Afternoon tea? here are elegant 10 High-tea spots in Cape Town

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PICTURE: INSTAGRAM/ BELMOND MOUNT NELSON HOTEL

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

High tea in cape town — Picture: Belmond Mount Nelson 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

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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

High tea in stellenbosch — Picture: 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

high tea in cape town

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

Best high teas cape town — Picture: Lanzerac Wine 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.