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Hop to it! 20 Easter specials you need to know about

by | 19 March 2024

From picnics and Easter egg hunts, to live music and fun-filled family activities, we’ve got you covered for a happy Easter weekend. Browse the list below and reserve your seats online.

Cape Town and the Winelands


Clay Café Hout Bay

(Hout Bay, Cape Town)

When: 30 – 31 March
Price: Free

Hop into the Clay Café in Hout Bay and join them for some exciting, family-friendly Easter events on 30 and 31 March. You’ll get to meet the Easter Bunny, create your best Easter ceramics, and stand a chance to win some fabulous prizes! Don’t miss out, book your spot now!

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Liberty’s Restaurant

(Salt River, Cape Town)

When: 31 March
Prices: R460 per person

Join the Liberty’s team at the Double Tree Hotel by Hilton for their Easter Sunday brunch at 11h30 on 31 March. For only R460 per person, you’re in for a real treat! Bookings must be made in advance to secure your table.

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The President Hotel

(Bantry Bay, Cape Town)

When: 31 March
Prices: R785 per person | R250 for kids aged 6-11 | Free for kids 5 and under

Spend Easter Sunday at The President Hotel and enjoy their legendary Easter lunch buffet at The Islands Restaurant (13h00 – 15h00) with the whole family. This year, they’re going bigger and better. There will be a foam party for the kids and everyone’s invited to soak up the sun in the infinity pool after lunch. Plus, there will also a gorgeous chocolate garden spread and Easter egg hunt that the kids will love!

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The Twelve Apostles Hotel

(Camps Bay, Cape Town)

When: 31 March
Prices: R 975 per person

Azure Restaurant is hosting a fun Easter Sunday celebration for the whole family. Once again, the talented team in the kitchen is pulling out all the stops to create a show-stopping Easter-themed buffet lunch with a glass of bubbly on arrival, live entertainment, and an Easter egg hunt in the fynbos garden for the kids. Book your table between 10h00 and 15h00 to avoid missing out.

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Urban Umami

(Century City, Cape Town)

When: 31 March
Prices: R450 per adult | R225 per child under 12

Make this Easter one to remember at Urban Umami. They’re hosting an Easter lunch buffet from 12h00, featuring all the classics you know and love with an Oriental twist.

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Cape Winelands


Boschendal

(Franschhoek, Western Cape)

When: 31 March
Sunday lunch at The Werf: R550 per person
Picnic: R950 for a basket for 2 | R485 for a basket for 1 | R250 for a kids’ basket
Egg hunt: R150 per child

Head out to the Winelands and join Boschendal on Easter Sunday for fun farm activities perfect for the whole family. Celebrate in true farm-to-table style with the Easter family-style lunch (12h00 – 15h00), featuring the finest grass-fed cuts alongside fresh vegetables and herbs harvested straight from the garden. Or, enjoy a alfresco Easter picnic, featuring hot cross buns, pickled fish, and a variety of treats, set against the natural backdrop of the farm’s magnificent views. There are standard, vegetarian, and gluten-free baskets available. Please note, basket collection is from 12h00 – 14h00 and the Werf picnic area closes at 16h00.

For the kids, the fun-filled Easter egg hunt is a must! Boschendal’s bunny guides will be stationed around the farm, each holding a pot of golden chocolate prizes. The 30-minute time slots run between 8h00 and 12h00 with 20 spots available per time slot. Prepayments are essential to secure your spot. Please meet at the Trail Centre to start.

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Capelands Italian Restaurant

(Sir Lowry’s Pass, Cape Town)

When: 31 March – 1 April
Prices: 3-course: R450 per person l 4-course: R550 per person (Plus, 12% service charge)

Capelands has put together a tantalising Easter menu. Choose between a 3 or 4-course lunch or dinner and enjoy pumpkin soup, prawn cocktail or melon and Parma ham for starters, followed by a pasta course, and mains including savoury filled pancakes, kingklip fish or wagyu beef cheeks, and a choice of cheese, tiramisu or ice cream and berries for dessert. Bookings are essential.

