SITUATED on Thesen Islands, considered one of the most prestigious locations on the Garden Route, is one of the most unusual hotels in South Africa – once an old power station, now the five-star Turbine Boutique Hotel and Spa.
Surrounded by water on three sides, The Turbine offers luxury accommodation, conference facilities, the Turbine Spa plus two restaurants – the vibey Gastro Pub with happy hour and live music every Friday, and a serious rival to other Knysna restaurants – the 90-seater Island Café.
On Thursdays there is the chef’s table food and wine pairing (three courses paired with recommended in-house wines at R295 per person) and on the last Thursday of every month, are the wine (or gin/beer) and food pairing dinner evenings at 6.30pm, in partnership with various award-winning wine estates and featuring live music. The upcoming line-up includes:
- Thursday 16 June – A journey through the winelands with Jane Simon with music by pianist Baden Hall
- Thursday 7 July – Alvi’s Bubbly – Alvi’s Drift Winery with seafood and oysters and music by saxophonist Jaco Kriek
- Thursday 25 August – Meerhof Wines food and wine dinner with music by violinist Minx
- Thursday 29 September – Vinimark – The Wine Company with music by guitarist Brighitte Deister
- Thursday 27 October – Jakkalsvlei Wines food and dinner pairing
Ts&Cs apply, and reservations are essential. Call 044 050 3500, email reservations@turbinehotel.co.za or click here.