Whether it’s wine tasting, high tea, craft beer and canape specials, or superb dégustation dinners – The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is an awesome spot to experience Cape Town in a beautiful setting.
Starting from the venue’s festive Easter April line-up, there’s a smorgasbord of culinary and entertaining events to delight guests throughout the colder months. So, grab your Easter bonnet and head out for an Easter Lunch Buffet, which takes place in both the Azure Restaurant and Atlantic Marquee from 1pm on 16 and 17 April (R495 pp). And for those who don’t want to miss braaing over the long weekend… an Easter Monday Lunch Braai Buffet is on offer at Azure from 1pm. Kids: treasure hunt and lawn games. (R395 pp).
Their Easter High Tea plans to ensure that even the sweetest tooth will be satisfied. With two sittings from 10am -12.30pm and 2.30pm – 5pm in The Conservatory on April 15 and 16, guests are in for a treat. Kids: treasure hunt and lawn games (R310 pp).
One a penny, two a penny…
The popular High Tea By The Sea is served in The Leopard Bar throughout the day from 10am – 4pm. This includes a three-tiered high tea stand, with a selection of both savoury and sweet items, served to order at your table.
One a penny, two a penny… The Hot Cross Bun and Tea Special in the Café Grill from 14-17 April, includes a hot cross bun and a pot of tea or specialty coffee at R85 pp.
Foodies rejoice! A taste exploration and a great night out is on the cards! Their Dégustation Dinners offer flavours and textures across six mouth-watering courses. Starting 5 May, the dinners take place the first Friday of every month in the Azure Restaurant. (R2150 pp for a six-course dinner, or R2950 pp wine-pairing menu option). The Chefs exclusive Degustation table accommodates 6 – 12 guests. Booking essential.
Constantia Uitsig Wine Dinner
Wine lovers can gather round for the Constantia Uitsig Wine Dinner on 28 April, with a sumptuous five-course menu and wine pairings (R585 pp).
Then on Mother’s Day there’s special treats – a Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet in the Atlantic Marquee or Azure Restaurant on 4 May (R495 pp at 1pm). There’s also a Mother’s Day High Tea in conjunction with Lindt LINDOR. A High Tea Buffet is on offer in The Conservatory for two sittings – 10am – 12pm, and 2.30pm – 5pm (R310 pp includes goodie bag).
For an evening of sophistication and fine food join in the De Trafford & Sijinn Winery Wine Dinner on 26 May. Along with the winery, there will be a five-course menu with wine pairings (R585 pp). June brings the cold fronts, so enjoy a warm Father’s Day Lunch Buffet on 18 June in the Atlantic Marquee and Azure at 1pm (R495 pp). A June Craft Beer and Canape Special also offers five beers, paired with five different canapés – daily 11am – 6pm (R225 pp).
Also in June, The Café Grill plays host to another ‘winter warmer’, with delicious Curry Evenings (R360 pp) – a traditional plated starter, family-style main course (selection of three curries, rice and roti) and dessert. On 30 June the Paul Cluver Wine Dinner will delight with a delicious five-course menu, accompanied by a selection of fragrant wines, from the estate (R585 pp).
Extraordinary experiences
Tea by the Sea
High Tea is the ideal way to spoil yourself or to celebrate an event. Indulge in scrumptious, freshly baked scones with all the trimmings, cupcakes, and mouth-watering finger sandwiches. ( R275 pp served on a 3-tier stand in Leopard Bar or Conservatory daily. A High Tea Buffet served on weekends.
Dinner and a Movie
The perfect night out combines a three-course dinner in Azure Restaurant then watching a film in a 16-seat cinema. Popcorn/sweets. R525 pp
Serendipity Sundays
Gather friends/family and sit down to a traditional Sunday Lunch Buffet at Azure with entertainment by Jenie Oliver (R345 pp).
Tuesday Wine Tastings
A complimentary wine tasting hosted by Head Sommelier Gregory Mutambe and his team. Every Tuesday, pre-dinner wine tastings are available to Azure Restaurant diners and in-house guests. 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
Thursday Craft Beer/Craft Cider Tastings
Join in before dinner for a unique tasting experience in The Leopard Bar. Mostly locally produced brews introduced by mixologists 5.30pm – 6.30pm. Complimentary.
Fynbos and Feast
Join a unique hike and lunch package that combines culinary pleasures with outdoor pursuits. Enjoy a three-course lunch in the Café Grill and a hosted walk along a hiking trail in the Table Mountain National Park, leading directly from the hotel onto the slopes of the Twelve Apostles mountain range. Bring: walking shoes, hat, sunscreen
Blockbuster Birthday Parties
Children’s party offering include a fun-filled lunch and milkshake, followed by a movie with popcorn/sweets – 12.30pm – 5pm, Café Grill & Cinema (R325 per child: Kiddies menu (8-12), R385 per teen: Teen Menu (13 & older).
The Leopard Bar
Toast a magnificent sunset from the terrace, or head indoors and sink into a plush sofa – innovative cocktails, tasty snacks, music and screenings of sporting events. Open daily for cocktails/snacks, music Monday – Saturday evenings 6pm – 9pm.
Where: The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Cape Town
Info: +27 (0) 21 437 9001, reservations1@12apostles.co.za
Web: www.12apostleshotel.com
Restaurants: 021 437 9029, restaurants@12apostles.co.za
Spa: 021 437 9060, thespa@12apostles.co.za
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