Wherever Nando’s lands, there’s always a story, so why would Stellenbosch be any different? Their latest opening, and first in Stellenbosch, at the historic Woodmill precinct, did not disappoint with its 50,000-piece mosaic, mountain views and garden.
The entrance is dominated by Aquifer, a mosaic by South African artist Clive van den Berg. It measures 9m long and 3.7m high and is made from about 50,000 hand-cut pieces of stone, ceramic and glass. It took more than 6,000 hours to complete. It greets diners as they arrive and frames views of the gardens beyond.
Van den Berg didn’t work alone. He made it with ten artisans trained through the Spier Arts Academy,, and many of them worked with him on Coming to the City, a mosaic made about 15 years ago for Nando’s King’s Cross restaurant in London. The new piece reunites that team, so it reads as a second chapter and a showcase of South African craftsmanship.
The design draws on Stellenbosch’s architectural heritage and the industrial history of the Woodmill site, and local teams designed and built it. Inside you’ll find warm terracotta tones, natural textures, plenty of greenery and a striking central rooflight. The restaurant is laid out for lingering, whether that is a long lunch, a family dinner or afternoon soft serve in the garden.
Look Out For
A bottomless station with unlimited PERi-PERi sauces, soft serve, RUBRO iced tea and soft drinks
A full-service bar
A drive-thru with a large viewing window onto the flame-grilling
Garden seating with mountain views
Music, sauce and community
The launch celebration featured performances by Duncan Johnson and by Hluma Shoko (@not_a_she), a DJ and artist from the Bridges for Music community. Guests were also among the first to taste the limited-edition Siya Sauce, developed with Springbok captain Siya Kolisi and sold exclusively at Nando’s restaurants nationwide from 3 November 2026. Nando’s continues to partner with the Spier Arts Trust and support Bridges for Music.