In case you’re unaware, this Sunday (June 19th) is Father’s Day. So if your dad loves beer – or you love it enough to force it on him on dad’s day – here’s a round-up of beer-related specials happening around the country:

Western Cape

Afro Caribbean Brewing Company and Banana Jam cafe brings you father’s day weekend (Wednesday 15th – Sunday 19th June), including tequila, rum and beer promotions, giveaways, beer and food pairing, a special ACBC brew with beer tasting and talk, movie night with beer snacks plus a special Sunday lunch, Banana Jam style (think ribs and Cuban flat bread in place of roast beef and Yorkshire puds).

Beerhouse on Long: Dads get a free 6-beer taster tray when ordering a Sunday roast.

Cape Brewing Company: Grab a four-pack of CBC pale ale from Checkers for a bargainous R49.99!

Constantia Village: Free craft beer tasting – first come, first served. Lucky draw prizes up for grabs throughout the day.

Den Anker: A free Anker Brew for every dad on Father’s Day.

Devil’s Peak: Dads get a free bottle of their favourite DP beer when ordering a main meal at The Tap Room.

President Hotel: Order a burger and skinny fries for R99 and get a free Stellenbrau beer.

Reuben’s @ One&Only Cape Town is offering a lunch and craft beer tasting featuring aged steaks, mouthwatering espetadas and whole racks of lamb, all served with trademark Reuben’s flair, served with three food-friendly beers from some of the city’s finest microbreweries.The Reuben’s Father’s Day menu is priced at R365 per person

Rhebokskloof: Buffet lunch, free craft beer for dads plus a mystery gift

Stellenbrau: Buy a beer get one free at the brewery, June 13^th-19^th.

Tiger’s Milk: A free Tiger’s Milk lager for dads when ordering any main course (available at all branches).

12 Apostles: The delectable Tea by the Sea gets a father’s day facelift and comes with a miniature craft beer pairing (R275). There’s also a superb canape and beer pairing (R195) hosted by Azure Restaurant’s sommelier. Bookings essential.

Gauteng

Beerhouse Fourways: Dads get a free 6-beer taster tray when ordering the Sunday spitbraai.

Cabanga: Free craft beer tasting featuring beer from Aces Brew Worx, Brauhaus am Damm and Smack Republic with the potjiekos buffet lunch. Plus a free goodie bag for dads. Adults R220, children R100. Bookings essential.

Clico Restaurant: Three course lunch with a free craft beer for dad, R295.

Copperlake Brew Pub: Father’s Day gift combo – 650g prime rib, 500ml Cobra sparkling ale, Copperlake t-shirt, Copperlake cap and Copperlake bottle opener R599. From 15th -19th June.

Joburg Brew will be celebrating father’s day with the father of Johannesburg craft beer: Steve Gilroy. Buy their father’s day themed mixed case online and/or head to Gilroy’s for the hugely popular live music and topical poetry lunch – with the famous “up yours” salute!

SAB World of Beer: Discounted entry for dads (R120), plus a Father’s Day raffle, with prizes handed out all day. Booking essential.

Online

Beer Safari: Order a signed copy from me now!! (Can only guarantee it will be delivered on time if you’re in Cape Town!)

Pick n Pay: Carling Blue Label hamper giveaway (worth R10,000)

Got an event or special to add? Drop me a one-line email with the deets and I’ll include it on the list.