Spice Route Destination - The Perfect Place to Celebrate a Year-End Function

The one-stop Spice Route Destination is the perfect place to celebrate a memorable and successful year.

Spice Route offers an array of adventurous tastings and dining experiences, perfect for everyone to enjoy and all of the tasting venues and restaurants are within easy walking distance from one another.

Spice Route encourages people to explore the farm at leisure, and enjoy the magnificent surroundings and views of the Paarl Winelands.

With many offerings, loads of space and a relaxed atmosphere, everyone can enjoy an unforgettable year-end experience.

Discover more with the Spice Route Passport:

The Spice Route Passport is ideal for a group daytrip to the Winelands. The Spice Route Passport is available at the Spice Route Office for R280 and includes five tastings: a CBC beer tasting, a De Villiers Chocolate tasting, a Wilderer Gin tasting, and a Spice Route Wines tasting paired with a charcuterie tasting plate.

The Spice Route Passport is valid for a year.

Spice Route Explorer Voucher:

The individual explorer vouchers offer visitors the freedom of choice on the day of the visit - it includes 3 Halaal friendly tastings options. The cost is R60 per tasting voucher - 1 Voucher = 1 Tasting.

Tasting Options:

Spice Route Wines tasting (4 wines)
Jewell’s Charcuterie tasting (4 cured meats)
Wilderer Distillery Spirit tasting (3 spirits)
CBC Premium Beer tasting (4 beers)
De Villiers chocolate tasting (5 mini bars)
De Villiers ice cream (2 scoops)
One non-alcoholic cold or hot beverage

Indulge in a Culinary Experience:

After enjoying the delicious tastings at Spice Route, choose to dine between Barley & Biltong Emporium, La Grapperia Pizzeria and Bistro or Jewell’s.

A picnic is a great way to spoil staff and end the day outside on the lawn. Picnics are offered at La Grapperia Pizza & Bistro - these are limited to groups not exceeding 20 people.

Year-End Function menu options are available for each of the restaurants.

Celebrate your company’s achievements this year in style at Spice Route Destination, simply book via the application form below for Spice Route to assist with planning your Year-End Function: www.spiceroute.co.za/year-end-booking-form/

More information on Spice Route Destination:

Spice Route Destination, situated on the slopes of Paarl Mountain, is certainly a wonderworld of beauty, charm, and adventure. Not only does Spice Route offer some of the best views over the Paarl Winelands but is also home to South Africa’s most loved artisanal products including Wilderer Gin, Cape Brewing Co. (CBC) premium beer, and De Villiers Chocolate.

Explore artisanal tasting experiences including wine-, charcuterie-, gin-, beer- and chocolate tastings, or spend the afternoon at one of our family-friendly restaurants offering a variety of cuisines from wood-fire pizzas to burgers and gourmet hotdogs to bistro meals inspired by the seasons.

Beyond the unobstructed views of Table Mountain and the surrounding vineyards, the lush lawns and old oak trees create a welcome space for relaxing picnics offered by La Grapperia and a safe space for children to run and play between the two large play areas.

In 2021 and 2022, Spice Route Destination won the title of Best Wine Farm Experience at the Kfm94.5 Best of the Cape Awards. With so much to experience and explore it is no surprise that Spice Route is the ultimate family destination for mornings of fun that turn into afternoons of leisure.

The charm of this historic estate lies in the endless possibilities of discovery. Whether it’s the winding slopes of the adrenaline-inducing mountain trails, the blissful escape to the countryside, the laughter of friends enjoying cocktails with their feet in the sand at the beach bar, the joyous moments of creativity, the lingering smell of roasted coffee beans, or the backdrop to a romantic engagement – Spice Route Destination feeds the curiosity to explore more and seek adventure in the beauty of everyday life.

Situated on Suid-Agter Paarl Road with a mere 40 to 60-minute drive from Cape Town.

For more information, visit www.spiceroute.co.za or follow @spiceroutepaarl on:

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More About the Artisans:

Spice Route Wines
The home of Spice Route Wines offers a beautiful rustic tasting lounge with seating under the trees with unobstructed views of Table Mountain and the Simonsberg Mountain Range. Discover a diverse range of hand-crafted wines from the Swartland along with a collection of Georgian-style wines made in amphora clay vessels. Enjoy Spice Route Wines with a wine tasting or charcuterie and wine pairing.

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 till 17:00

Contact: T: 021 863 5200 E: tasting@spiceroute.co.za

Jewell’s Restaurant

A farm-to-table eatery home to charcuterie whizz Neil Jewell and baker extraordinaire Tina Jewell. Guests can look forward to a farm-to-table dining experience with a regularly updated seasonal menu, with only the best-quality ingredients paired with a wine list comprising of a selection of Spice Route Wines.

View Jewell’s Restaurant year-end menu here.

Trading hours: Open for lunch from Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 till 16:30

Bookings are advised: T: 021 204 487 | E: jewellspiceroute@gmail.com

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/jewellsrestaurant/

La Grapperia Bistro and Pizzeria
Enjoy a diverse selection of the German/Italian-inspired menu items including wood-fired, thin-based pizza, flammkuchen, and platters with refreshing gin & tonics or mocktails. Situated in the same building as the Wilderer Distillery, La Grapperia Bistro and Pizzeria offer a relaxing, unpretentious atmosphere. Guests can sit under the trees or wrap around the porch and experience the panoramic views of the Cape Winelands. Guests can also enjoy picnic baskets to enjoy on the surrounding lawns or opt for sundowner drinks at the La Grapperia Beach Bar.

