One of the best experiences I have had in years with my family. I have lived in Cape Town for 4 years and this is the first time I took my family out here! The atmosphere is great, the food is good, they even roast their own coffee there, which is just as exceptional as the wine. All of this brings back a sense of normalcy in these really difficult times. I just wish I knew about obout is before.Thank you!
Great for wine tasting or even enjoying a bottle in the tasting room. The gardens and the landscapes are beautiful and the setting against the mountains stunning. Lourensford is an ever changing canvas that just seems to get better with time.
Great coffee shop, wine, restaurant, market, gardens, art with plenty of parking.
Great wine estate with good restaurants and something of interest for adults and kids alike
Awesome wine tasting experience. Lovely cellar striking a very fine balance between commercial focus and traditional wine cellar atmosphere. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Great wines!
great selection and always there for the registration and start of Wines2Whales race
Absolutely incredible place! The roastery had unbelievably delicious coffee and pastries and the wine was top notch, I went with my husband on our 22nd anniversary and we were both treated with the utmost respect and graciousness, my husband and I both recommend it, 10/10
We had a treatment at the Spa this weekend past...What an absolutely delightful experience!!!The ladies are so professional...Our treatments were done by Mona Lisa and Essie and they were absolute Gems!We will definitely be back for a longer session!!!
The chocolate and wine pairing was great but I think they need more staff.to help.
Such a beautiful estate, very well maintained as well.....we did a trail run on the estate today and the scenery was well worth the effort.......
This is the first time I have ever posted a review. I felt compelled to leave a review after the service we received was the worst I have ever experienced. The service was extremely poor and slow. The restaurant was untidy and dirty. The food was average and Items where added to the bill that we didn t have. Management didn t assist and it was visible that a number of tables where complaining.
We had lunch at the Millhouse. Very cozy restaurant, ambiance was great. The food was very nice. The wine was great. I can't wait to go back
A beautiful estate with restaurant, art gallery, wine tastings, well kept gardens ideal for families and outdoor picnics.
The gardens are amazing, but the wine is severely over priced and the staff serving wine tasting were extremely unpleasant. You have to pay for parking. Would recommend for the gardens only.
Gardens stunning as always. Change in vendors not so much.Market seems to have lost its identity along the way. Rest of the place seems a bit neglected...almost like they got bored. Won't be returning any time soon. Especially with the introduction of per car entrance fee
Beautiful sanctuary with great food, great gardens, great Coffee, great wines...
Only drawback, massage therapist wasn't wearing a face shield over and above her mask... Was cringing as she was doing a facial as I could hear her breathing throughout...
Such a beautiful wine Farm , Markets on Sundays... really enjoyed the scenery
Very child friendly winery to visit. Ropes course, coffee shop, playground, & even a splash pad. Really nice wine and the market evenings are a perfect evening out!
Great tasting experience. Unique indoor tasting room seating with a view of the steel tanks. Knowledgeable tasting advisor who guided us through the experience.
Lovely scenery and setting. Lots to do in the estate - a lifestyle shop to browse through, a yoga studio and spa, and a restaurant to enjoy lunch. Well worth spending a day here.
Highly recommend.
Beatiful place with a clean cellar and awesome staff.
Good to be back there for breakfast. Great place to stroll
Very disappointing wine tasting experience. Came for chocolate and wine pairing, and the waitron didn't provide an explanation of the different wine types, which something you'd expect as mandatory at any wine tasting venue. He's excuse was that he is new and still needs to learn - that's not my concern as a visitor, that's what training is for.. The chocolate wasn't anything special either.. It was literally the same chocolate for all wines with the sprinkled flavour on the top...lThe only thing that's positive to say is that the beautiful location makes up for it. Picture of chocolate attached.
Exquisite Estate with Spectacular gardens and views
Worst wine tasting experience I had at Lourensford so far. Boring selection of tastings available and poor service. Restaurant service was good but the gourmet burger patty was so underdone, a vet could have saved it. The fact that you have to pay for parking at a wine estate is alarming and you should know that it is a tourist trap. They're following the same route as Vergelegen and won't see me again.
The "coffeehouse " is a disgrace.
Homemade pie was NOT homemade and the order of other guest was 15 minutes late.
What a letdown for such a prestigious winery
What a disgrace!!!!
The 'coffee shop' is not worthy to visit.
Food disgusting cold and service shocking .
I was not interested to taste the wine after this experience.
Service and food was terrible .... and to pay for parking is an insult to injury after this bad experience. !!!!!!!
Never ever had to pay for parking at a wine resort ... you will NEVER EVER see us again.
