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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 (174)

4.5 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.6
Value 4.5
Service 4.4
Ambience 4.6
  • Annarette B. Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 21 Dec 24
    It was a wonderful dining experience

  • Martin K. Dined: 6 days ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Dahailia C. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Daggan S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Ann S. Dined: 2 weeks ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Lisa H. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Thu 21 Nov 24
    Always fun at Spek en Bone, love their small plays and always go with the chefs choice. Great, casual atmosphere. Good wine list

  • Malaika D. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Wed 20 Nov 24
    Did the chefs menu and loved it! Great staff, the roasted cabbage was me and my grandmothers favourite! Kudos to the chef and his team

  • Matthias S. Dined: 1 month ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Clifford P. Dined: 2 months ago
    4
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Rohan N. Dined: 4 months ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
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  • 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