A charming 16th-century coaching inn
Within Thomas Hardy’s enchanting village of Evershot...
Hermanus, Western Cape
Cradled amid the hills of the Hemel-en-Aarde (Heaven and Earth) valley,
Bouchard Finlayson is widely acclaimed as one of South Africa’s leading boutique wine cellars.
With a terroir defined by both ancient soils and a cool maritime climate, the vineyards of Bouchard Finlayson are famous for producing award-winning
Pinot Noir, elegant Chardonnay and terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc, while inspired blends showcase the depth of skill and innovation in our winemaking team.
The Bouchard Finlayson cellar is conveniently located a scenic 90 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, close to the world-famous whale-watching centre of Hermanus.
This elegant room, leading off the restaurant, benefits from natural daylight and is perfect for a private lunch, pre-theatre or evening events for up to 70 people with reception-style seating or 30 guests seated. Fully air-conditioned with adjustable lighting, private bar area and business facilities, we can tailor the space to your event.
70 guests for a standing reception/30 guests seated
Private Bar
Live music/DJ
Business facilities for meetings with drop down screen, ISDN 2 and analogue phone lines
State-of-the-art audio visual equipment available
Customised menus for corporate, social or themed events
Downstairs below the main restaurant, discover '43 Below'. From your own private bar, to drinks and delicious canapés, to sit-down meals and pre-theatre dining, 43 Below can be hired with no room charge from January to November. Available until 11pm daily, a later license until 1am is available, with six weeks' notice prior to the event.
60 guests for a standing reception/20 guests seated
Private Bar
Live music/DJ
Customised menus for corporate, social or themed events
Available seven days a week
43 Below – 60 standing / 20 seated
Jubilee – 70 standing / 30 seated
Exclusive use – up to 300 standing / 100 seated
Last-minute availability
Live music / DJ (Thursday and Friday, available on request for other days)
Private bars
bbar's expert mixologists create signature cocktails and drink pairings that perfectly complement the extensive menu, which includes fresh fish of the day, juicy burgers and delicious sharing platters.
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