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

106 farms

Breedekloof · About 80 min from Cape Town

Opstal Estate

Winelands Explore tags Opstal “Dog Friendly” (secondary, pre-2024); official Opstal Stay FAQ: pets not allowed at the units. Restaurant/tasting silent.

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

Darling · About 60 min from Cape Town

Darling Cellars

Official tasting-room page: “We are pet-friendly – dogs on leash allowed” alongside light meals while kids play outside.

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

Walker Bay · About 82 min from Cape Town

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate

Dogs in the tasting room

Leashed dogs welcome in the tasting room, terrace, courtyard and outdoor spaces; dine with your dog on the Moody Lagoon terrace.

Inside the tasting roomRestaurant terrace

Swartland · About 84 min from Cape Town

Nieuwedrift Wine Estate

Official restaurant copy welcomes pets on expansive green lawns with a play park — furry friends by your side.

Restaurant terrace