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  • 5 Course Wine Pairing Dinner at Old Town Italy Umhlanga

    Join Old Town Italy Umhlanga for a wine & dine evening on the 26th of November!  Sit at a table on the sidewalk, underneath the rustling trees and watch the crowds go by. Bask in the warm sun and appreciate beautiful architecture in the heart of Durban. Eclectic, romantic and authentic – those are words […] More

  • 1000 Hills Chef School Gourmet Evening

    The much-anticipated gourmet evening at 1000 Hills Chef School encourage you to indulge your taste buds with delicious plated meals all set in a fine dining atmosphere. Join them on the first Thursday of selected months at 6.30pm, as 1000 Hills Chef School treat you to a taste explosion! 13 February 2020 2 April 2020 […] More

  • 2-Course Dinner & Wine Pairing at The Mad Italian

    Because you can’t have Italian food without wine. Get it good at the Mad Italian – traditional pizza just like nonna made, salads, pasta and the best of la dolce vita to satisfy your sweet craving – Angelina meringue with peaches and ice cream or some tiramisu. There’s always space – even after pizza. An […] More

  • Champagne Pairing Lunch at Big Easy Winebar & Grill

    It’s all things Veuve Clicquot. From spa treatments to star-quality business facilities, make the Hilton Hotel your home away from home with its facilities to meet every need. The Big Easy Winebar & Grill, which prides itself on its premium quality meat cuts, fresh salads and an all-round chic, yet laid back vibe , will […] More

  • Wine and dine at Ernie Els’ Big Easy

    Wouldn’t you like to experience the Big Easy himself? The Big Easy Wine Bar and Grill at the Hilton Hotel Durban offers a relaxed atmosphere in which to meet friends over a good beer or an even better steak. It’s a chance to experience the essence of the lifestyle of icon Ernie Els and enjoy […] More

  • An evening with Kim and Pashi at the Big Easy Winebar & Grill

    Big Easy Winebar & Grill Durban by Ernie Els have teamed up with South Africa’s most loved reality TV couple, Kim and Pashi, for an evening of culinary delights as they launch, Lady Tiffin Spice Emporium, a range of premium spice blends featuring the finest ingredients and spices. As finalists on Mnet’s season two of […] More

  • Wine & Dine with Ernie Els Wines

    Don’t miss this opportunity to dine on impeccable food and wine at The Big Easy this October! Offering a bespoke dinner menu accompanied by top class wines supplied by Ernie Els Wines, this is a culinary event that food & wine lovers don’t want to miss. On 25 OCTOBER, experience a stellar line-up of award winning […] More

  • Wine & Dine Evening at Big Easy Winebar and Glen Carlou

    Explore South African wines in a fun environment while enjoying great food! The Big Easy Winebar & Grill will be inviting Glen Carlou Wine Estate to hose a wonderful wine & dine evening on the 22nd of February. The combination of gourmet food, sophisticated wine and great company is one that cannot be beat. Savour […] More

  • The “Best of Cape Wines” Dinner at Hilton Durban

    The Western Cape’s wine history is a long and eventful one and more than 350 years later the results from the vine speak for themselves. The various wine routes in the Cape Winelands are sought-after destinations by wine connoisseurs around the world, with many boasting international and South African award-winning status. Tickets are R495 per […] More

  • Wine & Dine Evening at Big Easy Winebar & Grill with Graham Beck

    Join the Big Easy Winebar & Grill at the Hilton Durban for a fantastic wine & dine evening on Friday, the 20th of October from 18h30, where you get to enjoy a four course bubbly paired menu for only R495 per person. Nobody knows who said; “If life brings you troubles, drink some Champagne, then […] More

  • 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

  • A Mushroom & Truffle Fillet + Wine Special with Olive & Oil

    Another new special has arrived in Durban! For the month of June, Olive & Oil are ushering winter in with Wolftrap Wines and a dish that is just wonderful! A tender, house-aged fillet, cooked to your liking, resting on a bed of baby potatoes, roast butternut and spinach, and blanketed in a decadent and creamy […] More