My Foodie & Wine Bar Highlights from Capetown and Franschhoek

I tried my best to fit in as many different bars, restaurant and foodie experiences.

I couldn’t get over the range of cuisine, at such top quality and ridiculously good value. South Africa is a foodie’s paradise!

Watch my reel and capture more of the atmosphere.

Capetown:

Eat like a Local:
@Willoughbyandco – good sushi at fantastic value
@104blacksheep – incredible lunch spot
@ourlocal – very cool brunch venue
@clarkescapetown – local hang with great salads and burgers

Drinks:
The Nelson hotel  – cocktails in the garden
@publikwine – wine bar institution with great tapas
@leoswinebar – trendy and fun natural wine bar
@openwine_za  – fantastic wine bar/ tasting room
@culturewinebar – Range of SA and international wines  – has great next door restaurant @grubandvine and jazz bar for local musicians @theblueroomct
@una_mas_mezcaleria – incredible mezcal margaritas. Eat at @ariel_capetown for Italian dinner and then have nightcaps here!

Special Experience:
@homespun_claremont – most creative menu, amazing service and gorgeous setting

Franschhoek:

@reubensrestaurantandbar – excellent relaxed dining
Orangerie Restaurant at @leludecapclassique – French Bistro meets the Cape with fantastic bubbles
@cosecha_restaurant –  great Mexican restaurant for brunch – enjoy with onsite @nobiehill Rosé
@arkeste_richardcarstens – tree house setting with Japanese inspired design and focus on fresh flavours. Incredible value for money for Michelin worthy food without the pretense.
@epice_franschhoek – immersive, sensorially inspiring and impeccable service.
@lapetitecolombe – exquisite, instagrammable  multi course meal, theatrical in the beautiful @leeuwinestate
@boschendal – a winery set up for family fun – including picnics, night markets and deli shop
@montrochellewine – the hotel bar is a hidden gem with great wine deals at happy hour

Next time will try:
@fynrestaurantcpt – new kid on the block
@reveriecapetown – CT’s first supperclub
@chefswarehousetintswalo – for views and tapas
@thepotluckclubct – CT’s culinary institution

What else should I try?!