Things to do on Father’s Day in Cape Town 2023
With Father’s Day right around the corner – Sunday, 18 June 2023 to be exact – its time to pull out all the stops and show your dad and all the special men and father-like figures in your life just how much they mean to you.
Here are some of the top things to do on Father’s Day in Cape Town that will not only put a big smile on your dad’s and all the wonderful men in your life’s face, but treat them to a day of well-deserved relaxation, enjoyment, and love.
For more fun & thrilling things to do this Father’s Day – Check out our ‘Father’s Day in Cape Town: Fun Things To Do’ blog.
Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there! Whether you’re a Dad, Dad-to-be, Stepdad, Stepping up as a Dad figure – You deserve all the love this Father’s Day!
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#Three-course Father’s Day Dinner by Chef George Jardine at Mount Nelson Hotel
- When: Sunday, 18 June 2023
- Where: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel | 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Time: Bookings from 18:30
- Cost: R600 per person | Additional R150 for wine pairing
- Booking / Reservation: To make a reservation contact 021 483 1996 or [email protected] | Bookings are essential
- Website: www.belmond.com/mountnelson
- **Extra Note: Click here to view the sensational three-course Father’s Day menu
Celebrate Father’s Day in culinary style with an exquisite three-course dinner meticulously crafted by Mount Nelson’s esteemed Executive Chef, George Jardine.
Indulge in a gastronomic journey designed to delight the taste buds and honor the special fathers in your life. From tantalizing appetizers to artfully presented main courses, each dish showcases Chef Jardine’s culinary expertise and passion for creating memorable dining experiences.
Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of flavors and textures as you savor the carefully selected ingredients and innovative combinations. With every bite, you’ll be transported to a world of culinary delight, making this Father’s Day an unforgettable occasion filled with exceptional food and cherished moments.
This extraordinary Father’s Day three-course dinner meticulously crafted by Mount Nelson’s esteemed Executive Chef, George Jardine, will be served in their beautiful Lounge / Verandah.
#Fabulous Father’s Day Sunday Brunch at Mount Nelson Hotel
- When: Sunday, 18 June 2023
- Where: Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel | 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Cost: Adults: R650 per person | Additional R250 pp for bottomless bubbly to celebrate the occasion | Kids: R350 (includes kids club access)
- Bookings / Reservations: To make a reservation contact 021 483 1996 or [email protected] | Bookings are essential
- Website: www.belmond.com/mountnelson
- **Extra Note: Click here to view the spectacular & indulgent Father’s Day Sunday Brunch menu including their exceptional dessert wine selection to celebrate the occasion in style
Why not celebrate Father’s Day in style this year at the renowned Mount Nelson Hotel with a magnificent Sunday Brunch with the whole family? Offering a wide selection of delectable appetizers, tantalizing main courses and carvery that will not only entice your taste buds, but soothe your culinary soul, topped off with an indulgent array of desserts, cakes, crepes, and seasonal fruits. This Father’s Day Sunday Brunch promises to exceed all your expectations.
Guests can also choose to celebrate Father’s Day, along with savouring and soaking up every inch of Mount Nelson’s beautiful surroundings, with an exceptional bottle of dessert wine, or opt to enjoy their Father’s Day Sunday Brunch bottomless bubbly option at an extra cost of R250 p/p – Why not go all out and celebrate Father’s Day in Cape Town in true Mount Nelson style?!
#Gentleman’s Tea in the Craven Lounge at Lanzerac Wine Estate
- Where: Lanzerac Hotel, Lanzerac Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
- When: Saturday 17 June 2023
- Time: 14h00
- Bookings: Click here to make a booking
- Contact details: To book this unforgettable experience email [email protected] or call 021 887 1132 | Don’t miss out on this delicious and exciting afternoon tea experience at the Lanzerac Hotel this Father’s Day in Cape Town
- Website: www.lanzerac.co.za
Looking for something unique to do this Father’s Day? Look no further than the Gentleman’s Tea at Lanzerac Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. Here, guests can indulge in savory treats such as beef sliders, pork belly cubes, and lamb bobotie pies, paired with a whisky tasting to tantalise your taste buds. Afterwards, you can relax and catch some live sports action in the Craven Lounge.
