Vergelegen Wine Estate in Somerset West invites guests to savour the summer season with an irresistible array of food experiences. Whether you’re in the mood for a forest picnic, a relaxed family lunch, a cheese and wine platter, or an artisanal ice cream, Vergelegen offers something to delight every palate and pocket – all in one of the Cape’s most beautiful settings.
Camphor forest picnics: The estate’s much-loved white tablecloth picnics are again located in the serene camphor tree forest, following a revamp of the picnic hub building where the wicker picnic baskets are collected.
The updated, all-inclusive standard menu offers favourites such as chilled vichyssoise, local charcuterie and cheeses, coronation chicken, spanakopita and tzatziki, dips and pâté. Dessert is homemade ice cream.
Booking is essential for standard, vegan/vegetarian and children’s (three to ten-year-olds) picnics. The standard picnic is R540/person, children’s picnic R230/person.
The Creamery: This newly-opened outlet, situated in the picnic hub, sells delicious homemade ice creams, baked goods, old-fashioned sweets and coffee. Ice creams cost R50/single, R90/double, children’s serving R40.
Rose Terrace Tea Room: A charming venue for light breakfasts and lunches, and perfect for an indulgent tea with a choice of delicious cakes, tarts, scones and savouries. Book a table in the classic interior, or opt for outdoor seating with a view of the glorious rose garden.
Stables Restaurant: Renowned for its spectacular mountain backdrop and garden views, this bistro-style venue is ideal for a casual date or family gathering. The menu lists starters such as oysters, mains like beef sirloin, wood oven pizzas and burgers, and desserts such as crème caramel.
Wine tasting room: Perfect for two, the popular artisanal cheese platter offers a selection of local cheeses and pancetta, served with melba toast, Vergelegen green olive tapenade, and green fig preserve. The cost is R295/platter.
The wine tasting room has also launched a new offering of creamy Italian burrata cheese, served with a light salad. The cost is R165.
The Potting Shed Gift Shop: This is a charming spot to pick up treats to enjoy at home or to share as thoughtful gifts. Choose from a selection of estate honey, jams, chocolates and other delights.
With its stunning setting, welcoming service and focus on quality ingredients, Vergelegen is the perfect destination to relax and indulge in summer season flavours.
Find out more and book: https://vergelegen.co.za/restaurants/ | Email info@vergelegen.co.za | Phone 021 847 2111 | Book via Dineplan.
· Picnics: 1 November 2025-end April 2026. Open Mondays-Sundays. Picnic basket collection 12h15-13h30, picnic site closes 16h30. Reservations essential (at least 24 hours in advance). Email picnic@vergelegen.co.za | Phone 021 847 2111 | Reserve via Dineplan.
· Stables: Open Mondays-Sundays 08h30-17h00. Kitchen closes 15h30. Dinner trading hours Thursday, Friday, Saturday 18h00-21h00. Kitchen closes 20h30. Email stables@vergelegen.co.za | Phone 021 847 2156.
· Rose Terrace Tea Room: Open Monday-Sunday 09h30-16h00. No bookings.
Estate hours: Monday-Sunday 08h30-17h00 (last entry 16h00).
Estate entrance fee: R30/adult, R10/scholars and pensioners. Free entrance for pensioners on Mondays. A Friends of the Farm access card, valid for 12 months, costs R500. This provides access for the purchaser plus three friends.
