Mount Nelson is a modest haven of peace and classic beauty beneath famous white pillars above the Company’s Garden. The hotel, one of Cape Town’s most beloved icons, is primarily recognized for its exquisite gardens, pale pink façade, and afternoon tea.
At Mount Nelson, tea is served in the hotel’s stunning garden verandah, the outdoor conservatory, or the Tea Lounge. This warm and welcoming area echoes the hotel’s distinctive color with Aubusson carpets and furnishings in soft rose tones. Henry Dike plays classics on a baby grand while you savor the excellent food and gorgeous surroundings in an elegant but laid-back atmosphere.
The Mount Nelson Hotel is known for its exceptional service and attention to detail, making your afternoon tea experience extraordinary. The allure of the occasion is enhanced when you have a cup of your preferred blend while admiring the breathtaking vistas of Table Mountain.
The historical significance of Mount Nelson will surround you as soon as you step inside the hotel’s magnificent lounge, taking you back in time. Tea etiquette and customs are dutifully followed, from the elegant china tea sets to the expertly made loose-leaf teas. Enjoy the delicious cakes, pastries, finger sandwiches, and sweets arranged beautifully on a buffet. Select from a range of teas, including Rooibos, Earl Grey, and Darjeeling, and let the calming tastes carry you to a world of abundant refinement.
Mount Nelson High Tea Menu – 1295 per Person
High Tea Items Pastries and Bread Selection Cereal Selection (Including Gluten-Free and Vegan…) Fresh Fruit and Assorted Dairy, Non-Dairy Yoghurts Dried Fruit and Nuts Station Crudité and Health Station Romeat ant Guru Selection of Sliced Continental Selection of Cold Seafood Items South African Cheese Selection Egg and Omelette Station Crêpes and Waffle Station Juice and Smoothie Bar Selection Health Kick Juice Selection
Mount Nelson Dessert Wines
Menu Item Price (R) Joostenberg Noble Late Harvest R105 Klein Constantia Vin De Constance R430 Mullineux Straw Wine R110 Vergelegen Semilion Straw Noble Late Harvest R110 Ramos Pinto Quinta Do Bom Retiro 30 Year Old Port R300
Mount Nelson South African Teas
Menu Item Description AFRICAN PRIDE HONEYBUSH Honeybush tea flavored with marula and caramel is well-rounded, sweet, and full-bodied. BLOOD ORANGE ROOIBOS Rich, brilliant, and brightly colored with the subtle sweetness of blood orange essence, complementing the rooibos base. BUCHU Buchu, used by the San people, is mildly minty with blackcurrant notes, offering medicinal properties for a healthy body. COCOA ROOIBOS Rooibos blended with roasted cocoa husks, providing a comforting combination with creamy notes. GREEN ROOIBOS Wealthy, brilliant, and brightly colored with the subtle sweetness of blood orange essence, complementing the rooibos base. HONEY BUSH Indigenous to the fynbos kingdom, honeybush has woody floral notes, fruity hints of lemon and oranges, and nutty sweetness. LAVENDER MORINGA An energizing, vibrant, creamy, and grassy tisane. ORANGE AND SPICE Ultra-highgrade, pure highland rooibos dried to perfection for a greener cup with grassiness and sweetness. PURE WILD ROOIBOS Rooibos are flavored with spicy cinnamon, warming cardamom, comforting cloves, vanilla, and orange. STRAWBERRY AND VANILLA Pure rooibos flavored with sweet strawberry and vanilla – a child’s favorite.