#Three-Course Father’s Day Lunch at Cavalli Estate
- Where: Cavalli Restaurant, Cavalli Estate, R44 Highway (Strand Road), Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday 18 June 2023
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: R700 pp
- Booking: Click here to make a booking
- Contact details: 021 855 3218 | [email protected]
Show your love and appreciation for Dad this Father’s Day in true Cavalli style with a delicious 5-course lunch at the contemporary Cavalli Restaurant. After lunch, take a stroll through Cavalli’s art gallery and sporting memorabilia rooms. They have some incredibly rare and unique items, like boxing gloves from Rocky Marciano, Michael Schumacher’s racing helmet, and rugby and cricket uniforms dating back to 1938!
#Spoil dad on Father’s Day at Belthazar
The Celebrated ‘Theatre of Fine Food and Wine’ at the V&A Waterfront
It’s Father’s Day on Sunday 18th June, so treat your Dad to a special wine and dine lunch celebration at Belthazar, which includes:
- Father’s Day Wine Tasting Festival: Taste 20 wines for only R150.
- Stand a chance to win a case of Belthazar’s premium wines.
- Special Father’s Day Three-Course Set Menu for only R350: including a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival for Dad. Dad also gets an upgrade on his steak for the main course.
- Bookings: @dineplan_app
- Website: www.belthazar.co.za/fathers-day
- Location: Belthazar Restaurant, Wine Bar & Grill, Shop 154, Victoria Wharf, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Contact details: Tel: 021 421 3753 | Email: [email protected]
#Father’s Day Big 5 Red Tasting with Sugar and Spice @ Nitida Wine Cellars
- When: Sunday, 18 June 2023
- Event by: Nitida
- Where: Nitida Wine Cellars | Tygerberg Valley Road, Durbanville Hills, Cape Town
- Time: 11am
- Contact details: 021 976 1467 | [email protected] | www.nitida.co.za
Nitida Wine Cellars is committed to making this Father’s Day in Cape Town EXTRA special as they celebrate this amazing occasion with their Big 5 Tasting, paired with Sugar and Spice.
They have been looking forward to this day for weeks, meticulously planning the perfect tasting menu for their wines to be enjoyed by all. The first wine they will open is their Prince of the Reds, Pinot Noir, boasting luscious fruit flavours and a subtle smoke on the nose. Next, they will show off their incredible Pinotage, “The Tinkery”, with layers of cherry tobacco and rich red fruit. This will be followed by their bold and alluring Cabernet Sauvignon, aromatic spices, salted caramel, and red fruits that is guaranteed to tantalize the taste buds. They will then proceed to having their sumptuous and velvety Merlot, with notes of berry and rich plum. To finish off this exceptional Father’s Day wine celebration, they have their spectacular Calligraphy, a harmonious composition, melodies of luscious red fruit, and rich dark chocolate.
Treat your dad and any and all dad-like figures in your life to this stunning red wine tasting experience at Nitida Winery this Father’s Day in Cape Town – it promises to be a Father’s Day celebration unlike any other – Especially of your dad is a head-over-heals red wine lover!
#Father’s Day Lunch at the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa | Authentic South African Braai Experience
- When: Sunday, 18 June 2023
- Venue: The 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa | The Apostles Braai | Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Time: 1pm – 4pm
- Price: R 575 per person
- 021 4379000 | [email protected] | www.12apostleshotel.com
Inspired by the 12 Apostles own ‘Grill Master’, Executive Chef Christo Pretorius, spoil your Father to an authentic, ‘lekker’, and down-right delicious South African Braai experience this Father’s Day in Cape Town. A platter of expertly cooked grill specialities will offer the perfect treat, complete with a Beer on arrival.
What more could you ask for? The 12 Apostles Hotel DEFINITELY has your dad, and all dad-like figures covered this Father’s Day – Trust us, they’ll love every single second of this epic South African Braai experience!
