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Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre

Charcuterie Boards
Location Pointer 432R+8F Franschhoek, South Africa
4.5
(173 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Great Views
  • Fireplace
  • Wine Estate

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The Wine Tasting Centre is adjacent to the wine cellar, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of a working winery. It is housed on an elevated platform with a three-sided full-height glazed façade, offering views of the vineyards and majestic Franschhoek mountains. The tasting centre virtually spills over, through glass walls, into the maturation cellar on the one side and onto floating terraces on the other side.

On warm, sunny days wine-lovers can taste Rickety Bridge wines on the terraces, surrounded by vines. A laid-back game of boules may beckon just a few steps away, while children can amuse themselves on the jungle gym and adjacent lawn. On cooler days, guests can gather around the wood-burning fireplace and soak up the warmth while enjoying Rickety Bridge’s fine wines. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through the various Tasting Centre offerings.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Tuesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Wednesday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Thursday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Friday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Saturday 10h00 - 17h00
  • Sunday 10h00 - 17h00

Reviews (173)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.3
Value 4.5
Service 4.5
Ambience 4.5
  • Liezl M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 30 Aug 25
    We had the most amazing time doing the wine blending experience. I mentioned in the booking that it was my husband's birthday, and they made it so special with a glass of sparkling wine and divine chocolate brownie surprise. Charles, our blending guide, was fantastic and we never stopped laughing. Highly recommend.

  • Darren R. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 19 Aug 25
    A wonderful afternoon spent at a beautiful estate, staff were super friendly and attentive. A perfect experience!

  • Carolin B. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Julie Anderson Dined: 2 months ago
    4.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 11 Jul 25
    Wine tasting with the cheese was amazing. Very well matched cheeses to the wines. The vineyard is incredible. Perfect location. The staff were so friendly and helpful.

  • Helen G. Dined: 2 months ago
    3.7
    Food 0.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 06 Jul 25
    Great service and good wine tasting but venue was very noisy.

  • Stefan C. Dined: 3 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 28 May 25
    The wine blending experience was fun and memorable. From blending to prep and corking your own bottle wine made it an event to remember. Thumbs up to all the staff as well

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Wed 28 May 25:
    Dear Stefan, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the wine blending experience and found it fun and memorable — it’s one of our favourite ways to connect guests with the magic of winemaking. It’s especially great to know that bottling your own creation made it even more special! We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to the team — they’ll really appreciate the thumbs up. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable moments at Rickety Bridge. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Li Wei C. Dined: 3 months ago
    1
    Food 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Service 1.0
    Ambience 1.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 18 May 25
    Poor response online to reschedule my visit which I later found out that vineyard is shutdown for renovation. And no refund of my paid money for wine tasting and kids tasting.

    Rickety Bridge Wine Tasting Centre responded on Sat 24 May 25:
    Dear Li Wei, Thank you for your review, and I’m truly sorry to hear about the inconvenience you experienced. We would like to clarify that your original booking was made for 13 May, not June. While we are open during May, our estate is scheduled to close for refurbishments between 02 - 15 June, which unfortunately impacted your request to move the booking to 13 June. We regret any confusion this may have caused. We’re pleased that we could resolve this with you directly and that your refund has since been processed. Thank you for your patience, and we hope to welcome you to Rickety Bridge in the future for a more enjoyable experience. Warm regards, The Rickety Bridge Team

  • Isaac L. Dined: 4 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 12 May 25
    We had a fantastic time doing the wine blending. Our server was helpful and attentive, recommended experience.

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