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Bistro at Brookdale

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20 Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer
Bistro Vegan Friendly Vegetarian Friendly
Location Pointer 72JP+3F Paarl, South Africa
4.9
(1161 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Great Views
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • WiFi
  • Fireplace
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Newcomer
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 20

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Welcome to The Bistro & Tasting Room at Brookdale Estate!

Ours is a true Cinderella tale … What was once a forgotten vineyard, overgrown and underused, is now a significant site for exceptional wines, creative cuisine, and abundant beauty.

Here, delicious menus designed by seasoned Executive Chef, Gary Coetzee, are brought together with wines grown on the surrounding vines and vinified by our dynamic winemaking duo, Xander Sadie and Shanice du Preez.

We have selected a blend of varietals for our vineyards and locally-sourced ingredients for our menus that honour the region, whilst showcasing new ideas, combinations and techniques.

Sip, taste, savour and discuss our minimalistic, terroir-driven wines which accompany dishes inspired by international flavours and local produce.

The Bistro at Brookdale promises a relaxed, contemporary Cape Winelands dining experience. Expect beautiful, soulful dishes, enjoyed with our wines, while at the Tasting Room, you will sample the latest terroir-driven vintages from our cellar made in ever-evolving styles.

Open your mind, and palate, to the possibility of the Paarl Winelands and Stay Curious...

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 21h00
  • Sunday 12h00 - 17h00

Specials

Fire & Wine Evenings

Join us for Fire & Wine Evenings at the Bistro at Brookdale! From May to September, enjoy cosy Thursday nights by the fire, with weekly specials by Executive Chef Gary Coetzee, paired with excellent service and an exceptional complimentary glass of Brookdale wine.

  • 15 May - 25 Sep
  • Thursday only: 18:00 - 20:00
  • All pax
  • Last confirmed: 9 May 2025

Reviews (1161)

4.9 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.7
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.9
  • Dr George C. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 30 Jun 25
    Beautiful day with wonderful food and wine. Excellent experience and cannot wait to go back. The Oxtail was magnificent. Only request is to please bring back my absolute the favourite Tandoori lamb rump :-)

  • Marc L. Dined: 4 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Charles F. Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Andre D. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 27 Jun 25
    Most enjoyable evening with outstanding service and superb food

  • Ethan S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 24 Jun 25
    Staff was welcoming, food was amazing, and the views are so beautiful even on a rainy day. Will definitely be back or recommend to others.

  • Francios Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 23 Jun 25
    Our main meal confit duck was excellent!

  • Richard B. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 23 Jun 25
    Perfect evening all round Can't wait for the chef to produce a cookery book The mushroom Cappuccino was incredible

  • Fiona L. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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