Mother’s Day 2026: Where to Celebrate in Cape Town + the Winelands

Treat the mothers in your life to an extra-special day.

By Inside Guide  •  21 April 2026

Mothers Day Cape Town
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It only comes round once a year, which is all the reason you need to make Mother’s Day a super-special occasion. Diarise 10 May, and choose from one of the fabulous spreads on offer from renowned restaurants in Cape Town and the Winelands, to celebrate the significant mother(s) in your life. From a magnificent buffet-style feast in the innercity, to a chic Sunday lunch in the Winelands, a bubbly breakfast with a twist, or a superlative afternoon tea spoil, there’s something for every taste and fancy (arranged in alphabetical order below).

Adara: classic wine-farm lunch or dinner

Mothers Day Adara

This 300-year-old Cape Dutch wine estate hidden away outside Paarl is a tranquil escape for a Mother’s Day lunch or dinner. Sit out on the covered terrace with views of vineyards and mountains, or cosy up inside the historic manor house freshly restored to its original magnificence. At lunch time you can opt for a guided tasting of the estate’s boutique wines alongside the menu. Start off with a glass of Adara cap classique with an amuse-bouche, then enjoy ceviche with shrimp avocado and chilli. A classic beef Wellington is the main dish, served with herbed potato puree, green vegetables, a tomato and feta salad, and a shiraz jus. Finish off with a rich assortment of chocolate truffles made with white and dark Belgian chocolate.
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Cost R650
R800 (with wine tasting; lunch only)
Contact 064 843 5194, restaurant@adara-palmiet-valley.co.za
When 10 May 2026
Time 12pm – 2.30pm; 6pm – 8pm (seatings)
Where to find it Adara Palmiet Valley Estate, Sonstraal Road, Paarl
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Cape Grace Hotel: timeless afternoon tea

Mothers Day Cape Grace

A glamorous yacht marina, with sunshine reflecting off the water and Table Mountain framing it all, sets the scene for a truly special Mother’s Day celebration at Cape Grace Hotel. This May, every weekend is dedicated to the special women in your life. Settle into a comfortable banquette at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Heirloom, to the soundtrack of live piano music and embark on their elegant Month of Her afternoon tea, perhaps with a glass of cap classique to toast the occasion. A symphony of sumptuous savouries, scones and superb patisserie is artfully created by the skilled pastry team, and accompanied by aromatic loose-leaf teas for an all-out spoil.
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Cost R550
R650 (with glass of cap classique).
When Thursday – Sunday through May 2026
Time 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm
Contact 021 410 7000
Where to find it Cape Grace, West Quay Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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Cavalli: elegant Helderberg lunch

Mothers Day Cavalli Estate

Food, wine, art and magnificent views… This wine and equestrian estate in the Helderberg, with its striking modern architecture and sculpture-studded gardens, is the perfect setting for a sustainably-minded Mother’s Day treat. Chef Lucas Carstens’ seasonally driven menu is uncompromisingly “green”, sparklingly fresh produce harvested and foraged from the gardens and surrounding farms to create perfection on a plate. For Mother’s Day he’s crafting a six-course set menu which includes Jerusalem artichoke carpaccio; lamb with whole lemon and soured onions; and mango, chili and basil, among other intriguing flavour combinations; plus snacks, milk bread and petits fours.
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Cost R895
When 10 May 2026
Times 12pm – 2pm
Contact 021 855 3218, office@cavalliestate.com
Where to find it Cavalli Estate, R44 (Strand Road), Somerset West
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Deux Lions: a secluded garden lunch

Mothers Day Deux Lions

Hidden away on La Bourgogne Wine Estate just outside Franschhoek, the secluded garden terrace at Deux Lions is a beautifully relaxed setting for a Mother’s Day feast, looking over lush lawns fringed by a rippling mountain stream and sage bushes. Or if the weather turns cooler the cosy dining room is equally appealing by a roaring fire. Chef Shaun Schoeman has created an elegant set menu (with choices) of well-executed comfort food for a special celebratory lunch. Mothers are treated to a complimentary glass of bubbly, as they decide between panko prawns, baked goats’ cheese with beetroot carpaccio, or grilled octopus salad with bocconcini and smoked tomato for starters. Then mains of beef fillet with a brandy and mushroom sauce, catch of the day with a mussel, shrimp and sweetcorn velouté, or spinach, mushroom and sweetcorn risotto. And a final flourish is a mango cheesecake with rooibos syrup and mango ice cream.
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Cost R650
When 10 May 2026
Time 12pm – 3pm
Contact 021 876 3245, reservations@deuxlions.za.com
Where to find it La Bourgogne Wine Estate, Excelsior Road, Franschhoek
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Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa: elegant buffet lunch

