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Old Road Wine Co.

Old Road Wine Co. is a wine farm in Franschhoek, Western Cape. About 63 km from Cape Town.

63 km from Cape Town Restaurant

Old Road Wine Co.: Village tasting, old vines, and Anemos Deck

Old Road Wine Co. is a Franschhoek in-town tasting room and restaurant experience, not a remote vineyard homestead cellar door. Official storytelling centres on Certified Heritage Old Vines, single-vineyard sites, and the characters who shaped Winelands communities—wines made in a cellar associated with the town’s old main road, poured today with contemporary cuisine under Chef Marlin Clayton on the Anemos Deck with Franschhoek Mountain views.

Plan it as a village stop you can walk or short-drive to between Huguenot Road dining and a Wine Tram hop—not as a countryside farm picnic destination. Booking and menus run through the official Savour page and Dineplan; the estate markets itself as cashless.

Current tasting flights (Winter Menu 2026 PDF)

Official Winter Menu 2026 (linked from the Old Road Wine Co. ecosystem / storefront) lists four tasting structures. Confirm the live PDF or blackboard if you visit in a later season—prices below are from that published winter menu:

  • Originals Traditional Pairing — R150 — Originals Range wines with homemade traditional treats (biltong, koeksisters, and similar). Estate copy on the Savour page flags this pairing as a perennial favourite.
  • Single Vineyard Series Tasting — R120 — flagship Certified Heritage Old Vines focus. Winter Menu names Stone Trail Chenin Blanc (single vineyard planted 1982), Grand-Mère Sémillon (bushvine planted 1936), Pepper Wind Syrah, and Rix Dollar Cinsault (bushvine planted 1974). Ideal for terroir-focused visitors.
  • Elite Range Tasting — R80 — Swartland Elite Range, including Anemos Chenin Blanc and 12 Mile Syrah per official Savour / Winter Menu messaging.
  • Curated Tasting — R80 — choose any three wines excluding the Single Vineyard Series.

Glass and bottle lists on the same winter menu also show Originals and sparkling options (for example Gorgeous Cap Classique) for by-the-glass sipping after a flight. Ask staff which Single Vineyard pours are open that day—old-vine allocations can be limited.

Anemos Deck, restaurant, and The Smous Shop

The official Savour page invites visitors to sip sundowners on the deck with Franschhoek Mountain views while enjoying contemporary cuisine curated from locally sourced Valley ingredients, with daily blackboard specials. The Smous Shop is promoted for gifts to take home. Winter Menu food sections include starters, wood-fired pizzas, mains (burgers, steaks, bowls, fish and chips), desserts, wine cocktails, and draught lager—useful if you want a full meal rather than tasting alone.

Operating hours (official Savour page):

  • Sunday & Monday: 10:00–18:00 (kitchen closes 17:00)
  • Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00–22:00 (kitchen closes 21:00)

That midweek-to-Saturday late kitchen window makes Old Road unusually useful for evening dining after other cellar doors close mid-afternoon. Book via Dineplan (dineplan.com restaurants / Old Road Wine Co.) especially for weekend dinners and larger groups.

Address, contacts, and visitor logistics

Meta and booking materials place the venue at 2 La Villa Street, Franschhoek. Dineplan contact numbers have listed (021) 271 0379; broader estate phone history includes +27 21 876 2086. Email historically associated with the brand includes finewines@dgb.co.za on site chrome. Arrive cashless-ready; confirm parking and entrance signage for La Villa Street rather than searching for a vineyard gate on a farm road.

Because this is a village tasting room linked in regional materials with other Franschhoek Cellar / group tasting brands, clarify on booking that you want Old Road Wine Co. / Anemos Deck specifically if a call centre or multi-brand line answers. Official homepage storytelling at oldroadwinecompany.com reinforces the old-vine Franschhoek narrative before you commit to a flight on the Savour page.

How to choose a tasting for your group

  • First visit / food-curious: Originals Traditional Pairing (R150)—stories plus treats.
  • Old-vine purists: Single Vineyard Series (R120)—1982 Chenin, 1936 Sémillon, Syrah, 1974 Cinsault.
  • Budget / Swartland curiosity: Elite Range (R80) or Curated three-wine pick (R80).
  • Dinner guests: book a table Tuesday–Saturday evening; add a flight or glasses before mains.

Pair a late afternoon Single Vineyard tasting with sundowners on the deck, then stay for blackboard specials—one of the few Franschhoek wine venues with published kitchen service into the evening midweek.

Why Old Road Wine Co. belongs on a Franschhoek portal

Old Road fills a gap between farm cellar doors that shut by 16:00–17:00 and restaurant-only village spots with weak wine storytelling. Published flights from R80–R150, Certified Heritage Old Vine narrative, Chef Marlin Clayton’s kitchen, and clear Sunday–Monday versus Tuesday–Saturday hours make it easy to schedule. It is not a vineyard walk-and-picnic estate; it is a character-driven tasting-and-dining room for travellers who care about old vines and want Franschhoek mountain views without leaving town. Re-check the current Savour page and seasonal tasting PDF before peak holiday weeks—flight names stay familiar, but pour lists and rand prices can update.

