Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove
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Relaxed lagoon-side dining great wine, fun things to do and panoramic views!
Moody Lagoon at Benguela Cove is set in the heart of the Benguela Cove winery complex. The restaurant is in an elevated setting with expansive views of the lagoon and the Atlantic ocean. The kitchen at Moody Lagoon is the domain of Annie Badenhorst a talented young Namibian chef with a passion for finding only the best fresh produce and creatively turning dishes into simple but creative menu items.
You can expect outstanding views, a casual and relaxed daytime and Friday - Saturday nighttime eatery in Hermanus, with outdoor covered seating areas. We offer a choice of dishes, together with food and wine pairing with Benguela Cove’s Estate wines.
In the evening, Chef Badenhorst likes to cook to create an occasion, and Moody Lagoon restaurant is the perfect place for a date night or a night out with friends.
Private Dining
We offer private dining in our vinotheque for up to 12 guests with a combination of exceptional food, superb wines and outstanding service.
The Barrel Room can accommodate 60 guests. Booking essential
Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is also open for vineyard tours, wine tastings
on the lagoon, live music on Sundays and wine tastings and pairings at the Tasting Room.
Who's Cooking?
Chef Annelie Badenhorst
Chef Annelie Badenhorst hails from the beautiful Otjiwarongo in Namibia. Annie’s training in classic French cooking at the Zevenwacht Chef School, combined with her love of comfort food, makes her the perfect fit for Benguela Cove’s restaurant.
Annie’s career has been very intertwined with that of our other Benguela Dining chefs, namely executive Chef Jean Delport at Restaurant Interlude in the United Kingdom.
Annie worked at All Things Culinary and thereafter at Sophia’s Restaurant at Morgenster Wine and Olive Estate.
Facilities
Group Capacity : 300+ People Cost Per Head : R75+
- Cuisine : Braai, Breakfast, Cocktails, Contemporary, European, Fine Dining, Fusion, Grills, Light Meals, Picnics, Seafood, South African, Tapas, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wine bar
- Ambience : Business, Coffee Shop, Dine and Dance, Family, Fireplace, Formal, Quiet, Relaxed, Romantic, Ship / Boat, Traditional, Trendy, Upmarket, Wine Farm
- Entertainment : Comedy, Live music, Childrens Entertainment, Internet or WiFi
- Dress : Smart/Casual, Casual
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Trading Hours
Tasting Room, Cellar Door & Platters: 10:00 - 18:00
Lunch: Wed - Sun | 12:00 - 15:00
Brunch: Sat - Sun | 10:00 - 11:30
Dinner Service: Closed until Spring
Adventure Park: Wed – Sun | 10:00 – 18:00
(Open every day 10:00 – 18:00 during holidays)
Specials at this Restaurant
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Keep the chilly blues at bay with our New Winter Tastings: Cheese Fondue, Ciabatta, and Glühwein and enjoy a spectacular day out at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. Freshly baked ciabatta from the restaurant’s kitchen, daily prepared by the chef. Glühwein is made with Benguela Cove’s finest red wine, and a selection of things to dip in the finest cheese.
Our tasting room is the ideal location to get out and enjoy life, whilst keeping warm this winter. With roaring log fires, delicious wines, and picture-perfect views, Benguela Cove is the best place to enjoy the finer things in life this winter.
Gluhwein, Cheese Fondue and Freshly Baked Ciabatta
R320 serves two | Offer valid form 1 June - 31 August 2022Available 7 days a week | 10:00 – 18:00 | Walk-ins Welcome
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Heritage Day Lunch 2022 is not to be missed. Chef Annie Badenhorst is presenting traditional South African favourites, with a twist. From peri-peri prawns and pulled lamb shoulder bobotie to Amarula ice cream, milk tart tiramisu and more. With options to suit everyone, from platters to picnics and the special Moody Lagoon Restaurant Heritage Day menu. Bring your family and friends and enjoy fun things to do, live music and delicious food.
Lunch: 12:00 – 15:00 | Heritage Day ‘Braai’ Menu | Order from menu
Picnics: 11:00 – 16:00 | R650 serving 2 people
Platters: 10:00 – 18:00 | ‘Braai’ Platter | R690 serves 2-3 people
More details & bookings: HERE
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Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is a one stop destination for wine lovers. Visitors to the estate can participate in a hands-on wine blending experience in our state of the art winery. See exactly what happens in our wine cellar and blend your own wine from our estate cultivars.
Your Wine Blending Experience will consist of the following:
- Welcome drink
- Cellar Tour
- Tasting of blending components
- Blending
- Bottling + Labeling of your own wine
*Supplements may apply
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Taste the award-winning, 100% estate grown wines from Benguela Cove Winery. Tasting Room open Mon - Sun, 10:00 - 18:00. Upon arrival expect a warm greeting, exceptional service and a luxurious Tasting Room complete with panoramic views.
For bookings and further info click HERE
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Amongst the lush vineyards and olive groves, the estate finds itself surrounded by a glistening lagoon which hosts the Lady Bonnie pontoon boat. As an added feature to the many facilities on the estate, the pontoon boat is the epitome of maritime leisure.
Join us for a relaxed boat trip across the lagoon as you take in the natural biosphere of the estate and the surrounding mountains. Check in before your boat trip and stock up on some wine at cellar door prices. Then all aboard the Lady Bonnie for an hour-long trip before returning back to our tasting room.
Arrive an hour before the departure time to stock up on wines at cellar door prices.
The pontoon is complimentary for two people when you buy any case of wine - 6 bottles.
Pontoon cruise available Wednesday to Sunday 10am - 4pm - weather permitting
Booking essential!
Read more HERE
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Welcome to Benguela Cove’s 18-hole Adventure Golf!
This is a great day out for the whole family, or a group of friends looking for a social way to spend an afternoon. Schools and youth groups are welcome as the course is both fun and educational.
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- Single vineyard trip | R250 pp
- Family vineyard trip ( 2 adults and 2 kids ) | R550
- Kids vineyard trip | R 75pp including juice
Journey through our vineyard as you set sight on our magnificent 200-hectare wine estate. Learn about our growing cycles, farming techniques and first-hand knowledge of what our estate is about. Our wine ambassador will stop at various cultivars and allow you to taste the wines that have been produced from our vines.
For bookings and further info click HERE
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Learn the art of Sabrage at the Benguela Cove winery. Experience it for yourself for FREE when you purchase a bottle of Joie de Vivre MCC.
Duration: about 1 hour
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Host your event or conference with us and leave an impression on your guests like never before. Choose from multiple spaces! Perfect for small boardroom meetings, birthday celebrations, baby showers and gala dinners.
