{"id":268363,"date":"2025-10-29T14:15:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/?p=268363"},"modified":"2025-10-29T15:22:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T13:22:17","slug":"time-to-soiree-in-historic-stellenbosch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/eikestadnuus\/time-to-soiree-in-historic-stellenbosch\/","title":{"rendered":"Time to soir\u00e9e in historic Stellenbosch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The very best season to experience Stellenbosch is back and along with it, the City of Oaks\u2019 famous open-air Street Soir\u00e9es<\/a> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organised by the Stellenbosch Wine Routes<\/a>, the Stellenbosch Street Soir\u00e9es are the opportunity to get a taste of winelands living in an informal, cocktail setting with top wine, street food and live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting from Wednesday 29 October, the events take place once or twice a month until Wednesday 25 March next year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the run may seem long, tickets to each two-hour event sell out quickly and bookings should best be made promptly via Plankton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ:<\/strong> Savour local at street soire\u00e9s<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Stellenbosch Street Soir\u00e9es have become one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the winelands calendar,\u201d says Stellenbosch Wine Routes manager Elmarie Rabe. \u201cIt\u2019s not only a way to be immersed in the rich wine and food traditions of the Stellenbosch lifestyle, but many people use it as a prelude to a night on the town.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The popular Stellenbosch Street Soir\u00e9es returns to the City of Oaks this season, with Drostdy Street closed off for guests to indulge in the very best that Stellenbosch has to offer. Photo: Alfred Thorpe\/Vuurtoring Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

CULINARY, WINE DELIGHT<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With a long history as the epicentre of wine and food excellence in South Africa, the town remains a top destination when it comes to “the good life”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is home to many of the country\u2019s most prized wineries, awarded chefs and eateries. Its street caf\u00e9s, wine bars and estate restaurants come alive in the sunnier months \u2013 precisely the time when these ever-popular street soir\u00e9es take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For each occasion, a public road (Drostdy Street) lined with trademark giant oaks is cordoned off and for two hours, is occupied by comfy seating pods, stalls offering a diverse selection of wine and street food, and a live musical performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paired with the fine seasonal weather of the winelands at dusk, the Stellenbosch Street Soir\u00e9es are the place to be over the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The soir\u00e9e dates for 2025-’26 are: <\/h4>\n\n\n\n