No visit to Cape Town is complete without experiencing Mount Nelson Hotel’s legendary Afternoon Tea. Famous foodies and travel writers the world over describe it as being one of the best afternoon tea experiences in the world.

Old favourites include Black Forrest Gateau, Raspberry Vanilla Cream Cake and Smoked Salmon Choux Pastry Puffs. And new Gingerbread and Gianduja Cake; Passion Fruit and White Chocolate Cake, and fresh from the oven savoury Empanadas with assorted fillings like Curried Mince, Lamb or Mushroom and Goats Cheese.

The hotel’s best loved Baked Cheesecake, Carrot Cake, Chocolate Éclairs, Coconut Ice, Battenberg’s, Mini Quiches and Finger Sandwiches with fillings ranging from Cucumber and Cream Cheese to Rare Roast Beef and Egg Mayonnaise still prevail – but there is a new emphasis on distinctive flavours, variety and innovation.