High tea in Cape Town is the ideal way to indulge in luxury or celebrate the moments that deserve the best. Whether looking for a birthday party or a meetup with long-lost friends, there’s a high tea experience for everyone.
This collection of high tea spots caters to every budget and visits various spots across the Peninsula, from seaside views to tucked-away suburban gems.
Watch Wimbledon with Afternoon Tea at Cape Grace
In honour of the biggest tennis tournament in the world, Cape Grace is once again hosting a special Wimbledon Championships-inspired Afternoon Tea for tennis lovers and fine-dining enthusiasts in the Mother City.
While Wimbledon gets underway halfway across the world, guests at the Cape Grace are treated to a luxury afternoon at Heirloom Restaurant, the hotel’s very own elegant dining space. Guests can expect to watch the biggest games while dining on fresh scones, Battenberg cake, and an edible tennis ball. Drinks include Cape Grace No. 96 gin, a wide variety of teas alongside the hotel’s signature Cederberg Rooibos blend, and Pimms.
Cost: R650 per person. Book now on Dineplan.
When: 18 June – 12 July 2026 | Thursday – Sunday | Seatings start between 1.30pm & 3pm
Where: Cape Grace Hotel, W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Christmas in July at the One&Only Hotel
Those wanting to ward off the winter chills and celebrate with friends can join the One&Only’s Christmas in July afternoon tea experience at the end of July. On the cards is an array of lush greens, golden bites, pleasant sweets, and a touch of wickedness to stay festive and warm in Cape Town’s harshest season.
The savoury spread appeals to a wide range of taste buds and flavour profiles. Highlights include festive Christmas puffs, goat’s cheese quiches, pretzel fingers with salmon, a tomato focaccia with turkey and gruyere, and cranberry-and-feta-filled green pinwheels, among many others. On the sweet side, guests can indulge in matcha-dipped chocolate brownies, strawberry and citrus sablés, Black Forest trifle cups, and even a make-your-own live croffle station with decadent dipping sauces, sliced banana, toasted nuts, and whipped vanilla chantilly cream.
Cost: R650 per person. Book via email [email protected] or call 021 431 5888
When: Saturday & Sunday, 25 & 26 July | From 2pm – 5pm
Where: Vista Bar and Lounge, One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Website: oneandonlyresorts.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 431 5888
Royal tea at The Silo Hotel
With options for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free, The Silo Hotel’s Royal Tea is accessible and inclusive. For four days a week, this award-winning venue serves a selection of petit gateaux and exquisite teatime treats, as well as several savoury delights. Their head pastry chef, Devin Jones, works with his team of chefs to serve freshly baked goods and handcrafted delicacies.
Each booking includes a welcome drink, a tea-tasting experience, and an array of our pastry chef’s exquisite sweet and savoury treats.
Cost: R250 per person | R50 extra (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free). Bookings can be made on the website.
When: Thursday – Sunday, 2.30pm to 5pm | Last seating at 3.30pm
Where: Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Website: theroyalportfolio.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 670 0500
Classic Cake and Tea at the Mount Nelson
High tea at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, is an iconic Cape Town outing. Right in the middle of the city between Orange and Kloof Street, their high tea celebrates a wide range of teas, curated by their tea sommelier, Craig Cupido.
Guests can choose from dozens of teas, enjoy a large walk-in garden with rows of flowers, and taste a tower of baked goods as live piano sets the scene. Booking is essential for high tea.
Cost: R650 per adult | R350 per child (under 12). Book via the website.
When: Monday – Sunday | 11am – 3pm (seating slots on the hour)
Where: 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Website: belmond.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 483 1000
From London with Love: Savoy x Cape Grace
This special collaboration between Cape Grace and the Savoy Hotel, London’s first luxury hotel, celebrates the deep tradition of afternoon tea, with a distinct South African twist. The experience is hosted at Heirloom, Cape Grace’s flagship fine-dining establishment, with gorgeous mountain and marina views as guests enjoy a series of curated treats and drinks.
One of the menu’s highlights is a reimagined Peach Melba, in honour of The Savoy’s original head chef, Auguste Escoffier, who is often credited as the father of modern French cuisine – now brought to life with Cape Town ingredients and flair.
Guests can expect filled and flavoured scones from Scoff, The Savoy’s dedicated scone bakery, and a range of seasonal cakes and tarts that make the most of the winter’s produce. On the savoury side, smoked snoek pate, free-range chicken roulade, braised leek tartlet, and a selection of finger sandwiches are available for indulgence.
Cost: R750 per person, including bubbles or iced tea. Spaces can be booked on Dineplan or by calling 021 410 7100.
When: 17 July – 13 September 2026 | Seatings between 1.30pm and 3pm
Where: Cape Grace Hotel, W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Website: capegrace.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 410 7100
Twelve Apostles’ Luxury High Tea
High tea at Twelve Apostles’ is a modern take on an age-old tradition. High tea is available at three seating times and is served seven days a week, hosted in two of the resort’s iconic venues, The Leopard and The Conservatory, making it a slice of accessible luxury at one of Africa’s most exclusive hotel resorts.
To further celebrate accessibility, Twelve Apostles also offers a vegan high tea, speaking to the growing importance of plant-based diets and cuisine. Guests enjoying the vegan high tea can expect Chef Gina’s plant-based delicacies, such as dairy-free scones, coconut panna cotta, banana and oat cookies, and more. The Twelve Apostles’ standard high tea offering includes tea-time treats like cream puffs, chocolate brownies, macarons, and more.
Cost: R575 per person. Book using the website.
When: Monday – Sunday | 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm
Where: Victoria Road, Oudekraal Nature Reserve, Cape Town
Website: 12apostleshotel.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 437 9000
High tea in the Constantia Winelands
Located in the rolling hills of the Constantia Winelands, this high tea delivers an out-of-town experience featuring savoury highlights like pulled chicken and cucumber sandwiches, lamb croquettes and smoked salmon macarons. Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in hazelnut croissants and their signature traditional baked scones.
Complementing the food is an extensive list of fine teas, artisanal coffees, and a celebratory glass of bubbly.
Cost: R485 per person | R265 per child (12 and under). Booking essential on the website.
When: Saturday & Sunday | 11am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm
Where: 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia Heights, Cape Town
Website: thecellars-hohenorthotel.com | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 794 2137
Vineyard’s afternoon tea near Table Mountain
The Vineyard’s high tea is served in the shadows of Table Mountain’s eastern slopes. Surrounded by evergreen trees and green lawns, this suburban luxury spot delivers high tea in a picturesque setting.
High tea at The Vineyard includes savoury snacks like crustless quiches, smoked salmon Portuguese rolls and butter chicken mini pies. Indulgent chocolate-crusted whipped ganache tarts with hazelnut crème, classic Florentines, and Bakewell tarts set the tone for the rich, sweet treats guests can expect.
Cost: R450 per person. Book now on Dineplan.
When: Friday – Sunday | 3.30pm – 6pm
Where: Colinton Road, Newlands, Cape Town
Website: vineyard.co.za | Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 657 4500
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