5 Wellington Attractions To Explore With A Drink In Hand

If you say “make mine a double” when someone says “Wellington” then this list of places to visit in the Boland region is you! The picturesque town of Wellington with its beautiful historic buildings and country hospitality is an inviting destination for day-trippers in need of a drink. No matter where you go, you’ll find a thirst-quenching beverage to sip on while exploring the town and its attractions.

High rollers with expensive taste can kick back and relax over a bottle of estate wine at one of the luxury establishments in Wellington. But you don’t have to be part of the wealthy titans club to experience the charm of the town and its people. There are plenty of free experiences and inexpensive places in Wellington to discover with your favourite drink in hand.

Taste The Heritage

Before reaching for the first drink, familiarise yourself with the town by downloading the Wellington Heritage Trails’ free audio tour. The self-guided tour provides out-of-towners with a glimpse into the history of the small Boland village and its rich farming community. From wagon makers, to wine pioneers and female educators, get to know the key players in the town and its rich history. Just download the free Wellington VoiceMap App on your smartphone and get ready to explore the town with a virtual tour guide, for free!

Perfect Place For Coffee

The aptly named Perfect Place on Church street is indeed worthy of a visit for a sweet indulgence or country-style brunch or lunch. Else, just grab a takeaway coffee and continue on your walkabout town.

Get Wine

There’s no shortage as far as wine is concerned in Wellington. Red wine lovers in search of an off-the-beaten-track winelands experience should add Mont du Toit Kelder to their list of wineries to visit. Twenty six hectares of vines have been planted with red varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz, Alicante Bouschet, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot and Tinta Barocca. Be sure to plan ahead for this one, as wine tastings are by appointment only.

Eat Something

Only amateur drinkers skip lunch when out on a tour of the winelands. Afterall, no visit to Wellington is complete without a lazy lunch layered with more booze. Head on over to Oude Wellington for a plate of soul-satisfying food made with passion and love. Reserve a table in the shade of the enormous oak trees or inside next to the fireplace. If this does not warm you up, head on over to the distillry for a taste of the estate’s pot still brandies and grappa.

Go For Gin!

End your trip on a bittersweet note, by calling last rounds on the stoep of the 1812 Cape Dutch manor on Versailles Farm. This is also the home of Jorgensen’s Distillery and an 1860’s copper pot still, called Ugly Betty. Taste through their range of premium craft spirits, that includes a fynbos, hibiscus, pepper and blue pea gin. It’s once again best to book, as tastings at Jorgensen’s Distillery are by appointment only.

Keep yourself and others safe. Don’t drink and drive!