Mothers Day Erinvale Estate

The tranquil gardens of Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa provide a magical backdrop for an elegant and delicious Mother’s Day lunch. Laid out in the beautiful, spacious Camphor venue, where soft lighting frames sweeping views of the gardens and every corner feels warm and inviting, a generous three-course buffet starts with an array of antipasti and salads that range from Caprese with buffalo mozzarella to beef carpaccio and fig-and-goats’-cheese phyllo tarts. For mains, the carvery offers a traditional roast leg of lamb and rare roast beef; then there’s grilled pork loin and roast chicken, grilled linefish and steamed mussels, and a chickpea-and-lentil coconut curry alongside an array of side dishes. Finish with a cornucopia of mini desserts, from fluffy chocolate soufflés, to malva pudding and berry pavlova, not to mention a cheese board and petits fours. Live music from renowned violinist Renate Riedemann sets the tone, and you can capture the memories together in the special photobooth.
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Good to know Booking is essential.
Cost R850
R300 (kids 5 – 12); under 5s free
When 10 May 2026
Time 12.30pm
Contact 021 847 1160, conf@erinvale.co.za
Where to find it 1 Erinvale Avenue, off Lourensford Road, Somerset West
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Grub & Vine, The Chef’s Studio, Culture + Blue Room: special Sunday opening

Mothers Day Grub And Vine

Chef Matt Manning and crew are opening the doors of 103 Bree Street on a Sunday (a rare occurrence) especially for Mother’s Day this year, and have planned a whole host of ways to spend some quality time together with your mom. Tuck into the four-course lunch menu at Grub & Vine (with optional wine pairings), get your aprons on for an interactive cooking and dining experience at The Chef’s Studio, pair dim sum and bubbly (four of each) at Culture, or go for an à la carte brunch and soulful live music at The Blue Room. Seriously good grub and some blazingly good wine pairings are on the menu whichever option you choose.
Cost Grub & Vine lunch: R795 Book Now
The Chef’s Studio: R995 Book Now
Culture pairing: R495 Book Now
Blue Room brunch: à la carte Book Now
When 10 May 2026 (+ 9 May for Culture pairing)
Time From 12pm
Blue Room brunch: 10am
Where to find it 103 Bree Street, Cape Town

Hazendal Wine Estate: afternoon tea, lunch or a special hotel package

Mothers Day Hazendal

This historic wine estate in the Bottelary Hills has been re-imagined over the past few months, and for Mother’s Day offers an array of celebratory experiences. Marks is hosting a Jazz afternoon tea with a sumptuous spread, from canapés, citrus scones, cinnamon croissants and canelés to elegant savouries and sweet delights, accompanied by the smooth tunes of live jazz. There’s also a welcome drink, complimentary wine-tasting and bottomless tea and coffee. Or settle in for a memorable five-course lunch at the new flagship restaurant, Siyalima, where after your welcome drink, culinary director chef Phil Carmichael guides you from a welcoming selection of yellowfin tuna crudo and cheese gougères into a choice of starters (his mushroom parfait is a dream). For mains, choose between roast rack of Karoo lamb, linefish with fennel and horseradish, or a seaweed-and-salt baked cauliflower. Dessert is a choice between chocolate Basque cheesecake or Paris-Brest, followed by coffee and friandises to complete the experience. Or for a thorough spoil, take advantage of the hotel’s special Mother’s Day package and make a weekend of it. Check in on Saturday and sink into the luxury of the estate… Included in your stay is a spa treatment for mom, full breakfast, the Jazz afternoon tea, access to the Wonderdal play area for children and a late check-out.
Good to know Mothers receive a special Mother’s Day gift with both lunch and afternoon tea. Wonderdal will be open all weekend to keep kids entertained. Advance bookings are advised for all activities.
Cost Marks afternoon tea: R450 Book Now
Siyalima lunch: R695 Book Now
Spa: from R890 Enquire Now
Hotel package: R9 900 for two Book Now
R8 000 for an additional night’s bed + breakfast
When Lunch + afternoon tea: 10 May 2026
Hotel package valid 9 – 10 May 2026
Times Lunch: 12pm – 4pm
Afternoon tea: 2.30pm
Contact 021 205 5620, reservations@hazendal.co.za
Where to find it Ronelle Street, via Kruis Street, off Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch

