Another good option is the The President Hotel.Ī roaring fireplace is the perfect remedy for rainy day blues and there is no shortage of spots with fireplaces in the city. The Cape Grace has ‘Cream Tea’, which is something a little lighter, The One & Only serves a fabulous selection and the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa has ‘Tea by the Sea’ if it’s views you’re after. Cape Town has quite a few options when it comes to High Tea with one of the most well-known ones being The Mount Nelson.

There can be nothing more civilised than a cup of tea in a beautiful teacup and a cucumber sandwich – with the crusts removed of course.

Exclusive Books also encourages browsing and they have outlets throughout the city, some with a coffee shop conveniently attached. For your rainy day book fix, visit Kalk Bay Books in Kalk Bay or The Book Lounge in Roeland Street, who also serve coffee and kids can enjoy storytelling and crafts every Saturday. Some even go as far as to have comfy seating to make the experience even more indulgent. Libraries are always good place to go to browse books, but some bookshops allow you to flip through the pages of a novel, recipe book or travel guide without making you buy the book first. We found cool things to do in Cape Town – even when it’s raining.

Beer on tap at rainy daze