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24/05/2026
Monday nights at Bouchon are getting a little more suspicious.
Join us for Monday Murder Meet-ups - an interactive murder mystery dinner where strangers become teammates, everyone’s a suspect, and your table needs to solve the case before the final reveal.
Expect good vibes, new people, plenty of clues, and delicious tapas served in our private cellar setting.
Every Monday
Arrival from 6:30pm
The game starts at 7pm sharp
Come alone or bring a friend - either way, your Monday night just got a lot more interesting.
Book your spot directly with .to.die.for
22/05/2026
Smile, it’s Friday and there’s wine waiting. 🍷
18/05/2026
A table scattered with tapas, wine poured generously, and conversation that somehow gets better as the evening goes on. 🍷
No big production - just really good food, a great bottle, and the kind of atmosphere people come back for.
12/05/2026
has officially stepped into a new chapter under new ownership ✨✨
While Silk begins an exciting new chapter, Bouchon and remain sister restaurants, continuing as part of the same family.
Thank you for all the support over the years, and we wish the new owners and team all the very best moving forward 🤍
05/05/2026
Start with a glass, add a few plates, and see how quickly the table fills up. 🍷
Good wine, generous tapas, and the kind of atmosphere that makes the night feel easy
17/04/2026
Plates up, wine poured - Bouchon in motion🍷
09/04/2026
Not every night needs a reason.
Just wine, tapas, and a place that gets it right.
07/04/2026
A good table, a well-chosen bottle, and a few plates to share - some days just call for that🍷
02/04/2026
A long weekend calls for a good bottle of wine and a few plates worth sharing. 🍷
Simple plans, done properly.
30/03/2026
Made from scratch, every time.
At Bouchon, our gnocchi is always fresh - soft, comforting, and worth coming back for.
25/03/2026
There’s something about a well-set table, a good bottle of wine, and a few thoughtful plates that just works. No rush, no big occasion - just food and wine done properly. 🍷
That’s the kind of evening you can expect here.
17/03/2026
Order a couple of plates, open a good bottle, and see where the evening goes. 🍷
13/03/2026
Friday thoughts 💭
A glass of wine, a few plates worth sharing, and the evening is already heading in the right direction🍷
06/03/2026
Tapas worth ordering widely, and wine worth taking your time with🍷
Exactly what a good evening calls for.
Take advantage of our tapas special - 3 tapas for R335
02/03/2026
Wine first. Then a few plates. Then maybe another glass. 🍷
That’s usually how a very good evening begins.
23/02/2026
Tapas done properly, wine chosen carefully, and a room that feels effortlessly at ease.
Some evenings don’t need more than that🍷
17/02/2026
Three plates, properly done.
Choose any 3 tapas for R320 and build a table that makes sense - thoughtful, generous, and made to pair with good wine. 🍷
09/02/2026
Tapas on the table, wine poured just right, and an evening that doesn’t need much else. 🍷
Sometimes simple plans are the best ones.
03/02/2026
Tapas on the table, wine in the glass, and no need to overthink the evening🍷
Sometimes that’s all you need.
29/01/2026
We believe good wine deserves a proper pause - and a few plates worth talking about.
Welcome to Bouchon, where “just one more” is always a sensible decision. 🍷
26/01/2026
Good wine on the table, a few plates worth sharing, and plans quietly changing as the evening rolls on. 🍷
That’s a night at Bouchon - relaxed, unpretentious, and exactly where you want to be.
21/01/2026
A table worth booking, a glass worth lingering over.
Valentine’s Day at Bouchon - thoughtful plates, great wine, and an atmosphere that lets the evening unfold naturally.
Secure your table via Dineplan.
19/01/2026
A forever favourite at Bouchon.
Our homemade Japanese mushroom gnocchi - with cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and pecorino - is one of those tapas that never leaves the menu, for very good reason. 🍷
Address
95 Hout Street
Cape Town
8001
To get to Hout Street in Cape Town by public transport, take the train or bus to the Cape Town Station. From there, walk towards the city center until you reach Hout Street. The tapas bar and restaurant is located along this street.
If driving, take the N1 highway towards Cape Town city center. Use the Strand Street exit and turn onto Strand Street. Drive straight until you reach Hout Street, where you can park your vehicle along the street or in nearby parking lots.
Please note that these directions are for informational purposes only and may not necessarily lead to Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
18:00 - 23:00 |
| Tuesday |
18:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday |
16:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday |
16:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday |
16:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday |
16:00 - 23:00 |
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What people say
Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro, located in the heart of Cape Town's city centre, is a charming urban winery that offers a sophisticated yet relaxed food and wine experience. The brainchild of winemaker Christophe Durand and restaurateur Faisal Khakoo, Bouchon is a meeting place for like-minded people who love flavoursome, down-to-earth food and are curious about the world of wine.
The winelist at Bouchon embraces both local and international gems and is accompanied by a weekly 'Travel Through Your Glass' selection which allows you to discover and enjoy spectacular wines from around the world by the glass. Complementing the wine offering is a weekly menu that boasts uncomplicated seasonal tapas, a small selection of mouthwatering mains, and scrumptious desserts.
Whether you're looking for after-work drinks, an early dinner with friends, date night or reserve the exclusive cellar table for your special occasion, Bouchon has got you covered. The ambiance is warm and inviting with friendly staff who are always on hand to offer recommendations.
Overall, Bouchon Wine Bar & Bistro is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves good food and great wine. If you don't take life too seriously, you'll fit right in!