Kleine Zalze Restaurant: refined and relaxed wine-farm lunch

Mothers Day Kleine Zalze

Celebrate Mother’s Day in the heart of the Winelands with a relaxed lunch in beautiful surroundings at Kleine Zalze Restaurant. Here chef Nic van Wyk is offering his classic, upscale bistro fare in the versatile Taste.Explore.Relax menu, which allows each dish to be ordered in three portion sizes – tapas, starter or main – so you can savour your favourites your way. Think flash-fried prawns, sticky tamarind lamb curry, venison rump with creamed barley and cep mushroom sauce, or wagyu shin croquettes. Moms will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of Cellar Selection Rosé (with a few thoughtful surprises along the way) and receive a complimentary dessert as part of their restaurant meal: star-anise and cinnamon-poached quince with soft nougat and almond crumble.
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Cost Tapas: R135 per dish
Starters: R155 per dish
Main: R285 per dish
Good to know The Tasting Room offers a more leisurely celebration beneath the vines, where a guided wine-tasting can be paired with one of the signature sharing platters. It’ll also be offering a complimentary glass of Cellar Selection Rosé on arrival.
When 10 May 2026
Time 12pm – 5pm (last orders at 3.30pm)
Contact 021 880 8167, restaurant@kleinezalze.co.za
Where to find it Kleine Zalze Road, off Techno Avenue and Strand Road (R44), Stellenbosch
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Kloof Street House: bubbly brunch or jazz-fuelled lunch

Mothers Day Kloof Street-house

Housed in a richly furnished Victorian-era house set back from bustling Kloof Street, this characterful restaurant feels like you’ve stepped into the pages of The Great Gatsby. Twinkling fairy lights and velvet cushions line the garden courtyard, while inside mood-enhancing lighting, fireplaces and eclectic decor create a cosy-chic atmosphere. For your Mother’s Day celebration choose between a three-course brunch (with choices such as a berry granola bowl, eggs Benedict and orange crêpe brûlée) and the option of never-ending mimosas; or a brasserie-style à la carte lunch (think baked camembert, braised lamb shoulder with pumpkin fritters, burrata caprese salad, dark chocolate fondant and much more) with live jazz from Mr Keys & the Funky Munks from 1pm. And there’s a small treat for all moms tableside.
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See the à la carte menu
Good to know A deposit of R300 per person is required for à la carte bookings from 12pm.
Cost Brunch: R275 or à la carte
Lunch: à la carte
When 10 May 2026
Time Brunch: 10am – 4pm
Lunch: 12pm – 4pm
Contact 021 423 4413, info@kloofstreethouse.co.za
Where to find it 30 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
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Lanzerac: lavish four-course lunch

Mothers Day Lanzerac

Surrounded by verdant vineyards and dramatic mountain vistas, Lanzerac has been the go-to place for Stellenbosch family celebrations for generations. Dating back to 1692, its historic Cape Dutch manor house and cellars resonate with a centuries-long history of hospitality, a suitably scenic setting for a Mother’s Day spoil at one of the Manor Kitchen’s iconic Sunday lunches. A lavish four-course family-style menu meanders from a seared biltong-spiced tuna salad with strawberries, through chicken and prawn dumplings in a ginger miso broth, to an array of generous mains platters to share. Feast on roast prime rib beef, chicken roulade with mushrooms, and butter-roast kabeljou with fired mielies, and a plethora of delicious sides. Finish with a decadent array of desserts, including apple rose tartlets, matcha cheesecake, caramelised white-chocolate blondies and more – as you raise a glass once more to the mother(s) in your life.
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Good to know Booking and pre-payment are essential.
Cost R825
When 10 May 2026
Time 12pm onwards
Contact 021 887 1132, discover@lanzerac.co.za
Where to find it Lanzerac Road, Jonkershoek Road, Stellenbosch
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Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel: an array of exquisite celebrations