#Lunch at The Jordan Restaurant with Marthinus Ferreira
- Where: The Jordan Restaurant | Jordan Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Kloof Road, Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday 18 June 2023
- Time: 12h00
- Cost: Prices from R480 pp | Kiddies Menu: R159 per child
- Booking: Click here to make a booking
- Contact details: 021 881 3441 |[email protected] | www.jordanwines.com
Spoil your dad this Father’s Day with a delicious lunch at The Cellar Door at Jordan Wine Estate’s Jordon Restaurant. First you’ll be welcomed with a delicious glass of Gluhwein, made from Jordan Chameleon Cabernet Sauvignon – Merlot, herbs, and spices. Now its time for the main event – an extraordinary menu meticulously prepared by chef Marthinus Ferreira.
The main attraction is a 250g beef sirloin, wild mushroom ragout, Jordan Estate red wine jus, and a loaded crushed potato served with Normandy-style root vegetable almondine for the table to share. For vegetarians, enjoy homemade potato gnocchi, truffled wild mushroom velouté, toasted walnuts, and roasted cocktail tomato confit. End on a sweet note with a baked orange croissant torte with dark chocolate ganache & hazelnut praline.
The sensational menu will leave everyone blown away, not to mention the magnificent wineland views and stunning surrounding scenery that are second to none.
To make sure you don’t leave empty-handed, each Father will receive a bottle of Chameleon Cabernet – Sauvignon Merlot 2020 to take home and enjoy at leisure.
#Unforgettable Dining Experience at the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa | A Father’s Day treat
- When: This Father’s Day Treat is valid throughout the month of June
- Venue: The 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa | The Leopard Bar and Café Grill | Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Price: R 235 per person
- Contact details: 021 4379000 | [email protected] | www.12apostleshotel.com
Treat your Dad to a memorable dining experience this June as we celebrate the month of Father’s Day with a special dining offer. Hosted in the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa’s chic Leopard Bar, embrace the exceptional views over the expansive horizon and enjoy their Chef’s special burger and a local craft beer – It truly is the PERFECT Father’s Day treat!
#Father’s Day Lunch with Live Reggae at Benguela Cove
- When: Sunday, 18 June 2023
- Where: Benguela Cove | Benguela Cove’s Moody Lagoon Restaurant | Benguela Cove Wine Estate, R43, Hermanus, Western Cape
- Time: 12pm
- Cost: This three-course menu is priced at R1600 for two or R850 for one | Tickets includes a sensational three-course lunch, a glass of wine and music by a live band, Rivertones | Kids tickets costs R350 per child aged 4 – 16
- Tickets / Bookings: Click here to make your booking | Bookings are essential
- 087 357 0637 | [email protected] | www.benguelacove.co.za
- **Extra Note: Benguela Cove is a pet friendly estate | Well behaved dogs on short leads are welcome.
Treat dad to a feast fit for a king at Benguela Cove’s Father’s Day Lunch with Live Reggae on Sunday 18 June 2023.
Benguela Cove’s special Father’s Day lunch will take place on 18 June 2023 at Benguela Cove’s stunning Moody Lagoon Restaurant. Enjoying an extraordinary three-course lunch, complete with a complimentary glass of exceptional estate wine, at the renowned Benguela Cove is the perfect way to celebrate Father’s Day in Cape Town.
To make the occasion even more special, the Reggae Band ‘The Rivertones’ will provide the entertainment for what is set to be a very special day. Join Benguela Cove for an unforgettable Father’s Day experience!
**Click here for more information, menu options and selection, or to make a booking.
That’s not all! If you’re looking to spoil your dad even further, Benguela Cove offers a wide and wonderful variety of incredible experiences, amazing activities, and exciting tours that will undoubtedly have your dad smiling from ear to ear this Father’s Day. Here is some of what you can expect to enjoy at Benguela Cove:
**Wine Tasting Experiences**
- Wine Tasting
- Flagship Wine Tasting
- Cap Classique Wine Tasting
- Sabrage Experience
**Tours**
- Pontoon Cruise
- Vineyard Safari & Wine Tasting
- Cellar Tour
**Food & Wine Pairing Experiences**
- Oyster & Wine Pairing Experience
- Chocolate & Wine Pairing Experience
- Cheese & Wine Pairing Experience
- Charcuterie & Wine Pairing Experience
- Dessert & Wine Pairing Experience
- Gourmet Tasting Menu Experience
**Days Out**
- Ultimate Benguela Experience
- Wine Blending Experience
- Private Vineyard Tour With Gourmet Dining
- Love Benguela Experience
Click here to find out more about all of Benguela Cove’s unforgettable and exciting experiences.
