A new month. A new menu. A new reason to gather around the table.

August has arrived, bringing with it a fresh collection of Cicchetti-style dishes inspired by bold flavours, seasonal ingredients and the joy of sharing.

From Parmigiano Reggiano Volcano and Fried Burrata & Mortadella, to Curried Mutton Pithivier Pie, Kingklip with Smoked Snoek Velouté, and our beautifully rich Duck & Blood Orange, every dish has been thoughtfully created to celebrate the season and pair effortlessly with the wines of Bacco Estate.

This is the kind of menu made for lingering lunches, unhurried dinners and conversations that stretch long after the last bite.

Join us this August and discover what's new at Bacco.

Babylonstoren:

• 4 August – Craft your own homemade soaps
• 11 August – The fascinating world of rocks, stone tools & rock gongs
• 12 August – Sharpen your fruit-tree pruning skills
• 19 August – Cut and weave decorative objects with vines
• 20 August – Wonders of waterblommetjies
• 25 August – Harvest & distil Cape chamomile
• 26 August – Inside scoop: the secrets of buffalo mozzarella and gelato

Soetmelksvlei:

• 1 August – Blacksmithing: forge your own steel carving fork
• 6 August – Make farm butter & bake buttermilk rusks
• 7 August – Bake teatime treats: choux pastry & almond cake
• 8 August – Make a 3-legged milking stool
• 13 August – Bake with citrus & spice
• 14 August – Pies: Four ways with traditional butter pastry
• 15 August – Blacksmithing: forge your own ladle
• 20 August – Master meat: all about venison & biltong
• 21 August – Cape cookery: traditional melktert, melkkos & koesisters
• 22 August – Advanced leathercraft: make a leather bag
• 27 August – Bake a pecan pie & carrot cake
• 28 August – Traditional handcraft: colour crocheting
• 29 August – Baking with apples 

Embrace the season with our Winter 2-Course Menu. From hearty soups and slow cooked mains to decadent desserts, enjoy either a Starter & Main or Main & Dessert for R349 per person.

Enhance your dining experience with a glass of Hussar Grill Premium Red Blend for R60, or a bottle for R180. Available from 15 June – 31 August. Reserve your table today.

2 course for 499 | 3 courses for 599 per couple.

Includes a complimentary bottle of Hussar Grill Premium Red Blend or HER Sauvignon Blanc/Chenin Blanc, or any two soft drinks.

Available every Tuesday evening.

View the menu HERE

Celebrating something special?

Let us make your occasion unforgettable — decadent food, fine wine, and a warm welcome.

Book a table for birthdays, anniversaries or just-because nights.

Give the gift of speciality steaks, award-winning wines, and impeccable service. Give the gift of excellence with a Hussar Grill gift card - perfect for a birthday, anniversary, or any other special occasion.

We also have gift vouchers, available to bulk purchase for clients, employees or your team.

An Evening of Fine Wine, Exceptional Food... and a Little Mystery

Join us on Thursday, 27 August for an exclusive Winemakers Dinner at The Bistro @ Brookdale — with a twist nobody saw coming.

For one night only, Chef Gary swaps his kitchen for the cellar and Xander trades the cellar for the kitchen. Five courses, expertly paired wines with two experts, in unfamiliar roles, making for one unforgettable evening. Will it be a masterclass or a magnificent gamble? You'll have to be there to find out.

Expect discovery, conversation, a fair amount of good-natured rivalry and a few unexpected moments.

Thursday, 27 August
Five-course dinner with wine pairings
R1 150 per person
Limited seats available – booking is essential

Reserve your place for an evening where every course tells a story — including the story of who's really in charge on the night!

Fire, Prawns & Complimentary Wine. Treat yourself to our Signature Fire & Wine Prawn Night.

Enjoy succulent prawns and a complimentary glass of Brookdale wine. Where fire, flavour and fine wine come together for the perfect winter evening.

Prawn Night
6 Prawns – R340
12 Prawns – R610
18 Prawns – R820

Complimentary glass of Brookdale wine included

Our Winter Soup Special is here for the season, bringing together comforting Italian-inspired flavours and hearty cicchetti-style dishes designed for slower lunches and cosy afternoons.

Choose any soup and any cicchetti-style dish for just R295:

Healing Chicken & Ginger Soup
Truffle & Butternut Soup
Italian Wedding Soup

Available all winter long at Baccō Estate.

The only difficult decision? Choosing your favourite.

South African residents can escape to the Cape Winelands this winter with our luxurious minimum two-night stay from R3 525 per person per night.

Your Winter Escape Includes:

Bed & Breakfast Package:

Full breakfast
Mason Road wine tasting
Selected beverages
Tea, coffee & filtered water
Daily housekeeping 
Wi-Fi throughout the Manor House
Pillow menu & nightly turndown service
Access to the pool, pool house & terrace
Use of the office/study and gym room

Dinner, Bed & Breakfast Package:

Full breakfast daily
Three-course dinner at The Manor House or The Bistro
Brookdale wine tasting
Selected beverages
Tea, coffee & filtered water
Daily housekeeping 
Wi-Fi throughout the Manor House
Pillow menu & nightly turndown service
Access to the pool, pool house & terrace
Use of the office/study and gym room

Experience the Winelands at their most beautiful this winter — where fine wine, warm hospitality, and relaxed luxury come together for the perfect countryside retreat.

Special Offer:

Stay 4 nights, and pay for 3

T&C's Apply.  Contact Brookdale Manor House directly for all bookings, availability, rates, terms, and package details. All information is subject to change without notice.