Geuwels at Vergenoegd Löw

Geuwels is both Vergenoegd Löw’s beating wine heart and home to our casual but refined farm-to-table restaurant.

As we say in our cellar - we let the grapes dictate the winemaking. At Geuwels, we let the wines lead the menu. Here, the stories unfold through wine-led pairing experiences and dishes inspired first by the wines, and then by the farm and all it yields: hand-reared meat, farm butter and eggs, seasonal produce, honey and of course, our acclaimed wines.

Guided by gastronomist Michelle Theron, whose deep knowledge of South African food culture and flavours bridges heritage and innovation, each menu celebrates the harmony between vineyard and table.

Try our estate-grown and -made wines across a range of themes, or experience our merroir-driven wines, crafted to be savoured with local food flavours. In the restaurant, enjoy leisurely, sustainable dining where the seasons dictate both the mood and the food.

Find us in the 18th century Cape Dutch building that was once the cellar. Geuwels (Dutch for gables) takes its name from the original gable found during restoration that you can still see exposed on the inside of the cellar. (In another of our restaurants, Clara’s Barn, you can also see this gable depicted in the picture painted by visiting Dutch artist Jan Brandes, who stayed on the farm between 1786 and 1787.) The name Geuwels also pays tribute to the building’s two end-gables.

Interiors are warm, inviting and echo the shades of clay and lime soils of the farm. Beautiful detailing in embroidered surfaces, vintage brass and reclaimed wood invite you to stop, stay and make the most of the moment.

Outdoor dining is always an option, if the Stellenbosch weather permits, as it so often does.

Extend your visit ...

While Geuwels welcomes you for lunch, wine and platters, breakfast is exclusively served in our historic Homestead. By booking only, you can enjoy a beautifully prepared morning meal in the manor’s serene and storied setting.

Just Wines ...

Indulge in a curated selection of estate wines in an intimate, elegant setting. In the Wine Lounge you can sample wines only, if that’s your preference.