#Father’s Day Bottomless Bubbly or Mimosa Brunch at Benguela Cove
- When: Sunday, 23 June 2023
- Where: Benguela Cove Wine Estate | Benguela Cove Wine Estate, R43, Hermanus, Western Cape
- Time: 9:30pm – 12pm
- Cost: R250 per person for Bottomless Bubbles and Mimosas | Bring 6 people and dad drinks for free
- Booking: Click here to make your booking
- Contact details: 087 357 0637 | [email protected] | www.benguelacove.co.za
Indulge in a Bottomless Bubbly or Mimosa Brunch at Benguela Cove this Father’s Day in Cape Town.
Celebrate a dad in your life this Father’s Day at Benguela Cove’s incredible Moody Lagoon Restaurant as you enjoy a Bottomless Bubbly or Mimosa Brunch.
What better atmosphere for a Father’s Day Sunday celebration than this? Moody Lagoon Restaurant is not only a brilliantly boozy brunch venue, but you will be delighted by their delicious brunch menu too! Not to mention the great live music you will be able to enjoy later in the day.
Indulge in fun and pleasure all day long at Benguela Cove Wine Estate this Father’s Day, which features vistas of the sea, lagoon, mountains, birdlife, and incredible art and sculptures. What more could you possibly ask for?
#Treat your dad to an exceptional & exciting dining experience at the enigmatic Ariel modern Italian Restaurant
- Where: 90 Regent Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
- Operating hours: Open Monday – Sunday: 12pm – 10pm | Dinner: 6pm & 8:15pm seating
- Contact details / Booking details: 021 023 3643 | [email protected] | Click here to make a booking / reservation via @dineplan_app
- Website: Click here to visit Ariel Modern Italian’s website & to find out more about this remarkable restaurant
- **Extra Note: No pets allowed | Unfortunately no children under 12 allowed after 5pm
An extraordinary and exciting Cape Town Father’s Day culinary dining experience unlike any other awaits you! Step into the mysterious, enigmatic, and enchanting world of the widely renowned and highly sought-after Cape Town restaurant that is Ariel Modern Italian where your taste buds will get whisked away on a tantalizing culinary journey you, especially your dad, won’t soon forget and will certainly leave you wanting more.
Ariel Modern Italian is the culmination of years of passion for industry and product. Napoli meets New York in this beautiful iteration of the local Italian eatery. Sourcing only the finest Italian products available, Ariel Modern Italian have created a reminiscence of European street dining.
Sit back, relax, and wind down your afternoon in style with their incredible Neapolitan pizzas, pastas, and wide selection of sensational classic cocktails. At its core, Ariel Modern Italian is a dedication to the simple elegance of Italian cuisine and while they may not be traditional, they take it upon themselves to always pay homage to what it means to eat a good meal with good people. Friends, togetherness, celebration, and joy – at Ariel Modern Italian you are right where you are meant to be – Making for an unforgettable Father’s Day celebration and a great way to treat your dad!
EXCLUSIVE NEGRONI FLIGHT
If your dad is a die-hard Negroni lover, this is perfect for him! But, even if he’s not, he’ll be sure to enjoy it just as much. Ariel Modern Italian has launched a brand-new exclusive offering – the one-of-a-kind Negroni Flight! This unique Ariel Modern Italian Negroni Tasting, which involves trying and indulging in three specially crafted tasty and tantalizing Negroni Cocktails, can be enjoyed from Friday – Sunday, between 12pm – 5pm. The exclusive Negroni Flight is not only perfect for all head-over-heels Negroni lovers, but anyone looking to try something new and exciting!
- Available: Friday – Sunday, 12pm – 5pm
- Bookings & walk-ins welcome
