Join Cargo Hold Restaurant and Spier 1692 for an evening of balanced flavours, fine pours, and great company.

Don’t miss out—book your seat with a view now!

From festive decorations and baking to gardening, blacksmithing and woodwork, our workshops offer plenty of opportunities to lean into what brings you joy. A workshop also makes a thoughtful gift for someone who loves to learn by doing. The Babylonstoren koppie family hike is a rare opportunity for the whole family to see the farm from a different perspective.

Babylonstoren: 

3 November – Naturally sweet: baking with honey
4 November – Discover the secret life of bees
7 November – Babylonstoren koppie family hike
10 November – Discover the healing powers of herbs
11 November – Birding at Babylonstoren
17 November – Unlock the diversity of indigenous succulents
18 November – Pruning pros: focus on fruit trees in summer
24 November – Christmas décor from the garden
25 November – Create a natural freshwater pond
26 November – Christmas décor from the garden
26 November – A Christmas bake story: festive favourites from mince pies to panettone

Soetmelksvlei:

5 November – Heirloom tomatoes: bake your own galette with traditional butter pastry
6 November – Nuts for pecans! Bake a pecan pie and carrot cake
7 November – Blacksmithing: forge your own ladle
12 November – Hey, Brew! Fruit and flower cordials and bush teas
13 November – Baking with cheese
14 November – Craft a traditional riempie camping chair
19 November – Sun prints: create botanical blueprints
20 November – Bake teatime treats with choux pastry and almond cake
21 November – Bake your own savoury breads
21 November – Make a wooden birdhouse for your garden
27 November – Traditional needlework: the basics of colourful quilting
28 November – Leathercraft: make your own leather belt

Christmas Day Lunch | 25 December 2026

Celebrate Christmas Day with a delicious three-course festive lunch, featuring a generous selection of seasonal favourites, freshly prepared dishes and indulgent desserts.

Arrival: 11:00 | Booking: Essential

Lunch Ticket per person: (incl 15% service fee on food)
R580 p adult
Kids 0-2 Yrs - Free
Kids 2-8 Yrs - R200
Kids 9-13 Yrs - R350

Please note: A 15% service fee applies to food. Additional drinks are excluded.

Festive menu:

Starter | Plated

Roasted butternut and feta mousse tartlet with wild rocket and balsamic glaze

Mains | Buffet

• BBQ and rosemary-roasted rotisserie chicken pieces
• Panko and herb-crusted beef sirloin with red wine jus
• Cranberry-glazed gammon with mustard sauce
• Beer-battered hake goujons with tartare sauce and fresh lemon
• Savoury fried rice
• Sweet butternut tart
• Caramelised sweet potato wheels with caramel glaze
• Ouma's green beans with potato and onion
• Creamed spinach
• Salad harvest table
• Broccoli and roasted almond salad
• Summer pasta salad with peaches, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion and feta
• Roasted vegetable couscous salad
• Festive bread and pâté table
• A selection of wholesome, freshly baked breads
• Chicken liver pâté
• Biltong pâté
• Smoked salmon pâté
• Tzatziki
• Hummus
• Baba ganoush

Dessert | Plated

Peppermint Crisp

Crunchy biscuit layer, smooth caramel cream, crushed Peppermint Crisp, sesame tuile biscuit and chocolate drizzle.

Date: 10 December 2026

Normal Ticket per person: R495 including 4 course dinner | 15% service fee excluded on all additional drinks.
Arrival Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Menu & Wines to be served:

ENTRÉE:

ARRIVAL CANAPÉ:
Ceviche prawn and avocado with micro herbs and lemon peel on a toasted tortilla triangle
Paired with: MCC Brut Chenin Blanc

ENTRÉE:
Delectable Salmon mouse with chives and onion chutney in a puff pastry casing
Paired with: Estate Sauvignon Blanc

STARTER:
Inhouse smoked chicken breast and mango salsa salad
Paired with: Barrel Select Reserve Chenin Blanc

MAIN:
Beef roast on savoury polenta with a fresh apple, peanut and sesame summer salad
Paired with: Barrel Select Reserve Pinotage

DESSERT:
Dark chocolate plate with mature cheeses and crisps
Paired with: Estate Deep Purple Red Blend

Date: 5 December 2026

Come and enjoy dinner in our restaurant whilst our singing waiters provide unforgettable entertainment.

Booking essential at LeSi Restaurant for A-la-carte dinner on these dates.

R100 non-refundable cover charge per person, 15% service fee excluded)

Arrival Time: 18:00 for 18:30

Date: 27 November '26

Come and enjoy dinner in our restaurant whilst our singing waiters provide unforgettable entertainment.

Booking essential at LeSi Restaurant for A-la-carte dinner on these dates.

R100 non-refundable cover charge per person, 15% service fee excluded)

Arrival Time: 18:00 for 18:30 

Date: 14 November '26

Early Bird Tickets - R80

Come and enjoy dinner in our restaurant whilst our singing waiters provide unforgettable entertainment.

Booking essential at LeSi Restaurant for A-la-carte dinner on these dates.

Normal Tickets: R100 non-refundable cover charge pp,15% service fee excluded)

Arrival Time: 18:00 for 18:30

Saturday, 7 November 2026 | Kick-off: 13h40

Catch all the action LIVE on our big screens at Rick’s Café!

Ice-cold drinks, great food and lekker rugby vibes!

Live screening on our Roof Terrace & in the Bar!

Bookings recommended!

This festive season, join us at Café Gannet for our annual Christmas dining experience. Gather around the table, enjoy thoughtfully prepared dishes and raise a glass to the people who make this time of year so special.

Whether it’s a family tradition or a new way to celebrate, we look forward to welcoming you. 

Reservations are essential, and seating is limited. Book your table early to celebrate Christmas with us.

Discover the flavours of the Cape's floral kingdom at our Fynbos & Floral Afternoon Tea this November.

Begin with a floral cocktail on arrival, then enjoy green gazpacho with avocado, spekboom and cucumber and lemon scones with lavender butter. Sweet treats bring together lemon verbena, thyme and gooseberry.

R450 per person | Friday to Sunday at 14:30

Accompanied by live piano.