The fireside drawing room at Ellerman House, hung with South African paintings

Stories from Ellerman House and the world around it

A collection of stories exploring art, travel, culture and heritage. From life within the house to the wider rhythms of Cape Town, each piece offers its own perspective and point of view.

Insights, stories and reflections from house, place and beyond

The Journal offers a window into the people, ideas and experiences that shape Ellerman House. From art and wine to design, conservation and life in Cape Town, it brings together stories from both within the house and beyond its walls. Each article takes a closer look at the details, characters and places that reveal a different side of the city, encouraging a more thoughtful and considered way of experiencing Cape Town.

Two striped loungers beneath a fringed umbrella overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at Ellerman House.

Concierge

A Season of Whales, Wildflowers & Wonderful Things

From whale watching and spring wildflowers to Heritage Day braais and effortless summer villa stays, discover a season of memorable Cape experiences at Ellerman House.

Ellerman House | 30 August 2026

Wine

South Africa's Best Young Sommelier 2026

At Ellerman House, we celebrate Sommelier Joe Beziek on being named South Africa’s Best Young Sommelier 2026 - an accolade recognising his remarkable talent, dedication and passion for wine.

Ellerman House | 14 July 2026

Winter light over Ellerman House and the Atlantic

Events

The Art of Winter

A winter of memorable wine-and-food evenings in the Wine Gallery, family time in the villas for Father's Day, the launch of the Curate Music Sessions and a season of art, philanthropy and slow Cape days at Ellerman House.

Ellerman House | 08 June 2026

Cuisine

One year of Curate: where heritage meets invention

May 2025 marks one year since Ellerman House opened a bold new chapter in its culinary offering with Curate, an intimate multi-course dining experience set within the sculptural Wine Gallery.

Ellerman House | 14 May 2026

A sweeping view over Cape Town and Table Mountain

Events

10 Reasons to Visit Cape Town in 2026

From a vibrant restaurant scene to the cultural richness of South Africa's 'Mother City', there's never a shortage of good reasons to visit Cape Town — and 2026 looks set to be an especially memorable year.

Ellerman House | 02 February 2026

The Ellerman House pool and gardens above the Atlantic

Concierge

How to summer in Cape Town

Few people know Cape Town quite so well as Ellerman House Head Concierge Yassir Ebrahim. We asked him to share his personal playbook for making the most of summer in the Mother City.

Ellerman House | 16 December 2025

Accommodation

Ellerman House awarded two Michelin Keys

The globally respected Michelin Guide has expanded to southern Africa — and we are thrilled to share that Ellerman House has been awarded Two Michelin Keys, a ranking reserved for world-class hotels.

Ellerman House | 17 October 2025

Meet The Team

Meet Yassir Embrahim, Ellerman House Concierge

September is Tourism Month in South Africa, the perfect moment to shine a spotlight on Ellerman House concierge Yassir Ebrahim, who recently earned his Golden Keys as a member of Les Clefs d'Or.

Ellerman House | 03 September 2025

A portrait celebrating the women of Ellerman House

Meet The Team

Marking Women’s Month at Ellerman House

August is a special month in South Africa, as the nation honours the women whose courage and conviction have shaped our past, present and future — and we salute the remarkable women of Ellerman House.

Ellerman House | 25 August 2025

A delicate canapé finished with edible flowers

Cuisine

A New Fine-Dining Destination

Ellerman House is opening Curate, a new Wine Gallery fine-dining restaurant offering an eight-course South African tasting menu from May 2025.

Ellerman House | 18 May 2025

Sustainability

Celebrating Our Seas, On World Oceans Day

When the city was first established, back in 1652, it was a refreshment station for ships of the Dutch East India Company sailing the spice routes between Europe and the Far East. A century later, the wild shores of the Cape were already a vital waystation for explorers seeking fresh produce on their voyages of discovery.

Ellerman House | 18 May 2025

The Wine Gallery set for dinner at Curate

Cuisine

Ellerman House opens Curate

Cape Town needs little introduction as the culinary capital of Africa, and now Ellerman House is thrilled to announce a new landmark fine-dining restaurant with the May 2025 opening of Curate.

Ellerman House | 18 May 2025

Autumn mist sweeping in below the Ellerman House terrace

Concierge

Secret Cape Town in the Secret Season!

Autumn has arrived in Cape Town — the 'secret season' — and we asked Head Concierge Yassir Ebrahim to share his best-kept secrets for discovering a different side of the Mother City.

Ellerman House | 29 April 2025