With dogs

Wine farms that will actually let the dog out of the car.

Tasting rooms, terraces, walks, and rooms, taken from each farm’s own pages. “Dogs in some places” means the lawn may be fine and the restaurant may not. Read the rule before you drive.

29 welcome dogs 15 at a tasting 54 within 75 minutes 106 worth a look

All listed Dogs welcome Dogs in some places

Needs Tasting with a dog Inside the tasting room Restaurant terrace Stay with a dog A walk on the farm

“Dogs welcome” means the farm publishes a clear yes. “Dogs in some places” means outside only, on a leash, or not in the restaurant. A secondary listing is not the same as the farm’s own rule.

Matching farms

25 farms

Franschhoek · About 41 min from Cape Town

Vrede en Lust Wine Farm

Dogs in the tasting room

Well-behaved pets welcome in accommodation, restaurants and tasting room (on leash)

Inside the tasting roomRestaurant terraceStay with a dog

Constantia · About 24 min from Cape Town

Groot Constantia

Simon's at Groot Constantia bills itself as a dog-friendly restaurant: leashed dogs at outdoor tables, water bowls and its own dog menu. Jonkershuis and the estate grounds also welcome leashed dogs.

Restaurant terraceFarm walkWater bowls

Stellenbosch · About 39 min from Cape Town

Warwick Wine Estate

Picnics on the lawns, at the water's edge or in the Forest Pods. Official line: "Bring the dog - just keep the lead on."

Restaurant terrace

Paarl · About 38 min from Cape Town

Simonsvlei

Directories/blogs: dog-friendly outdoors (ONS patio, KCB area); not on official simonsvlei.com.

Restaurant terrace

Paarl · About 50 min from Cape Town

Perdeberg Winery

Dogs outside the tasting room

Official Doggy Pairing (R25) at the tasting room — dogs clearly welcome with treat + water.

Tasting outsideRestaurant terraceWater bowls

Robertson · About 128 min from Cape Town

Van Loveren Family Vineyards

Official welcome for leashed dogs on the Fish Eagle trail, garden tours and at Christina’s Bistro.

Restaurant terraceFarm walk

Durbanville · About 22 min from Cape Town

Hillcrest Estate

Dogs outside the tasting room

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

Stellenbosch · About 30 min from Cape Town

Bellevue Estate

Dogs outside the tasting room

Official FAQ: pet-friendly — four-legged friends welcome on a leash; outdoor wine-by-glass, platters/pizzas on the lawn, jungle gym.

Tasting outsideRestaurant terraceFarm walkWater bowls

Stellenbosch · About 40 min from Cape Town

Lourensford Wine Estate

Leashed dogs welcome on the outside seating at The Millhouse Kitchen and East Cafe, plus a doggie bar at the weekend Lourensford Market.

Restaurant terraceWater bowls

Franschhoek · About 40 min from Cape Town

Noble Hill

Harvest restaurant welcomes well-behaved dogs (outdoor/picnic; not on terrace)

Restaurant terrace

Paarl · About 52 min from Cape Town

Rhebokskloof Wine Estate

Dogs outside the tasting room

Official: well-behaved pets welcome on leash at picnic lawns and El Picoteo (furry friends); clean up after.

Tasting outsideRestaurant terrace

Elgin · About 70 min from Cape Town

Highlands Road Estate

Dogs outside the tasting room

Friendly dogs are most welcome at the tasting room and Café platters on the lawns and dam-side decks (subject to Rusty’s approval).

Tasting outsideRestaurant terrace