Guidebook for Stellenbosch
Food Scene
Good coffee and bakery with fresh breads, fantastic location, inside is beautiful and very original, outside seating is classic streets side cafe style. Great for breakfast & lunch
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Boschendal at Oude Bank
Good coffee and bakery with fresh breads, fantastic location, inside is beautiful and very original, outside seating is classic streets side cafe style. Great for breakfast & lunch
Fine dining in Iconic Andringa street, 50m from apartment. Owned by local chef, George Jardine. http://restaurantjardine.co.za/
19 recommandé par les habitants
Jardine Restaurant
1 Andringa StFine dining in Iconic Andringa street, 50m from apartment. Owned by local chef, George Jardine. http://restaurantjardine.co.za/
The best Steak House in Stellenbosch. Beautiful restaurant, with incredible food, very well known for their meat selection and good wine list.
http://fatbutcher.co.za/
71 recommandé par les habitants
The Fat Butcher
1 Van Riebeeck StThe best Steak House in Stellenbosch. Beautiful restaurant, with incredible food, very well known for their meat selection and good wine list.
http://fatbutcher.co.za/
Local market with excellent selection of various food offerings. Very relaxed, either sit in the market and order from any of the various food offerings or sit at the Oyster bar and enjoy some local oysters and bubbly.
http://www.dewarenmarkt.com
33 recommandé par les habitants
De Warenmarkt
20 Ryneveld StLocal market with excellent selection of various food offerings. Very relaxed, either sit in the market and order from any of the various food offerings or sit at the Oyster bar and enjoy some local oysters and bubbly.
http://www.dewarenmarkt.com
Great for beers and burgers, iconic position in historical house in Dorp street. 5min walk from apartment.
http://theburgerjoint.co.za/
24 recommandé par les habitants
Hudsons, The Burger Joint (Stellenbosch)
77 Dorp StGreat for beers and burgers, iconic position in historical house in Dorp street. 5min walk from apartment.
http://theburgerjoint.co.za/
Very popular restaurant with excellent menu. Good for lunch or dinner, excellent wine list. Sit inside or on street sidewalk.
http://www.wijnhuis.co.za/
33 recommandé par les habitants
Wijnhuis
11 Church StVery popular restaurant with excellent menu. Good for lunch or dinner, excellent wine list. Sit inside or on street sidewalk.
http://www.wijnhuis.co.za/
Best pasta in Stellenbosch. Small restauarant, booking is important.
+27 21 887 7300
7 recommandé par les habitants
Asta La Pasta
95 Dorp StBest pasta in Stellenbosch. Small restauarant, booking is important.
+27 21 887 7300
Genki
Church StreetBest sushi in Stellenbosch.
+27 21 887 5699
Very popular with Stellenbosch locals and families. Very good value for money, known for their famous pizzas, but has a very wide range menu.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Gino's
63 Dorp StVery popular with Stellenbosch locals and families. Very good value for money, known for their famous pizzas, but has a very wide range menu.
Small bistro, very popular with locals. Excellent food, good burgers, pastas and salads.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Basic Bistro
31 Church StSmall bistro, very popular with locals. Excellent food, good burgers, pastas and salads.
Signature restaurant of pro golfer, Ernie Els. Excellent food and wine venue in one of the oldest historical buildings in Stellenbosch. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
http://thebigeasyrestaurant.co.za/
16 recommandé par les habitants
Big Easy Restaurant
95 Dorp StreetSignature restaurant of pro golfer, Ernie Els. Excellent food and wine venue in one of the oldest historical buildings in Stellenbosch. Good for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
http://thebigeasyrestaurant.co.za/
Man'oushe
14 Andringa StExcellent Lebanese food in stylish setting
Excellent coffee shop in beautiful historical building.
https://www.deluxecoffeeworks.co.za/
8 recommandé par les habitants
Deluxe Coffeeworks Dorp Street
Ou Strandpad RdExcellent coffee shop in beautiful historical building.
https://www.deluxecoffeeworks.co.za/
Blue Crane Coffee Co.
141 Dorp StExcellent Coffee in beautiful old building
Great coffee shop for breakfast or light lunch.
25 recommandé par les habitants
The Blue Crane & The Butterfly
146 Dorp StGreat coffee shop for breakfast or light lunch.
Mill Coffee House.
132 Dorp StGreat coffee shop for light breakfast or lunch.
Col'Cacchio - Stellenbosch
Plein StreetBest pizza's in Stellenbosch
Great steak house with good wine selection
http://www.hussargrill.co.za/
26 recommandé par les habitants
The Hussar Grill Stellenbosch
23 Plein StGreat steak house with good wine selection
http://www.hussargrill.co.za/
Great all round Bistro in the middle of Church street.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Java Cafe/Bistro Stellenbosch
31 Church StGreat all round Bistro in the middle of Church street.
Great all round selection of food. Take a walk down historical Dorp street all the way to the Rupert museum and walk across to Ya-Ya for a good meal, great coffee or a glass of wine.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Ya-Ya Cafe
8 Dorp StGreat all round selection of food. Take a walk down historical Dorp street all the way to the Rupert museum and walk across to Ya-Ya for a good meal, great coffee or a glass of wine.
