Things to Do in Franschhoek

La Petite Colombe is a restaurant in Franschhoek. We offer a multi-course menu, with dishes that include Yellowfin Tuna, Coal Roasted Lamb, and Guava with Goats Cheese. Our kitchen finds creativity, community, and connection in our food. We provide a private dining experience for groups of 10 to 18 diners in partnership with Everard Read Gallery, available for dinner only. We are located at Leeu Estates, the sister restaurant to La Colombe in Constantia. Our current offerings include a lunch-only menu valid from May 18 until August 31. We require a deposit to secure reservations and have a no children under eight policy.

Stony Brook Vineyards is a boutique winery in Franschhoek, situated along Green Valley Road in the Bo-Hoek area. Run by winemaker Craig McNaught, our farm produces small-batch, Old World-inspired wines from estate plantings that include Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, and Chardonnay. Guests can join us in our tasting room to sample bottlings like our Ghost Gum, Camissa red blend, rosé, and Lyle MCC, while learning about our assemblage methods and local vineyard history. We are closed on Sundays.

Protege is a restaurant in Franschhoek offering a refined, flavour-packed approach to casual fine dining. We feature dishes like Yellowfin Tuna Tataki, Confit Duck Leg, and Market Fish with Cape Malay Mussel Chowder. Our menu also includes Spiced Edamame Beans, Korean Fried Chicken, and sides such as Triple Cooked Chips and Korean Fried Cauliflower.

Yama Asian Eatery is an Asian restaurant in Franschhoek. We are located in Heritage Square and offer a range of dishes including squid, dim sum, tempura prawns, and brisket donburi. Our team welcomes guests daily, serving lunch and dinner from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Mont Rochelle is a 26-bedroom hotel and vineyard in Franschhoek, situated at the base of the Klein Dassenberg Mountain Range. Our estate features an on-site winery alongside dining at Miko and The Country Kitchen. Guests can arrange wine tastings and picnics, visit our on-site spa, or stay at The Manor House, a separate four-bedroom private villa located a short walk from the main hotel building.

Colmant Cap Classique and Champagne is a winery in Franschhoek focused entirely on crafting Cap Classique sparkling wines. At our farm, we pour selections from our cellar alongside imported champagnes for comparative tastings, with seating available indoors and outdoors. Our range includes bottlings such as our Brut Rosé NV, Blanc de Blancs NV, and Brut Reserve NV. We are closed Sundays.

Black Elephant Vintners is a winery in Franschhoek offering wine and music pairings. At our Uitkyk Street tasting space, we pour bottlings such as our Grace Syrah and Disco Sauvignon Blanc while pairing each pour with curated songs heard through headphones. Our team shares the background behind every bottle during the session. We are open Monday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and closed Sundays.

Boekenhoutskloof Winery is a working winery in Franschhoek located along Excelsior Road. We host pre-booked tastings and cellar experiences directly on our wine farm. Our communal tasting visits include facility tours and conversations with our winemaker, followed by structured tastings of our estate wines. Pourings include selections from our portfolio, ranging from Porseleinberg to bottlings from the Cap Maritime vineyard in Hemel-en-Aarde.

Wildeberg Wines is a vineyard lodging and winery estate in Franschhoek, situated on the mountainside along Verdun Road. We provide guest accommodation alongside our active farm, which features a compact barrel hall using wild ferments. Visitors to our estate can join wine tastings featuring our estate bottlings, Coterie, Kleine Oranjie, Chenin Blanc, and Méthode Cap Classique, accompanied by fresh cheese platters. We are closed Sundays.

Klein Goederust Wine Farm is a winery in Franschhoek offering wines inspired by family matriarch Nomaroma Siguqa. Our farm has a rich history dating back to 1905, now continued through our winemaking journey. We feature a wine tasting room and a restaurant. Visitors can enjoy our weekend spitbraai, available Saturdays and Sundays, which guests are encouraged to book in advance.

La Bri Wine Estate is a winery in Franschhoek. We are one of the oldest Huguenot-allocated farms in the valley, a refuge nestled in the Franschhoek amphitheatre. We offer a cellar door experience with signature styled wines. Our wine pairings include chocolate, biltong, and Turkish delight, and we also prepare cheese platters. We provide a Double Door Mixed Case Collection with free delivery anywhere in South Africa.