Things to do at Old Road Wine Co.

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Originals Traditional Pairing

    Official Winter Menu 2026 PDF (linked from Old Road Wine Co. ecosystem) + savour page: Originals Range with homemade traditional treats (biltong, koeksisters etc.).

    Price R150

    Booking: Dineplan https://www.dineplan.com/restaurants/old-road-wine-co; cashless; 2 La Villa St, Franschhoek; Tel (021) 271 0379 (Dineplan) / historically finewines@dgb.co.za on site

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Single Vineyard Series Tasting

    Stone Trail Chenin Blanc (1982), Grand-Mère Semillon (1936 bushvine), Pepper Wind Syrah, Rix Dollar Cinsault (1974 bushvine) — Certified Heritage Old Vines flagship (Winter Menu 2026).

    Price R120

    Booking: Dineplan / walk-in during hours

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Elite Range Tasting

    Swartland Elite Range (Anemos Chenin Blanc & 12 Mile Syrah) per official savour page / Winter Menu 2026.

    Price R80

    Booking: Dineplan

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Curated Tasting

    Choose any 3 wines excluding Single Vineyard Series (Winter Menu 2026).

    Price R80

    Booking: Dineplan

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant / Anemos Deck

    Contemporary cuisine by Chef Marlin Clayton; daily blackboard specials; sundowners on deck with Franschhoek Mountain views; The Smous Shop for gifts (official savour page).

    Booking: Dineplan

    Details on the farm website ↗

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Notable wines

Curated / shared tasting venue wines

Visiting with kids

Casual pizzas, burgers and cheesy wedges on the deck or under the Farmyard trees make an easy family lunch.

Possible with kids. About 54 min from Cape Town.

LawnsCasual foodDogs welcome

Old Road Wine Co. in Franschhoek is an easy, casual family lunch. The Winter 2026 menu has pizzas and flatbreads, a beef burger and cheesy wedges — food most kids will eat — served on the deck or in the Farmyard under the trees, with wood-fired pizzas from Fat Man. There's no dedicated kids menu, though. A tourism directory lists an outdoor play area, but the official site doesn't confirm one, so check ahead rather than promising a jungle gym. The venue is dog-friendly and cashless, and bookings are made through Dineplan. It works well as a relaxed meal stop between farms with more for kids to do, or as a laid-back lunch with children who are happy to sit, eat pizza and potter under the trees.

Before you go

  • Dogs are welcome. Confirm which areas, and keep them on a lead.
Is there a kids menu?

No dedicated kids menu, but pizzas, a burger and cheesy wedges are on the menu.

Is there a play area?

A directory lists one, but the official site doesn't confirm it. Check ahead.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes — the venue is dog-friendly.

Nearby with children

  • Huguenot Memorial Museum — Kids museum, Franschhoek · 2 km Website
  • Huguenot Monument & wild flower garden — Outing, Franschhoek · 2 km Website
  • Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve — Walk or hike, Franschhoek · 5 km Website
  • Franschhoek Motor Museum — Kids museum, Groot Drakenstein · 10 km Website

Family notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm on the farm’s website before you drive. Source. More family farms in Franschhoek. Things to do near this farm. Stay on this farm. Weddings on this farm.

Visiting with a dog

Secondary listicles claim dogs welcome in outdoor areas at Franschhoek Cellar/Old Road venue — unverified on official site

Checked 6 October 2026. Source. More dog-friendly farms in Franschhoek.

Staying here

Two self-catering estate cottages (Rose & Protea, sleep 4 each) on the Franschhoek Cellar / Old Road Wine Co complex with restaurant and tasting on site.

Place to stay. About 54 min from Cape Town. 55 min from the airport. Rose Cottage|Protea Cottage.

Cottage, Self-catering. Sleeps 4 a unit. Up to 8 guests. 2 units.

RestaurantKitchenKids welcome

Franschhoek Cellar estate; village walk to Rose; Protea beside working cellar

Old Road Wine Co. is a verified wine-farm accommodation listing in the Franschhoek (audit region: Franschhoek). Stay types noted: cottage, self_catering.

Named properties: Rose Cottage; Protea Cottage.

Two self-catering estate cottages (Rose & Protea, sleep 4 each) on the Franschhoek Cellar / Old Road Wine Co complex with restaurant and tasting on site.

Setting / views noted: Franschhoek Cellar estate; village walk to Rose; Protea beside working cellar.

Amenities flagged in the audit: kids welcome, self-catering, onsite restaurant.

Official rack rates were not published as a dated rate_from in our audit — confirm pricing on the estate’s booking page.