Very popular Italian restaurant. Good seafood, pasta and meat. Very popular with locals for lunch and dinner.
22 recommandé par les habitants
Decameron Restaurant & Beer Garden
50 Plein StVery popular Italian restaurant. Good seafood, pasta and meat. Very popular with locals for lunch and dinner.
Meraki
43 Church StExcellent coffee shop for breakfast or light lunch.
Fine dining at it's best. One of the most spectacular restaurants in the winelands. Incredible views, situated on top of the mountain. From central Stellenbosch it's a 10 minute drive up Helshoogte. Expensive, but worth it.
http://www.delaire.co.za/dining/the-delaire-graff-restaurant/
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Delaire Graff Estate
Helshoogte RoadFine dining at it's best. One of the most spectacular restaurants in the winelands. Incredible views, situated on top of the mountain. From central Stellenbosch it's a 10 minute drive up Helshoogte. Expensive, but worth it.
http://www.delaire.co.za/dining/the-delaire-graff-restaurant/
Incredible views from this fine dining restaurant on Tokara wine farm.. The restaurant is more suitable for the dinner, but there is a bistro as well for breakfast and light lunch. 10 minute drive from central Stellenbosch.
http://www.tokara.co.za/
46 recommandé par les habitants
Tokara Restaurant
R 310 Helshoogte RoadIncredible views from this fine dining restaurant on Tokara wine farm.. The restaurant is more suitable for the dinner, but there is a bistro as well for breakfast and light lunch. 10 minute drive from central Stellenbosch.
http://www.tokara.co.za/
Charming coffee shop on a farm, incredible mountain views. Good for coffee, scones, croissants, breakfast or lunch. 10 minute drive from central Stellenbosch.
http://www.hillcrestberries.co.za/
16 recommandé par les habitants
Hillcrest Berries
Charming coffee shop on a farm, incredible mountain views. Good for coffee, scones, croissants, breakfast or lunch. 10 minute drive from central Stellenbosch.
http://www.hillcrestberries.co.za/
Great restaurant on the incredible Babylonstoren farm. Make sure to arrive early and walk the famous gardens before your dinner reservation. Babel restaurant also does incredible breakfasts. All food is grown and produced on the farm. Booking is essential for Babel, but not for visiting the farm, walking the gardens or eating at the bistro. Very good spa on site as well.
https://www.babylonstoren.com/experience/restaurants/babel
17 recommandé par les habitants
Babel at Babylonstoren
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadGreat restaurant on the incredible Babylonstoren farm. Make sure to arrive early and walk the famous gardens before your dinner reservation. Babel restaurant also does incredible breakfasts. All food is grown and produced on the farm. Booking is essential for Babel, but not for visiting the farm, walking the gardens or eating at the bistro. Very good spa on site as well.
https://www.babylonstoren.com/experience/restaurants/babel
Drinks & Nightlife
Upmarket Wine & Champagne bar, very charming, perfect for a pre-drink before going out to dinner. Limited food, but good snack platters, try the local "biltong" meat platter.
37 recommandé par les habitants
Bartinney Wine & Champagne Bar
5 Bird StUpmarket Wine & Champagne bar, very charming, perfect for a pre-drink before going out to dinner. Limited food, but good snack platters, try the local "biltong" meat platter.
Very popular and trendy bar & restaurant. Good burgers and snacks, great local craft beer selection and wine list.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Craft Wheat & Hops
16 Andringa StVery popular and trendy bar & restaurant. Good burgers and snacks, great local craft beer selection and wine list.
Very popular wine bar, light snacks, good for a a pre dinner drink.
http://brampton.co.za/wine-studio/
26 recommandé par les habitants
Brampton Wine Studio
11 Church StVery popular wine bar, light snacks, good for a a pre dinner drink.
http://brampton.co.za/wine-studio/
Balboa Balcony Bar
18A Andringa StVery popular nightclub for the younger crowd.
Oldest pub in Stellenbosch. Sit on historic Dorp street in the day. Traditional english style pub with decent pub menu.
24 recommandé par les habitants
De Akker
90 Dorp StOldest pub in Stellenbosch. Sit on historic Dorp street in the day. Traditional english style pub with decent pub menu.