Good wine and food. Beautiful place loved the experience!!!
Beautiful and lots to do and eat. Disappointed at the latest change by introducing parking. We visit the estate on a very regular basis. We'll have to find an alternative.
Lourensford is probably one of the most beautiful farms in the Western Cape. With the mountains surrounding the farm and the well maintained gardens the cellar is a great place for a date or just a day out. There is quite a range of wines all at a very high standard.
Try the wine pairing with the chocolate, be sure to visit the coffee shop and definitely try the honey liquor.
Such an amazing wedding venue with so much photography options for wedding photographers. Professional and friendly wedding planners!
What a great outing, loved the Coffee shop and will definitely be back to this special place.
I have never been there. Just work ar Erinvale golf estate.
Good wine and chocolate tasting, the staff could just be a bit more friendly.
Pad Thai at the market is delicious. Grounds are also beautiful. But help me understand why you charge R10 for boomed parking AND have car guards?
Lunch was great but service pathetic!! You don't serve one starter and one main course together! Wake up manageress.
Couldn't wait to leave!!
What lovely grounds to relax and spend some quality time with those you love. Took business visitors for a snack and they loved it. Great friendly staff,
Will go back.
Beautiful green area great for child's birthday party
Very beautiful place and I particularly enjoyed the grape picking, the hanepoot grapes were amazing. They restaurant is very nice as well as the market.
TASTING ROOM CLOSED UNTIL 15 JANUARY
As per the new regulations as announced by government, our Tasting Room is closed with immediate effect. No wine tastings or sales are permitted during this time.
We hope that all of our customers stay safe and take care, particularly now over the peak holiday season, and we'll be waiting to welcome you back in mid January!
A MUST do on any to do list. Friday nights the best, variety of things to do from young to old. Good art . Beautiful gorgeous gardens and woods.
Poor info on their website and facebook about market days. Closed today but website showed market was taking place. Wasted the day driving there and back from CT.
i've never experienced anything like this before, the market has an awesome vibe and the most amazing food stalls !
Beautiful gardens, wine tasting. A great place to sit back, relax and enjoy the day.
We had a great wine tasting on happy saks under the trees. Very relaxing, and enjoyed that the food market was right next to it!
Family winery, very pleasant people. We liked the wines very much
Very poor service and restaurant not even busy. Fish served half cooked.
Beautiful surroundings, excellent facilities. Awesome coffee shop.
Nice restaurant and coffee shop. Beautiful wine cellar, wine tasting and market. Beautiful venue for weddings
Such a beautiful vineyard. Thobeka was such a treat and the wines were great!
Millhouse Restaurant, What a wasted space of potential. Service Managed like a fastfood joint!
A restaurant in a pristine location surrounded by mountains and vineyards.
Everything to be a household name in Somerset West. The food is of good quality the venue is set picturesque yet the service gives off a stench and bad aftertaste.
In my experience here I ordered an appetizer and the party I was with ordered the same meal as it came to the table the servings were oddly sized and disproportionately unevenly plated.
As it was I had mentioned this to the server only be responded by an act of laughter.
We checked our portions and as it was mine was indefinitely less.
When the bill came I made the remark and was not met with an apology duly with a Mcdonald's response of we weigh our portions.
In service, it is important to listen to your client's, apologize and tell them that next time it will be fixed or even just make them happy in the moment. As it turns out I have been in the service industry and run a business that brings people to locations as such and will now recommend people elsewhere.
Fantastic weekend market with a variety of delicious food offerings. Beautiful gardens where one can picnic. No entrance fee! Nice art gallery, even a Persian carpet auction today, great fun!
Lourensford Spa is absolutely the place to be for a relax morning. 2 hours of absolute bliss. Well educated staff. With friendly smiles and enthusiasm for the client, work and products. Feeling well rested and pampered all the way
Friday night market 1st Friday of the month. Lights -Music WINE crowds great vibe huge range of food delicacies and also standards and crafts for sale. Great vibe large area with tables and benches ample space despite crowds to chill out eat chat listen to music and enjoy Special Wines of this estate also beers and coffee on sale. Special wine sales.
Friday evening market has a great selection of food stalls and crafts on a beautiful wine estate. A great way to end the week.
The Lourensford market is a bit more of the same. Facilities are good. Wine is not great.
Wonderful visit to Lourensford. So good to get out and about in the very relaxing and friendly environment. Took a walk around the beautiful gardens and then had a lunch and coffee from the Coffee Roastery. Great to be able to sit outside at their tables and enjoy a delicious lunch. I will go again.
