The Bistro at Brookdale Estate
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Where provenance meets invention ...
Keeping food miles low with thoughtful creations & new forms …
The next chapter of Brookdale Estate’s Cinderella tale takes its shape in The Bistro and the Tasting Room found at our newly established cellar.
Found on gentle slopes in our furthest corner of vineyards, The Bistro gazes out across a sea of new vines and the mountainous landscape of our valley. With no other buildings or people in sight, it seems as though you are a world away. Here, in this pastoral paradise, menus will move to nature’s rhythms under the culinary wisdom of Executive Chef, Gary Coetzee.
Who's Cooking?
Chef Gary Coetzee
“I search for produce and ingredients that are wholesome, nurtured, and bursting with flavour. This means sourcing the best seasonal, local produce in the Paarl Valley for The Bistro and Manor House. From there, it’s simply a case of marrying flavours, exploring textures, and discovering new combinations. Each plate is being designed to spark the palate, ignite the mind and awaken joy.”
Facilities
- Cuisine : Bistro, Country, Fine Dining, International, South African, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Ambience : Business, Country, Fireplace, Relaxed, Romantic, Upmarket, Wine Farm
- Dress : Smart/Casual
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Trading Hours
Lunch: Wednesday – Sunday | 12:00 – 15:30
Dinner: Thursday, Friday & Saturday | 18:00 – 21:00
Closed: 1 – 15 July 2024; 25th & 26th December 2024; 1st January 2025
Please take note that we are a Cashless Facility!
Specials at this Restaurant
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Diners have the opportunity to taste four exciting new wine vintages from Brookdale Estate at a Winemaker’s Food and Wine pairing dinner to be held at the Bistro at Brookdale on Thursday 19 June. The gastronomic event will be hosted by Brookdale’s dynamic new winemaking team, Xander Sadie and assistant winemaker Shanice du Preez, with Executive chef Gary Coetzee presenting his sensational 5-course menu.
The highlight of the evening will be the pairing of the estate’s flagship Brookdale Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023, with a Kingklip dish served with Saffron & Mussel Beurre Blanc. Sourced from a single block of certified Old Vine Chenin Blanc planted around 40 years ago, this wine once again showcases the complexity and balance for which Paarl’s terroir is renowned.
Other special features include the maiden vintage of the much-anticipated Twenty Field Blend (2024), crafted from 20 red varietals that were inter-planted as bush vines on the estate. Like the Sixteen Field Blend of 16 white varietals, the wine is vibrant expression that pays homage to the almost-forgotten art of field blend winemaking. The 2024 white field blend will be paired with Gnocchi Puttanesca, while the red field blend will be enjoyed with Smoked Duck as the main course.
The dinner will kick off with a delicious Mushrooms Cappuccino Soup with Truffle Foam served with the 2024 Bradbourne White Blend, and end on a sweet note with White Chocolate & Mascarpone Mousse, enjoyed with Brookdale’s Mason Road Cap Classique.
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Guests can order their own cakes for special occasions directly from us.
Our pastry chef, Marinèsha, is able to bake according to guest’s requests – be it tarts, cupcakes, etc.All planning and discussion of payments and collection, etc, can be done directly with Chef Marinésha: bistro@brookdale-estate.com or 087 183 3919.
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Come together in celebration
At Brookdale, we create seamless, highly personalised and thoughtfully conceived experiences for the individual, couples or families. Our event and wedding venue in Paarl is the perfect canvas for the art of memory making. Gather in celebration and share a moment in time … here, each occasion becomes a story.
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