We only publish facts from official sources gathered in the stay audit (Last checked 5 October 2026). Re-confirm units, min stays, child policy and load-shedding backup on the estate’s own booking page before you pay a deposit.

Travellers comparing Franschhoek wine-farm stays should match stay type (hotel vs cottage), dated rate basis, and child or pet rules before shortlisting Old Road Wine Co..

Does Old Road Wine Co. offer wine farm accommodation?

Yes — our audit marks has_accommodation as

yes

, with named stay products listed above.

What are the property names?

Rose Cottage; Protea Cottage.

Do you publish a current rate for Old Road Wine Co.?

No dated `rate_from`/`rate_year` pair is available to quote as current. Check the official booking page.

Which amenities are flagged?

Audit flags include: kids welcome, self-catering, onsite restaurant. Policies change — confirm in writing for your dates.

Are children welcome?

Kids welcome is flagged yes in the audit — confirm cot/extra-bed policy and any min age for spa or restaurant areas.

Stay notes checked 5 October 2026. Confirm the rate and what is open before you book. Book. Source. More stays in Franschhoek. With kids. Weddings.

Weddings here

Old Road Wine Co listed as a Franschhoek Cellar wedding/function venue for up to 50 guests at R14,500 hire (2026 portfolio).

Hosts weddings. Up to 50 seated. About 54 min from Cape Town. 55 min from the airport. From R14500.

Rooms on siteIn-house cateringOutdoorIndoorWheelchair

Old Road Wine Co venue space (Franschhoek Cellar portfolio); also Anemos Deck / Fat Man dining ecosystem

Mountain and vineyard landscapes (Franschhoek Cellar estate)

Old Road Wine Co. is one of the named wedding and function venues in the Franschhoek Cellar portfolio, set among mountain and vineyard landscapes.

At a glance

  • Capacity: up to 50 seated
  • Spaces: the Old Road Wine Co. venue space, part of the wider Franschhoek Cellar estate (sister venues include The Venue, The Platform, Blame Lilly, the Distillery and lawns)
  • Setting: indoor and outdoor
  • Accommodation: the Rose and Protea cottages on the estate
  • Catering: exclusive to Franschhoek Cellar; no outside caterers
  • Access: wheelchair access

Standard inclusions are tables, chairs, cutlery, glassware, a generator and security. The venue and bar close at 00:00 and guests leave by 00:30 unless arranged beforehand, with music volume regulated by the venue.

Price: venue hire from R14 500 (2026, as published by the venue), from the Franschhoek Cellar 2026 portfolio. This excludes food, event coordination, linen and décor, and bar and waiting staff.

Download the 2026 portfolio or email events@franschhoekcellar.co.za.

Last checked 5 October 2026 against the estate's official information. Confirm details directly before booking.

Before you enquire

  • Venue and bar close 00:00; guests depart by 00:30 unless prior arrangement; music volume regulated by venue
  • Franschhoek Cellar exclusive catering rights; no outside caterers
  • Franschhoek Cellar Venue Portfolio 2026: Old Road Wine Co venue hire R14,500. Standard inclusions tables/chairs/cutlery/glassware/generator/security; excludes cuisine, event coordination, linen/décor, bar staff & waitrons. Venue/bar close 00:00 (depart by 00:30).
How many guests can Old Road Wine Co. host?

Up to 50 guests.

What does the venue hire include?

Tables, chairs, cutlery, glassware, a generator and security. Food, coordination, décor and bar staff are extra.

Can we bring our own caterer?

No. Catering is exclusive to Franschhoek Cellar.

What time does it close?

The venue and bar close at 00:00.

Wedding notes checked 5 October 2026. Guest numbers and packages change. Ask the farm for the current offer. Enquire. Brochure. Source. More wedding farms in Franschhoek. With kids. Stay. With dogs. Tours.

Tours that stop here

All wine tours

Questions before you go

Where is Old Road Wine Co.?

Old Road Wine Co. is at Franschhoek village. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 60–75 minutes.

How much is a wine tasting at Old Road Wine Co.?

From R80. Prices change, so confirm when you book.

Can I eat at Old Road Wine Co.?

Yes, there is a restaurant on the farm. Book ahead for weekend lunches.

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Franschhoek

Franschhoek Valley is a compact, dramatic district: a cul-de-sac of vineyards between the Groot Drakenstein, Franschhoek and Klein Drakenstein mountains.

Terroir snapshot

Elevation and soil figures are modelled at the pin, not a vineyard block survey. Use them to compare farms, not to quote a technical sheet.

Latitude
-33.9038497
Longitude
19.1103187

Sources

  • Wine route membership: association listing
  • Family notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Stay notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Wedding notes: farm website, checked 5 October 2026
  • Dog notes: farm website, checked 6 October 2026
  • Tours: operator pages
  • Elevation: Open-Meteo
  • Soil: ISRIC SoilGrids

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