Beau Constantia

Beau Constantia is an absolutely magical place to visit in the Constantia Valley. The estate sits high on the slopes and the views are breathtaking. Rolling vineyards stretch out before you. The distant mountains form a perfect backdrop, from the moment we arrived, we felt completely immersed in the beauty. The wines were exceptional and our experience was made even more special by an amazing server who guided us through the tasting. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain each wine, helping us discover our favourites and making the experience feel personal and thoughtful. The food was just as impressive. We ordered a cheese board that was perfectly presented and full of flavour, as well as some fresh, delicious oysters. To our delight, there was also a taco truck on the estate, and the tacos were incredible. They were soft shell, not hard, with generous fillings and wonderful seasoning. This time we sat outside as there was a private function inside, which made the experience even more enjoyable, and previously we had the best duck salad here, which we still talk about. Beau Constantia combines exceptional wine, outstanding food, spectacular scenery, and warm, thoughtful service. It is an experience that will stay with you for a long time and is a must-visit for anyone in Cape Town who enjoys fine wine, great food, and beautiful surroundings. To be honest I preferred the wines and great service here more than at groot Constantia🫠

Beautiful views of the winery and surrounding area. We tried to do a walk in wine tasting (for 2 people) but it was fully booked. Luckily there is a bar and beautiful patio area we could sit at and order wine by the glass (or you can do wine tastings) and food. A lot of the tables in that area were book with reservations, but the benches around the outside of the patio are first come first serve. We arrived around 2 pm on a Sunday and had no trouble getting a spot along that bench seating, but it did seem to fill up a bit around 3:30/4pm.

An exceptionally charmingly located place where we spent some truly memorable moments. The presentation was excellent, led by a very friendly and experienced sommelier who truly knew what he was talking about. The cheese board we ordered was outstanding. An extra attraction is… the restroom — I definitely recommend paying it a visit 🙂

We attended the wine tasting and are visiting from Belgium. Perhaps we have different expectations and principles when it comes to wine tastings, although we previously had an excellent experience in the region (the “Vrede en Lust” wine tasting in Franschhoek, which we would highly recommend). We were seated downstairs on the deck, where it was extremely hot due to direct sunlight. Unfortunately, the umbrellas could not be opened because of the wind. It might be worth investing in sturdier umbrellas so they can be used safely and provide proper shade. The wines were not all served in separate glasses: red wines were poured consecutively into the same glass, and the same applied to the white wines. We were also not a fan of the glassware itself; we would have preferred classic wine glasses, as it was difficult to properly smell and appreciate the aromas. The service was inconsistent, as incorrect items were brought to our table on a few occasions. When we asked about the difference between the two wine tasting options, we received an incorrect explanation. Additionally, the environment was quite loud, making it hard to hear the information and explanations provided with the wines. That said, it is a very beautiful location with a lot of potential. Unfortunately, for us, the experience was disappointing. Regrettably, we will not be returning. Sorry, and we still wish you all the best for the future.

Beautiful setting! We sat up on the rooftop and did the wine tasting (4 wines for R110) and shared the tasting charcuterie platter which was delicious.

Chef Warehouse at Beau Constantia is truly exceptional—one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in Cape Town. Along with Tinswallow, it stands out as the best among Chef Warehouse venues. The setting is breathtaking, and the service is outstanding. The quality of the food is superb, from the main dishes to the desserts, each item is a testament to culinary excellence. This place is incredible in every aspect, highly recommended!

We saw on the website that the wine tasting closes at 4 - got there at 15:50 and the waiters at the bottom told us tastings are finished. We told them that we thought they would start their last tastings at 4pm, because they only close at 6pm. They refused to do a tasting for us. We left because we didn’t feel welcome at all.

Exquisite dining. Outstanding service, delicate exquisite food. Small portions though. A highly recommended place to visit. Beautiful view of the Constantia valley wine estates Update 2025. I am back and it is beyond my expectations. Indescribable how much this is exquisite and the service is amazing A bit cheeky to ask for an extra charge for an extra bread ...