Our Top 5: Picnics in the Winelands

Spier Wine Farm

There’s no shortage of great places to eat in Stellenbosch, but if you’re looking for an outdoor dining experience, this environmentally conscious estate is a spacious and comfortable spot to enjoy a farm-fresh seasonal spread. The beautiful scenery around the Spier dam with views of the Helderberg Mountain provides the perfect setting for a gourmet picnic with plenty of trees for shade and a jungle gym to keep the little ones busy. 

Spier takes great care in crafting their picnic baskets with fresh, locally sourced, and organic ingredients, offering a delicious selection for everyone, including vegan, vegetarian, and kids' options. The baskets come fully equipped with blankets, cutlery, and glassware, ensuring a hassle-free experience. For a perfect pairing, choose from Spier's renowned range of award-winning wines.

Order your picnic 24 hours in advance on Dineplan.

Warwick Wine Estate

The picturesque winery is renowned for their picnics. The estates lush green lawns are set up with picnic spots besides the dam and a decent distance apart from each other. The spots are set up with an umbrella, blanket, big poofy lounging cushion, and a low wooden table. They also offer 4 other truly unique picnic experiences – the forest courtyard, the pods, the deck and the penthouse. 

Boschendal Wine Estate

One of South Africa’s oldest wine estates is just a 20 minute drive from our properties. The estate is rich in history and its old world charm is kept intact despite the contemporary tweaks. They have real focus on natural and seasonal products and takes pride in using only naturally grown produce from the estate’s gardens or locally sourced artisanal fare to create their delicious and wholesome picnic baskets.

Be sure to pre-book your spot to enjoy a perfect outdoor experience.

Cavalli

Cavalli welcomes families on the lawn of their beautifully manicured garden and invites them to indulge in their limited gourmet picnics, overlooking the vineyards and Helderberg mountain range.

A Limited number of picnics are available with 24-hour prior booking required.

Contact: [email protected] or 021 855 3218

Available between October and March.

Hazendal

Whether you choose to relax on the spacious shaded lawns, in the beautifully landscaped gardens, or by the wetlands, you’re sure to find the perfect spot.

With bubbling streams to splash in, stunning outdoor sculptures to admire, and serene gardens to explore, Hazendal offers an ideal setting for families and friends to unwind and spend quality time together at one of the Cape’s oldest wine estates.

Pre-book your picnic area for an unforgettable outdoor experience!

Jordan Wine Estate

Enjoy a perfect day out with a private picnic pod at Jordan Wine Estate! Situated on a scenic lawn around the dam, these pods offer breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch Kloof Valley and the surrounding mountains, comfortably accommodating groups of 2 to 8 adults.

Each gourmet picnic basket, prepared by The Cellar Door at Jordan, is filled with an array of delectable treats, perfect for two people to enjoy amidst the estate’s stunning natural beauty. From the moment you collect your picnic at 12:30, you’ll have plenty of time to relax, as your private pod is yours until 16:00.

With blankets, cushions, an ice bucket, and a carefully curated picnic basket, you’ll have everything you need for a perfect day out. To request a specific pod or for more details, contact Jordan's reservations team at [email protected].
 
A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required for all picnic bookings.