Father's Day at The President

President Hotel

A Father’s Day weekend shaped around movement, ocean air, slow afternoons and the unmistakable atmosphere of a South African braai. Set between the Atlantic coastline and the slopes of Lion’s Head, The President Hotel offers an easy base from which to experience some of Cape Town’s most restorative rituals, while gathering together over generous food and warm hospitality.

Mornings begin crisp beside the ocean, afternoons unfold slowly in the sun, and evenings draw people closer around the fire. This Father’s Day weekend invites guests to settle into that pace. Balancing movement, wellness and time together against the backdrop of an Atlantic sunset.

Friday begins with arrival in Bantry Bay as late afternoon light settles across the ocean. After check-in, guests can head out for a gentle walk along the Sea Point Promenade, where the coastline stretches beneath Signal Hill and the Atlantic carries its unmistakable sharpness. As the sun drops into the sea, the city softens into evening. Dinner overlooking the ocean or a quiet drink at The Deck Bar rounds out the first night.

Saturday morning starts slowly with coffee on the terrace before setting out along the Promenade toward Saunders Rock Tidal Pool. The walk follows the coastline beneath Lion’s Head with uninterrupted ocean views along the way. At Saunders, the water settles between granite boulders, protected from the open sea. A cold plunge here has become something of a Cape Town ritual — invigorating, restorative and deeply grounding. The Atlantic temperature awakens the senses long after stepping back onto the rocks to warm in the morning sun.

From there, the pace softens again with breakfast back at the hotel before a leisurely afternoon. Guests may choose to unwind beside the pool, explore Clifton and Camps Bay, or retreat into relaxation at Cove Wellness Spa. Deep tissue massages, restorative facials and wellness treatments create space to fully slow down before the weekend’s celebrations continue.

As evening approaches, the Atlantic Seaboard glows gold in the late light. A scenic drive along the coastline offers one of Cape Town’s most iconic winter sunsets, where mountain silhouettes meet the ocean in shifting shades of blue and amber.

Sunday centres around the Father's Day Braai at The President Hotel — an afternoon shaped by South African tradition, generous dining and time shared around the fire.

The experience begins from 1pm with a welcoming mingle, craft beer and a selection of braai-inspired tapas served as smoke drifts through the terrace. Grilled roosterkoek topped with snoek pâté and kumquat chutney, mini boerewors rolls with chakalaka, and smoky bites prepared over open flames set the tone for the afternoon ahead.

At the centre of the experience is the braai itself. The menu draws on South African flavours from both land and sea, prepared with a refined coastal touch. Cape Malay mussel pot and curry lamb potjies arrive alongside beef sirloin stuffed with spinach and feta, lamb chops finished with chakalaka jus, sosaties fresh from the grill, and line fish brightened with coriander and lime. Seasonal sides fill the table, from baked baby potatoes with feta and caramelised onion to rustic fire-roasted vegetables and crispy pap with grilled peppers.

Dessert closes the afternoon with a sense of nostalgia. Warm malva pudding, peppermint crisp petit gateaux, milk tart verrines and traditional hertzoggies offer familiar South African favourites reimagined for the occasion. Fires burn slowly, glasses stay full, and conversation carries long after the plates have been cleared.

Whether celebrating a father, grandfather, mentor, or simply taking time to reconnect beside the ocean, the weekend brings together many of the things Cape Town does best.

Father’s Day Braai

Sunday, 21 June 2026 | 1pm arrival

R595 per adult, including a draft beer on arrival

R295 per child

For more information or to book, email bookings@presidenthotel.co.za or call 021 434 8111.