Guidebook for Stellenbosch
Essentials
A very convenient affordable option across the street from Wanderlust. There is also a small stand alone biltong shop should you want to try this truly South African delicacy.
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Checkers Stellenbosch
Mill StreetA very convenient affordable option across the street from Wanderlust. There is also a small stand alone biltong shop should you want to try this truly South African delicacy.
Great for general food and basic clothing needs. Good quality convenience meals.
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Woolworths - Eikestad Mall
Great for general food and basic clothing needs. Good quality convenience meals.
THE LAUNDROMAT
19 Planken StIn the same building complex as Wanderlust on Dorp.
A great place if you need a hair cut or treatment, I can personally recommend Leatitia.
Le Hair Lounge
21 Ryneveld StA great place if you need a hair cut or treatment, I can personally recommend Leatitia.
Shopping
Exceptional books in a small atmospheric shop. A perfect stop to find quality books by South African writers.
Verbatim Bookstore
158 Dorp StExceptional books in a small atmospheric shop. A perfect stop to find quality books by South African writers.
Rozendal botanical vinegars with, amongst others, local fynbos flavours will add a new dimension to your cooking. Available from the Rozendal farmstore or online at www.rozendal.co.za
Rozendal Farm
Omega RoadRozendal botanical vinegars with, amongst others, local fynbos flavours will add a new dimension to your cooking. Available from the Rozendal farmstore or online at www.rozendal.co.za
Bespoke South African ostrich leather bags and accessories. Consider a keyring as a beautiful keepsake from your trip!
Karoo Classics
Church StreetBespoke South African ostrich leather bags and accessories. Consider a keyring as a beautiful keepsake from your trip!
Big Blue Stellenbosch
144 Dorp StQuirky, funny truly South African clothing and paraphernalia.
Desray
Church StreetLocal clothing designer. Tres chique!
Food Scene
Take a stroll down Dorp street and sit in the tucked-away courtyard to enjoy the designed-to-share plates from well known chef Bertus Basson.
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Spek & Bone
84 Dorp StTake a stroll down Dorp street and sit in the tucked-away courtyard to enjoy the designed-to-share plates from well known chef Bertus Basson.
Literally next door from Wanderlust you will find the vibey Asta with delicious pizza and pastas.
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Asta La Pasta
95 Dorp StLiterally next door from Wanderlust you will find the vibey Asta with delicious pizza and pastas.
Here you will find the Kaapse Vonkel MCC and Oyster bar. As they say anything is possible with a little lipstick and champagne!
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De Warenmarkt
20 Ryneveld StHere you will find the Kaapse Vonkel MCC and Oyster bar. As they say anything is possible with a little lipstick and champagne!
The Fat Butcher
1 Van Riebeeck StSteakhouse in a traditional Cape-style building.
For a memorable dining experience try Jardine's tasting menu's with only the best local ingredients paired with wonderful wines. The space is warm with a cosy fireplace, ideal for cold winter evenings.
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Jardine Restaurant
1 Andringa StFor a memorable dining experience try Jardine's tasting menu's with only the best local ingredients paired with wonderful wines. The space is warm with a cosy fireplace, ideal for cold winter evenings.
A tiny sushi restaurant in a delightful setting under trees in a historic courtyard. The food is delectable and the steamy ramen a must for a cold winters evening!
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Genki
Church StreetA tiny sushi restaurant in a delightful setting under trees in a historic courtyard. The food is delectable and the steamy ramen a must for a cold winters evening!
Stop here on a hot day to cool down with an ice cream. Exotic flavours, varied daily.
Crème de Levain
15 Church StStop here on a hot day to cool down with an ice cream. Exotic flavours, varied daily.
A Parisian vibe cafe with in-house bakery and delicious breakfast options.
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Ya-Ya Cafe
8 Dorp StA Parisian vibe cafe with in-house bakery and delicious breakfast options.
Choose a patio table and enjoy an elegant dinner at this hidden gem.
Helena's Restaurant @ Coopmanhuijs Boutique Hotel and Spa
33 Church StChoose a patio table and enjoy an elegant dinner at this hidden gem.
You just cannot go wrong with this acclaimed restaurant!
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Kleine Zalze Restaurant
Strand RoadYou just cannot go wrong with this acclaimed restaurant!
The most beautiful coffee shop and well worth a visit, especially after a visit to the US art gallery. Also try their fresh raw juices and smoothies or lovely lunch options.
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Meraki
43 Church StThe most beautiful coffee shop and well worth a visit, especially after a visit to the US art gallery. Also try their fresh raw juices and smoothies or lovely lunch options.
This is a wonderful place for you to taste some traditional South African favourites. There is a cosy and warm fireplace where you can also just simply enjoy a glass of wine and maybe a smaller bite. The outside seating area next to the river is lovely on a warm summer night.
