This month we are celebrating all the women who make life a little brighter every day!

From 6–30 August, enjoy 2 Aperol Spritz for R180 and gather your favourite people for a relaxed Mediterranean feast.

Available:
Monday: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 2:30pm

Tag the woman you’re bringing along and we’ll see you at Florentin. Great people deserve great cocktails!

For centuries, people have gathered around the fire during winter.

This August, The Ember Table at Siyalima brings that tradition to life with a three-course menu of confit kingklip, chargrilled dry-aged Denver steak, and banana-rum cake with burned oak ice cream, each course paired with a selected wine from Hazendal’s Estate Collection.

R495 per person | With Estate Collection wine pairing R675 per person.

SAVE THE DATE: 

Two slow summer days by the Bitou River with a curated gathering of South Africa’s favourite brands.

Good food, live music, beautiful finds and something cold in your hand. These December afternoons find their way onto your Plett itinerary every year - join us for the 2026 edition!

Where : Emily Moon River Lodge
When : December 22nd & 23rd 9.30am - 4pm 

Vendor announcements begin soon.

What do you get when you combine five courses of Durban-inspired curry with one of South Africa’s most entertaining comedians? An evening that promises to be considerably spicier than your average night out.
Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West is turning up the heat on Friday 21 and Saturday 22 August, welcoming acclaimed Durban comedian Mo Vawda for curry, comedy and conviviality.

Vawda is a multi-talented comedian, actor, filmmaker, scriptwriter and presenter, as well as an academic at UKZN with a PhD in statistics.

For Firehorse, however, his brief is simple: make people laugh, while acclaimed chef Michelle Barry and her team ensure no appetite goes home disappointed. In other words, come hungry – and bring your sense of humour.

Dates: Thursday, 21 August and Friday, 22 August 2026
Time: 18:30-21:30
Venue: Firehorse temporary restaurant, Vergelegen Wine Estate, Somerset West
Includes: Five-course Durban curry-inspired dinner and live entertainment.
Cost: R795.00/person.

Book: https://vergelegen.co.za/events/

Caption:  Book now for a five-course curry dinner with Durban comedian Mo Vawda at Vergelegen Wine Estate.

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 

“All that jazz” is coming to Stardust!

Join us for a special evening inspired by the iconic musical Chicago, filled with unforgettable songs, sensational performances, glamour, drama, and a little mischief.

Thursday 27 August - 19:00

Enjoy a spectacular theatrical experience together with a delicious 4-course set menu  R630 per person.

Space is limited, so bookings are essential.

Sunday Matinee 12:00 to 16:00
2nd of Aug  ; 16th of Aug ; 30th of Aug

Join us for a magical afternoon.

Sunday Family Matinee Feast - R495pp
A special kids' menu available for our younger guests - R355

Our performing waiters will bring the stage to life with favourite moments from Disney, Mamma Mia, and The Greatest Showman, along with some of our much-loved group performances.

There'll be singing, dancing, laughter, and entertainment throughout your meal.

Our talented performing waiters can't wait to welcome you and give you an unforgettable Sunday afternoon

Celebrate the character of Walker Bay’s maritime terroir with Benguela Cove Wine Estate’s exclusive Cabernet Sauvignon Collection, available from 1–31 August 2026.

This limited-edition collection brings together three exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines, showcasing the depth, elegance and ageing potential that define Benguela Cove’s estate-grown reds. As an added bonus, each collection includes four complimentary Benguela Cove wine glasses while stocks last.

Crafted under the guidance of Cellar Master Johann Fourie, these wines reflect the unique influence of Benguela Cove’s cool-climate vineyards, where ocean breezes and an extended growing season encourage slow ripening, concentrated fruit expression and refined tannin structure.

What's Included:

• 1 x Vinography Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – A precise single-vineyard wine with layered notes of graphite, dark chocolate and refined, powdery tannins.
• 1 x Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 – A beautifully balanced expression highlighting the purity and elegance of estate-grown fruit.
• 1 x Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 – A bold, structured Cabernet Sauvignon featuring blackcurrant, dried herbs, fynbos and subtle leather nuances.
• PLUS: Four complimentary Benguela Cove wine glasses (while stocks last).

Why You'll Love It:

• 100% estate-grown, produced and bottled.
• Crafted by Cellar Master Johann Fourie.
• Showcases multiple expressions of Benguela Cove Cabernet Sauvignon.
• deal for gifting, entertaining or cellaring.

Whether you're adding to your cellar, searching for the perfect gift or planning a memorable dining experience, this premium collection offers exceptional value.

Price: R1,625 (Save R600)
Offer Valid: 1–31 August 2026
Link: Benguela Cove Products

Order online for nationwide delivery or collect from the cellar door within two hours.

Limited availability. If the complimentary wine glass gift set is no longer available, orders will be fulfilled with the wines only. 

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.

Every Saturday | 19:00–21:00 | From Saturday, 1 August

Hazendal introduces The Listening Room, an intimate Saturday evening live music experience at Marks Lounge. Carefully selected emerging and established artists take to the stage alongside seasonal cuisine, fine wines and warm hospitality, creating a relaxed setting where every performance can be enjoyed.

The Listening Room marks the next chapter in Hazendal’s entertainment offering, evolving naturally from the M.A.D.D. programme.