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Hillcrest Estate

Hillcrest Estate is a wine farm in Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape. About 19 km from Cape Town.

19 km from Cape Town Restaurant

Hillcrest Wine & Olive Estate: Durbanville cellar door on the M13

Hillcrest Wine & Olive Estate sits on Tygerberg Valley Road (M13) in Durbanville, Cape Town—about a short drive from the northern suburbs and an easy day-trip from the city centre or Century City. The estate combines a guided cellar-door tasting programme, an olive and olive-oil shop, a farm-to-table restaurant, and the Quarry @ Hillcrest picnic and catch-and-release fishing dam. Official site: hillcrestfarm.co.za. Address: Hillcrest Wine and Olive Estate, M13, Durbanville, Cape Town 7550 (GPS 33°49'31.7"S 18°35'21.3"E).

For Western Cape wine-route travellers who want more than a single flight of Sauvignon Blanc, Hillcrest is useful: you can taste estate whites and reds, share an olive platter, eat wood-fired pizza or braai-style food next door, then move down to the quarry for a picnic—all without leaving the farm. It is also one of the clearer pet-friendly cellar doors on the Durbanville Wine Valley circuit when dogs stay leashed and supervised.

Wine, olives and Tygerberg terroir

Hillcrest markets itself as a wine and olive estate. After tasting, guests are invited to browse the shop for estate olives, olive oils and wines grown and produced on the property. Cool Atlantic influence on the Tygerberg hills shapes the white and rosé styles that dominate many Durbanville flights; Hillcrest’s published menu also leans into structured reds and single-varietal bottlings under the Saartjie and Atlantic Slopes labels.

Notable labels named on the official attractions tasting menu include Hillcrest Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Pinotage Rosé, Robbenzicht, Quarry Merlot, Atlantic Slopes Hornfels, and Arno Smith’s Saartjie Semillon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Treat vintage years printed on the live menu as current only until the estate updates them—ask staff what is open that day.

The olive story is not a side gag: the Olive Platter (R85) plates green and black Mission olives, Kalamata olives, green and black tapenade, olive jam, olive oil and balsamic vinegar with fresh bread—ideal if one guest is tasting and another prefers savoury snacks.

Cellar-door tastings and pairings (verified)

The tasting room sits across from Hillcrest Restaurant, with indoor seating and an outside veranda overlooking vineyards. Passionate staff guide guests through published flights. One tasting fee falls away with the purchase of one case or more (excluding pairings)—a practical incentive if you already plan to fill the car boot.

ExperienceOutlinePrice (official attractions)
Dried Fruit TastingSB 2024 + nuts; Chenin 2024 + dried mango; Pinotage Rosé 2025 + strawberry; Quarry Merlot 2018 + datesR190
Hillcrest TastingSB, Chenin, Pinotage Rosé, RobbenzichtR95
Wines by Arno Smith / SaartjieSemillon, Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Petit VerdotR140
Atlantic Slopes TastingQuarry Merlot 2018, Hornfels 2017R70
White Wine TastingFour whites/rosé as listed on menuR130
Red Wine TastingSix reds as listed on menuR155
Nougat & Wine PairingThree wine–nougat matchesR140
Biltong & Red Wine PairingThree red–biltong matchesR170
Kiddies PairingApple juice + pretzels; grape juice + marshmallows; Sprite + droëworsR100
Olive PlatterOlives, tapenades, jam, oil, balsamic, breadR85

Contact for olives, wine sales and tasting: cellardoor@hillcrestfarm.co.za / switchboard 021 970 5800.

Pet-friendly cellar door

Hillcrest is proudly pet-friendly: dogs stay leashed in shared and communal areas, are never left unattended, and owners clean up after them. Confirm restaurant patio rules when you book a meal—cellar-door policy is the published pet standard.

Hillcrest Restaurant

The restaurant is tucked among rolling hills and vineyards and has long been a multi-generation family favourite. Italian inspiration and Mediterranean flair meet a revolving wood-fired pizza oven and The Havoc BBQ braai pit. The estate emphasises locally sourced farm-to-table cooking alongside its award-positioned wines, olives and olive oil.

Hours: Tue–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri–Sat 09:00–20:00; Sun 09:00–16:00. Book: 021 975 2346 / info@hillcrestrestaurant.co.za.

Friday and Saturday evenings are the natural window if you want dinner after a late tasting; weekday lunch suits families combining the Quarry with a pizza.

Quarry @ Hillcrest: picnic and fishing

The Quarry offers a picturesque outdoor setting for picnics and catch-and-release fishing. Species listed officially include carp, barbel, bass and rainbow trout. Day rate R50 pp. Fishing add-on: ages 12+ R130, 9–12 R80, under 9 R50; maximum two rods per person; maximum 50 fishing headcount. Bookings are essential for groups of 10+ or functions. Bring your own fishing gear, gazebo or umbrella, and chairs; a bathroom and food trailer are available on site.

