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Spek & Bone is located at a historic site next to the original Stellenbosch market, behind Oom Samie se winkel. This small plates eatery and wine bar is a real hidden gem, tucked away just off Dorp Street. The name is inspired by Bertus’ and his wife, Mareli’s, pets. “The restaurant is named after our pig and our puppy, Spek and Bone, who are (surprisingly) best friends and truly inseparable”, explains Bertus. The pets were named after the classic food combination of pork and beans. The authentic simplicity of the restaurant can be summed up in the Afrikaans saying ‘Om vir spek en boontjies te werk’ meaning to work for ordinary food, not for money.

We invite guests to join us under the oldest fruit-producing vine in Stellenbosch (how fitting!) and for a curated tapas menu with big, bold flavours, best shared with friends and paired with specially selected South African wines. The Bassons find great joy in fantastic food, great wine and an incredible playlist, and you’ll find all of these at Spek & Bone.

Reviews (184)

4.6 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.4
Service 4.6
Ambience 4.6
  • Dieter B. Dined: 1 week ago
    2.5
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 2.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Gerhard K. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Juergen S. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 15 Feb 25
    If you would not have a recommendation or would have red about it, you would not walk in. What a Bijoux: must; outdoor seating. 5 star rating for every criteria

  • Dirk J. Dined: 2 months ago
    3.5
    Food 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 07 Feb 25
    Food and price could be better, also location is not that wow

  • James C. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 03 Feb 25
    Thank you for a brilliant evening - Finn was a great host too.

  • Giuliano M. Dined: 2 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Martin K. Dined: 3 months ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Lisa D. Dined: 3 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 13 Jan 25
    Thank you for a super end to 2024! Consistently good food and excellent service.

  • Kristin L. Dined: 2 months ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Carmen B. Dined: 3 months ago
    3.3
    Food 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
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Opening Hours

  • Monday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Tuesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Wednesday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Thursday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Friday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Saturday 12h00 - 14h00, 18h00 - 20h00
  • Sunday CLOSED