Guidebook for Croydon Vineyard Estate, Somerset West
Food Scene
This is one of our favourite restaurants anywhere, with a beautiful view as well! The small menu changes constantly depending on what's fresh and in season. Exceptional flavours from the unique breads through to dessert means your palate will be spoiled throughout the whole meal.
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The Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine
Stellenbosch Kloof RoadThis is one of our favourite restaurants anywhere, with a beautiful view as well! The small menu changes constantly depending on what's fresh and in season. Exceptional flavours from the unique breads through to dessert means your palate will be spoiled throughout the whole meal.
This new restaurant is by the same Chef as the restaurant at Jordan wine estate but located in central Stellenbosch in a beautiful old house. You can expect the same quality of food and attention to detail in a slightly more casual environment.
https://www.restaurantjardine.co.za/
19 habitants recommandent
Jardine Restaurant
1 Andringa StThis new restaurant is by the same Chef as the restaurant at Jordan wine estate but located in central Stellenbosch in a beautiful old house. You can expect the same quality of food and attention to detail in a slightly more casual environment.
https://www.restaurantjardine.co.za/
Add a pinch of salt and a dash of wine to make up the ingredients for a winning recipe also known as SALT at Paul Cluver, the latest venture from legendary chefs Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit. The restaurant is spearheaded by Mechell Spann. You can expect amazingly fresh food, beautifylly plated. Do make sure to try some of their unusual salts!
https://www.cluver.com/about/salt-at-paul-cluver
Salt at paul cluver
Polkadraai RoadAdd a pinch of salt and a dash of wine to make up the ingredients for a winning recipe also known as SALT at Paul Cluver, the latest venture from legendary chefs Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit. The restaurant is spearheaded by Mechell Spann. You can expect amazingly fresh food, beautifylly plated. Do make sure to try some of their unusual salts!
https://www.cluver.com/about/salt-at-paul-cluver
This casual restaurant in central Somerset West offers up delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner - all of which changes seasonally.
Fresh Taste Bistro
15 Bright StThis casual restaurant in central Somerset West offers up delicious meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner - all of which changes seasonally.
The menu might be relatively compact but from starters to mains (we can highly recommend the Fillet steak) and desserts, the dishes are all packed with flavour! http://guardianpeak.com/restaurant/
24 habitants recommandent
Guardian Peak Winery & Grill
Annandale RoadThe menu might be relatively compact but from starters to mains (we can highly recommend the Fillet steak) and desserts, the dishes are all packed with flavour! http://guardianpeak.com/restaurant/
SCHOON Bright street Somerset West
3 Bright StDrinks & Nightlife
Albert Ahrens from the Ahrens Family Wines focuses on making handcrafted address specific wines. He also makes amazing pizzas in his wood fired pizza oven outside the winery! Tasting is by appointment only. http://www.theahrensfamily.co.za/
The Ahrens Family Winery
The Chase RoadAlbert Ahrens from the Ahrens Family Wines focuses on making handcrafted address specific wines. He also makes amazing pizzas in his wood fired pizza oven outside the winery! Tasting is by appointment only. http://www.theahrensfamily.co.za/
Bizoe wines by winemaker Rikus Neethling has some of my favourite boutique wines in the area - make sure to contact him for a tasting. https://www.bizoe.co.za/
Bizoe Wines
Bizoe wines by winemaker Rikus Neethling has some of my favourite boutique wines in the area - make sure to contact him for a tasting. https://www.bizoe.co.za/
La Motte is one of the leading sustainability focused wine farms in South Africa. Their wines are of exceptional quality and a visit to the farm can include anything from a wine tasting to a visit to their museum, a hike up their mountain (pre booking preferable) to a stroll through the gardens. Definitely a must visit when you are heading to Franschhoek for the day!
https://www.la-motte.com/
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La Motte Wine Farm & Restaurant
R45La Motte is one of the leading sustainability focused wine farms in South Africa. Their wines are of exceptional quality and a visit to the farm can include anything from a wine tasting to a visit to their museum, a hike up their mountain (pre booking preferable) to a stroll through the gardens. Definitely a must visit when you are heading to Franschhoek for the day!