Hours: Closed Monday; Tue–Sun 07:00–17:00. Book: 067 235 9037 / quarry@hillcrestfarm.co.za.

Directory hours for the Quarry sometimes differ from the official Tue–Sun 07:00–17:00 window—prefer the estate attractions page.

Opening hours (cellar door)

  • Mon–Sat: 10:00–17:00 (last tasting seated 16:00)
  • Sun: 11:00–16:00 (last tasting seated 15:00)
  • Closed 24–26 & 31 December and 1 January

Official cellar-door hours include Mondays; some tertiary Durbanville Wine Valley listings still show Tue–Sat only—prefer hillcrestfarm.co.za/pages/attractions.

Practical Durbanville tip

Park at Hillcrest for a combined Olive Platter and Hillcrest Tasting (R85 + R95), then either lunch at the restaurant or head to the Quarry if you want lawn space with kids. Confirm beer/gin tasting or MTB claims only if republished on the official attractions page—they appear in directories but were not itemised on the live tasting menu at research time. General estate email: info@hillcrestfarm.co.za.

FAQ

Is the olive platter a full wine tasting? No—it is a food platter (R85) sold alongside wine flights and pairings.

Do I need a booking for tasting? Walk-in cellar door is the default pattern; phone or email for larger groups. Quarry needs bookings for 10+ or functions.

Contact: info@hillcrestfarm.co.za · 021 970 5800 · https://hillcrestfarm.co.za/

Things to do at Hillcrest Estate

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Wine tasting (multiple flights)

    Official attractions page: tasting room across from Hillcrest Restaurant with indoor/outdoor veranda; guided tasting options then shop for estate olives, olive oils and wines. Published flights: Dried Fruit Tasting R190 (Sauvignon Blanc 2024 + mixed nuts; Chenin Blanc 2024 + dried mango; Pinotage Rosé 2025 + strawberry cubes; Quarry Merlot 2018 + dates); Hillcrest Tasting R95 (SB 2024, Chenin 2024, Pinotage Rosé 2025, Robbenzicht 2022); Wines by Arno Smith / Saartjie Single Varietal R140 (Semillon 2020/22, Malbec 2021, Cabernet Franc 2021, Petit Verdot 2020); Atlantic Slopes Tasting R70 (Quarry Merlot 2018, Hornfels 2017); White Wine Tasting R130; Red Wine Tasting R155 (six reds listed); Nougat & Wine Pairing R140; Biltong & Red Wine Pairing R170; Kiddies Pairing R100 (apple/grape juice/Sprite pairings); Olive Platter R85. One tasting fee waived with purchase of one case or more (excluding pairings). Pet-friendly (leashed; clean up; never unattended).

    Booking: cellardoor@hillcrestfarm.co.za / 021 970 5800

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Olive platter

    Official attractions: farm-to-table; revolving wood-fired pizza oven and Havoc BBQ braai pit; Italian/Mediterranean flair; family venue. — Hours: Tue–Thu 09:00–16:00; Fri–Sat 09:00–20:00; Sun 09:00–16:00.

    Booking: 021 975 2346 / info@hillcrestrestaurant.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Restaurants & dining

    Restaurant (Hillcrest)

    Official: picnic / fishing (catch-and-release: carp, barbel, bass, rainbow trout); day rate R50 pp; fishing 12+ R130, 9–12 R80, under 9 R50; max 2 rods/person; max 50 headcount fishing; book groups 10+ / functions. Bring gear, gazebo/umbrella & chairs; bathroom & food trailer on site. — Hours: Closed Mon; Tue–Sun 07:00–17:00.

    Booking: 067 235 9037 / quarry@hillcrestfarm.co.za

    Details on the farm website ↗
  • Picnics

    Quarry picnic / fishing

  • Wine sales

    Wine & olive shop

  • Wine tasting & pairings

    Kids pairing

  • Wine sales

    Pet-friendly cellar door

Browse all experience types

Notable wines

Estate single-varietal wines; olive oils; craft beer/gin tastings also offered

Wines made here

  • Hillcrest Estate Hornfels 2011 · Cabernet Franc floralchalk
  • Hillcrest Cabernet Sauvignon Rose 2013 strawberryfloral
  • Hillcrest Estate Robbenzicht 2011 · Merlot
  • Hillcrest Quarry 2010 · Merlot mulberry
  • Hillcrest Estate Relief 2012 · Sauvignon Blanc tropical
  • Hillcrest Sauvignon Blanc 2012 limepassionfruit

Wine list from wine.co.za. The taste words are drawn from those notes, which are not reprinted here. Ask the cellar door what is pouring on the day.

Visiting with kids

Kiddies Pairing (R100), wood-fired pizza restaurant billed as a family favourite, and the Quarry @ Hillcrest with picnics and kids-priced catch-and-release fishing.

With kids. About 22 min from Cape Town. Suited to toddlers, tweens.

