Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape TownCape Town, South Africa

Afternoon Tea

The most iconic Afternoon Tea in Cape Town. Enjoy the newly launched menu, curated by Head Pastry Chef Vicky Gurovich and Craig Cupido our expertly trained Tea Sommelier. With over 60 loose leaf teas and coffees that are sustainably sourced from Africa, this is an experience not to be missed. Vegan, Gluten Free and Kids Menus available. Booking is essential.

Available Wednesday to Sunday
Seating times are at noon and 3pm

Restaurant Files:

• Mount Nelson Tea Booklet November.pdf

Chef's Table

Take your seat in a hidden kitchen alcove for an immersive culinary spectacle. Our team of chefs are set to cook up a storm of exceptional dishes, each designed daily around the freshest, handpicked ingredients available.

OPENING HOURS AND COSTS

Chef’s Table is open 7 days a week and seating between at 18h30 and 19h30. 

Planet Bar

Relax in the stylish, celestial-themed bar, a favorite among discerning Capetonians. People-watch from the terrace in summer or curl up by the fire in winter, choosing from a superb menu of wines, spirits, some signature cocktails and light dishes including biltong, caviar and beef carpaccio.

Red Room by Chef's Warehouse

Inspired by Chef Liam Tomlin's journeys, The Red Room is an ode to Asia's irresistible flavors. Enter through an exclusive side entrance and down an evocativelv lit stairway, entering a forgotten room shielded from time.

Steaming baskets of dim sum and fragrant bowls of rice gem the rotating tables as mixologists create crystalline cocktails. 

The stage is set for Cape Town's best Pan-Asian dining experience.

Restaurant: Mon-Sat, 6:00 pm-9:30pm
Bar: Mon-Sat, 4:00 pm until late

Sunday Brunch at the Oasis Bistro

Sundays are for swinging musical feasts at The Nellie. Savor our irresistible brunch menu to the tune of a local jazz band.

Add a champagne sparkle with an option for unlimited bubbly. Access to the professionally supervised Children’s Club is also included for little ones, so you can sit back and start your Sunday in style.

• Please note that prepayment is required to secure your booking
• Available every Sunday, 12 noon to 3:00 pm.

The Lounge

Sink into a plush seat in our contemporary lounge. An iconic space at Mount Nelson, the lounge has always been a place to gather, mingle or savor. Refresh with a tempting cocktail or dine on delicious specialties from our lunch or dinner menus. 

Restaurant Files:

• Mount Nelson - MV-175.jpg

The Verandah

Experience the culinary brilliance of Chef George Jardine's new Verandah menu, a hyper-seasonal delight that changes every two weeks.

With a focus on showcasing the finest ingredients at their peak, this three-course à la carte menu offers an unforgettable dining experience. Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors, textures, and techniques as Chef Jardine crafts each dish with artistry and finesse. Indulge in a culinary journey where every plate is a testament to Chef Jardine's commitment to hyper seasonality.