Summary: The Vineyard Hotel’s Italian-inspired Afternoon Tea brings a fresh twist to a much-loved tradition, with golden arancini, delicate tartlets, crisp cannoli and creamy tiramisu. Served Friday to Sunday from 14:00 to 16:30, it costs R525 per adult, with vegan and children’s menus also available. Guests can enjoy garden and mountain views with bottomless bubbly or milkshakes.
Afternoon tea has had a little Italian makeover at The Vineyard Hotel, and the result sounds rather tempting.
The familiar ritual of settling in for an afternoon of treats now comes with Italian-inspired flavours, beautiful garden and mountain views, and a choice of bottomless bubbly or milkshakes.
The menu brings together golden arancini, delicate tartlets, crisp cannoli and creamy tiramisu, giving guests plenty to enjoy alongside their afternoon drinks. It is a lovely way to spend a few leisurely hours catching up with friends or treating the family to something a little different.
- The Italian twist puts a fresh spin on the traditional afternoon tea spread. Guests can look forward to golden arancini, delicate tartlets, crisp cannoli and creamy tiramisu, combining savoury bites with classic Italian-inspired sweet treats. The experience also includes a choice of bottomless bubbly or milkshakes, so guests can settle in with the drink that suits their afternoon. The setting adds to the appeal, with garden and mountain views providing a picturesque backdrop.
There is also a specially crafted vegan menu, ensuring plant-based diners have an option of their own. Adults and children have separate pricing, with the children’s rate depending on the menu selected.
The Italian-inspired Afternoon Tea at The Vineyard Hotel is served every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 14:00 to 16:30. With its mix of Italian flavours, leisurely drinks and a scenic setting, it offers a charming excuse to make more of the weekend afternoon. With Italian-inspired treats, a choice of leisurely drinks and those lovely garden and mountain views, The Vineyard Hotel gives afternoon tea a fresh new personality. It is a rather good reason to reserve a weekend afternoon for something sweet, savoury and distinctly Italian.
Quick details
- Experience: Italian-inspired Afternoon Tea
- Venue: The Vineyard Hotel, Newlands, Cape Town
- Days: Friday to Sunday
- Time: 14:00 to 16:30
- Adult price: R525 per person
- Children’s price: R250 per person, for children aged 12 and under
- Vegan menu: R565 per person
- Vegan children’s menu: R320 per person, for children aged 12 and under
- Menu highlights: Golden arancini, delicate tartlets, crisp cannoli and creamy tiramisu
- Drinks: Choice of bottomless bubbly or milkshakes
- Bookings: Email eat@vineyard.co.za or book via Dineplan
FAQs
How much does Italian-inspired Afternoon Tea cost at The Vineyard Hotel?
The standard adult menu costs R525 per person. The vegan menu costs R565 per person.
How much is Afternoon Tea for children?
Children aged 12 and under pay R250 for the standard menu or R320 for the vegan menu.
When is Afternoon Tea available?
It is served from Friday to Sunday, between 14:00 and 16:30.
What food is included?
Menu highlights include golden arancini, delicate tartlets, crisp cannoli and creamy tiramisu.
Are drinks included?
Guests can choose between bottomless bubbly or milkshakes.
Is there a vegan option?
Yes. The Vineyard Hotel offers a specially crafted vegan menu, with separate pricing for adults and children.
