The Stellenbosch Street Soirées – a favourite with visitors to enjoy fine food and wine beneath the Western Cape town’s oak trees – are back in full force from November to March next year.
The Stellenbosch Street Soirées have become an annual highlight of the region. It offers enthusiasts the opportunity to taste wine and socialise in an elegant setting among towering oaks at the Cape’s finest time of the year. As is the tradition, sumptuous street food from local purveyors, including renowned chef Bertus Basson’s De Vrije Burger, will be on offer, along with smooth and contemporary music.
The dates for this year’s Street Soirées are November 23, December 7, January 18, February 1 and 15 and March 1 and 15. Each evening’s activities run from 18:00 to 20:00. Between 15 and 25 wineries will participate per event.
“The Stellenbosch Street Soirées have really taken on a life of their own since launching in 2011,” says Stellenbosch Wine Routes Manager Elmarie Rabe. “Nonetheless, they continue to gain momentum. It’s always a treat to catch the happy surprise on the faces of visitors who unexpectedly happen on the festivities in the closed-off Drostdy Street.
“It’s a lot of fun and we always encourage people to stick around afterwards for dinner at one of the stunning restaurants within walking distance, or even continue the party at one of Stellenbosch’s many wine bars,” she says.
The Street Soirées were conceptualised to provide visitors with a taste of Stellenbosch life, but also as an opportunity for locals to enjoy their town. Not only celebrated for its wines, Stellenbosch has established a firm reputation for the quality of its hospitality, restaurants and accommodation; classic style and urban appeal.
