Categories: Venues

De Warenmarkt: A Hub of Culinary Delights in the Heart of Stellenbosch

De Warenmarkt is a charming restaurant in the heart of Stellenbosch’s cultural district. Housed in a cherished 18th-century heritage building, this venue offers a variety of delightful culinary experiences inspired by the Cape’s legacy as a trading post. Whether you’re a little peckish or ravenously hungry, De Warenmarkt has something to please everyone.

Kaapse Vonkel MCC and Oyster Bar

De Warenmarkt boasts a centrally located oyster and MCC bar, where you can enjoy fresh cultivated Saldanha Bay oysters or choose something from the extensive seafood menu while sipping on a glass of Simonsig MCC. The bar is situated in a building dating back some 300 years and offers an intimate atmosphere whether you want to dine or sip on a glass of wine.

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Simon Wine Bar at De Warenmarkt

For a cozy and intimate atmosphere, visit the Simon Wine Bar. Here, you can relax on one of the couches or outside on the sunny patio with a gin cocktail or craft beer. The wine list includes an array of exclusively Stellenbosch wines, and you can treat yourself to a glass or bottle of rare premium vintages up to 25 years old, found in the Legends Wine Book.

Communal Dining Room at De Warenmarkt

De Warenmarkt’s spacious and welcoming communal dining room serves various dishes. The menu includes:
Hearty and healthy breakfasts.
Small plates to share.
A great selection of cuts straight from the butcher.
The wine list includes an array of exclusively Stellenbosch wines, and you can treat yourself to a glass or bottle of rare premium vintages up to 25 years old, found in the Legends Wine Book.

Deli at De Warenmarkt

Lining the restaurant’s walls are food and drink offerings to satisfy all tastes, including a deli, gourmet coffee bar, juice bar, and delightful creperie. The cafeteria has everything from olives and fragrant spice rubs to creamy local cheeses, jams, and preserves. Grab a sandwich or pastry to enjoy with a takeaway coffee, or use the ample seating space to enjoy your purchase.

Quality Merchants

De Warenmarkt also hosts a selection of quality merchants, including a butcher, where you can purchase a great selection of cuts straight from the butcher. With quality produce and rich cultural heritage, De Warenmarkt sets itself apart, making it a regular stop for Stellenbosch locals and the ideal day trip to the Winelands for those further afield.

De Warenmarkt is a charming restaurant that offers delightful culinary experiences in the heart of Stellenbosch. With its impressive wine list, fresh seafood, and quality produce, there’s something to please everyone.

Contact Information for De Warenmarkt

  • Address: 20 Ryneveld St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
  • Phone: +27 21 883 2274
  • Website: De Warenmarkt
  • Opening Hours:
  • Monday – Saturday, 8 am – 9pm
  • Sunday, 9 am – 3pm
Thabo Sebata

Thabo Sebata is a Cape Town-based journalist who covers the intersection of politics and daily life in South Africa's legislative capital, bringing grassroots perspectives to parliamentary reporting from his upbringing in Gugulethu. When not tracking policy shifts or community responses, he finds inspiration hiking Table Mountain's trails and documenting the city's evolving food scene in Khayelitsha and Bo-Kaap. His work has appeared in leading South African publications, where his distinctive voice captures the complexities of a nation rebuilding itself.

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