Mount Nelson Loose Leaf Teas
Category Menu Item Description WHITE TEA BAI MU DAN (WHITE PEONY FLOWER) It dried slowly in rotating drums, tightly rolled balls, and hair-dried tea buds before flavor. WHITE TEA WHITE MONKEY Delicate orange-colored infusion with a mild flavor, made from tea buds air-dried before opening. WHITE TEA FLOWERGATE TEA A delicate nutty honey fragrance characterizes this fascinating white tea from China’s Fujian province. GREEN TEA BANCHA HOJICHA – JAPAN Classic Japanese tea, lower in caffeine, roasted until reddish-brown, with aromatic, roasted, nutty notes. GREEN TEA BI LUO CHUN – TAIWAN Japanese sencha green tea, blended with roasted and popped rice, provides a pleasant, nutty flavor. GREEN TEA GENMAICHA – JAPAN A tea ball made of top-quality green tea buds unfurled into a beautiful archway of lily and jasmine flowers. GREEN TEA GUNPOWDER TEMPLE OF HEAVEN – CHINA Green sencha tea, flavored with Japanese sour cherries, boasts the most harmonious fragrance. GREEN TEA GYOKURU – JAPAN It dried slowly in rotating drums, tightly rolled balls, and hair-dried tea buds before flavor. GREEN TEA MATCHA – JAPAN A tea ball of top-quality green tea buds unfurled into a beautiful archway of lily and jasmine flowers. GREEN TEA ORANGE AND BERRIES – CHINA Cleansing and sweetly uplifting, fruit-flavored sencha tea. GREEN TEA SAKURA – JAPAN They are grown on the slopes of Mount Fuji, lightly steamed and dried to preserve freshness, with a distinct, green-tea solid aroma. GREEN TEA SENCHA FUKUJYU – JAPAN Top buds are hand-plucked, dried, and stone-ground, revealing the ultra greenness of the tea; stone grinding is considered an art. OOLONG TEA FROM TAIWAN WENSHAN BAOZHONG – TAIWAN Rich, velvety black tea flavored with vanilla pieces, the perfect accompaniment to chocolate. OOLONG TEA FROM TAIWAN YUNNAN GREEN – CHINA Beautifully earthy sweetness and clean lightness with notes of spiciness. OOLONG TEA FROM TAIWAN ALI HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG Famous for superior high-mountain tea cultivation in Taiwan, unlocking aromas and flavors ideal for multiple infusions. OOLONG TEA FROM TAIWAN ORIENTAL BEAUTY Rich, velvety black tea flavored with vanilla pieces, the perfect accompaniment to chocolate. FLAVORED BLACK TEA BLOOD ORANGE BLACK Black tea flavored with the slight sweetness and subtle flavor of blood orange essence. FLAVORED BLACK TEA EARL GREY BLUE FLOWER Classic tea flavored with uplifting bergamot oil, embellished with striking blue cornflowers. FLAVORED BLACK TEA LAPSANG SOUZHONG – CHINA LAPSANG SOUCHONG – CHINA FLAVORED BLACK TEA ORIENTAL SPICE Classic flavored black tea with a touch of oriental spice. FLAVORED BLACK TEA VANILLA Classic scented Chinese black tea with larger souchong leaves, fermented and roasted on a hot iron plate. RED TEA PU-ERH ROYAL 2009 Premier Japanese sencha tea, also known as Dew of a Pearl, is made of tea plants growing in the shadow of broad-leaved trees.
Mount Nelson Infusions
Category Menu Item Description HERBAL INFUSIONS APPLE CINNAMON LAPACHO Infusion from the inner bark of the Tecoma-lapacho tree, reminiscent of caramel or vanilla, enhanced with apple and cinnamon. HERBAL INFUSIONS GREEN MATE The national drink of Argentina, mate, with a stimulating effect lasting longer than coffee, is sourced from a species of the holly family. HERBAL INFUSIONS HIBISCUS FLOWER Popular infusion in Egypt and North Africa, tart and fruity with a striking crimson color, enjoyable hot or cold, with or without sugar. HERBAL INFUSIONS IMMENSELY BEAUTIFUL Herbal infusion with hibiscus, rosehip, blackberry leaves, lemongrass, and peppermint, creating a refreshing cup with lemon and minty notes. HERBAL INFUSIONS NINE LIFE SPICES BLEND The national drink of Argentina, mate, with a stimulating effect lasting longer than coffee, sourced from a species of the holly family. HERBAL INFUSIONS PEPPERMINT LEAVES Pure peppermint leaves for a refreshing and aromatic infusion. HERBAL INFUSIONS PURE CHAMOMILE FLOWER Blend nine spices in harmony, including cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, aniseed, rosemary, and thyme. HERBAL INFUSIONS SNOW MOUNTAIN CHRYSANTHEMUM Popular Asian flower for scenting teas, grown wild in high mountains near Tibet, offering a round and sweet infusion ideal for multiple steeping. HERBAL INFUSIONS FOREST BERRIES Intensely fruity, pink infusion of elderberries, raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. HERBAL INFUSIONS LEMON Mild infusion is known for its sleep-inducing properties and sunshine-yellow color. HERBAL INFUSIONS MANGO Fruity and fragrant infusion of hibiscus, apple, mango, and lemongrass. HERBAL INFUSIONS MARULA PEACH Pleasant infusion of hibiscus, apple, peach, rosehip, and marula.
