Things to Do in Paarl

KWV Emporium is a winery visitor center in Paarl set within our 22-hectare cellar complex. We host cellar tours in English and German through spaces including the Cathedral Cellar, detailing our winemaking process and history. Our tasting room offers structured wine and brandy flights, featuring collections like The Mentors and aged potstill brandies alongside pairings with macarons and artisan pies.

SADIECOFFEE Roastery and Café Paarl is a coffee shop in Paarl. We roast our own coffee beans, carefully chosen from farmers. Our team offers a menu that includes daily baked banana bread and lunch options, alongside a dedicated kids' area. We also offer our events team to bring coffee to your next event.

Tempel Wines is a winery in Paarl, producing hand-crafted wines from Mediterranean cultivars like Cinsaut, Shiraz, Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Tempranillo. We are located in a Cape Dutch style cottage, originally known as the Jooden Tempel. Our estate also hosts a modern B&B with four rooms, offering views of Paarl Mountain and the Berg River.

Fairview Wine and Cheese is a vineyard and goat farm in Paarl. We offer wine and cheese tasting sessions, plus a Mediterranean-style restaurant.

Contemporary winery offering cellar tours & tastings of its vintages, plus a bistro with a patio.

Cape Brewing Company is a brewery in Paarl, offering a wide range of beers crafted with state-of-the-art equipment. We produce various beer types, including Milk Stout, West Coast IPA, Amber Weiss, Pilsner, Krystal Weiss, and Raspberry Krystal Weiss. Our tasting room allows guests to view the beer-making process through glass panels, with signs explaining each beer and the brewing stages.

Bacco Estate Winery is a winery in Paarl. We welcome you to our estate to experience our white wines, including the Chardonnay 2025. Our surroundings evoke a Tuscan ambiance, providing a pleasant setting for your visit. Enjoy our wine with a cheese platter at our estate, or dine with us for a main course. We also offer a winter special soup.

Avondale Wine Estate is an organic winery in Paarl set against the Klein Drakenstein slopes, where we make handcrafted biodynamic wines and Méthode Cap Classique. Farmed since 1694, our estate produces minimal-intervention bottlings from certified organic vineyards fermented with naturally occurring yeasts. Our cellar hosts tastings of wines including our Bordeaux-style Navitas blend. Visitors can also explore the grounds through guided wine cellar tours and outdoor eco safaris across our farm. Dining is anchored on site by restaurant Faber, featuring multi-course tasting menus paired with our estate wines alongside our cultivated gardens. We are open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Landskroon Wines is a winery in Paarl situated on the south-western slopes of Paarl Mountain. Five generations of the De Villiers family have produced our estate bottlings, spanning reds, whites, and Blanc de Noir Rosé. Our winemaking team crafts varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc alongside our Paul de Villiers Reserve. Tastings at the estate feature outdoor seating overlooking the valley, paired with pizzas or bites such as cheeses, olives, and droëwors.

Karoo Craft Breweries is a brewery in Paarl operating since 2016 from Simonsvlei Winery. We craft a core range of six unique beers: The Kudu Lager, The Rhino LITE Lager, The Oryx Weiss, The Impala American Pale Ale, The Jackal IPA, and The Ram Stout. Our Head Brewer also creates seasonal small-batch brews available on tap at our taproom. We offer food from Bennies Bistro, featuring wood-fired pizzas, burgers, salads, and smoked Brazilian pork ribs.

Laborie Wine Estate is a wine estate in Paarl offering vineyard tastings, dining, and boutique stays. Our team provides various experiences for connection and celebration, with accommodation options including Vineyard Suites, Werf Rooms, and a private Villa styled by Jan Blok. We feature restaurants like Stoep and host special occasions.

Boland Cellar is a winery in Paarl producing wines from the region since 1941. Located on Noord Agter - Paarl Road, our estate offers on-site wine tastings with selections ranging from Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc to port and kosher wine options. We bottle regional varieties alongside contemporary releases like our Expresso Pinotage in 250ml cans. Our tasting cellar operates Monday through Saturday, remaining closed on Sundays.

Ridgeback Wines is a winery in Paarl located in the North Agter Paarl region off the R44. Our estate features high-trellised vineyards and a tasting room situated beside willow trees and a dam, set apart from the on-site restaurant. We produce a portfolio of estate wines, including our Cabernet Franc, with guided wine tastings available seven days a week.

Rhebokskloof Estate is a winery in Paarl. We are a family-friendly wine farm offering an al fresco restaurant, a pizzeria, and Rhebokskloof coffee. Our team creates Rhône-style varietals and blends, including Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Chenin Blanc. We also offer wine and dessert pairings.