I tell you, it’s been a few years since I did New Year at The Mount Nelson. The last time was a bit of a blur but, funnily enough, it came up in conversation this week. The Fabrics Guy and I agreed that the last one got a full 10 out of 10, I asked the good people at the “The Nellie” to send me through a breakdown of any events they had planned. They did. My God! It’s a FEAST of excitement!

“The Pink Lady” let’s her hair down for New Year’s

Very much in tune with their continued alignment with the younger hipper population, the one that caught my eye was the New Year’s Bash in The Ballroom. Now, whilst The Mount Nelson and The Ballroom might lend itself to something overly grand, you can be sure that the theme of “Funky Old School” and “Smart Elegant” dress will ensure an evening that is anything but! No doubt lavish (as only The Mount Nelson knows), the reassuring price tag also suggests that no stone has been left unturned!

Entertainment includes Musician / DJ Jacques Lagesse and things kick off at 19:00 / 19:30 on December 31. The menu is nothing short of SUMPTUOUS and the price is R1,250.

They have two other New Year events with alternate pricing plans, including one in the Cape Colony (R1,650, formal, with four piece band) and one in The Oasis Restaurant (R295 / R125 for kids with extensive New Year’s eve buffet).

For reservations please call 021 483 1948 or email restaurantreservations@mountnelson.co.za