Mitchell’s Scottish Ale House is closing out 2025 the way only a true Waterfront institution can—hearty plates, warm hospitality, and a New Year’s Eve menu built for people who want a proper meal before the midnight countdown.
With its cosy, pub-style charm and a menu packed with crowd-pleasers, Mitchell’s sets the tone for a night that’s equal parts festive and comforting.
On New Year’s Eve, that spirit lifts just a bit higher. With plates full, glasses raised, and the promise of a new year only minutes away, the Ale House wraps up 2025 exactly as it should—warmly, heartily, and with enough flavour to remember long after the fireworks fade.
- At R790 per person, the evening starts with a choice of three starters, each one capturing a different slice of Mitchell’s familiar flavour. The Calamari is lightly dusted, fried just right, and lifted with a zesty lemon aioli that wakes up the palate. The Sticky Wings offer the kind of sweet-meets-savory glaze that makes people forget they promised to “eat light” before dessert. And for something crisp and refreshing, the Greek Salad brings the classic mix of leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, olives, and the tavern’s own dressing.
- The mains lean into generous portions and comfort. The Seafood Platter is a coastal celebration on its own—grilled line fish, prawns, calamari, and mussels bathed in creamy white-wine garlic sauce, with chips and savoury rice to soak up every bit. Meat lovers can go all in with the 600g T-Bone Steak, flame-grilled, served with wedges, a choice of sauce, and garlic butter. The Chicken Forestière offers something rich and homey with its creamy mushroom-herb sauce, mash, and char-grilled vegetables. And no celebration menu is complete without a slow-roasted option: the Lamb Shank, braised in red-wine jus and served with velvety mash, hits all the comforting notes.
- Dessert is exactly what an Ale House should serve on a night like this—familiar favourites done well. The Malva Pudding arrives warm, with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream melting slowly over the top. The Cheesecake is smooth and classic, perfect for those who prefer something cool and creamy. And the Chef’s Apple Crumble is everything you want in a send-off dessert: crunchy, warm, cinnamon-kissed, and topped with ice cream.
Mitchell’s has always been a place where locals and visitors gather for relaxed meals, good beer, and the occasional unplanned sing-along. If the last meal of 2025 is meant to set the tone for the next year, Mitchell’s makes sure it starts strong.
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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