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De Volkskombuis Restaurant
Aan-de-WagenwegThis is a wonderful place for you to taste some traditional South African favourites. There is a cosy and warm fireplace where you can also just simply enjoy a glass of wine and maybe a smaller bite. The outside seating area next to the river is lovely on a warm summer night.
Great vibe with delicious cafe style food a mere stone throw up the street from Wanderlust on Dorp Street. Try the Chocolate Olive Oil cake!
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The Blue Crane & The Butterfly
8 Dorp StGreat vibe with delicious cafe style food a mere stone throw up the street from Wanderlust on Dorp Street. Try the Chocolate Olive Oil cake!
A beautiful setting for this coffeeshop/cafe in the seat of the Jonkershoek Valley.
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Stark-Condé Wines
A beautiful setting for this coffeeshop/cafe in the seat of the Jonkershoek Valley.
The Green Goose Eatery
5 Mill StFabulous new eatery, literally around the corner!
Arts & Culture
A quality collection of specifically the work of South African artist Pierneef.
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Rupert Museum
Stellentia RoadA quality collection of specifically the work of South African artist Pierneef.
Whimsical museum of miniatures and toys, there is even a miniature blue train display if you have not managed to experience the real thing yet!
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Stellenbosch Toy & Miniature Museum
Mark StreetWhimsical museum of miniatures and toys, there is even a miniature blue train display if you have not managed to experience the real thing yet!
A dramatic landscaped setting provides a very unique experience from this iconic Stellenbosch sculptor.
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Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden
A dramatic landscaped setting provides a very unique experience from this iconic Stellenbosch sculptor.
Well curated gallery of contemporary art from South African artists - established and emerging, also from Africa and further afield.
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SMAC Gallery
Well curated gallery of contemporary art from South African artists - established and emerging, also from Africa and further afield.
A glimpse into the past at this local museum.
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Stellenbosch Wine Routes
47 Church StA glimpse into the past at this local museum.
Classical concerts and recitals often have lovely options to consider for your dose of culture. Visit the website to see what is on www.endler.sun.ac.za
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ENDLER
Classical concerts and recitals often have lovely options to consider for your dose of culture. Visit the website to see what is on www.endler.sun.ac.za
Everything Else
Maps and information for the Cape Winelands available here.
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Cape Winelands - Tourist Information
29 Du Toit StMaps and information for the Cape Winelands available here.
A gourmet organic market a little bit outside of town on Saturdays with wonderful produce, foods and goods - well known for slow food. Every Saturday 09h00 - 14h00.
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Slow Market Stellenbosch
Sonstraal RoadA gourmet organic market a little bit outside of town on Saturdays with wonderful produce, foods and goods - well known for slow food. Every Saturday 09h00 - 14h00.
Muratie is a very old and very authentic Stellenbosch Wine Farm in a hidden spot in the beautiful Knorhoek Valley. Step back in time for a wine tasting in the old cellar of this 17th century farm.
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Muratie Wine Estate
Knorhoek RoadMuratie is a very old and very authentic Stellenbosch Wine Farm in a hidden spot in the beautiful Knorhoek Valley. Step back in time for a wine tasting in the old cellar of this 17th century farm.
Breathtaking wine farm with wonderful wines. Enjoy wine tasting in beautiful Kelly Hoppen designed interiors.
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Oldenburg Vineyards
Banghoek RoadBreathtaking wine farm with wonderful wines. Enjoy wine tasting in beautiful Kelly Hoppen designed interiors.
Parks & Nature
A perfect stop for wandering and a bit of daydreaming.
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Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden
Van Riebeeck StreetA perfect stop for wandering and a bit of daydreaming.
Beautiful scenery and ideal for hiking, biking and waterfalls.
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IJonkershoek Nature Reserve
Jonkershoek RoadBeautiful scenery and ideal for hiking, biking and waterfalls.
Contact Dirtopia to find out more about the Full Moon Hikes on Delvera farm.
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Dirtopia Trail Centre
Knorhoek RoadContact Dirtopia to find out more about the Full Moon Hikes on Delvera farm.
Entertainment & Activities
Drop in and join a yoga class - all levels. Visit the website for times and style options www.hotyogastudio.co.za
The Hot Yoga Studio
13 Andringa StDrop in and join a yoga class - all levels. Visit the website for times and style options www.hotyogastudio.co.za
Coetzenburg Athletics Stadium
Keep an eye out for the lovely Summer Concerts and other must see productions.
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Oude Libertas Amphitheatre
Adam Tas RoadKeep an eye out for the lovely Summer Concerts and other must see productions.
Visit the adventure shop to find out about hiking, biking and all sorts of great activities. www.adventureshop.co.za
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Adventureshop Stellenbosch
1 Noordwal-Wes RdVisit the adventure shop to find out about hiking, biking and all sorts of great activities. www.adventureshop.co.za