Mount Nelson Black Teas
Menu Item Description ASSAM BUKHIAL – INDIA Assam full-leaf second-flush tea with a typically strong and earthy flavor. CEYLON PETTIAGALLA – SRI LANKA Assam full-leaf second-flush tea with a typically intense and earthy flavor. DARJEELING PUTTABONG FIRST FLUSH – INDIA First-flush tea from Darjeeling’s prestigious Puttabong estate, producing a light, aromatic, and flowery infusion. DARJEELING SECOND FLUSH BLEND – INDIA Fine Ceylon tea from Dimbula, Balangoda District, featuring a dark red color and is highly aromatic with a mild taste. ENGLISH BREAKFAST – UNITED KINGDOM It is produced from 300 to 400-year-old trees in Yunnan, the birthplace of tea, featuring sweet maltiness and a touch of smoke and pepper. KENYA MARINYN – KENYA Neatly twisted, gold-tipped leaves steep to produce a robust, medium-bodied tea with a slightly fruity-floral taste. MALAWI OP1 – AFRICA First-flush tea from Darjeeling’s prestigious Puttabong estate, producing a light, aromatic, and flowery infusion. MOUNT NELSON HOTEL BLEND Single-origin Indian tea with a highly aromatic profile and a lingering flavor. RUSSIAN BLEND – GLOBAL Highly aromatic tea based on a classic Russian blend with influences from India and China. YUNNAN BLACK GOLD – CHINA Produced from 300 to 400-year-old trees in Yunnan, the birthplace of tea, featuring sweet maltiness and a touch of smoke and pepper.
Mount Nelson Specialty Coffees
Menu Item Description Price (R) CHEMEX 8-minute table-side experience, Chemex is a pour-over method, producing a remarkably clean cup of coffee. R180 SYPHON 8-minute table-side experience, Syphon brews using two chambers where vapor pressure and vacuum produce the finished coffee. R180 CUPPING 10-minute coffee tasting experience in the coffee bar area. R180
Mount Nelson Hot Coffees
Menu Item Description AMERICANO Single shot of Mount Nelson’s house blend, topped with hot water. CAPPUCCINO Espresso topped with equal parts steamed milk and milk foam. ESPRESSO Single or double shot of the house blend. FLAT WHITE Espresso, topped with steamed milk. LATTE The single shot of house blend is topped with steamed milk and served in a long glass. LONG BLACK Double espresso, topped up with hot water. MOCHA Single shot of the house blend, topped with steamed milk and flavored with chocolate. RISTRETTO Double shot of the house blend, poured as a single shot. MACCHIATO Espresso topped with a touch of steamed milk. CORTADO Espresso topped with an equal amount of steamed milk. FILTER COFFEE OF THE DAY Please ask your waiter about the origin of our Filter Coffee of the day.
Mount Nelson Cold Coffees
Menu Item Description AFFOGATO 24-hour slow-brewed, African single-origin coffee served over ice. COLD BREW COFFEE A single shot of the house blend topped up with condensed milk, milk, and poured over ice. FRAPPÉ A single shot of the house blend with milk and sugar served over ice and then blended. ICED COFFEE (UNSWEETENED) A single shot of the house blend, topped up with condensed milk, milk, and poured over ice. ICED COFFEE (SWEETENED) A single shot of the house blend topped up with condensed milk, milk, and poured over ice. COFFEE TONIC Cold brew and tonic water served over ice. RED ICED ESPRESSO Red espresso, lemon, ginger, and orange blended with ice.
Mount Nelson Other Hot Beverages
Menu Item Description ROOIBOS CAPPUCCINO It is immensely comforting and delicious, for when only chocolate will do. HOT CHOCOLATE Immensely comforting and delicious, for when only chocolate will do.
