grills, Light Meals, Pub Meals, Seafood, South African, Steakhouse, Sushi, Traditional, Vegetarian

Quay Four, need we say more? This popular restaurant was one of the first to set up on the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Now one of Cape Town’s favourite restaurants, it is situated on a p...

Ferrymans Irish Tavern

Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Western Cape Breakfast, Grills, Light Meals, Mediterranean, Pub Meals, Seafood, South African, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ferryman's - the birthplace of Castle Tank Beer! Great Food, Craft Beer and Bands 365 Days a year! Ferryman's Tavern, which opened in 1989, was the first tenant at the Waterfront....