From when you enter, at security to the little shop where you can make your own platter the two restaurants as well as the actual winery, everyone is so wonderful and friendly! Delicious Viognier and cheese platters. Hint: make your own platter from the shop, it is cheaper than ordering one from the restaurant. If you want a proper meal, choose from one of the two restaurants - loads of options, something for everyone. Bring a picnic blanket and sit on the grass outside with a glass of wine and some snacks, such a perfect location for a chilled afternoon with friends.
Lovely atmosphere, variety of foods, beautiful setting
Amazing experiences at The Coffee Co at Lourensford. Zita and her team have created an escape from the corona crazy lives that we are facing. A haven for us locals. Thank you!
Adorable location with some very pretty scenery. Wine tasting is great, though not a lot else to do when the market is closed, and all the little shops are very tourist-priced. Shout out to the friendly gate guards who are always interactive with suggestions and news.
We as a family love visiting Lourensford Wine Estate(good food, good beer and great coffee). So much so that we bought the annual pass but is saddens me to say out of all the wine estates we visit your bathrooms are an absolute disgrace, during our past few visits it smelled, filth and toilet paper was on the floor in both men's stalls. My wife even tried a different bathroom near ABRU and it was the same scenario. Can you please look into tidying the bathrooms!
Very beautiful venue. We have been to the weekend markets a few times which are great. I would recommend going to the markets. They have live music. The only problem i have with the place is the ABRU Craft Brewery. It is very over priced and very average. Everson cider stall at the market is amazing.
What a beautiful place spoiled by them now charging for parking. As a customer to the restaurants and wine cellar, I think this is rediculous. You wont be seeing me again.
Their service can be a hit or miss but the offerings are generally worth it
Amazing! Lots to do, so make sure you have ample time to spend exploring the Estate.
A beautiful estate with restaurant, art gallery, wine tastings, well kept gardens ideal for families and outdoor picnics.
Loved going there Saturday, enjoyed the beautiful gardens and the amazing Coffee Shop. Really worthwhile and will encourage anyone to go for an visit.
Great wines but the vineyard price list for wine and wine tasting needs to be on your website. Site very slow to load too.
Beautifully kept grounds, lots of wine and food to choose from, knowledgeable assistant in cellar, tasty food at Milhouse restaurant, table service can be slow.
This Wine Estate is absolutely stunning with their beautiful art and water features and their variety of plants. Would definitely recommend visiting. They have markets, wine tasting, shops and a restaurant.
Horrible hospitality. The website says that they are open until 17h. When we got there at 16:32, we were informed that they closed at 16:30. Such horrid manners and bad hospitality.
Very easy to spend a lot of time there. The Roasting Company serves excellent coffee and the gardens offer a lot of different things to do , especially for small children.
They can play in the fountain and on the lawns. There is also a nice play area behind the Millhouse Restaurant with 3 jungle gyms and a jumping castle.
Just be aware that Millhouse takes their last breakfast order at 10:30 am.
Entrance to the estate is free at the moment, but they are busy setting up ticketed booms.
Beautiful location , good.food and lovely coffee
Lovely selection of cakes and also serve a high tea.
Set in gorgeous surroundings at the foot of the mountains. .
Lovely wines. Friendly staff. Beautiful wine estate
Always pleasant at Lourensford, but please have your public toilets cleaned more regularly. Not pleasant!
Beautiful winery, great wines, very well-kept, even more great restaurant, great food ..... great .... we will be back!
I went to the Twilight Market at the Lourensford Wine Estate and it was very nice. They put a lot of effort in the decorations. Everything was full of light's and it looked very beautiful. There was music playing and nice food available even the small shop were very special. Even the Wine Estate in general is worth it to visit. They have a small garage were they park awesome old timers.
This is not just any farm. Diverse range of products and services with stunning views as far as the eye can see
A beautiful estate with lots of space, amazing view, great food, better wine and some fantastic MCC. Go visit the Friday market. It well worth it.
Fine restaurants in an idyllic setting with a majestic mountain backdrop, beautiful water and art features, neat and tidy environment, exciting wine tasting hub. All in one! Now give it a go!!
Great venue. Lots to see and do. Great wine and restaurant
Excellent, very interesting experience. Wine tasting ...selection of 4 different wines up to 9 or 10 from 45 Southwhe African Rand. Toilet facilities. Restaurant and coffee house. Art Gallery with some of Nelson Mandela's personal work on display....truly amazing. Lovely gardens. Perhaps the only downside is no wheelchair for hire or disabled toilets.
Definitely the best place to go to in the Helderberg, to get back to normality in a simply glorious setting. Love the coffee shop. Great coffee and cheesecake and so much more on offer.
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