There’s something about a week at Sirocco that just flows… like the water outside, calm at first glance but full of flavour beneath the surface.

Sunlit lunches drift into laid-back afternoons, plates keep arriving like little celebrations, and conversations stretch longer than planned. It’s that easy rhythm of good food, good music, and even better company… where prawns don’t count, steaks arrive sizzling, and sushi feels like the perfect encore.

Lekker foods, all you have to do is heat - View this week's specials HERE

You’re officially invited to Sophie’s wedding organised by her fabulous mum, Donna!
It’s all happening at Stardust, and you're on the guest list.

Join us for a night of ABBA hits, love, laughter, and a few paternity surprises...

The wedding will take place at Stardust:

13 May - Wednesday Eve 19:00
20 May - Wednesday Eve 19:00
24 May - Sunday lunch - 12:00 to 16:00

• Full theatrical dining experience
• 4 course meal
• All the iconic ABBA songs

Dress like you're off to a Greek island wedding and get ready to dance, sing and celebrate with the bride

Entrance by invite only – book your seat!

RSVP: 021 462 7777
Price: R630 per person
R355 per kids under 12 

Stardust Theatrical Dining will have one and only theme night of: Dirty Dancing!

WEDNESDAY - 27th of May | Evening show - starting at 19:00

'Dirty Dancing' brings the iconic romance of Baby and Johnny to life, packed with sizzling dance moves, steamy chemistry, and that unforgettable ‘80s soundtracks

From the first lift to the final heartbeat, you’ll be transported straight to Kellerman’s in the Catskills, where love is messy, music is magic, and nobody puts Baby in a corner...

Featuring hits like Hungry Eyes, She’s Like the Wind, and, of course, Time of My Life.
This is one show you won’t want to miss!

Book now – and relive the passion, the drama, and the dance!

A show and a 4 course meal R630 

As the evenings cool, the fire is lit and the wine flows. Join us for our first series of indulgent themed nights:

14 May | Prawn Night - Fresh, flavourful, and perfectly prepared
21 May | Curry Night - Aromatic spices and deeply satisfying dishes
28 May | Burger Night - Juicy, flame-grilled perfection with gourmet flair

Gather, indulge and savour the season at Brookdale.

Where the Atlantic breeze meets the ancient grove on Saturday, May 30, 2026, a rare culinary story unfolds. While many appreciate our vineyards from a distance, few have explored the delicate harmony between our award-winning wines and our singular, estate-grown Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

We invite you to step behind the scenes of coastal craftsmanship with our Viticulturalist, Jaco Mouton, for an enriching masterclass designed for the curious palate.

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, 30 May, 2026, | 11:30 – 15:00
Venue: Tasting Room, Benguela Cove Wine Estate (map)
Hosted by: Jaco Mouton (Estate Viticulturalist)
Price: R495 per person | Strictly Limited to 20 Guests
Ticket link: HERE

 
The Experience:

• Into the Groves: A guided walk through our Coratina, Frantoio, and Leccino olive trees to discover how these Italian cultivars thrive in our cool-climate terroir.
• Technical Tasting: Learn to identify the rich fruit aromas, vibrant palate structure, and the sophisticated peppery finish of our signature Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Secure Your Seat – Only 20 Available 

Give yourself or a loved one the gift of time and space to learn a new skill or deepen an existing interest. Slow down to the rhythms of the farm, surrounded by kindred spirits and sustained by farm-fresh fare. It is also a wonderful gift for a mother who loves to explore and learn. From baking to blacksmithing, soapmaking to beekeeping, there is a workshop to suit every kind of curious mind.

Babylonstoren:

5 May – Baking with honey at the Byzantium
6 May – Create table decor from our autumn garden
12 May – Compost 101: the art of cycling nutrients through your garden
13 May – The art of pressing and preserving olives
19 May – Natural soapmaking with our olive and essential oils
20 May – Learn to keep bees on International Bee Day
26 May – Break bread with our master baker
27 May – Inside scoop: secrets to water buffalo mozzarella & gelato

Soetmelksvlei:

2 May – Blacksmithing: make your own braai fork
7 May – Magic with milk: make butter, soft cheese and yoghurt
8 May – Go nuts! Bake a pecan pie and carrot cake
9 May – Floral cake decorating with Martjie Malan
9 May – Leathercraft: craft a traditional wood & riempie stool
14 May – Master meat: make your own salami
15 May – Master meringues and macarons
16 May – Blacksmithing: make your own soup ladle
21 May – Chocolate & cake: make celebratory treats
22 May – Cape cookery: melktert, melkkos & koesisters
23 May – Leathercraft: make your own apron
29 May – Bake four traditional pies with butter pastry
30 May – Make a wooden milk stool 

Live DJs on the decks at the original Clifton icon:

Friday – Sunday 16h00 – 20h00

Calling all photographers — professional, amateur, and juniors!

We are excited to launch the 4th edition of our annual photography contest, and this year we’re introducing a striking new theme: Black & White Photography.

Explore Vergelegen’s heritage architecture, dramatic landscapes, gardens, and unique textures — all through the timeless artistry of monochrome.

Contest Details:

• Photos must be taken at Vergelegen during April–May.
• Black & White only.
• Limited to two photographs entered per person
• Camera, Smartphone, and Junior categories, plus People’s Choice.
• Guided photo walks with Orms Direct will take place on 18 April & 16 May.

For full details and entry instructions, please click HERE

View your choice of space and menu options to celebrate you party HERE