Welcome 2027 with a festive buffet and live music at Mint Restaurant

Summary: Mint Restaurant & Wood Fired Grill at Taj Cape Town is hosting a New Year’s Eve buffet dinner on Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 18:30 until close. The dinner costs R2,750 per person and includes live band entertainment. Children aged 12 and under pay half price. Reservations are recommended for guests planning to welcome 2027 with a festive evening in Cape Town’s city centre.


A new year deserves a proper send-off, and Mint Restaurant & Wood Fired Grill at Taj Cape Town is setting the scene for a celebratory evening of festive dining and live music on Thursday, 31 December 2026.

The New Year’s Eve dinner brings together a buffet menu and live band entertainment, giving guests a chance to gather with family and friends as 2026 draws to a close.

Located at Taj Cape Town in the city centre, Mint offers an option for those who would rather spend the final evening of the year enjoying a restaurant celebration than preparing a feast at home.

  • The evening centres on a festive buffet at Mint Restaurant & Wood Fired Grill, with live band entertainment adding to the atmosphere. The dinner costs R2,750 per person, with children aged 12 and under paying half price. The event runs from 18:30 until close on New Year’s Eve, leaving guests free to settle in for an evening of food, music and celebration as the year comes to an end.

For those planning a family gathering or a festive evening with friends, the combination of buffet dining and live entertainment makes for a convenient way to mark the occasion. Reservations are recommended, so guests are encouraged to get in touch with Taj Cape Town ahead of time. As the countdown to 2027 approaches, Mint Restaurant & Wood Fired Grill offers a place to bring everyone together over dinner and music. A little planning now can help make the final evening of the year one to look forward to.

Quick details

  • Event: New Year’s Eve buffet dinner
  • Restaurant: Mint Restaurant & Wood Fired Grill
  • Hotel: Taj Cape Town
  • Location: Cape Town CBD
  • Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
  • Time: 18:30 until close
  • Price: R2,750 per person
  • Children: Aged 12 and under pay half price
  • Menu: Buffet
  • Entertainment: Live band
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Telephone: +27 21 819 2000
  • Email: restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com

FAQs

How much is the New Year’s Eve dinner at Mint Restaurant?

R2,750 per person. Children aged 12 and under pay half price.

What time does the dinner start?

The dinner starts at 18:30 on Thursday, 31 December 2026, and runs until close.

Is there live entertainment?

Yes. A live band is scheduled for the New Year’s Eve dinner.

How can guests make a reservation?

Reservations are recommended. Call +27 21 819 2000 or email restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com.