Tap|Eat at the Franschhoek Beer Co: Craft Beer + Mezze-Style Menu

It’s no secret that the Franschhoek Valley is aburst with fine-dining restaurants and award-winning wine farms. But where do you go if you’re a beer lover (or dating a beer lover) and in the mood for a low-key yet splendid meal?

Luckily for us, Alex McCormack, Frank Rodriguez and Reuben Riffel identified this gap! Alex and Frank went above and beyond and produced a stellar range of craft beers, opening the Valley’s first microbrewery, alongside a tap room and restaurant.

Tap|Eat is where Reuben entered the picture and, in collaboration with head chef Nick Oosthuizen (ex Foliage), developed a mezze-style menu that’s all about fresh, local, superb-quality ingredients. Each dish is made with organic produce that’s sourced directly from the gardens on the farm, while the in-house baked breads are made using the beers on offer. Nick has an exceptional knack for layering flavours and textures, taking something seemingly simple like a tuna salad to gourmet level.

We love the beer cocktails and the beer-and-food pairing experience – two clever concepts that aim to introduce beginner beer-drinkers to the world of barley and hops.
The vibe is laid-back yet elegant, owing to modern, sleek interiors.

Order a few plates to share, or a burger with a side of chips (if you’re a beer-and-burger type of guy or gal).

Opened 1 December 2017