Leigh’s guidebook
Restaurants
Please see a list of recommended restaurants below-
Decameron Restaurant & Beer Garden
50 Plein StA great spot for an Italian meal.
Fine dining experience in the heart of Stellenbosch. Really nice place to go for dinner.
18 abantu bendawo batusa
Jardine Restaurant
1 Andringa StFine dining experience in the heart of Stellenbosch. Really nice place to go for dinner.
The best burger in town- this includes a free soft serve ice cream. (No cash - card only)
9 abantu bendawo batusa
De Vrije Burger
13 Drostdy RdThe best burger in town- this includes a free soft serve ice cream. (No cash - card only)
Young, fun place for a light snack and great wine in town.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Brampton Wine Studio
11 Church St Young, fun place for a light snack and great wine in town.
Meraki
43 Church StDelicious breakfast spot
Delicious Japanese tapas, including dim sum, ramen, sushi and tempura. Deep fried octopus tentacles highly recommended.
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Genki
Church StreetDelicious Japanese tapas, including dim sum, ramen, sushi and tempura. Deep fried octopus tentacles highly recommended.
Wine Tastings
We have been to quite a few wine farms over the years, please see recommended tastings below-
The best olives, breathtaking views, really great tasting options
47 abantu bendawo batusa
Tokara Wine Estate
Helshoogte RoadThe best olives, breathtaking views, really great tasting options
Beautiful view of the Simonsberg Mountain, excellent red wines
122 abantu bendawo batusa
Delaire Graff Estate
Helshoogte RoadBeautiful view of the Simonsberg Mountain, excellent red wines
Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards
Stunning views, really good white wines
Breathtaking views over the Franschhoek Valley. Great tasting (full tasting) of MCC, white, rose, red and dessert wine.
44 abantu bendawo batusa
Haute Cabrière Restaurant & Terrace
Lambrechts RoadBreathtaking views over the Franschhoek Valley. Great tasting (full tasting) of MCC, white, rose, red and dessert wine.
Bartinney Private Cellar
Helshoogte WayRestaurants on Wine Farms
A delicious meal on a beautiful Wine Farm is the ultimate Wineland's experience, please see recommendations below-
The Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine
Stellenbosch Kloof RoadThe Table
The Vine Bistro
Lelie StreetChefs Warehouse at Maison
R45Overture
Annandale RoadOutdoor Activities
The winelands offer so many outdoor activities, please see recommended excursions below-
IJonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek RoadEasy to moderate hikes to waterfalls
Organic vegetable gardens with a R20 entrance fee, a great walk in the sunshine.
191 abantu bendawo batusa
Babylonstoren Wine Estate
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadOrganic vegetable gardens with a R20 entrance fee, a great walk in the sunshine.
Mont Rochelle Hiking Trail
Gorgeous hikes (especially the hike to the "river beach")
21 abantu bendawo batusa
Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve Company
Main RoadGorgeous hikes (especially the hike to the "river beach")