Take Your Mama Out
Jo’burg
Belle’s Patisserie (Birnam)
0114404474
Shop 16 Blubird Shopping Centre Athol Oaklands Road, Birnam
If you’re a fan of French pastry and classic American cakes – and what better excuse do you need to enjoy than Mother’s Day? – You’ll love Belle’s. The high tea is available all day, and for R165 per person, you get a hot drink and all access to macarons, sandwiches, mini cupcakes and their famous red velvet cake.
Pretoria
Rozenhof Tea Garden (Brooklyn)
0124608075
525 Alexander Street, Brooklyn
Set in the Rozenhof Guest House’s garden, for R190 per person you can enjoy a relaxing experience for two, complete with scones, cakes and biscuits. Make your reservations well ahead of time.
Winelands
Pierneef à La Motte (Franschhoek)
0218768800
La Motte Wine Estate, R45, Main Road
Whether you enjoy classic tea or prefer sparkling wine, have it in their picturesque garden, along with an offering of sausage rolls, savoury tarts, pastries and tea cake from Tuesday to Sunday at R165 per person, between 3pm and 4pm.
Cape Town
Belmond Mount Nelson (City Bowl)
0214831000
Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street
Famous for their high tea (and they’ve got a wide range of expert blends), the Mount Nelson is a treasure right in the middle of the city. Help yourself to finger sandwiches and finish off with dark-chocolate cake, lemon meringue and scones. Attend the morning tea, served daily from 9:30am to midday for R255 or in the afternoon at R325 per person between 1:30pm and 3:30pm.
Durban
The Sugar Club (Umhlanga Rocks)
0315612211
Beverly Hills Hotel, 54 Lighthouse Road, Umhlanga Rocks
Every Saturday afternoon, you can have your very own five-star experience with the Sugar Club’s haute tea. Enjoy premium teas and macarons, éclairs, blinis and profiteroles, for R265 per person.
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