Duck & Cherry Pie

Restaurants with fireplaces in the Cape Winelands

Come rain or shine, summer or winter everyone loves the fairest Cape!

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Wine and dine alongside a cosy, crackling hearth

Spectacular scenery, world-class wines, and rich gourmet comfort food are just some of the offerings you can expect from Cape Town’s wide selection of winelands eateries. As if such fine features are not enticing enough, these spots are made all the more charming during the relentless winter rains by splendid glowing hearths and roaring fires. Regardless of taste or type, there is little more alluring than the thought of huddling in a cosy interior while watching bitter winds sweep through vast vineyards. To help turn the above from a mere wintry, office-bound daydream into an accessible option, Cape Magazine has put together a list of our favourite winelands restaurants with fireplaces. Head out to one of these spots in Stellenbosch, Wellington, Paarl or Franschhoek for a truly toasty wine and dine experience.

Red Leaf Restaurant
Situated on the breathtaking Beyerskloof Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, Red Leaf Restaurant offers patrons the chance to dine on delicious fare and sip on award-winning wines while soaking up spectacular vistas of vineyards and rolling hills. Contemporary but intimate, the eatery serves rich, flavourful specialities, including the renowned Pinotage burger, slow-cooked pork belly, lamb rack and a hearty seafood paella.  

Festa Restaurant
Close partner of Bosman Family Vineyards, this whimsical eatery on Kleinevalleij Estate in Wellington is an especially unique and festive spot to satiate an appetite for both fancy fare– such as crayfish-stuffed calamari or bacon-wrapped quail - and simple, local foods. Alive with creativity, Festa’s quirky decor and bold colour scheme are complemented by a warming wood-fired pizza oven and an open fire in the lounge area, making the eatery a great place to go to fend off freezing weather.

Waterford Estate
This arresting 120-hectare estate in Stellenbosch features wide stretches of lawn, old citrus orchards, beds of lavender and a Tuscan-style villa that boasts a beautiful stone courtyard.  Although there is no formal restaurant on site, the Waterford tasting room specialises in pairing their fine wines with a selection of handcrafted dark and milk chocolates. This heavenly combination of rich cocoa and sweet and spicy varietals, enjoyed next to a glowing fire in the lounge, make chilly winter days almost desirable.

96 Winery Road
Cuddle up next to one of the three fireplaces at this popular winelands restaurant and enjoy a view of the vineyards and the Helderberg mountains. A well-loved haunt for local wine connoisseurs, the restaurant boasts over 320 different vintages. A firm favourite on the winter menu is the Duck and Cherry Pie, made for warming from the inside out.

If you’re searching for a spot a little closer to home, have a look at our listing of restaurants with fireplaces in central Cape Town.

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