Arts & Culture
The Rupert Museum showcases the unique private art collection of Anton and Huberte Rupert. The art museum is set amongst picturesque vineyards and oak trees on the banks of the Eersterivier (First River). Officially opened in February 2005, the Rupert Museum now houses over 350 works, and can be regarded as the premier collection of contemporary South African art from the period 1940 to 1970. The predominant mediums displayed are paintings, sculptures and tapestries. The gallery showcases the best of South African artists.
Open: Mon - Sat: 10am - 4pm I Closed: Sundays, public holidays.
http://rupertmuseum.org/
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Rupert Museum
Stellentia RoadThe Rupert Museum showcases the unique private art collection of Anton and Huberte Rupert. The art museum is set amongst picturesque vineyards and oak trees on the banks of the Eersterivier (First River). Officially opened in February 2005, the Rupert Museum now houses over 350 works, and can be regarded as the premier collection of contemporary South African art from the period 1940 to 1970. The predominant mediums displayed are paintings, sculptures and tapestries. The gallery showcases the best of South African artists.
Open: Mon - Sat: 10am - 4pm I Closed: Sundays, public holidays.
http://rupertmuseum.org/
SMAC Gallery is a leading South African contemporary art gallery representing established and emerging artists from South Africa, Africa, and further afield
https://smacgallery.com/
11 recommandé par les habitants
SMAC Gallery
SMAC Gallery is a leading South African contemporary art gallery representing established and emerging artists from South Africa, Africa, and further afield
https://smacgallery.com/
Johan Coetzee gallery is well established for 24 years and well-known by art lovers country wide. They specialise in original paintings by South African masters and other well-known South African artists. Exclusive stockists in the Cape Town area of wooden and ceramic birds by FEATHERS of Knysna
Johan Coetzee
71 Plein StJohan Coetzee gallery is well established for 24 years and well-known by art lovers country wide. They specialise in original paintings by South African masters and other well-known South African artists. Exclusive stockists in the Cape Town area of wooden and ceramic birds by FEATHERS of Knysna
Incredible collection of old and new cars on a beautiful wine farm. Bistro on site for light meals and great wine tasting experience at the cellar. A must visit for car lovers.
Buy tickets online.
http://www.fmm.co.za/
75 recommandé par les habitants
Musée de l'Automobile de Franschhoek
R45Incredible collection of old and new cars on a beautiful wine farm. Bistro on site for light meals and great wine tasting experience at the cellar. A must visit for car lovers.
Buy tickets online.
http://www.fmm.co.za/
Getting Around
AVIS Rent a Car - Stellenbosch
3 Bird StFirst Car Rental Stellenbosch
75 Dorp StShopping
Wide selection of grocery, fashion and service stores. Woolworths, Checkers and Food Lovers Market for food groceries. Clicks pharmacy for medicine.
https://www.eikestadmall.co.za/
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Eikestad Mall
43 Andringa StWide selection of grocery, fashion and service stores. Woolworths, Checkers and Food Lovers Market for food groceries. Clicks pharmacy for medicine.
https://www.eikestadmall.co.za/
Very popular shop, large selection of exclusive Ostrich Leather and Mohair Products.
https://www.karooclassics.com/
Karoo Classics
Church StreetVery popular shop, large selection of exclusive Ostrich Leather and Mohair Products.
https://www.karooclassics.com/
Sightseeing
Iconic church at the top of popular Church street
12 recommandé par les habitants
Moedergemeente Stellenbosch
2 Drostdy RdIconic church at the top of popular Church street
Historical Town Hall building with famous Nelson Mandela art memorial.
http://www.strijdom.com/strijdom_vdm_mandela/
Stellenbosch Town Hall
Historical Town Hall building with famous Nelson Mandela art memorial.
http://www.strijdom.com/strijdom_vdm_mandela/
Parks & Nature
The Babylonstoren gardens are very popular for easy walks and probably the most beautiful and unique gardens in the winelands. Restaurants, farm store and spa on site, Perfect for a half or full day. 20 minute drive from central Stellenbosch.
https://www.babylonstoren.com/
191 recommandé par les habitants
Domaine viticole Babylonstoren
Klapmuts - Simondium RoadThe Babylonstoren gardens are very popular for easy walks and probably the most beautiful and unique gardens in the winelands. Restaurants, farm store and spa on site, Perfect for a half or full day. 20 minute drive from central Stellenbosch.
https://www.babylonstoren.com/
Incredible hiking and mountain biking routes in this very popular park. 10 minute drive form central Stellenbosch, but you could also rent mountain bikes and cycle to the park from central town, as the Jonkershoek road leading to the park is also a beautiful route.
175 recommandé par les habitants
Réserve naturelle Jonkershoek
Jonkershoek RoadIncredible hiking and mountain biking routes in this very popular park. 10 minute drive form central Stellenbosch, but you could also rent mountain bikes and cycle to the park from central town, as the Jonkershoek road leading to the park is also a beautiful route.