Mothers Day Mount Nelson

When it comes to iconic Cape Town hotels, few compare to the majestic Mount Nelson. With its gracious heritage, lush gardens and enviable position in the heart of Cape Town, The Pink Lady is a distinctive place to celebrate Mother’s Day in style. Settle into the rose-hued lounge for a legendary afternoon tea with exquisite tiers of savouries and patisserie to the sounds of live piano music. The Sunday jazz brunch at Oasis is an equally mellow way to gather the family with an irresistible brunch menu and swinging beats. Or head to the vaulted ceilings and cinematic interiors of the hotel’s newest restaurant, Amura, for lunch or dinner, a palate-expanding exploration of the ocean with highlights such as oysters with green gazpacho, onion whey and caviar and succulent kingklip with algae pil-pil and broccoli. The hotel’s newest restaurant will be doing an à la carte menu for Mother’s Day, with a special Amura-inspired surprise. An array of sumptuous spoils to celebrate the mom(s) in your life.
Cost Afternoon tea: R750 Book Now
Oasis brunch: R750 Book Now
Amura: à la carte Book Now
When 10 May 2026
Times Afternoon tea: 12pm – 4pm (seatings)
Oasis: 12pm – 1pm (seatings)
Amura: 12.30pm – 3pm (lunch); 6.30pm – 10pm (dinner)
Contact 021 483 1000, restaurantreservations.mnh@belmond.com
Where to find it 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town

Nederburg: family breakfast and lunch

Mothers Day Nederburg

In a prime position just outside Paarl, the captivating views of the Drakenstein mountains, verdant vineyards and sprawling gardens at this historic estate (dating back to 1791) create a perfect backdrop for a family outing this Mother’s Day. Early risers can enjoy a comforting farm breakfast with a basket of freshly baked pastries and a hearty hot breakfast, alongside a welcome glass of cap classique to toast the moms in the party. Or relax over lunch at The Manor, where soulful autumn flavours start with butternut soup and farm bread, followed by a choice of chicken supreme and tabbouleh salad, or braised beef short rib with pak choi, and a delicious assortment of side dishes. Then a leisurely sweet finish of carrot cake, or lemon meringue with berry coulis. Kids can join a hands-on floral workshop to make their own beautiful bouquets as a keepsake for mom, and there are jungle gyms, a tree house, a zipline and swings to keep them happily busy.
Good to know Booking in advance is recommended.
Cost Breakfast: R335; R105 (kids 3 –12)
Lunch: R450; R140 (kids 3 –12)
When 10 May 2026
Time Breakfast: 9.30am – 11am
Lunch: 12pm – 3pm
Contact 021 862 3104, Info_Nederburg@heineken.com
Where to find it Sonstraal Road, Dal Josafat, Paarl
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One&Only Cape Town: fire-kissed lunch or elegant afternoon tea

Mothers Day One And Only

When it comes to celebrating the mothers in your life, there’s nothing like the splendid surroundings of One&Only Cape Town to create a sense of occasion. Fire pervades the abundant, unhurried feast that is the Mother’s Day Sunday lunch at ROOI. It starts with a generous harvest table layered with seasonal flavours. From there, plated mains arrive, each one shaped and refined by the flames. Later you walk into ROOI’s pastry kitchen for a dessert spread that feels immersive and indulgent. And a cap classique cart and an apéritif cart circulate to fill your glasses through the afternoon. Or head to the Vista Bar & Lounge for a decadent afternoon tea worth dressing up for. Served on characterful stands, taste your way through a delicate feast of savouries, buttermilk scones, and sweet temptations like salted-caramel tacos, raspberry eclairs, pineapple and coconut Lamingtons and many more delights. Live music sets a warm rhythm as cocktails are crafted, and aromatic loose-leaf teas are poured.
Cost Lunch: R995 Book Now
Afternoon tea: R695 Book Now
When 10 May 2026
Time Lunch: 12pm – 5pm
Afternoon tea: 2pm – 5pm
Contact 021 431 5888, guestexperience@oneandonlycapetown.com
Where to find it One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Parks Restaurant: Italian-inspired lunch

Mothers Day Parks

This much-loved garden-side restaurant just off Constantia Main Road has been through many iterations. Its latest chapter keeps faith with the North Italian inspiration and unfussy menu it had as 95 Parks under chef Giorgio Nava, with a spritz of South African influence in the fresh artisan ingredients. For Mother’s Day choose from the à la carte menu: expect crispy thin-crust pizzas, mouthwatering steaks and lamb chops from the charcoal grill, ossobuco Milanese, ravioli di agnello (stuffed with slow-roast Karoo lamb) or ravioli di zucca (with butternut and ricotta), among other homemade pasta dishes. There is a dark chocolate fondant for dessert, or classic tiramisu, and a winelist brimming with old-school classics. All in a warm and friendly ambience.
Cost à la carte
Times Tuesday – Thursday, 5pm – 9.30pm
Friday + Saturday, 12pm – 3pm; 5pm – 9.30pm
Sunday, 12pm – 3pm
Contact 021 761 0247
Where to find it 114 Constantia Main Road, Constantia, Cape Town
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Radisson Collection Hotel: sea-facing buffet

