Spek & Bone
A small-plates bar on Dorp Street in Stellenbosch, run by celebrated chef Bertus Basson. Its courtyard sits under century-old vines, and it holds one Eat Out star.
Spek & Bone was opened in 2016 by South African chef Bertus Basson and his wife Mareli at 84 Dorp Street in Stellenbosch. The name comes from their pig (Spek) and dog (Bone). The courtyard sits under some of Stellenbosch's oldest vines, and the restaurant earned one Eat Out star in 2025. It specializes in sharing-style small plates and also offers a chef's tasting menu. Basson's personal favorite is the Korean fried chicken, and the milk bun with chicken-fat butter is also often praised. There is no paper wine list; instead, guests choose bottles themselves at a wall of wine. Some find the prices high, but it is more approachable than top tasting-menu restaurants. It is a few minutes' walk from the town centre.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday; check the official website or call to confirm
Nearby sights
- Stellenbosch Winelands
- Delaire Graff Estate
- Spier Wine Farm
- Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
- Babylonstoren
- Boschendal
- Vergelegen
- Fairview Wine and Cheese