Grape juicePicnicLawnsCasual foodDogs welcome

  • Kiddies Pairing (juices with pretzels, marshmallows, droëwors)
  • catch-and-release fishing at the Quarry
  • picnics at the Quarry

Hillcrest Wine & Olive Estate is a strong Durbanville family stop, about 22 min from Cape Town without traffic. Kids can try a Kiddies Pairing (R100 when we checked — juices with pretzels, marshmallows and droëwors), while adults lean into the wood-fired pizza restaurant billed as a family favourite. The Quarry @ Hillcrest adds picnics and catch-and-release fishing with kids pricing (day rate R50 pp; fishing R130 for 12+, R80 for 9–12, R50 under 9). Lawns and outdoor space give room to move, and the estate is proudly pet friendly (leashed). No play equipment is stated on official pages, so pack a ball or blanket. Quarry Tue–Sun 07:00–17:00 with a food trailer.

Before you go

  • Dogs are welcome. Confirm which areas, and keep them on a lead.
  • A children's price is listed. Confirm the amount when you book.
Is there a kids tasting?

Yes — a Kiddies Pairing with juices, pretzels, marshmallows and droëwors (R100 when we checked).

Can kids fish at the Quarry?

Yes — catch-and-release with kids pricing; day rate R50 pp when we checked.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes — proudly pet friendly on a leash.

Nearby with children

  • Tygerberg Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Bellville / Tygerberg · 4 km Website
  • Durbanville Nature Reserve — Nature reserve, Durbanville · 5 km Website
  • Intaka Island Bird Sanctuary — Nature reserve, Century City · 10 km Website
  • Wonderdal Edutainment Centre — Kids museum, Stellenbosch / Bottelary · 14 km Website

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

Visiting with a dog

Hillcrest Estate is proudly pet friendly — dogs welcome as family, with clear leash and supervision house rules on the official Attractions page.

Tasting outsideRestaurant terrace

  • Dogs are listed outside the tasting room, not inside.
  • Pets leashed in shared/communal areas; never left unattended; owners clean up after pets

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

Weddings here

Restaurant/Quarry group & function bookings; weddings only per directories

Limited weddings. About 22 min from Cape Town. 28 min from the airport.

Hillcrest Restaurant; The Quarry (outdoor)

Vineyard views from tasting room/restaurant (official)

Hillcrest Wine & Olive Estate is listed as Limited in our Durbanville wedding audit: functions or partial wedding evidence only — confirm the current offering before you plan around it.

At a glance

  • Spaces: Hillcrest Restaurant; The Quarry (outdoor)

Rates on enquiry.

Official farm site: bookings essential for groups over 10 or functions; no wedding page. hillcrestrestaurant.co.za timed out. Secondary (labelled): Cvent/infoisinfo list weddings, up to 150 guests

Couples comparing wedding venues in Durbanville should confirm ceremony timing, rain plans, supplier rules and noise curfews in writing. Use the estate's official enquiry channel and ask for a dated quote for your guest count.

Before you book, ask for a written summary of inclusions (tables, linen, staffing, bar, ceremony setup), finish times, rain plans and any compulsory suppliers or coordinator fees. Capacities and packages change, so treat directory figures as leads and rely on the estate's dated quote for your guest list and season.

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

Does Hillcrest Wine & Olive Estate publish a guest capacity?

No clear seated capacity was published on the pages we checked. Ask the estate for current limits.

What does a wedding at Hillcrest Wine & Olive Estate cost?

Rates are on enquiry. Ask for a written quote covering venue hire, catering and any accommodation.

Does Hillcrest Wine & Olive Estate host full weddings?

Our audit marks this estate as Limited: functions, small celebrations or older evidence only. Confirm whether they will host your wedding format.

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

Tours that stop here

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Questions before you go

Where is Hillcrest Estate?

Hillcrest Estate is at M13 Tygerberg Valley Road, Durbanville, Cape Town, 7550. Most visitors drive there from Cape Town in 15–40 minutes.

When is Hillcrest Estate open?

Open Sunday. Hours change, so call +27 21 970 5800 before you drive.

Can I do a wine tasting at Hillcrest Estate?

Yes, tastings are listed. A current price is not on this page yet, so call +27 21 970 5800 for fees.

Can I eat at Hillcrest Estate?

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

Wine of Origin

Geographical unit: Western Cape → Coastal Region → Cape Town → Durbanville

The Cape Town district covers the city's Wine of Origin wards — Constantia, Durbanville, Philadelphia, Hout Bay — the closest vineyards to the urban visitor.

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
-33.827007
Longitude
18.590508
Elevation
196 m (Open-Meteo)
Soil pH
6.3 (SoilGrids 0–5 cm)
Clay
10% (SoilGrids)
Organic C
45.6 g/kg (SoilGrids)

Sources

  • Wine list: wine.co.za
  • Family 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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