Mothers Day Radisson Collection

The seaside setting, right on the Atlantic Ocean, is all part of the allure of Tobago’s Restaurant, Bar and Terrace, which looks out over the waves of Table Bay and back over the marina from its perch at the breakwater fringes of the V&A Waterfront. For Mother’s Day, a special three-course buffet kicks off with an array of mezze, including home-baked breads, pita, Greek meatballs, harissa lamb pasties, hot honey wings and panko fish cakes and a complimentary glass of chardonnay. There are quiches and luscious salads, from sweet potato and stone-fruit, to Tandoori roast cauliflower with chickpea and chargrilled pineapple. A carvery of chimichurri roast beef and Yorkshire pudding heads up the mains, alongside a Malay lamb-knuckle curry, lemon-and-honey chicken and grilled linefish with crispy fried capers. And the cornucopia of desserts ranges from salted caramel-and-chocolate torte to banoffee tiramisu and a whole lot more. All to the soundtrack of live music.
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Good to know Booking essential. Moms receive a small gift.
Cost R750 (adults); R375 (children 5 – 12 years); under 5s free
When 10 May 2026
Time 1pm – 4pm
Contact 021 441 3000, tobagos.capetown@radissoncollection.com
Where to find it Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town
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Steenberg: celebratory Constantia Valley lunch

Mothers Day Steenberg

Steenberg Farm is a wonderful escape in the Constantia wine valley, where vineyards, mountains and lush gardens create an idyllic setting to celebrate any family occasion. At Tryn Restaurant, for Mother’s Day, chef Kerry Kilpin has put together a delicious three-course menu that kicks off with an amuse bouche and has a wealth of delightful options at each course. For starters choose between grilled duck breast; crispy kataifi prawns; truffle-infused mushroom ravioli; or Abalobi fish tartare. Your main course might be beef fillet with duck-fat potatoes; ethically-sourced fish; pork belly; or chargrilled cauliflower; and there are four tantalising desserts including the legendary warm chocolate sphere. Linger over chocolate truffles with tea or coffee in the elegant and inviting dining room.
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Cost R800
When 10 May 2026
Time 12pm – 3pm
Contact 021 713 7178, info@tryn.co.za
Where to find it Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
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Die Stoep at Vriesenhof: A heritage-infused homestead lunch

Mothers Day Die Stoep Vriesenhof

Walking through tumbling garden beds brimming with herbs and flowers, there’s a relaxed homestead feel to Vriesenhof. The former home of the estate’s legendary winemaker, the late Jan Boland Coetzee, encompasses a welcoming and intimate restaurant Die Stoep, which looks out onto vines and mountains from the stoep and cosy dining room. Think generous dishes in line with the heritage of the building, much of it cooked on the fire. For Mother’s Day a delicious four-course set lunch showcases the autumn menu, paired with a glass of Vriesenhof wine for each of the first three courses. Start with bubbles and canapés of smoked salmon blini, wild mushroom arancini, and pork “scratchings” with mustard aioli. Then an impossible choice for starters: burrata with charred courgette and salsa verde; steak tartare; salmon ceviche with grapefruit, chilli and lime; or mussel, leek and saffron soup (get one each and share). For mains: chargrilled sirloin with confit mushrooms; seared yellowfin tuna with fennel and apple; roast pork belly with pea purée; or charred radicchio and courgette with pesto and ricotta, and a selection of sides. For dessert, the shared potjie pot of coal-roasted chocolate and orange fondant with melktert ice cream is pure chocoholic heaven. And there’s an artisanal cheeseboard too!
Cost R895 (4 courses + 3 wines)
When 10 May 2026
Time 12pm – 5pm
Contact 021 007 5591
Where to find it Vriesenhof Estate, Paradyskloof Road, Stellenbosch
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Taj Cape Town: globally-inspired brunch buffet

