5 places with the best natural wine selections in Cape Town 2026
One of the trends in Cape Town is certainly that of natural wines, a wine free from the chains of systematic spraying regimes and the oppression of dominant cultivated yeast strains imparting its fruit counter flavour. Below are three spots that have a high proportion of this wine inclination.
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![Interior of Publik wine bar in Cape Town, South Africa, a Star Wine List Red Star wine destination.]()
Address: 11D Kloof Nek Road, Gardens, Cape Town
Pretty much their ethos, natural wines and small scale is their thing!
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![Bottles and tables at Openwine wine bar in Cape Town, South Africa - a Star Wine List Red Star wine destination.]()
Phone: +27 21 422 0800
Address: 72 Wale Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
At Openwine you'll find so much wine by the glass that you are bound to find almost anything you are looking for, but there is a clear incline towards the new, hip and progressive.
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![Interior of Leo's natural wine bar in Cape Town, South Africa - a Star Wine List Red Star wine destination.]()
Phone: +27 76 042 0224
Address: Shop 28, De Oude Schuur, 120 Bree Street, Cape Town
Leo’s Wine Bar is a unique fusion of daytime bagel shop and nighttime wine haven, located on Bree Street in central Cape Town. By day, the space operates as Max Bagels, serving fresh bagels to a bustling crowd. Come evening, it transforms into Leo’s Wine Bar, offering an intimate and relaxed atmosphere for wine enthusiasts. The bar specialises in low-intervention wines from smaller producers, with a strong emphasis on natural and organic selections. Their curated wine list features approximately 20 options, with around 10 available by the glass, rotating frequently to provide guests with new...
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![Star Wine List Red Star: Ouezeri in Cape Town, South Africa.]()
Phone: 061 533 9071
Address: 58 Wale Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
Ouzeri, located at 58 Wale Street in Cape Town’s city centre, is a contemporary restaurant offering a modern take on traditional regional recipes from Cyprus and Greece. The establishment began as a series of pop-up events by chef-owner Nic Charalambous, who sought to spotlight Cypriot cuisine and present a fresh perspective on Greek food in South Africa. Drawing inspiration from his travels and family recipes, Charalambous has crafted a menu that balances authenticity with modern culinary techniques. The restaurant’s seasonal menu is sourced from top local producers and complemented by a car...
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![Arthur's Mini Super wine bar in Cape Town, South Africa, a Star Wine List Red Star wine destination..]()
Phone: +27 087 702 7470
Address: 15 Arthurs Road, Sea Point, Cape Town
Arthur’s Mini Super is the kind of place that makes you feel like a regular from the moment you walk in. By day, it’s a laid-back Sea Point deli slinging some of the best toasties in town; by night, it transforms into a casual but seriously cool wine bar with a focus on natural, low-intervention wines. Run by Stephanie Anastasopoulos and Will Hobson, Arthur’s keeps things simple but spot-on – great food, great wine, and a no-fuss atmosphere that feels effortlessly welcoming. The wine selection is ever-changing, always interesting, and leans towards small-production gems. Whether you’re grabb...
