The Mount Nelson

The Lounge

Voted 'Best Tea in the World' by Michael Winner (author and UK Sunday Times columnist), and 'Best Tea' by Brian Berkman (Cape Town travel and food critic) Afternoon Tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel includes traditional afternoon tea favourites such as pastrami sandwiches, smoked salmon and cucumber sandwiches, tasty South African cheeses and biscuits, quiche and savoury pies, not forgetting the ever popular scones with strawberry jam and a grand assortment of tea cakes . A wide variety of teas including Rooibos, Lapsang Souchong, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Orange & Cinnamon, Green tea & Mint, and Jasmine Green accompanies these taste sensations. Tea can be enjoyed in the lounge, out on the terrace or in the beautiful gardens.

Planet Champagne Bar

Voted 'Best Bar' by Cape Town food critic and travel writer, Brian Berkman; Planet, is Cape Town's hot spot where fashionable Capetonians and international visitors gather to sip Champagne and exotic cocktails. A full-service bar and cocktail menu is offered, with a wide selection of Champagnes and wines available by the glass and an assortment of delicious light meals. Described as 'ultra slinky and cool with a touch of colonial elegance exactly to the taste of Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City', it should come as no surprise that many of the world's who's who have been found at Planet. Open from 5:00 pm. until late every evening, except Fridays when the bar opens at 3:00 pm.