A great reason to bust out that snooty outfit you’ve got stashed away in your closet is to indulge in a gorgeously sophisticated high tea. Think scones, sarmies and all things bite-sized and delicious.
Here are ten stunning places where you can have your cake and eat it, too:
Mount Nelson, a Belmond Hotel
Afternoon tea is offered Wednesday through Sunday from noon for guests and non-residents. A completely vegan menu is also available, including smoked carrot on blini with cashew cheese.
- Website: High Tea at Mount Nelson
- Location: 76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town
- Cost: R595 per adult and R350 per child
- Bookings: Afternoon tea at Mount Nelson
The Yard at the Silo Hotel
The concept behind The Yard is to offer an eating experience with multi-faceted elements. Their chefs offer a fusion of cultural tastes all the way from India to Africa, including scrumptious vegan options.
- Website: The Yard at the Silo
- Location: Ground Floor, Silo District, V&A Waterfront, South Arm Road, Cape Town
- Cost: R425 per person, R475 for the vegan menu
- Contact: 021 879 1157
The Twelve Apostles
High tea is served at the table, with a three-tier stand filled with sweet and savoury treats on standby. Look forward to a delicious selection including dainty finger sandwiches, chocolate brownies, cream puffs, macarons, madeleines and more. Of course, there’s also the classic teatime treat waiting for you: scones with jam and freshly whipped cream.
- Website: The Twelve Apostles
- Location: Victoria Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Cost: R575 per person
- Contact: 021 437 9000
One & Only Cape Town
Savour a spectacular afternoon tea of elegant sandwiches, buttermilk scones and a veritable confectionary of gold leaf éclairs, pastel macarons and individual cakes. Afternoon tea is served daily at the Vista Bar and Lounge from 2pm to 5pm.
- Website: High Tea at the One and Only Cape Town
- Location: One&Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Cost: R550 including tea and coffee
- Contact: 021 431 5888
Orangerie at Le Lude
Indulge yourself with Le Lude’s Morning and Afternoon Tea, with a selection of freshly baked treats accompanied by a glass of the estate’s award-winning MCC. Served daily from 10am to 11am and 2:30pm to 3:30pm. While taking in the breathtaking location and decor, make sure to try the sensational Double Chocolate Lamington and the freshest scones on the block
- Website: High Tea at Le Lude
- Location: Bowling Green Avenue, Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek
- Cost: R460 per person, including a glass of Le Lude Brut or Brut Rosé Cap Classique
- Contact: 021 876 2961
The Cellars-Hohenort
Imagine savoury treats such as roasted sun-dried tomato and feta cheese tarts, grass-fed beef and peppadew skewers, followed by an array of sweet delights including classic Madagascan chocolate cake, a mélange of flavoured cupcakes and fresh fruit pavlovas. Not to forget the traditional finger sandwiches.
- Website: High Tea at The Cellars Hohenort Hotel
- Location: 93 Brommersvlei Rd, Constantia Heights, Cape Town
- Cost: R455 per person, including a welcome glass of L’Ormarins Brut Rosé, R235 children aged 4 – 11 years
- Contact: 021 794 2137
The Vineyard Hotel
The Vineyard Hotel’s afternoon tea menu offers savoury, sandwiches, sweets and, of course, tea! Afternoon tea is served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 3.30pm.
- Website: High Tea at The Vineyard Hotel
- Location: Colinton Rd, Newlands, Cape Town
- Cost: R450 per person.
- Contact: 021 657 4500
Manor Kitchen Restaurant at Lanzerac Estate
Enjoy a delectable feast with reimagined canapés, an assortment of savoury plates, flavourful hot croquettes, a selection of finger sandwiches, scones and sweet delights such as cupcakes, petit fours, tartlets and macrons. Upgrade this memorable experience to include bottomless MCC.
- Website: High Tea at Lanzerac
- Location: 1 Lanzerac Rd, Karindal, Stellenbosch
- Cost: R420 per person
- Contact: reservations@lanzerac.co.za
Cape Grace Hotel
Cape Grace’s afternoon tea, created by their renowned pastry team, promises an experience of unparalleled sophistication and charm.
- Website: High Tea at Cape Grace Hotel
- Location: West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Cost: R550 per person, R650 including a glass of Cap Classique.
- Contact: 021 410 7100
Palm Terrace at The Palm Boutique Hotel and Spa
Afternoon Tea at the Palm Terrace is a luxurious experience, featuring a delightful selection of both sweet and savoury treats.
- Website: High Tea at Palm House Hotel
- Location: 10 Oxford Street, Wynberg, Cape Town
- Cost: R395 per person
- Contact: 021 745 5008
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