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  • Thelema Mountain Vineyards Food & Wine Pairing Dinner at Big Easy Durban by Ernie Els

    The tale of Thelema Mountain Vineyards (in Helshoogte, Stellenbosch) is a success story that many can only dream of. Acquire a rundown fruit farm, restore the manor house, plant vineyards, release the first wines five years later and then, only a decade after start up, become one of the most sought-after wine estates in South […] More

  • Join Vasco’s Restaurant for a Christmas Lunch

    Join Vasco’s for a wonderful Christmas lunch buffet! The entire family is welcome to join for a great buffet offering with 8 different stations set up to give you everything your heart desires this Christmas. From calamari ceviche, to building your own salad, soups, carvery and traditional Christmas desserts, Vasco’s welcomes you all. This beautiful […] More

  • Enjoy a wonderful Dinner at Vasco’s on Christmas Eve

    Celebrate Christmas Eve at Vasco’s! Join the restaurant at the Hilton Durban for a wonderful Christmas buffet, where the chefs and staff pull out all the stops to bring the festive spirit. Nine different buffet stations [menu] will be set up so that you will definitely come back for more and more food until you […] More

  • Celebrate NYE at Vasco’s Restaurant

    Celebrate into the new year in style at Vasco’s.  The newly launched restaurant at the Hilton Durban will pull out all the stops to bring out a buffet to conquer them all. 8 buffet stations will be opened including an oyster bar to have you coming back for more and more. You can find the full […] More

  • Christmas Day Lunch at The Big Easy

    Join the Big Easy Winebar & Grill for a stunning family lunch! Starting with bread service you can enjoy a festive spread of breads with dips to share before the starters arrive. From slow roasted cider apple pork belly, smoked duck breast and much more your lunch is already getting off to a fantastic start. This […] More

  • Christmas Eve at The Big Easy

    Bring the family and friends and let the celebrations begin!  Join the Big Easy Winebar & Grill for a three course feast that features grilled prawns and salmon skewers, rolled turkey breast, rump steak, lamb breast and traditional Christmas desserts with a twist. The menus is R425 per person and booking is essential. Directions to Big […] More

  • New Year’s Eve at The Big Easy

    The team at the Big Easy Winebar & Grill have created an unforgettable New Year’s Eve menu. The evening starts with oven baked local oysters topped with spring onion, parmesan and spicy sundried tomato pesto which is followed by Tiger prawn, salmon and horseradish ravioli. You’ll also get to taste duck liver crusted with beetroot […] More

  • Skabenga’s Birthday Party at the Oyster Box

    Join the Oyster Box for a funfilled afternoon to celebrate Skabenga’s Birthday – the resident cat at the hotel!  With a Super Hero theme, you are encouraged to have all the kids dress up but that doesn’t mean that you also can’t join the fun. It’s all happening on the 4th of October from 12h00 […] More

  • Celebrate your Heritage at The Oyster Box

    Join the Spring Day High Tea Celebrations at The Oyster Box. Taste a little bit of history this Heritage Day with the Heritage Day High Tea at the Oyster Box. The nostalgic South African-inspired journey into the past is a ‘sweet treat’ with syrupy koeksisters, creamy melktert and rich malva pudding are all on the […] More

  • Join the Oyster Box for a Women’s Day High Tea

    Celebrate Women’s Day with Bubbles and Brie cheese-themed high tea buffet at The Oyster Box.  This includes some of the most famous sweet treats that are always very popular. Paired with a couple of glasses of sparkling wine, this Women’s Day at The Oyster Box will be a lovely afternoon treat for the ladies. Date: […] More

  • Winter Wine Show and Live Auction at the Westville Country Club

    In aid of the Robin Hood foundation, please join the Westville Country Crlub for an exciting Winter Wine Show and Live Auction on the 3rd of August. The event starts at 18h00 and should go for about 3 hours. All proceeds from tickets and auction will go to the Robin Hood Foundation. Passionate about bettering […] More

  • Cocktail Making Class at The Big Easy Winebar & Grill

    Learn how to mix your own cocktails at Big Easy Durban at lunch-time on Saturday 29th July. Jason Andrews from Distillery 031, who is passionate about creating craft spirits, will conduct a Cocktail Masterclass, taking everyone through a step-by-step journey of creating your own cocktails. This fun workshop starts at 11am and ends with participants […] More