Visit Stellenbosch

2 for 1 Wednesdays | Sofia Stellenbosch
2025-07-02 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-16 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 12:00 - 21:00 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Sofia, Oude Bank Building, Church Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
Two’s a party!
Order any two pizza or pasta dishes from our new menu — and the cheaper one’s on us!
It’s our way of turning midweek into a mood.
Tables fill up fast — book now to avoid heartbreak.

Curry Night at Oude Werf Restaurant
2025-07-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Oude Werf Hotel, 30 Church Street, Western Cape, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Midweek has just found its flavour. Settle in at Oude Werf Restaurant every Wednesday evening for a soul-warming curry experience in the heart of Stellenbosch. Each week brings a new curry creation—rich in aroma, bold in flavour, and perfectly plated—followed by an inspired dessert to round off the evening. Tucked along lively Church Street, Oude Werf blends comfort, character, and ease.
This is winter dining, done right – where flavours linger and time slows, just enough.

Cocktail & Crust - Every Thursday | Sofia
2025-07-03 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-10 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-17 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-24 12:00 - 21:00 | Sofia, Oude Bank Building, Church Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
Cocktail & Crust.
Because Thursday deserves a little sparkle. Join us this winter at Sofia for a house cocktail on us with every main course ordered — every Thursday. Good food, good drinks, good company. Let’s make it a weekly thing?

Delheim Mushroom Forage 2025
2025-07-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Delheim Wine Estate, off the R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The popularity of Delheim Wine Estate’s mushroom foraging forays on the Simonsberg Mountain in Stellenbosch has resulted in the event this year being held over two week-ends, allowing more visitors to enjoy a day of collecting their own mushrooms, followed by a true taste of Delheim hospitality with refreshments, food and a selection of the estate’s award-winning wines. Delheim’s mountain pine forests are home to over 20 species of wild mushrooms, and guests are invited to come and search for and collect them.

Winemaker's Dinner | Cavalli Estate
2025-07-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Cavalli Estate, R44, Strand Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
An intimate night of wine, stories and shared plates. Venture underground into Cavalli’s iconic tasting lounge for a rare evening of storytelling, wine mastery and soul warming food. With only a few seats at the table, this is your exclusive invitation to connect with Rianie Strydom, one of South Africa’s most respected winemakers. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT: – Guided tasting with Rianie Strydom, served in RIEDEL glassware. – Intimate storytelling from the winemaker herself. – Underground long-table dinner – a first for Cavalli. – Family-style menu by award winning chef Lucas Carstens. Book your seat: R1450 pp

Delheim Live Music and Cheese Fondue Sundays
2025-07-06 12:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-13 12:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-20 12:00 - 15:30 | Delheim Wine Estate, off the R44 Klapmuts Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Delheim Live Music Sundays a Showcase of Sounds and Fondue The hills of the Simonsberg will this winter once again be alive with rhythmic sounds and the taste of traditional cheese fondue when Live Music Sundays comes to Delheim Wine Estate. Starting on Sunday 6 July and ending 31 August, each afternoon will see a different live musical performance on the wine estate featuring a diverse array of musicians and styles. This eclectic programme will range from traditional Bavarian and German music, jazz to contemporary pop covers with a bit of romantic Afrikaans music tossed in for good measure.
Cost: R580
For kids U12 R250.

Book tickets for Delheim Live Music and Cheese Fondue Sundays 2025

Pizza & Pint Tuesday | Sofia Stellenbosch
2025-07-08 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-15 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-22 12:00 - 21:00 | Sofia, Oude Bank Building, Church Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600
It’s Pizza & Pint Night every Tuesday at Sofia.
Come grab some pizza, sip on a cold beer and warm up this winter. Order any main and your first beer’s on us. Bring a mate and your appetite.
T&Cs apply.

Family fun: grow your own succulents from scratch (for kids aged 6–12) | Babylonstoren
2025-07-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Cultivate a love for all things green and growing with the little ones during the school holidays. In this hands-on family workshop, we’ll explore the world of ox tongue, horse teeth, vetmensies, kransklokkies and other weirdly wonderful succulents of the South African arid areas. Resident succulent expert Cornell Beukes will take us on a stroll through the garden to the Succulent House where he’ll share his insights on the propagation of succulents and make cuttings. Juice and gelato are included.

Cape food: learn to preserve seasonal guavas at Soetmelksvlei
2025-07-11 08:30 - 15:00 | Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm, Babylonstoren Farm, R45 Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
A Boland staple in winter, a bottle of gleaming guavas could be found in any self-respecting pantry on any farmstead. Today still, the deliciousness of sweet, preserved guava is undeniable – and even more so if it’s homemade with care. Join us in the Soetmelksvlei kitchen as we celebrate the bounty of guavas in the heart of winter. After a hands-on morning, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.

Build your own garden structures | Babylonstoren
2025-07-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Babylonstoren, Babylonstoren Klapmuts/Simodium Road, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Babylonstoren is renowned for its beautiful garden structures and every season the vegetable team create new organic shapes to support our abundant ramblers. Join expert gardeners Tenecia Stevens, Constance Stuurman and Hendrik Gersbach in the vegetable garden to draw inspiration from the variety of wooden, willow and vine structures that add interest and support. Steaming coffee from the Farm Shop is served upon arrival. Lunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant is included.

