Summer time picnic spots

Our favourite picnic spots 

Picnic season is almost upon us, and while wind and rain have thwarted many a plan (hopefully the worst is behind us), eating al fresco under the shade of a tree in a beautiful place will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your summer.

For a foodie, a limp sandwich and a bottle of warm water are not going to cut the mustard!  We've put together some of our favourite Cape Town outdoor dining spots especially for you.

Cape Town 

Buitenverwagting

Picnics are served in baskets under the oak trees from November to March yearly. Tables and chairs are provided. Menus and prices change regularly.

Cape Point Vineyards

Experience the backdrop of the glorious Noordhoek amphitheatre, overlooking vines, fynbos and Noordhoek beach. Choose from a range of different picnic baskets served from Tuesday to Sunday. Cape Point Vineyards will provide picnic blankets, cushions and umbrellas wherever possible.

Rumbullion at The Roundhouse

Sit on the white benches on the lawns and enjoy spectacular views of the bay.  They offer a tick-box menu, both for breakfast and lunch, for you to compose your own culinary combination.  Start your day with a delectable picnic breakfast or have a lazy lunch of tapas and pizzas, complemented by a refreshing beer or a crisp glass of wine. 

Steenberg

Steenberg is one of Constantia's largest and oldest vineyards, dating back to 1682.  Enjoy a leisurely summer picnic on the winery's beautiful lawns under the Silvermine Mountains. Served between 10am and 5pm, the picnic baskets are filled with an assortment of mouth-watering goodies such as; Italian paninis with oven roasted butternut and red onion spread, Cape cheeses from Dalewood Fromage and chocolate brownies for dessert.  Each picnic spread will be accompanied by your choice of bottle from a selection of Steenberg wines. 

Winelands

Eight to go - Spier Picnics
Wholesome picnics and sandwiches are available to be enjoyed with a bottle of Spier wine on the lawns of the farm. The picnics have been created by Lorianne Heyns, Spier chef, in consultation with acclaimed foodie, Judy Badenhorst. Choose to have a gourmet picnic, a relaxed picnic, a raw picnic, a vegetarian picnic or a children’s picnic. Book two days in advance.

Boschendal's Le Pique Nique 
Picnics take place at the Pavilion lawns surrounded by mountains and vineyards with tables and chairs set under the shade of the fragrant pine trees. Picnic baskets contain delicious pates, French style bread, cold meats, salads, with cheeses and biscuits.

Fyndraai Restaurant 
Picnic spots include a large grassy lawn alongside the forest, sandy river bank spots and shady spots overlooking the farm dam. Baskets are freshly packed and a complimentary bottle of wine and a bottle of Vogelvrij spring water are included in each picnic basket for two. R145 per adult or R75 per child.

Hartenberg Estate 
Picnic anywhere on the vast lawns of the estate under the oak trees or vines of the terrace, while the kids enjoy the fully equipped playground, or take a walk along the trail with your picnic in a backpack.

Klein River Cheeses
Purchase a delicious picnic lunch and enjoy it on the banks of the tranquil Klein River – under the trees on the extensive lawns or on the veranda of the beautifully renovated Picnic Shed. Special mini picnics are prepared for children and served in individual baskets.

Warwick Gourmet Picnics 
Choose from different picnic areas on the Warwick Estate like the forest courtyard, the lawn, private picnic pods, the penthouse or a Land Rover safari. Children’s menus as well as vegetarian options are available.

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*Please note that while every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the above information, some prices might change without our knowledge.