https://www.la-motte.com/
Croydon Vineyards operates a wine farm and cellar on the Estate producing a variety of excellent wines. From the single cultivar Covenant range to the award winning Title Deed blended wines. Go and try the full range for yourself at the Lifestyle centre at the entrance to Pisces Lane.
https://croydon-vineyards.com/croydon
Croydon Olive Estate
2 Athens AveCroydon Vineyards operates a wine farm and cellar on the Estate producing a variety of excellent wines. From the single cultivar Covenant range to the award winning Title Deed blended wines. Go and try the full range for yourself at the Lifestyle centre at the entrance to Pisces Lane.
https://croydon-vineyards.com/croydon
Sightseeing
The whole town is a haven for foodies, wine connoisseurs, shoppers, art lovers etc. Make sure to drive to the top of the Franschhoek pass for stunning views over the whole valley.
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Franschhoek
The whole town is a haven for foodies, wine connoisseurs, shoppers, art lovers etc. Make sure to drive to the top of the Franschhoek pass for stunning views over the whole valley.
Essentials
Woolworths Waterstone Village
Main RoadBusamed Paardevlei Private Hospital
4 Gardner Williams AveMediclinic Vergelegen
Main RoadDr Johan Borman (dentist / tandarts) orthodontics & advanced dentistry
19 Lourensford RdDentist
+27 21 851 4318
Dr Wimpie Basson
115 Main RdDentist
+27 21 853 7201
Parks & Nature
Plage principale de Strand
Beach Road
Beach RoadEverything Else
The Spice Route Winery is home to a whole range of interesting and unique food and drink related businesses including a "bean to bar" chocolate shop offering tastings, a brewery, deli, distillery and various restaurants. A great day out for everyone! https://www.spiceroute.co.za/
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Destination Spice Route
Suid-Agter-Paarl RoadThe Spice Route Winery is home to a whole range of interesting and unique food and drink related businesses including a "bean to bar" chocolate shop offering tastings, a brewery, deli, distillery and various restaurants. A great day out for everyone! https://www.spiceroute.co.za/
This new market is situated in a building which was converted from an old apple warehouse into a bustling steampunk station market boasting local vendors, live music and is a gateway to the beautiful Overberg towns. Be sure to watch out for the steam train arriving on certain days of the month! http://www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za/
60 habitants recommandent
Elgin Railway Market
Oak AvenueThis new market is situated in a building which was converted from an old apple warehouse into a bustling steampunk station market boasting local vendors, live music and is a gateway to the beautiful Overberg towns. Be sure to watch out for the steam train arriving on certain days of the month! http://www.elginrailwaymarket.co.za/
Chef Craig Cormack from The Goose Roasters and SALT at Paul Cluver restaurant has done many private dinners for us and we can highly recommend him if you have a special celebration or just wish to enjoy a spectacular meal while staying at Shiraz View. Or why not join him for a hands-on cooking experience in their kitchen? https://thegooseroasters.co.za/
The Goose Roasters
Polkadraai RoadChef Craig Cormack from The Goose Roasters and SALT at Paul Cluver restaurant has done many private dinners for us and we can highly recommend him if you have a special celebration or just wish to enjoy a spectacular meal while staying at Shiraz View. Or why not join him for a hands-on cooking experience in their kitchen? https://thegooseroasters.co.za/
Morgenster is a thriving olive and wine farm dating back to 1711, producing internationally acclaimed Bordeaux-style wines and extra virgin olive oil of astounding quality. Let yourself be guided through an olive oil tasting of intriguing complexity! http://www.morgenster.co.za/
32 habitants recommandent
Morgenster Estate
Off Lourensford RdMorgenster is a thriving olive and wine farm dating back to 1711, producing internationally acclaimed Bordeaux-style wines and extra virgin olive oil of astounding quality. Let yourself be guided through an olive oil tasting of intriguing complexity! http://www.morgenster.co.za/
Interested in adventure and not afraid of heights?
A Canopy Tour® takes you on an unforgettable adventure as you zipline from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings.
https://www.canopytour.co.za/about/
43 habitants recommandent
Tour de la Canopée du Cap
Forestry RoadInterested in adventure and not afraid of heights?
A Canopy Tour® takes you on an unforgettable adventure as you zipline from one platform to the next along a series of steel cables set amongst magnificent natural surroundings.
https://www.canopytour.co.za/about/