There are a number of exciting events to be held in Paarl. No matter what you're looking for - an adventure, a chilled night out with friends, or some family fun - we have it all.
This coming holiday season, we have a number of activities and events planned for you. If you are planning a Xmas lunch or a New Year celebration, now is the time to book.
Welcome! We look forward to seeing you soon!
La Paris Bistro's Bao buns of the week
Every week from Wednesday - Sunday
From 12h00
La Paris Bistro launches Bao Bun of the Week! Expect a new combination of delicious flavours and textures wrapped in a Bao bun.
Photographed below is the mouth-watering honey and Gochujang glazed Korean fried chicken Bao buns with smoked mayo, carrot and daikon slaw, spring onion and coriander.
Keep your eyes on their social media pages to find out what the Bao bun of the week is!
Cost: R105 per portion
Book your table here: 021 867 0171 or restaurant@laparis.co.za
Babylonstoren November workshops
Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms, set at the foot of Simonsberg situated in Simondium, Paarl. It has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and evokes a sense of wellbeing.
They hold regular workshops at Babylonstoren to share what they have learned and to also learn from their community. Experts in their fields host these workshops in collaboration with the Babylonstoren team. They’re quite hands-on so you will get to try out the skills, techniques or discipline. Starting with a walk through the garden, it is usually a full-day affair with lunch included. Read more
Wine events for the entire family to enjoy
There’s a super fun event on our wine farms for every wine lover. You can look forward to an array of music events accompanied by fine wine and excellent food options.
The perfect way to wind down the year and welcome summer in the great outdoors. From sipping wine as the sun sets, to dinner in the vineyard, and live music, these events offer something for everyone in the family.
Outdoor activities
Fairview Goat Run
12 November 2022
Inspired by our natural-born climbers, we bring you the Fairview Goat Run on 12 November. An event promising fun and fitness for a good cause! The Goat Run will take place in the morning, while the festivities will kick off at 11h30. You can expect wholesome food from the Goatshed Restaurant, a petting zoo, drinks and much more. As always, this event is about raising funds and giving back to the community
Paarl Golf Club
EVERY DAY
Tee times are from 7h00 till 18h00.
Come and test your golfing ability on the 27-hole Paarl Golf Club. This hidden gem is centrally situated in the Winelands and has easy access from the N1 freeway.
While you are here please enjoy all the other services on offer at the clubhouse. From being pampered in our Spa to having a wood-fired pizza or freshly prepared sushi.
You are spoiled with choices from our Golfing Goat Restaurant with unbelievable views from our newly enlarged restaurant area.
Depending on your golf affiliation there are several packages available. We still have our R2 200 for a fourball plus two golf carts special for the festive season. Please phone our offices on 021 863 1140 to book a tee time for you.
Croc cage diving for the more adventurous at Le Bonheur
ALL SUMMER
10h30 | 14h00 | 15h00 | 16h00
Crocodile cage diving is a thrilling (yet safe) and educational experience – swim with Africa’s apex predator at Le Bonheur. Facilitated by experienced and passionate guides, this activity serves to bring you close to the African Nile crocodile in the waters where it is king. A Safe fully enclosed pool fitted with 30 mm aquarium-grade acrylic panels underwater and an engineer-specified steel cage above water will allow you to witness the crocs close enough to touch! No diving equipment is needed. Swimsuits only.
Book directly via WhatsApp at 073 074 1004, or click HERE to book online.
Stay and play at South Africa's number-one hotel
Star of (southern) Africa
Babylonstoren Farm Hotel has just been named as the number one hotel in southern Africa in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The Farm Hotel also ranks 26th on the Condé Nast Traveler list of the Best Hotels in the World for 2022. More than 240 000 Condé Nast Traveler readers cast their votes and shared their recent travel knowledge of the world’s top hotels, resorts, cities, countries, islands, spas, trains, airlines, airports, cruises and more.
“We’re delighted to be voted the number one hotel in southern Africa in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year!
Thank you to everyone who voted and special thanks to our passionate team. Babylonstoren’s hotel sets the scene for guests to ground themselves again and breathe – walks in nature, unhurried meals, sleeping in and spending time with loved ones. There are also many new and exciting attractions for visitors to experience, including our brand-new hot spa. In the month since opening, it’s become a firm favourite with guests,” says Dalené Claassens, director of hotel and hospitality at Babylonstoren.
Book your stay at www.babylonstoren.com or email reservations@babylonstoren.com
We would love to welcome you in our beautiful valley.