View La Grapperia Bistro and Pizzeria year-end menu here.

Trading hours: Monday to Saturday from 11:00 till 21:00 (kitchen closes at 20:30), Sundays from 11:00 to 18:00.

Bookings are advised: T: +27 21 863 4367 | E: info@wilderer.co.za

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/la-grapperia/

Wilderer Distillery

Visit Wilderer Distillery and witness some of the world’s finest grappa, gin, and eau de vie (schnaps) in the making. Pop in at the on-site distillery and experience how only the best raw material and latest German distilling equipment is used to create the product which has made Wilderer the brand of choice for connoisseurs around the world. Enjoy a range of gins to taste or enjoy a signature Wilderer Cocktail.

Trading Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 till 18:00

Contact: T: 021 863 4367, E: info@wilderer.co.za

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/wilderer-distillery/

Barley and Biltong Emporium
The venue’s ‘beer garden with a Cape twist’ offers some of the best, ‘larger-than-life’ burgers in town, and makes it the ideal lunch spot to enjoy a pint of premium beer and a delicious range of beef biltong platters. With new additions to the restaurant’s menu, including a variety of sushi platters, Barley and Biltong Emporium provides something for the whole family to feast on.

Barley and Biltong Emporium is offering a delicious year-end celebration burger:

A double beef burger topped with grilled bacon, cheddar cheese, guacamole,

deep-fried onion rings served with double-fried chips & aïoli R165

View the Barley & Biltong year-end menu here.

Trading hours: Friday to Tuesday from 09:30 till 17:00

7 days a week from the 1st of November, from 09:30 till 17:00

Bookings: T: 021 863 5200 | E: info@barleyandbiltong.co.za

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/barley-biltong-emporium/

Brenda’s Deli
Before or after taking the pathway to/from the Destination, drop in at Brenda’s Deli for a sensory overload of delicious smells and beautiful produce. As you enter the Deli, the smell of spices envelops you to evoke images of bustling North African souks, markets, and aromatic dishes such as Tunisian tagine and Moroccan teapots. Mix your blend of spices and create 'flavour adventures' for your next dinner party. Brenda’s Deli products and preserves are additive-free and made from fresh, natural ingredients on location.

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 till 17:00

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/brendas-deli/

De Villiers Chocolate

When it comes to the making of rich and diverse single-origin chocolate, the De Villiers Chocolate team’s goal was to do no harm to people or the planet, and is something that they have maintained throughout. Their tasting factory at Spice Route offers guests the chance to taste their variety of chocolate bars, including their new nut butter and no-added-sugar chocolate bar collections, with all their chocolate bars available for purchase at Spice Route. Don’t forget to try their fresh-made gluten-free wafer cones with their European-style gelato, a must on warm days.

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday from 09:00 till 17:00

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/dv-chocolate/

The Trading Company

The Trading Company is an eclectic home, décor, and gift store featuring talented local artists’ elements. Situated next to Spice Route Wines tasting lounge, The Trading Company has taken the space as a trendy pop-up shop filled with a melange of colourful, fresh, and artistic items. With an array of carefully selected bespoke homeware and handpicked local jewellery - the store is a celebration of local design.

Trading hours: Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 till 15:00.

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/the-trading-company/

Paarl Adventure Trails @ Spice Route
Fill your walk, trail running, and MTB riding routine with Spice Route Destination’s sporting addition from Paarl Adventure’s Trails. Get active with brand new mountain trails ranging from a basic 2.5km to more complex 35km tracks. The tracks provide safe guidance in between checkpoints and are an ideal excursion to discover new pathways at the base of Paarl Rock Mountain. A single-day pass (priced at different rates for adults and kids) guarantees access to all trails and can be purchased from Brenda’s Deli as you enter the Destination. Individual annual passes and group passes are also available. SnapScan and honesty box services are available, making it easy for keen riders to take on the tracks anytime during the Destination's trading hours. Bike rentals and guided tours can be coordinated.

For more information, updated rates, and operating times (seasonal changes), contact 021 036 2800 or info@paarladventuretrails.co.za

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/paarl-adventure-trails/

Cape Brewing Company
CBC’s modern premium brewery produces a broad range of beers using only the finest ingredients, state of the art equipment and is brewed by the master brewer, Wolfgang Koedel, and his passionate team of brewers. Beer enthusiasts and curious visitors are invited to discover and taste internationally renowned beers along with Rekorderlig ciders at the Cape Brewing Co tasting centre.

Trading hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 till 17:00.

Contact: T: 021 863 2270, E: info@capebrewing.co.za

Website: www.spiceroute.co.za/artisans/cbc/

Môigoeters Creative Studio

Shop, create, and paint at Môigoeters creative studio. This new creative offering allows guests to choose their own ceramic items to paint and decorate before being baked and glazed. Môigoeters is a creative space for young and old, from kids' parties and bridal showers to a fun activity with friends or a tranquil moment of creativity. Enjoy freshly baked treats and delicious coffee while you get creative.

Trading Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 till 17:00

Group bookings are advised, contact info@moigoeters.com or call 076 599 6502

The restaurants are not Halaal certified, however you are most welcome to contact Spice Routes local Halaal caterer, Roeshdia Mohamed Karan directly for your catering needs. The food will be delivered to the restaurant of your choice on the day of your function. www.riqcatering.com

Contact: info@rizqcatering.com | 0781231181