Mothers Day Taj Mint

Elegant, cosmopolitan and at the heart of Cape Town’s buzzy innercity, Taj Cape Town exudes a sense of grandeur. On Mother’s Day, the chic Mint Restaurant & Wood-Fired Grill, known for its magnificent special-occasion buffets, is laying on a celebratory Carnival Brunch. Expect a festive globe-trotting flavour journey, from a sushi and Hawaiian poke station to a Mexican nacho bar, through Mediterranean antipasti and charcuterie, with a flourish of freshly baked breads and salads. Then there’s a slider station and a hot buffet with classics from Italian meatballs and lasagna, to chicken tikka masala and grilled kingklip. A Spanish churros station segues into a laden dessert table of verrines, whole cakes by the slice, and individual cheesecakes, tarts and brownies, not to mention bonbons, truffles and macaroons galore. There’s something for every palate at this family-friendly special occasion.
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Cost R695
R350 (children 0 – 12 years)
When 10 May 2026
Time 12.30pm – 3.30pm
Contact 021 819 2000, restaurants.capetown@tajhotels.com
Where to find it Taj Cape Town, 1 Wale Street, corner St George’s Mall, Cape Town
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Vergenoegd Löw: atmospheric farm tea experience

Mothers Day Vergenoegd Löw

The refined calm of the 1773 Cape Dutch Homestead is the atmospheric setting for the new Vergenoegd Löw Farm Tea Experience, a deeply considered and quietly indulgent journey through time, flavour and cultural memory. An ideal Mother’s Day taste odyssey, the experience unfolds in a series of elegant courses (from savoury to sweet) rooted in indigenous ingredients and Cape tea traditions. Subtle influences of Cape Malay and Khoisan heritage meet echoes of Dutch, German and British traditions, alongside historic trade routes linking the Cape to Batavia and Ceylon. Each element is thoughtfully composed to honour the land and its layered culinary story. Think roosterkoek, traditional smoked snoek pâté, mosbolletjie with Coronation chicken and buchu, milk tart and lemon meringue. Unhurried and immersive, the Experience is an invitation to settle into a gentler rhythm, where tradition, craftsmanship and a sense of place are expressed with understated luxury and grace.
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Good to know Booking is essential.
Cost Farm tea: R650
Glass of cap classique: R95
When Monday – Sunday
Time 12pm + 2pm (seatings)
Contact 021 843 3248, reservations@vergenoegd.co.za
Where to find it 1 Vergenoegd Road, off Old Faure Road (M49), southwest Stellenbosch
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The Vineyard Hotel: harvest afternoon tea at Morii

Mothers Day The Vineyard Hotel

Set on the on the banks of the Liesbeek River in Newlands, The Vineyard is an eight-hectare oasis of verdant gardens, old-world charm and tranquillity, with tortoises strolling on the lawns and vistas of the eastern slopes of Table Mountain. For Mother’s Day, their afternoon tea leans into a generous and flavourful harvest-inspired buffet spread, accompanied by superb Nigiro loose-leaf teas. Delicate tramezzini (finger sandwiches) sit alongside a delicious selection of warm stuzzichini (savoury snacks such as arancini, mini panzerotti, polenta chips with parmesan and truffle, and zucchini fritti) and savoury tartlets (mushroom and taleggio, leek and blue cheese, onion and thyme). Then you’re tempted by the tiers of piccoli dolci (little sweets such as cannoli with basil and strawberry, chocolate amaretto cookies, ricotta cheesecake with mandarin mousse, rooibos-and-cranberry scones, a tiramisu verrine, rainbow cake and more) to conclude an indulgent and soul-restoring feast.
Good to know There’s a complimentary glass of cap classique for every mother. Choose two teas from the beverage menu, one to accompany the savouries and one for the sweets. Or you can go for two coffees instead.
Cost R495 per person
When 10 May 2026
Time 2pm – 5pm
Contact 021 657 4500, eat@vineyard.co.za
Where to find it Colinton Road, Newlands, Cape Town
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Vrede en Lust: breakfast, bubbles and a clay workshop

Mothers Day Vrede And Lust

The historic family-owned wine estate on the slopes of the Simonsberg has something different planned for the Mother’s Day weekend. Spend Saturday morning in the cellar sipping bubbles at a special clay workshop where you’ll craft and paint a bespoke trinket holder for your jewellery. A lavish breakfast grazing table and chilled glasses of bubbles and rosé are all part of the experience, a beautifully relaxed and creative way to spend time with the special women in your life. And you take home your masterpiece at the end of the workshop.
Cost R950
When 9 May 2026
Time 10am – 2pm
Contact 021 874 1611, info@vnl.co.za
Where to find it Intersection R45 & Klapmuts Road, Simondium
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  1. Inside Guide   •  

    Hi Peter

    Yes, of course. Our recommendations are all family-friendly.
    And, as you know, a child can range in age from 0 to 60 years (or older).

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