24° · Clear nowTake the long way. Today deserves it.
CaféGardens
Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson
- 4.7502 reviews
- Open now · till 5 pm
Daily afternoon tea in the Mount Nelson hotel lounge with over 60 loose-leaf teas, savouries, scones and a cake buffet, with hourly seating slots.
Quick answers
Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson in short
When is Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson open?
Every day, 11 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 6 November 2026.
When is the best time to visit Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson?
Booking ahead is a good idea. It takes bookings online.
More questions (3)Fewer questions
How long do you need at Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson?
About 1.5 hours.
Where is Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson?
76 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 11:00 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 5 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
24°
Clear
- Feels
- 25°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4km/h
- 12pm
25° - 1pm26°
- 2pm26°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 5 pmsunday11 AM–5 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- monday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- tuesday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- wednesday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- sundayToday
- 11 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 6 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Afternoon Tea at Mount Nelson
- 2 Yours Truly · 3 min
- 3 Zuney Wagyu Burgers · 3 min
- 4 NY Slice Pizza · 4 min
- 5 The Poke Co. Kloof Street · 4 min
Good to know
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 1.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 502 reviews
Known for
- Tea selection
- Scones
- Cake buffet
- Savouries
What people say
- People like:
- Tea selection, savouries, scones, gardens and pianist
Around Gardens
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Yours TrulyBar · 3 min walk
Good nowZuney Wagyu BurgersHamburger · 3 min walk
NY Slice PizzaPizza · 4 min walk
The Poke Co. Kloof StreetHealth food · 4 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water from 1 pm.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterFrom 1 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.