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Clay Café Paarl

(Paarl, Western Cape)

When: 29 and 31 March
Egg hunt: Free
Easter bisque special: R500 per family of 4

Easter is just around the corner and so is the Easter egg hunt at Clay Café in Paarl! Mark your calendars for 29 and 31 March and join them at Groot Parys for an Easter hunt at either 11h00 or 14h00. They’ll also be running a family pottery special from 29 March to 1 April. It comes complete with Easter-themed bisque items, art supplies, treats, and more. Plus, if you choose to paint the family special, you could stand a chance to win an Easter Weekend Hamper filled to the brim with goodies! Book online for an egg-straordinary weekend of good food, ceramic painting, and Easter fun for the whole family.

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Levante Restaurant at Lynx Wine Estate

(Wemmershoek, Western Cape)

When: 29 March – 1 April
Prices: R450 per person

On Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Levante Restaurant at the Lynx Wine Estate out in Wemmershoek is putting together a delicious Easter menu. With the traditional favourites, including pickled fish, glazed lamb shoulder and cake and custard for dessert, celebrate your Easter weekend in style and leave the cooking to Levante. Book online to secure your table.

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Nederburg

(Paarl, Western Cape)

When: 29 March – 1 April
Picnic: R700 per basket (including wine) | Kids’ picnic basket: R140 per child
Egg hunt: R70 per adult with bubbly | R250 per child with treats and a meal

Celebrate Easter at The Manor! Enjoy a weekend of family fun with a special Easter menu, picnics, egg hunts, live music, and Nederburg’s finest wines. The Easter Bunny will make an appearance too! Don’t miss out on the egg hunts for all ages, with a playful twist on tradition. The kids’ hunt starts at 11h00, and the adult egg hunt kicks off at 12h00. Indulge in a lavish picnic basket, complete with a bottle of wine, while lounging in the shade with soft cushions and blankets on the lawn. The egg hunts and picnics are available from 29 March to 1 April. Otherwise, celebrate Family Day on Monday, 30 March by booking for the popular Summer Stoep Session (17h00 to 20h00). Enjoy live music from local performers, gourmet platters, picnics, or burgers accompanied by Nederburg’s Cap Classique and cocktails. Bookings are essential.

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Spier

(Stellenbosch, Western Cape)

When: 30 March
Scavenger hunt: R180 per child

Spier is pulling out all the stops this Easter. On Saturday, 30 March, they’re calling all adventurous kids to join them for the Easter scavenger hunt and power up their brains to solve clues at different spots around the farm. While the kids enjoy the chocolates, adults will be able to taste and enjoy Spier’s fine wines at various stations dotted along the route. Please note, one ticket must be booked per participating child, adults do not need to book. You can take part in the hunt anytime between 9h00 – 15h30, and the experience should last 20-40 minutes in total, depending on how quickly the little ones find the clues. The route is only 600m.

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Vrede en Lust

(Franschhoek, Western Cape)

When: 30 March – 1 April
Prices: R150 per person

Pop into the wine tasting room at Vrede en Lust for a special, limited-edition artisanal hot cross bun and wine pairing between 30 March to 1 April. The pairing includes a glass of the Sarah bubbly with a white chocolate and cardamon hot cross bun, a glass of Artisan Chardonnay with a traditional hot cross bun, and a glass of Lady J Syrah with a dark chocolate hot cross bun. Bookings are essential.

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Durban


La Piazza Restaurant

(Ballito, KZN)

When: 31 March

This year, La Piazza in Ballito is hosting an egg-citing Easter hunt for the kiddies! Join them on Sunday, 31 March for a fun-filled Easter egg hunt for a day filled with laughter and sweet surprises! Starting at 14h00, bring your little bunnies and let them embark on an adventure to find hidden treasures scattered around. With child-minders, a kiddies’ arcade and play area, a delicious bambini menu, and a visit from the Easter Bunny, La Piazza is a great spot for the whole family this Easter. Bookings are essential.

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Johannesburg


Indaba Hotel

(Sandton, Johannesburg)

When: 31 March
Prices: R395 per person | R198 per child under 12

The Chief’s Boma Restaurant at the Indaba Hotel is hosting an Easter Sunday lunch buffet including some tasty Easter extras. Enjoy live entertainment while you enjoy your meal. For the kids, there’s loads of fun on offer, including a jungle gym and an Easter egg hunt.

