Retief Wine Bar at Four Cousins: Sip Before Your Robertson Safari

Robertson has a new place to linger over a glass. The Retief wine bar has opened inside Four Cousins, the home of one of South Africa's best-known wine brands, right on the edge of town. It carries the name of the family behind it all: the Retiefs of Van Loveren, who have been farming in the Robertson Valley since 1937.

For Wine Valley Safari guests there is an extra reason to get excited. Four Cousins is where our Robertson tours begin, so the valley's newest wine bar sits right at the start of your day on the Golden Mile.

A New Wine Bar from the Retief Family

The opening was announced at the end of September 2026. According to the interior design studio behind the project, the brief was a contemporary dining destination where locals and visitors can come together over the award-winning wines of Van Loveren and the Retief family. Think warm natural textures, rich materials and pieces by talented local artisans: a modern room that still feels rooted in Robertson's character and wine culture.

It is a natural home for a family wine bar. Four Cousins already brings tastings, a restaurant and craft beer together under one roof, and the new bar adds a relaxed, grown-up space to sit back and explore the family's wines.

Who Are the Retiefs?

The story starts in 1937, when Hennie Retief senior acquired land in the Robertson Valley and named it Van Loveren, after Christina van Loveren, an ancestor of his bride, Jean van Zyl. His sons Nico and Wynand grew it from a small mixed farm into a bottled-wine brand, and in the 1990s their four sons joined the business. Those four cousins went on to create the Four Cousins range in 2000. Today Van Loveren is one of South Africa's leading family-owned wineries, now in its third generation. Read more on our Van Loveren page.

What to Expect at the Retief Wine Bar

The focus is on the wines of Van Loveren and the Retief family. Van Loveren's range runs from Cap Classique and other sparkling wines through whites and rosés to reds, so there is something for every kind of wine lover. Around the bar, the wider Four Cousins complex offers the full Four Cousins range, award-winning Boet Beer on tap and a family-friendly restaurant serving everything from a traditional breakfast to gourmet dishes.

The bar is brand new, and its tasting options, menu and prices have not been published yet. Contact Four Cousins before you visit to check what is pouring and when the bar is open.

Good to know

• Where: inside Four Cousins, Robertson. You will see it on your left as you drive into town from Worcester

• The wines: Van Loveren and the Retief family, the family that also created Four Cousins

• Four Cousins hours: restaurant Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 22:00, Sundays and public holidays 08:00 to 17:00. The wine bar's own hours are still to be confirmed

• Contact: 023 615 1505 or info@fourcousins.co.za. For restaurant bookings, email eat@fourcousinsrestaurant.co.za

• Families: Four Cousins is family-friendly, with plenty of space for children to play

Make the Most of Your Visit

Start light and fresh with something sparkling, then work through the whites and rosés before moving on to the reds. If you are hungry, order from the restaurant and let the food guide your choices. A crisp white is lovely with lighter dishes, while a red stands up to a burger or a steak. Not a wine drinker? Boet Beer on tap means nobody misses out.

Because it sits right in town, the Retief wine bar is an easy place to meet friends before a day in the vineyards or to settle in for dinner afterwards. Please drink responsibly and plan your lift home. Better still, let someone else do the driving.

Your Robertson Wine Valley Safari Starts Here

Wine Valley Safari runs Monday to Saturday, with two pickups. We collect at 10h00 from Blou Pieke Boutique Hotel, 48 Long Street, Montagu, and at 11h00 from Four Cousins, 54 Voortrekker Ave, Robertson. Arrive a little early, grab a coffee at Four Cousins and, if it's open, take a peek at the new bar before we head out to the Golden Mile.

• The Classic Golden Mile Wine Safari: from R650 per person, 13 wines across three estates on Robertson's Golden Mile

• The Golden Mile Deluxe Wine Safari: from R895 per person. Choose three of our curated pairing and Cap Classique experiences

• The Golden Ticket VIP Wine Safari: from R995 per person, 15 exceptional wines at Zandvliet, De Wetshof and Springfield

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Retief wine bar?

Inside Four Cousins in Robertson, the brand home of Four Cousins wines, on your left as you come into town from Worcester. It is also the Robertson pickup point for Wine Valley Safari.

Who is behind the Retief wine bar?

The bar celebrates the wines of Van Loveren and the Retief family, who also created Four Cousins. The family has farmed in the Robertson Valley since 1937, and four Retief cousins launched the Four Cousins range in 2000.

What are the opening hours?

The bar's own hours have not been published yet. The Four Cousins restaurant is open Monday to Saturday 08:00 to 22:00, and on Sundays and public holidays 08:00 to 17:00. Call 023 615 1505 to confirm before you visit.

Can I start a Wine Valley Safari from Four Cousins?

Yes. Our Robertson pickup is at 11h00 from Four Cousins, 54 Voortrekker Ave, Monday to Saturday. Montagu guests are collected at 10h00 from Blou Pieke Boutique Hotel, 48 Long Street.

Raise a Glass in Robertson

A new wine bar from one of the valley's best-known wine families, right where your safari begins. Find out more at Four Cousins, then book your Wine Valley Safari and let us take care of the driving.