Wiesenhof Lifestyle Franschhoek is a coffee shop in Franschhoek where we serve premium coffee blends, pods, and beans, roasted at the heart of Heidelberg since 1994. Our journey has been guided by patience, integrity, and a deep respect for quality, with every bean carefully sourced. We provide a comprehensive menu, a bar area, cakes, and various seating areas. Families can enjoy a safe play area for children, with clear visibility from our tables.

Monneaux Restaurant is a restaurant in Franschhoek offering contemporary country cuisine. We showcase seasonality and responsibly-sourced local produce with our seasonal à la carte menus. Our team focuses on freshness and creativity, serving lunch, dinner, and dessert menus, all paired with curated wines. We are located at Franschhoek Country House & Villas.

GlenWood Vineyards is a winery in Franschhoek located along Robertsvlei Road. We acquired the property in 1984 and produce a range of vegan wines, with Chardonnay serving as our flagship cultivar. Our tasting room and sushi restaurant operate on a shaded oak tree terrace overlooking the surrounding vineyards and mountains. We host guided wine tastings alongside a sushi menu prepared by our sushi chef. Guests can also book our Nature's Window tour, taking a walk or drive through indigenous Cape fynbos to reach our mountain tasting venue above the Robertsvlei Valley. We are closed on Mondays.

Anthonij Rupert Wine Farm is a winery in Franschhoek. We offer premium wine tastings, including our Cape of Good Hope range and Anthonij Rupert flagships. Our estate package includes activities across our grounds, with tastings at the historic manor house and the modern Terra del Capo tasting room. At the Terra del Capo tasting room, you can observe our wines being bottled. We also feature a visit to the Franschhoek Motor Museum and provide a shuttle service around our property. Our portfolio includes six distinctive wine brands from various sites in the Western Cape, founded on the L'Ormarins farm.

Dieu Donné Vineyards Cellar & Tasting Room is a winery in Franschhoek. We offer cellar tours and wine tastings with our winemaker. Our team also provides a brownie and MCC pairing. We feature views and are connected to the Pink Wine Tram.

Rustic-chic cottages in an upmarket farmstay with a winery, a spa & dining, plus mountain views.

Leopards Leap Restaurant & Wine Farm is a winery in Franschhoek. We offer wine tastings and have a restaurant on site that serves a Sunday carvery with roast meats, fresh salads, and vegetables. We also feature a kids play area, making our venue suitable for families.

Upmarket country winery with tasting sessions, a gourmet restaurant & an onsite art museum.

Tuk Tuk Microbrewery & Bistro is a brewpub in Franschhoek. We are the only microbrewery on the main road in the village, offering a distinctive casual dining experience with exciting beers and food. Our kitchen prepares an all-day casual dining menu of street food, including Mexican tacos, flame-grilled steak, loaded burgers, and beer-battered fish and chips. We source fresh seasonal produce from the Leeu Collections edible gardens.

Hey Joe Brewing Company is a brewpub in Franschhoek. We offer beer tasting and a menu featuring dishes like mussels and burgers. Our space incorporates brewery equipment into its setting, providing a distinct atmosphere for our guests. Our kitchen prepares a variety of burgers, including a brie and fig burger, alongside other brewpub offerings.

The Mad Hatter Pub is a bar in Franschhoek located at 48 Huguenot Street in the Village Courtyard. We offer indoor and outdoor seating, including an enclosed patio area. Our menu features pub food and pizzas. Guests can find cheeseburgers, fries, and side salads, along with a dessert sundae. We feature live music on occasion, and our bar is fully stocked. We are open from 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM every day.

Backsberg Family Wines is a winery in Franschhoek, a family-owned estate since 1916. We offer a refreshed portfolio of wines for tastings, alongside tapas-style dining, and wine sales at our re-opened facility in the Franschhoek Valley. As South Africa's first certified carbon-neutral winery, we craft our wines with care for the employee, the product, and the land.

La Petite Ferme is a chic hotel in Franschhoek offering stylish suites. We feature an upmarket restaurant, and your stay includes free breakfast and Wi-Fi.