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Midrand

(Midrand, Johannesburg)

When: 31 March – 1 April
Sunday buffet: Adults R295 per person | Children under 12 half price
Monday brunch: Adults R295 per person | Children under 12 half price

The Palm Terrace at the Protea Hotel in Midrand is hosting an Easter Sunday lunch buffet. Starting at 12h30, you can enjoy an Easter-themed spread with the whole family, including an egg hunt in the garden at 14h00 for all the kids under 12. On Monday, 1 April, book a spot for their delicious Easter brunch and let the kids take part in an egg hunt that starts at 11h00 out on the patio.

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Protea Hotel by Marriott Johannesburg Wanderers

(Illovo, Johannesburg)

When: 31 March
Prices: R450 per person | R350 for pensioners | R275 per child (aged 4-11)

Book a table at the Protea Hotel Wanderers for you and your loved ones and enjoy a delightful Easter Sunday brunch, with a complimentary glass of wine upon arrival and an Easter egg hunt too!

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Punchinello’s at Pivot Hotel Montecasino

(Magaliessig, Johannesburg)

When: 31 March
Prices: R470 per person
Menu: View the menu here

Grab the whole family and head to Punchinello’s for a delicious Easter Sunday buffet. Book between 13h00 and 15h30, and enjoy a decadent buffet-style feast for only R470 per person. Bookings are essential.

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Sandton Hotel Restaurant

(Sandton, Johannesburg)

When: 31 March
Prices: R425 per person

On Easter Sunday, Sandton Restaurant is the place to be with a sumptuous Easter lunch buffet. Book your table in advance to secure your spot.

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Vivari Hotel & Spa

(Featherbrooke Estate, Johannesburg)

When: 31 March
Prices: R895 per person | R395 per child

Brambles Restaurant at Vivari Hotel is hosting an egg-stra special Easter Sunday lunch. Join them for a day filled with fun and excitement for the whole family. Enjoy live music from the talented saxophonist, Olufemi Koya, who’ll treat you to a pan-African Afrobeat music experience while you enjoy your family lunch. For the kids, there’ll be an exciting Easter egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny! Book your spot now as bookings are essential for this unforgettable Easter celebration!

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Pretoria


Clay Café Silver Lakes

(Zwavelpoort, Pretoria

When: 30 – 31 March
Price: Free

Hop into the Clay Café in Silver Lakes and join them for some exciting, family-friendly Easter events on 30 and 31 March. Meet the Easter bunny and have a fun-filled day with face painting, spot prizes and an Easter egg hunt. Booking is essential.

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Kingsley’s Restaurant

(Kameeldrift-East, Pretoria)

When: 31 March
Prices: R495 per person | R305 per child under 12

Join the team at Kievits Kroon for an Easter Sunday lunch buffet at Kingsley’s Restaurant. Starting at 12h00, the event includes a refreshing welcome drink, a delicious buffet lunch with live cooking stations and fun activities for the kids. Meet the Easter Bunny, decorate some eggs and come and have some great family fun! Bookings are essential.

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The Tasting Room

(Waterkloof, Pretoria)

When: 29 March – 1 April
Prices: R130 per person

The Tasting Room in Waterkloof is always hosting wonderful wine-focused events, and Easter is no exception! Join them over the Easter weekend for a special ice cream Easter egg tasting for only R130 per person, and great deals on hot cross buns too. Available all day, but bookings are essential.

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Plettenberg Bay


Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

(Baron’s View Estate, Plettenberg Bay)

When: 31 March
Prices: R650 per person l R280 per child under 12

Celebrate Easter Sunday at Sky Villa Boutique Hotel with an unforgettable Easter lunch. Your afternoon lunch begins at 12h00 with a welcome drink, followed by a harvest table with delicious cold items, a plated dish of either ribeye steak, stuffed chicken breast or a Moroccan cous cous dish, and a selection of treats for dessert. The festivities include an egg hunt, for both the adults and the children, plus a small Easter gift from the Sky Villa team. Bookings are essential to avoid missing out.

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