Afternoon tea brings together tea, savoury bites and sweet treats for a leisurely outing. This guide groups hotel and tea-garden options by city, whether you are planning a catch-up, a celebration or a special afternoon out.
Originally published on 10 March 2025. Venue information was reviewed against official websites on 9 November 2026. Confirmed prices and schedules are listed below; where current details could not be verified, the listing directs you to the venue for confirmation. Menus, seasonal offers and availability can change, so confirm your chosen sitting before booking.
Beyond the contemporary fine dining, Level Four is famous for its refined, traditional afternoon tea – from the classic to the eclectic – in elegant surroundings. Situated in the middle of Rosebank, the boutique hotel draws on the artsy precinct for inspiration. You can also enhance your experience with a specially crafted Hendrick’s gin cocktail or a glass of champagne.
Afternoon Tea
When: Sunday – Friday (offer valid until 30 November 2026)
Time: 14:30 – 16:30
Price: R395 per person
Buffet High Tea
When: Saturday (offer valid until 30 November 2026)
Time: 13:30 – 16:00
Price: R595 per person
Checked 9 November 2026 against 54 on Bath’s official tea offer. Book at least 24 hours in advance.
DaVinci Hotel in Sandton offers a monthly high tea with sweet and savoury bites, a welcome drink and live entertainment.
When: First Saturday of the month
Time: 14:00–17:00
Price: R485 per person
Advance booking is essential and availability is limited.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
Morning and afternoon tea is an elegant ritual and one of the Saxon’s specialities. A sophisticated experience awaits in the Piano Lounge, so relax and enjoy this decadent offering.
Morning Tea
When: Wednesday – Saturday
Time: 09h30 – 11h30
Price: Wednesday – Friday is R750.00 per person | Saturday and Sunday is R800.00 per person
Afternoon Tea
When: Wednesday – Sunday
Time: 13h30 – 16h00
Price: Wednesday – Friday is R750.00 per person | Saturday and Sunday is R800.00 per person
Enjoy high tea at Medeo Restaurant in the Palazzo Hotel at Montecasino, Fourways.
When: Daily
Time: 14:00–17:00
Price: R485 per person on the Spring Afternoon Tea menu currently linked by the hotel.
Book and pay in full in advance, and advise the restaurant of dietary requirements when booking.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
Liberté Restaurant in Craighall serves a French-inspired high tea for a leisurely catch-up or celebration.
When: Fridays, 11:00–15:00. Groups of 10 or more may arrange other days.
Price: R550 for two people, including two pots of tea. Additional food, drinks and gratuity are excluded.
Bookings require at least 48 hours’ notice and prepayment. The venue currently advises that vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free high-tea options are unavailable.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
Mount Nelson serves afternoon tea in its historic Lounge, with cakes, pastries, sandwiches and live piano music.
When: Daily, 11:00–15:00
Price: R650 per adult; R350 per child under 12
Dress code: Smart casual.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
Vista Bar & Lounge at One&Only Cape Town serves afternoon tea with savouries, scones, sweet treats and signature tea blends.
Tea serving times and price: Confirm directly with Vista when reserving. The venue’s general opening hours are not a confirmed afternoon-tea schedule.
Contact: +27 (0)21 431 5888 or guestexperience@oneandonlycapetown.com. Smart-casual dress is requested.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
La Residence in the Franschhoek Valley offers afternoon tea with a seasonal selection of sweet and savoury treats.
When: Daily, 14:00–17:00
Price: R595 per person, including water and a choice of tea, coffee or juice. Other drinks and gratuities are excluded.
Groups of six or more incur a 12% service fee. Full payment is required to confirm a booking.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
The Silo Hotel’s Royal Tea combines sweet and savoury treats with a welcome drink and a tea tasting.
When: Thursday–Sunday, 14:30–17:00
Price: R575 per person for the standard offering; R650 per person for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options. Service charge is excluded.
Discuss dietary requirements with the hotel before booking.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
Morii at the Vineyard Hotel now offers an Italian-inspired afternoon tea, with sandwiches, warm savouries, scones and sweet treats.
When: Friday–Sunday, 14:00–16:30
Standard menu: R525 per adult; R250 for children aged 12 and under.
Vegan menu: R565 per adult; R320 for children aged 12 and under.
Pre-booking is essential; contact eat@vineyard.co.za.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
The Palm Court at The Oyster Box serves a high-tea buffet of sweet and savoury favourites, accompanied by a pianist.
When: Daily, 14:30–17:00. The hotel lists 14:30 as the final high-tea seating time, so confirm your arrival when booking.
Price: R595 per adult; R395 per child under 12.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
The Sugar Club at Beverly Hills in uMhlanga is known for its Saturday afternoon-tea buffet and views over the Indian Ocean.
When: Saturday; confirm the current tea serving time and price with the hotel. The official restaurant page confirms the Saturday buffet but does not state a current tea price or session time.
Contact: +27 (0)31 561 2211.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
Jeera at Suncoast Towers offers an Indian-inspired afternoon-tea experience with savouries, sweet treats and teas.
When: Daily, 14:00–16:00, as listed on the venue’s current 2026 tea menu.
Booking: Essential, with a minimum table of four. Confirm the latest per-person price directly with Jeera or consult the High Tea Menu on its official page.
Contact: +27 (0)31 314 7878 or jeera.restaurant@tsogosun.com.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
FireLake at Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban Umhlanga serves a monthly high tea with sweet and savoury treats, specialty teas and coffees, and live entertainment.
When: Last Saturday of the month, 13:00–16:00.
Price: Confirm the current high-tea rate with the hotel; the restaurant page does not list one.
Bookings: info.durban.umhlanga@radissonblu.com.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
Anja’s Tea Garden in Equestria, Pretoria East offers a quiet garden setting, private functions and homemade savoury and sweet treats.
Opening hours: Tuesday–Friday, 09:00–17:00; Saturday, 09:00–16:00. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Midweek special: R250 per person for groups of 10–24 guests, with no venue fee. The venue lists iced tea or ginger beer, bottomless filter coffee and tea, quiche and mini cakes as included.
For other functions, request a quote and confirm a booking time directly with the venue.
Checked 9 November 2026 against Anja’s official website.
Castello di Monte in Waterkloof Ridge pairs high tea with views across Pretoria.
The official high-tea page lists general opening hours of 08:00–20:00. Confirm the available tea sitting, date and current per-person price directly; these hours are not a guaranteed tea service window.
Contact: +27 (0)12 346 6984 or info@castello.co.za.
Official details checked 9 November 2026. View the venue’s current tea information and confirm your booking directly.
River Meadow Manor offers high tea in its historic setting. The venue’s current dining page provides its High Tea Menu and reservation information.
Serving dates, times and price: Confirm directly when booking. The original Sunday-morning listing has not been reconfirmed.
Browse River Meadow Manor’s current dining and high-tea information, then arrange your reservation with the venue.
Official dining information checked 9 November 2026.
Rosemary Hill remains a farm destination for dining, with a coffee shop and The Greenhouse Café.
High-tea availability: Confirm directly before planning a visit. The current restaurant page does not advertise the dedicated Saturday-and-Sunday high tea described in our original March 2025 guide.
Ask the venue whether a tea experience or private-group arrangement is available, and confirm the menu, time and price.
Checked 9 November 2026 against Rosemary Hill’s official restaurant information.
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