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Cape Bottle Room

Austin's premier destination for transparently priced, exceptional South African wines in a cozy, minimalist setting.

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Cape Bottle Room offers a refreshingly honest wine experience in Austin, specializing exclusively in vibrant South African wines. This cozy, minimalist venue combines the atmosphere of a welcoming wine bar with the selection of a curated bottle shop, featuring clear pricing on every bottle to eliminate guesswork. Knowledgeable, passionate staff provide approachable guidance through tastings, flights, and pairings without pretension. Whether enjoying a crisp Chenin Blanc flight at the bar, indulging in a curated cheese and meat board from Antonellis, or discovering a bold Pinotage to take home, guests find a transparent, joyful celebration of wine. Perfect for casual sipping, educational tastings, or joining their wine club, Cape Bottle Room makes premium South African wines accessible and delightful.

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500 San Marcos St Ste 102, Austin, TX 78702, USA

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500 San Marcos Street
Austin, TX, 78702
(512) 222-7840capebottleroom.com/

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Services

Wine Tastings and Flights

Curated tastings and flights featuring South African wines, guided by knowledgeable staff for an educational and enjoyable experience.

Bottle and Glass Sales

A wide selection of South African wines available by the bottle or glass, with transparent pricing and no hidden markups.

Cheese and Meat Boards

Artisanal snacks including cheese and meat boards, often in partnership with local providers like Antonellis, perfect for pairing with wine.

Wine Club Membership

Exclusive club offering access to special wines, events, and perks, with a new location in San Antonio for expanded access.

Private Events and Pairings

Host private wine and cheese pairings or events in our cozy space, tailored to groups with expert guidance.

4.80 · 5 reviews

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Casey C.

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· 8 months ago

Five stars! Can't wait to join the club at Cape Bottle Room's NEW SAN ANTONIO spot on Broadway-these South African wines have me hooked. Arrived at the East Austin original and instantly felt at home in that clean, minimalist vibe, all focused on beautiful wines that ditch the snobbery for straight-up joy. Sipped a crisp Chenin Blanc flight while chatting with the super knowledgeable staff-no hard sell, just pure passion for vibrant flavors. And here's the real win: Every single bottle had a clear price tag right there, no guesswork or shady markups. In a city where too many wine bars play games with pricing, this transparency is gold-gives me total confidence knowing I'm getting fair treatment, same as everyone else. Snapped some pics and grabbed a bottle of a bold Pinotage for the road, under forty bucks. If you're in San Antonio make this your go-to-local, honest, oh-so-refreshing. Cheers! 🍷

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Tim & Hannah Watson

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· 9 months ago

This place was so great, and Julio was an amazing Som who taught us all about South African wine. We also loved the vibe.

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Josh

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· 1 year ago

We enjoyed our wine tasting at this stylish though easily missed place. They have bar and table seating and a vast display of wines. The menu has many bottle and glass options, two tastings, and snacks. Paid parking on street or free street parking further away.

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Emily Klenotic

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· 2 years ago

We visited for a cheese and wine pairing and had a wonderful time. The partnership with Antonellis for the cheese was perfect and Lacy and Casey were both so knowledgeable about the wine and the cheese. They have cutest, coziest set with a huge selection of wines. Our tasting included a sparkling, white and red, all stellar and we had a glass of the Taj as well. Top notch and I can't wait to go back.

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Marsha Chang

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· 2 years ago

Came here on a Monday at 4pm to avoid the crazy parking and crowds. There is paid street parking right outside of the space. This is a cozy place to get nice South African wine and snacks. The staff were friendly and helpful. I tried the curator red blend and it was a solid medium bodied wine. We also had the meat and cheese board. The cheeses were amazing and the jerky-like meat has some different and interesting flavors like coriander. Loved the honey comb with the goat cheese.

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