MEET STELLENBOSCH 2025 – THE EMPATHY EDGE: HUMAN-CENTRIC EVENTS, ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
2025-07-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-18 07:30 - 15:00 | Jan Mouton Learning Centre, Stellenbosch University, De Beer Rd, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Meet Stellenbosch is a premier business event showcasing Stellenbosch as a prime destination for business events.
The 4th Meet Stellenbosch business event, is an initiative by Visit Stellenbosch and Stellenbosch University’s Central Events and Conferencing Office.
The 2025 theme, “The Empathy Edge: Human-Centric Events, Association Membership, and Academic Excellence”, focuses on exploring innovative ways to prioritise empathy and inclusivity in event planning, membership engagement, and academic collaboration.

Event Information

Join us for an exciting two-day programme where you will experience some of what Stellenbosch has to offer for our business events tourists.
Day 1: Speakers Programme
Date: Thursday, 17 July 2025
Time: 09:00 -16:00
Day 2: Excursion Programme
Date: Friday, 18 July 2025
Time: 07:30 – 15:00
Register
Day 2:
Venue site visits and experience Stellenbosch as a Business Event Tourist
Friday, 18 July 2025
Time: 08:00 – 15:00 (Depending on the Tour option you choose)
Join us for an exciting excursion through Stellenbosch, where you’ll see, sip, taste and savour some of the best experiences this destination has to offer for our business tourists.
Itinerary One:
08h00 to 09h20: Stellenbosch Art Mile Tour
10h00 to 11h30: Avontuur Wine Estate – Estate tour, followed by a wine tasting experience Accommodation, dining, experiences and conference / function venue.
11h50 to 13h20: Protea Hotel by Marriott Stellenbosch – Site visit and harvest table / small plate lunch. Accommodation, dining and conference / function venue.
13h45 to 15h15: Lanzerac Estate – Welcome drink, followed by Heritage Estate tour. Accommodation, dining, experiences and conference / function venue.
Itinerary Two:
08h00 to 09h20: Stellenbosch Art Mile Tour
10h00 to 11h30: Skilpadvlei – Estate Tour, followed by 2 glass Cheesecake and wine pairings Accommodation, dining, experiences and conference / function venue.
12h00 to 13h30: Vredenheim Wine Farm – Estate tour, followed by mini picnic lunch or harvest table / small plate lunch. Accommodation, dining, experiences and conference / function venue.
13h45 to 15h15: Asara Wine Estate & Hotel – Estate tour, followed by wine cocktail at the wine bar. Accommodation, dining, experiences and conference / function venue.
Itinerary Three – Central Stellenbosch:
08h00 to 09h20: Venue visits to the University Facilities.
09h30 to 10h40: Stellenbosch on foot walking tour
10h45 to 12h15: Wine Tasting at The Wine Glass – dining, experiences and conference / function venue.
12h30: Site visit and light lunch at The Stellenbosch Hotel – Accommodation, dining and experiences.
Conference Venue: Jan Mouton Learning Centre, De Beer Street, Stellenbosch
Location Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fK8GQskrGiU6pF1N6
Dress code: Business casual
Parking: Limited unreserved underground paid parking is available at the Neelsie Centre, alternatively off-street parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis
RSVP: Monday, 07 July 2025

Wine Society @ Magnolia Social Dining Lounge
2025-07-17 18:30 - 21:30 | Magnolia Social Dining Lounge, Erinvale Hotel, Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
A bespoke and personal experience awaits. As always, our guests will have the opportunity to engage directly with the winemakers — hearing their stories, understanding their craft, and tasting the wines that reflect their passion. These conversations are beautifully complemented by our delectable cuisine, designed to enhance and elevate each sip. Featuring: Leipzig Wine Estate – A respected estate blending old-world charm with modern winemaking finesse Stellenbosch Vineyards – A renowned producer rooted in one of South Africa’s most iconic wine regions Il Geco Wines – A boutique, terroir-driven label crafting elegant, small-batch, award-winning wines.

Learn the art of bookbinding at Soetmelksvlei
2025-07-19 08:30 - 15:00 | Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm, Babylonstoren Farm, R45 Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
There is something magical about running your fingers over the spine of a hand-bound book. Lean to make your own in this beginner workshop at Soetmelksvlei. We’ll explore the Japanese style of binding, known for its simplicity and beauty. It is a wonderful introduction to traditional craftsmanship. Each participant will bind their own book to take home. Bookbinding is a valuable and fun skill. Handmade notebooks make meaningful and unique gifts, at the same time promoting sustainability and the use of natural materials. After a hands-on morning, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back.

Master meat: all about venison & biltong at Soetmelksvlei
2025-07-24 08:30 - 15:00 | Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm, Babylonstoren Farm, R45 Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
If you’re serious about venison preparation and making your own biltong from scratch, this workshop is for you. The day will start with a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg to Soetmelksvlei, a historical farmyard set in the late 19th century – a time when life was simpler and craftsmanship was treasured. After a hands-on morning in the Meat Room, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.

Cape food: traditional bobotie with guava chutney at Soetmelksvlei
2025-07-25 08:30 - 15:00 | Soetmelksvlei – Babylonstoren Farm, Babylonstoren Farm, R45 Simondium Road, Klapmuts, Western Cape, 7600, South Africa
Bobotie is considered the national dish of South Africa, having been served at a special dinner by the United Nations Women’s Organisation in 1954. Join us in the heritage kitchen of Soetmelksvlei to celebrate this South African icon. Following a short ride along the picturesque slopes of Simonsberg, we’ll descend towards the historical farmyard, which represents a time when life was simpler and craftsmanship was treasured. After a hands-on morning in the farm air, we’ll enjoy a hearty lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant before heading back to Babylonstoren.
