Wine and dine destinations throughout Southern Africa are as diverse as the region itself and include Michelin star restaurants of the Cape wine estates, fabulous fast food outlets, traditional micro brewery pubs, and the associated grub, and nightclubs, of course!

Significant imports from cooler climates are the traditional pubs on the corner, some with strong affiliations to local breweries. Apart from the main attraction, beer and barrels of it, brewery pubs are renowned for comfort food, the working man’s staple - Lancashire hotpots, tomato infused bredies and the perennial favourite, roast meat in any form or flavour. Local ales and distinctive draughts are all on tap!

The variety and choice of restaurants is quite outstanding with virtually every nation’s cuisine, from robust Italian to fragrant Chinese, well represented throughout. Fabulous venues, incomparable menus and the finest Cape wines define the consummate Southern African restaurant.

Traditional African food is fast catching on, with relaxed and vibey eateries, boasting fare from Somalia, Ethiopia and Tunisia, blossoming throughout the major urban centres. Be brave, and try roasted Mopane worms or Skop, simply sheep’s head, both African delicacies served at a restaurant near you!

From only the best fine dining at top rated restaurants to a more affordable family buffet affair, there are plenty of formal food outlets to suit all budgets. Seafood and Sushi restaurants are the new local trend, but check out our online restaurant guide for the full culinary effect!

Fast foods are the swift alternative for the busy or budget conscious. The fast food industry has grown in leaps and bounds with franchises, restaurants, take aways and outlets on virtually every street corner. From sticky chicken, to Chinese take away to health conscious choices, there’s always great food available, and fast!

South African wineries not only produce some of the best new world wines on the planet, they also offer incomparable dining opportunities. Skilled chefs battle it out to create haute cuisine with a significant African twist and in doing so snaffle up international awards on a regular basis.

Set amongst the vineyards, these fabulous restaurants are in a class of their own, so make for the Cape and a full cellar tour, with wine tasting of course, and you’ll never discover food that good again!

For the late night owl, there’s always the option to dance ‘til you drop at one of a flotilla of hot and heaving all night clubs. Long Street in Cape Town is particularly renowned as a nightclub destination, but if it’s kwaito you’re after, head for the hills!