9 February 2024
We've compiled a go-to guide for heartwarming date destinations in Drakenstein this Month of Love. From outdoor movies or a grand afternoon tea, to even a picnic concert, discover our valley's unique date spots. Surprise your special someone with a Valentine's experience like never before.
PICNIC/CONCERT AT THE AFRIKAANSE TAALMONUMENT, PAARLBERG
Any day is perfect for a picnic at the Afrikaanse Taalmonument, and on Valentine's Day, this monument provides the ideal backdrop to impress your loved one. Bring your own picnic, or order in advance.
- Full Moon Picnic, 23 February from 17:00–22:00
- Tickets: R40 adults, R10 children at Computicket or at the gate
- Jazz Picnic Concert, 24 February from 18:00-21:00
OPEN AIR CINEMA AT LABORIE HERITAGE WINE ESTATE
Arrive early to reserve your seat and enjoy a lively market with food, drinks, games, music, and fun. The movie starts after sunset.
- Galileo Open Air Cinema "While You Were Sleeping", 24 February at 17:00
SEMINARS AT BABYLONSTOREN
Experts in their field regularly offer seminars such as making traditional moss preserve, crafting pasta from scratch with olive pesto, building garden structures, pruning fruit trees, or discovering the magical world of mushrooms. Maximum 15 guests.
- 20 February: Join us for healing herbal tea
- 21 February: Discover the secret life of bees
- 28 February: Grow your own seasonal vegetables
- 29 February: Tastes of summer: Fantastic figs and gelato
CULINARY DELIGHTS AT SCAPE (VRYMANSFONTEIN)
New and sophisticated! A unique Mediterranean dining experience with Vondeling or other local wines.
FARM-TO-FORK AT FABER (AVONDALE ESTATE), KLEIN DRAKENSTEIN, PAARL
A special farm-to-fork dining experience with Avondale wines.
HAPPY TASTEBUDS AT BABEL (BABYLONSTOREN)
This restaurant is so popular that online bookings open nine months in advance, and phone and email bookings open two months in advance!
- Mondays to Sundays: Breakfast 8:00–10:00 am and Dinner 18:00–21:00
- Wednesdays to Sundays: Lunch 12:30–15:30
- Menu and reservations: https://babylonstoren.com/babel
GRAND AFTERNOON TEA AT GRAND ROCHE HOTEL
There is nothing like a "Grand Afternoon Tea," and that's not all this grand dame of restaurants offers—they even have a cigar menu!
DINE IN STYLE AT NOOP RESTAURANT, HOOFSTRAAT, PAARL
This restaurant with its artistic dishes remains a trusted favourite.
SUMMER PICNIC AT RHEBOKSKLOOF
Enjoy a summer picnic under the natural roof formed by the trees of this wine estate. A gourmet picnic basket for two costs R900 (including a bottle of Flatrock wine). Online bookings can be made 24 hours in advance.
OUTDOOR VIEWS AT AVONDALE (SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS IN SUMMER)
Spend quality time together at one of six private picnic tables offering breathtaking views. Reservations are essential (48 hours in advance). A deluxe picnic basket for two costs R690.
