There’s a version of Franschhoek that only winter visitors get to see. The mountain mist that hangs low over the valley in the mornings. The vineyards stripped back and unhurried. The dining rooms that feel closer and warmer when the days are short. It’s quieter, yes – but that’s precisely the point.
For the third year running, EAT SLEEP DRINK is back, in partnership with Franschhoek Wine Valley, making it easier (and more affordable) than ever to experience the valley at its most intimate. From 20 July to 11 August 2026, nine of Franschhoek’s most celebrated restaurants are opening their doors with a standout winter offer: R300 off per person, per dinner booking – exclusively through Dineplan.
No complicated codes. Just great food, great wine, and a little more money left over for an extra glass.
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The catch? There are only 65 vouchers per restaurant.
Each participating restaurant releases a limited number of EAT SLEEP DRINK vouchers – 65 per venue – and once they’re gone, they’re gone. If you’ve been burnt by selling out in previous years, now you know: don’t wait.
Bookings open exclusively through Dineplan, so you can lock in your table the moment they go live.
Book your table before they sell out
Nine restaurants. Nine very good reasons to head to Franschhoek this July and August. The 2026 line-up spans the full range of what makes this valley so special – from boundary-pushing fine dining to the kind of neighbourhood cooking that keeps locals coming back week after week.
- Deux Lions (SOLD OUT)
- Chefs Warehouse at Maison (SOLD OUT)
- La Petite Ferme
- Epice
- Frank’s Corner Bar & Grill (SOLD OUT)
- Orangerie at Le Lude (SOLD OUT)
- Protégé at Le Quartier Français (SOLD OUT)
- Reuben’s Restaurant & Bar (SOLD OUT)
- The French Connection Bistro (SOLD OUT)
Please note: Vouchers are non-transferable between guests or meals. Full terms and conditions below.
How to book
- Head to any participating restaurant’s page on Dineplan using the links above, or open the Dineplan app.
- Select your dinner date (20 July – 11 August 2026) and choose the “EAT SLEEP DRINK” booking option.
- Done. Your R300 per person dinner discount is applied automatically.
Tables go fast, and vouchers are strictly limited, so get in early.
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Terms and conditions
- The special is valid from 20 July to 11 August 2026 only.
- Dinner reservations must be made online through Dineplan (or via the Dineplan app).
- Select the “EAT SLEEP DRINK” option when booking.
- Tables are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Each restaurant releases a maximum of 65 EAT SLEEP DRINK vouchers. Once a restaurant’s allocation is fully booked, the special will no longer be available at that venue.
- Vouchers are non-transferable between guests or meals.
Frank’s booking not open for this period …. ?
Hi Graeme, Frank’s will be open for the whole of the EAT SLEEP DRINK period (20 July – 11 August). They are closing for a short winter break, but that’s only from the 11th of August. So, you’ll be able to make your booking.
What’s the full menu / is wine in any form included / is waiter service charge included ? Surely one’s not expected to Pay R600.00 (plus tip ?? plus wine ??) for a burger per couple ???
Either there is an intent to decieve or I am unable to unlock the full ovvering.
Please advise by return
Hi Keith, happy to clarify! The offer is a R300 discount per person on dinner, which is taken off your total bill on the night. You’re free to order anything from the menu, including food and wine, and the R300 per person is simply deducted from that total. It’s not a set menu or fixed price per meal – just a discount applied to your overall spend. The waiter service charge can simply be paid to your server, as normal, on the evening. Hope that clears things up, but shout if you have any other questions.
I booked eat sleep drink but the confirmation does not show that this offer is included? Must one check with the restaurant?
Cancel my previous comment, I booked for end June and special only starts 22 July.
Hi John, no worries! 😊 The EAT SLEEP DRINK special runs from 20 July to 11 August.
Hi , I have made a booking for the above and just kindly want to confirm if you will be able to see if the voucher has successfully been allocated or if it will just automatically be applied at the venue ?
Hi Nans, the R300 per person discount will be deducted from your bill at the restaurant when you go for dinner. If, for any reason, the discount is not applied when you receive your bill, please speak to the manager on duty and they’ll be able to assist in making sure it is deducted before payment.
We’ve booked the special but asked to pay a hefty deposit. Once the R300 per person has come off and the R400 deposit per person we would be needing a refund – we wouldn’t be spending 700 pp ??
Hi Dominique, if, after the R300 per person special discount is applied, your deposit ends up being more than the final bill amount, the restaurant can process a refund for the difference directly through Dineplan. The manager on duty will be able to assist with this on the day – it’s actually a fairly common occurrence with prepaid deposits and specials, so they’ll know exactly how to handle it.