We are passionate about Caveau. We love their food, their philosophies, their wine list, and in turn, they show us the love by being one of the best outlets for all Haut Espoir Wines. Now, there are 2 Caveau outlets, one in Heritage Square, and one at the Mill, in Newlands.

The philosophy behind the running of the wine bar is that Caveau want their guests to drink quality wines all the time and in order to do this, they have brought down the mark ups on the more expensive wines.

No visit will be complete without a hedonistic free-fall into Caveau’s seductive selection of local cheeses and cured meats, where the delights on offer have been carefully selected to compliment the wines in true French style.

Everything from Caveau’s delectable eggs Benedict and the famous ‘Jean sandwich’, to soups and finger-style tappas (which include meat platters for four with lamb ham, wafers of smoked ham or salami) set the tone for menu differentiation, along with those mouth-watering chalk-board specials that change from season to season.

ed’s note: Now I`m hungry.

Then of course, there are the die-hard favourites like beef, chicken or tuna cubes served with their respective bearnaise, peanut or yoghurt dipping sauces.

Undoubtedly, you will encounter some firsts in this deli, and the purveyors of these fine foods will be only too happy to challenge your palates. But beware! Certain of these delicacies are not for the cholesteroly well endowed!

After sweeping up the romantic antique cellars in the famous Heritage Square building in mid 2003 to open the first Caveau, a restaurant that has achieved huge success, these food and wine ‘passionistas’, spread their wings and opened Caveau at The Mill in early 2007. Situated inside the national landmark of Josephine Mill in Newlands, Cape Town, Caveau at The Mill is a restaurant, bar and function venue set in exquisite surroundings in the southern suburbs.

Open Tuesday to Saturday (8am – 10pm) for both continental and full breakfasts, lunch and dinner, and open Sundays for brunch (10am – 3pm), Caveau at The Mill, situated on Boundary Road in Newlands, offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown Cape Town, so whether you have half an hour or a full day to while away, Jean and Brendon invite you to share in their passion.

You will find most of our Haut Espoir Wines on their wine list, with the Gentle Giant and Rose being two local favorites.