Ringed by oak trees and green lawns, Tap | Eat at Franschhoek Beer Company lets beer-lovers experience the clean air and dazzling vistas of the mountainous Franschhoek Wine Valley, while enjoying a brew and a bite.
Eating in style while appreciating the outdoors, was among interior design company Inhouse’s goals in the creation of Franschhoek Beer Co’s new foodie destination.
Stacking glass doors allow sunlight to flood the interior, as well as bridging the indoor and outdoor seating areas. An assortment of views can be enjoyed – be it the distant mountains, the immediate landscaping or even the restaurant’s detailed interior design.
In the construction of Tap | Eat, Inhouse had to extend the former premises of Franschhoek Beer Co, which consisted solely of the brewery.
Inhouse Director, Phillip Wyatt notes that the design needed to tie in with the brewery next-door, but also have its own identity
Lighting is a key feature and the scheme includes ambient lights stationed throughout the interior.
“Spotlights were employed to light up the restaurant ceiling, whose height and angle make it a distinct feature,”
The use of LED strips and various angled light configurations throughout are intended to highlight and complement the oak cladding and marble-tile finishes.
The indoor bar is the most prominent feature of the interior.
“The bar materials are a combination of marble cladding, used in the front, and solid oak timber, used for the surround,”
“The timber warms up the space beautifully.”
-Wyatt states (inHouse)
True to its name, Tap | Eat at Franschhoek Beer Company is an ideal spot for beer-lovers to relax and imbibe the craft brewery’s renowned beers, accompanied by a meal from the new restaurant.
Just as the menu brings these two offerings together, so too does the interior design balance indoors and out, the natural and the luxurious.
The menu is simple and a mix of posh pub far and small plates with an offering of the in house beers, local wines and their famed beer tasting.
FRANSCHHOEK BEER COMPANY DETAILS
TAP|EAT – Restaurant
Monday: Closed
Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday: 12 – 5pm
Friday & Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Franschhoek Beer Company – Brewery
Monday: Closed
Sunday, Tuesday – Thursday: 10 – 6pm
Friday & Saturday: 10 – 6pm
Beer tastings, exclusive test brews on tap – try our unique food and beer pairing for R190 (6 beers paired with food)
Franschhoek Beer Company Craft Tours
Tuesdays & Thursdays – 10am & 11am
Tour lasts 1 hour and includes test brewery, organic garden (weather permitting), main brewery and 6 tastings and a regular beer of your choice in TAP|EAT – Home of The Franschhoek Beer Co.