Mount Nelson Coffee Cocktails
Menu Item Description Price (R) ESPRESSO MARTINI Espresso and coffee liqueur. R125 IRISH COFFEE Coffee and whisky, topped with cream. R105 KAHLUA DON PEDRO Kahlua blended with ice cream. R105 AMARULA DON PEDRO Amarula blended with ice cream. R105
Mount Nelson Classic Cocktails
Menu Item Description Price (R) NEGRONI WIXWORTH GIN, CAMPARI, MARTINI ROSSO R140 WHISKEY SOURS GENTLEMAN JACK, SUGAR, LEMON, EGG WHITE, BITTERS R160 MARTINEZ HENDRICK’S GIN, SPIRIT OF ROOIBOS, MARTINI ROSSO, ORANGE BITTERS R170 MARTINI HENDRICK’S GIN, SPIRIT OF ROOIBOS, MARTINI ROSSO, ORANGE BITTERS R170 ESPRESSO MARTINI BELVEDERE VODKA, TIA MARIA, ARABICA ESPRESSO R140 MARGARITA EL JIMADOR TEQUILA, TRIPLE SEC, FRESH LEMON & LIME R180 MOJITO BACARDI WHITE RUM, FRESH MINT, FRESH LIME, GOMME SYRUP R110 CLOVER CLUB BELVEDERE VODKA OR HENDRICK’S GIN, BIANCO VERMOUTH R200 BOULEVARDIER WOODFORD RESERVE, CAMPARI, MARTINI ROSSO R165 GIMLET WIXWORTH GIN, FRESH LIME, GOMME SYRUP R130 DISARONNO SOURS DISARONNO AMARETTO, FRESH LEMON, GOMME SYRUP, EGG WHITE R120 BRAMBLE WIXWORTH GIN, CHAMBORD, FRESH LEMON, GOMME SYRUP R170 BEES KNEES HENDRICK’S GIN, FRESH RASPBERRY, FRESH LEMON, EGG WHITE R140 PEACH COLLINS BELVEDERE PEACH, FRESH GINGER, GOMME SYRUP, FRESH LEMON, CLUB SODA R150 RASPBERRY SIDECAR HENNESSY VS, TRIPLE SEC, FRESH RASPBERRY, FRESH BASIL, FRESH LEMON R170 CURIOUS COSMO HENDRICK’S GIN, HONEY, FRESH LIME R140 CHAMPAGNE JULEP BELVEDERE MANGO PASSION, FRESH MINT, GOMME R320 FRENCH 75 HENDRICK’S GIN, ELDERFLOWER SYRUP, FRESH CUCUMBER, CRANBERRY, FRESH LIME R290 CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL HENNESSY VS, MOËT & CHANDON BRUT, ANGOSTURA, SUGAR R320
Mount Nelson Vodka & Liqueurs
Menu Item Price (R) Absolut R95 Stolichnaya R95 Belvedere R95 Belvedere R95 Belvedere R95 Belvedere R95 Belvedere R115 Cîroc R100 Crystal Head Vodka R50 Grey Goose R100 Wyborowa R100 Bisquit VS R150 Christian Drouin VSOP R450 Courvoisier VSOP R110 Courvoisier XO R150 Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilege R450 Hennessy X.O. R4350 Hennessy Paradis R65 Martell XO Supreme R80 Remy Martin V.S.O.P R120 Remy Martin X.O. R450 Remy Martin Louis XIII R4350 Amarula Cream R150 Disaronno Amaretto R90 Chambord R130 Cointreau R85 Drambuie R120 Grand Marnier R60 Frangelico R60 Kahlúa R150 Tia Maria R145 Van der Hum R145 Jägermeister R90 Underberg R130 Dalla Cia, Cabernet Merlot R85 Dalla Cia, Pinot Noir / Chardonnay R120
Mount Nelson Beers & Ciders
Menu Item Description Price (R) JACK BLACK BREWER’S LAGER DRAUGHT 330ML American-style, balance of hop and malt sweetness R70 JACK BLACK BREWER’S LAGER DRAUGHT 330ML American-style, balance of hop and malt sweetness R90 CBC PILSNER DRAUGHT 330ML Strong hop aroma, dry and bitter finish R70 CBC PILSNER DRAUGHT 500ML Strong hop aroma, dry and bitter finish R90 CASTLE LAGER Local Selection R45 CASTLE LITE Local Selection R45 SAVANNA DRY Local Selection R45 SAVANNA LIGHT Local Selection R55 AMSTEL International Selection R55 HEINEKEN International Selection R55 CORONA International Selection R75 WINDHOEK LAGER International Selection R115 WINDHOEK LIGHT International Selection R115 CASTLE FREE Non-Alcoholic R65 COKE, COKE LIGHT, DRY LEMON, GINGER ALE Soft Drinks and Juice R45 LEMONADE, SODA WATER, TONIC WATER Soft Drinks and Juice R45 COKE ZERO, FANTA ORANGE, STONEY GINGER BEER Soft Drinks and Juice R45 TOMATO COCKTAIL Soft Drinks and Juice R55 APPLETIZER, GRAPETIZER (RED) 275ML Soft Drinks and Juice R55 RED BULL 250ML Soft Drinks and Juice R75 FRESH ORANGE JUICE Soft Drinks and Juice R95 PINEAPPLE JUICE Soft Drinks and Juice R65 CRANBERRY JUICE Soft Drinks and Juice R70 VERVE STILL OR SPARKLING MINERAL WATER 250ML Water Selection R50 VERVE STILL OR SPARKLING MINERAL WATER 750ML Water Selection R65 ACQUA PANNA 750ML Water Selection R70 SAN PELLEGRINO 750ML Water Selection R70