{"id":16474,"date":"2026-05-18T09:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T07:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/?p=16474"},"modified":"2026-05-18T12:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T10:36:36","slug":"eat-sleep-drink-franschhoek-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/blog\/eat-sleep-drink-franschhoek-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Nine restaurants. One very good reason to visit Franschhoek this winter."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Blog Post Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Content&#8221; module_id=&#8221;trends-gildas&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.3&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;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&#8217;s quieter, yes \u2013 but that&#8217;s precisely the point.<\/p>\n<p>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 <strong>20 July to 11 August 2026<\/strong>, nine of Franschhoek&#8217;s most celebrated restaurants are opening their doors with a standout winter offer: <strong>R300 off per person, per dinner booking<\/strong> \u2013 exclusively through Dineplan.<\/p>\n<p>No complicated codes. Just great food, great wine, and a little more money left over for an extra glass.<\/p>\n<a href='#participating-restaurants' class='small-button smallblueshort_code' target=\"_blank\">Book Now<\/a>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 700px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXdauoXDM71\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DXdauoXDM71\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by DEUX LIONS (@deuxlionsfranschhoek)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Vouchers&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>The catch? There are only 65 vouchers per restaurant.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Each participating restaurant releases a limited number of EAT SLEEP DRINK vouchers \u2013 65 per venue \u2013 and once they&#8217;re gone, they&#8217;re gone. If you&#8217;ve been burnt by selling out in previous years, now you know: don&#8217;t wait.<\/p>\n<p>Bookings open exclusively through Dineplan, so you can lock in your table the moment they go live.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Restaurants&#8221; module_id=&#8221;participating-restaurants&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Book your table before they sell out<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p>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 \u2013 from boundary-pushing fine dining to the kind of neighbourhood cooking that keeps locals coming back week after week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/deux-lions\/?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deux Lions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/chefs-warehouse-at-maison?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026 target=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chefs Warehouse at Maison <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/la-petite-ferme\/?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Petite Ferme<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/epice?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Epice <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/franks-corner-bar-and-grill?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frank\u2019s Corner Bar &amp; Grill<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/orangerie-at-le-lude?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orangerie at Le Lude<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/protg-at-le-quartier-francais?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prot\u00e9g\u00e9 at Le Quartier Fran\u00e7ais<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/reubens-franschhoek?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuben\u2019s Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dineplan.com\/restaurants\/the-french-connection-bistro?utm_source=Dineplan_Blog&amp;utm_medium=Post&amp;utm_campaign=EatSleepDrink2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The French Connection Bistro<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Please note: Vouchers are non-transferable between guests or meals. <a href=\"#terms\">Full terms and conditions below<\/a>.<\/em>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;How to book&#8221; module_id=&#8221;Stay over and save&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>How to book<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<ol>\n<li>Head to any participating restaurant&#8217;s page on Dineplan using the links above, or open the <a href=\"https:\/\/dpapp.co\/app\">Dineplan app<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Select your dinner date (20 July \u2013 11 August 2026) and choose the &#8220;EAT SLEEP DRINK&#8221; booking option.<\/li>\n<li>Done. Your R300 per person dinner discount is applied automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Tables go fast, and vouchers are strictly limited, so get in early.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 700px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIBeVUSNsCZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; 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border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIBeVUSNsCZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Great Heart Wines (@greatheartwines)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Terms and conditions&#8221; 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