Mark your diaries, Cape Town: Father’s Day is just around the corner, so best you get your A-game ready for 15 June 2025, when it’s time to celebrate the father figures in our lives.
While socks and chocolates are a good start (forget the supermarket bars; rather head for one of these boutique chocolate stores in Cape Town), what most dads really want (trust us on this one) is to spend a little quality time with their loved ones.
To get you started, we’ve rounded up some of the best Father’s Day events, menus, and activities taking place across the city and surrounding Winelands.
South Africa - along with the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany - will be celebrating Dad on 15th June, some countries like to buck the trend.
Down Under it’s on the first Sunday of September. In countries with a strong Catholic population, Father's Day is observed on Saint Joseph's Day, 19th March. Thailand goes completely off on a tangent, celebrating fathers on 5th December, coinciding with the birthday of former King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Now that you’ve sorted your next pub quiz category, it’s time to start planning. Whether your father figure enjoys whisky and Wagyu or woodwork and wine farms, Cape Town has something for everyone this Father’s Day, catering to every budget. So why not skip the socks and treat Dad to a memorable day out.
Expect a spectacular afternoon in the Cape Winelands at The Jordan Restaurant, where acclaimed chef Marthinus Ferreira presents a five-course Father’s Day feast on Sunday 15 June 2025. Think refined farm-style dishes celebrating seasonal, local ingredients – all served with a welcome glass of bubbles and sweeping vineyard views. R1250pp, excluding drinks and tips.
For a man with an appetite, stay in the inner-city and celebrate Dad with a refined family-style buffet at Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill at the Taj Cape Town. With tables spilling out onto St. George’s Mall (if the weather is good) you’ll find succulent roasts and indulgent desserts, and this table-served buffet brings warmth, flavour and family together. Use the complimentary valet parking, and make him feel like a boss. R450pp
Whether you’re watching your budget or would simply rather step out in the great outdoors, lace up your boots and head off on a family hike. Newlands Forest is great for easy rambles, or tackle the paths to the top of Table Mountain. Need some inspo? Check out our guide to the best day hikes in Cape Town.
Steak, ribs and Guinness-braised oxtail: The Famous Butchers Grill is going big this Father’s Day with a no-nonsense lunch for meat-loving dads. For R325pp, choose from hearty mains and sweeten things up with malva pudding, ice cream, or an Irish coffee to finish. Starters (think wings and jalapeño poppers) cost extra.
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones. Why not just take Dad out for a beer and a catch-up? Cape Town is fizzing with taprooms, where you’ll find hand-crafted brews and no-nonsense bites. Check out our guide to the best craft beer taprooms in Cape Town.
At the Cape Town Hotel School’s Father’s Day Lunch, he sees sea views from the sea shore! Head to Granger Bay on 15 June, where for R325pp you can tuck into a harvest table experience featuring biltong quiche starters, a hearty shisanyama platter, and decadent desserts. Beer specials and epic sea views complete the picture.
Dinner and a show? At Stardust, you get both! This much-loved Cape Town institution serves up a star-studded Father’s Day feast on 15 June, complete with theatrical performances from your singing-and-dancing waiters. The three-course menu offers up Mediterranean-inspired plates with a local twist, from Wagyu burgers to vegan lasagne and rich chocolate malva pudding. At R625pp, it’s a show-stopping way to celebrate Dad
Turn up the heat at Fire & Ice! Cape Town with a Father’s Day Lunch that offers excellent value at R295pp. Start things off with a welcome drink, followed by a hearty feast of big flavours and good vibes.
Trade phone screens for sawdust this Father’s Day with a hands-on woodworking workshop at Soetmelksvlei at Babylonstoren. Hop on a skaafperd (shave horse) and trot off to the vintage carpentry workshop where together you’ll craft a beautiful wooden milk stool. No experience is necessary, but children must be aged seven or older. This experience is offered every Saturday in June, but places are limited. The cost (R900pp) includes a shuttle from Babylonstoren, entry, refreshments, all materials, and a hearty farm lunch at the Old Stables Restaurant. And yes, you get to leave with your stool.
Throw some art into the mix with a winter feast at Grub & Vine Norval on Sunday, 15 June. The sharing menu is designed for comfort and connection, and served in the elegant restaurant attached to the Norval Foundation, so be sure to spend some time with the art before or after lunch. Each guest receives a complimentary glass of Culture House Wine on arrival, with vegan and vegetarian options available.
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