Motherโs Day (Sunday 10th of May 2026) is the perfect time to show your mum or someone special in your life just how much you love them.
Discover a list of the best things to do on Mother’s Day in Brisbane, whether it be a fun run, a delicious meal or simply strolling through a market.
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Where to Enjoy High Tea on Mother’s Day
Amora Brisbane Motherโs Day Buffet High Tea – Spring Hill
This Mother’s Day, give her an afternoon worth savouring with a gorgeous lunch that ticks every box. Enjoy a grazing table piled high, savoury-somethings for every taste, and a dreamy selection of handcrafted desserts. The crรชpe station will be serving up a little fun with made-to-order crรชpes, while a roaming bar cart will keep the mimosas and sparkling wine flowing.
Motherโs Day High Tea at Amora Brisbane is available on Sunday 10th May 2026, with sittings available between 12pm and 2pm.
Bookings and details at Amora Brisbane.
Bacchus Restaurant Motherโs Day Weekend High Tea – South Bank
Celebrate the special woman in your life with an afternoon of exquisite treats and sparkling bubbles. This experience includes a Bombay Sapphire Gin Spritz or non-alcoholic option on arrival, handcrafted sweet and savoury treats, Harney & Sons fine teas and barista coffee, and live entertainment by Alisha Todd (Sunday only). Seating is 1.5 hours with an optional Mumm Marlborough Brut continuous pour upgrade. All ages welcome.
Mother’s Day Weekend High Tea at Bacchus Restaurant is available on Saturday 9th May at noon and 2pm, and again on Sunday 10th May 2026 at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
For bookings and to find out more, click here.
Customs Houseย Motherโs Day Morning or Afternoon High Tea or Lunch – Brisbane CBD
What better way to spend Motherโs Day than relaxing by the Brisbane River with views of the stunning Story Bridge? Cap this off with an elegant morning or afternoon high tea or a lucious 3-course lunch and you have an ideal way to spoil mum.
Mother’s Day Champagne High Tea at Patina Restaurant is available on Sunday 10th May 2026.
Further information and bookings can be made at Customs House.
Dovetail Social Mother’s Day GF High Tea – Highgate Hill
For those requiring a gluten free (and/or dairy free) high tea, you are in luck. Dovetail Social provides delicious high teas, which can be either gluten free, vegetariuan and gluten free, or gluten and dairy free. Simply select your requirements when booking. You can also opt for an alcohol high tea or add a glass of sparkling wine – the choice is yours.
Mother’s Day GF High Tea at Dovetail Social is available on Saturday 9th May at 1pm and Sunday 10th May 2026 at 3pm.
More details and bookings can be found at Dovetail Social.
Emporium Hotel Mother’s Day High Tea – South Bank
Treat the special women in your life to an unforgettable experience featuring exquisite savoury bites followed by an array of irresistible desserts.
Mother’s Day High Tea at Emporium Hotel is available at each of their iconic on-site venues: Belle รpoque, FIRMA, The Reserve Wine Bar & the Emporium Lobby on Saturday 10th May at 1pm and Sunday 10th May 2026 from 10am to 6pm.
More details and bookings can be found at Emporium Hotel South Bank.
Forget Me Not Cafรฉย Mother’s Day High Tea – Graceville
Forget Me Not Cafรฉ in Graceville is the perfect way to make Mother’s Day extra special and memorable, offering High Tea both in their cosy cafรฉ or as a take away option to enjoy in the comfort of your own home. Menu includes savoury and sweet delicacies, along with loose leaf tea and Wolff coffee.
Forget Me Not Cafรฉ Mother’s Day High Tea is available on Sunday 10th May 2026 at 09:45am, 12:00pm, and 2pm (1.5 hour sittings).
Bookings can be made at Forget Me Not Cafรฉ.
Lennons Restaurant & Bar Motherโs Day Weekend High Tea – Brisbane CBD
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an elegant high tea designed to delight. Begin with refined savoury bites, including beetroot-cured salmon blini, goat’s cheese tartlets, cucumber sandwiches, and roasted pumpkin with lemon myrtle, followed by sweet indulgences such as rose and raspberry scones with jam and vanilla chantilly, passionfruit curd tarts with torched meringue, orange and almond tea cake, buttery madeleines, and coconut bundt cake with lemon icing. Paired with your choice of fine teas or freshly brewed coffee, it’s a relaxed and indulgent way to celebrate the occasion.
Lennons Restaurant & Bar Motherโs Day Weekend High Tea is available Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May 2026, from 12:30pm to 3pm.
Bookings can be made at Lennons Restaurant & Bar.
Living Room Bar ‘Among Wildflowers’ Motherโs Day High Tea – North Quay
Step into the Living Room Bar, which will be transformed into a hidden mystical garden where wildflowers and whimsy set the scene for a core memory in the making. This theatrical high tea unfolds in tiers, beginning with W Brisbane’s iconic savouries in stackable glass containers, followed by indulgent sweet delicacies on a golden stand: chocolate verrines with espresso cream, dark swan profiteroles, matcha yuzu macarons, passionfruit tarts, and traditional scones.
Among Wildflowers Motherโs Day High Tea at Living Room Bar is available from 11am to 3pm on Friday 8th May, and from 10am to 3pm on Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May 2026.
Bookings and details can be found at W Brisbane.
Mary Mae’s Mother’s Day High Tea – New Farm
This Mother’s Day, gather the ones you love and make memories at Mary Mae’s riverside high tea at Brisbane Powerhouse. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with a celebratory Mother’s Day Spritz before settling in to enjoy a beautiful spread of sweet and savoury treats. Sip on barista coffee or your favourite premium tea, soak up the stunning river views, and let the live entertainment set the mood for an afternoon worth cherishing.
Mother’s Day at Mary Mae’s is available on Sunday 10th May 2026 for brunch (10:30am – 12pm), or lunch (1pm – 2:30pm).
Bookings can be made at Mary Mae’s.
Newstead House Motherโs Day High Tea – Newstead
Treat the special women in your life to a Mother’s Day High Tea at one of Brisbane’s most beloved landmarks. Set within the heritage-listed Newstead House overlooking the Brisbane River, this one-day-only event offers two verandah sittings at 10am and 1pm. New for 2026, smaller groups can also book out the historic Dining Room exclusively for a more private and refined experience.
Motherโs Day High Tea at Newstead House is available on Sunday 10thย May 2026 at 10am and 1pm.
Bookings can be made at Newstead House.
Stamford Plaza Brisbane Mother’s Day High Tea – Brisbane CBD
Perched above the Brisbane River in the CBD, this high tea blends atmosphere, quality and warmth into one unforgettable afternoon. Enjoy a curated spread of sweet and savoury favourites, including scones with jam and cream, macarons, lemon meringue tartlet, gianduja mousse, opera slice, roast chicken brioche, egg and champagne ham sandwiches, curry puffs and Tasmanian salmon quiche.
Motherโs Day High Tea at Stamford Plaza Brisbane is available on Sunday 10th May 2026 at 11am and 2:30pm (2 hour sittings).
Bookings available via the Stamford Plaza Brisbane website.
Where to Enjoy Special Meals on Motherโs Day
Blackbird Brisbane – Brisbane CBD
Indulge in a three-course feast for mum at Blackbird Restaurant from 12pm on Mother’s Day, which includes live music and gorgeous riverside views. Alternatively, opt for the ‘Seafood & Spritz’ package in the Blackbird Bar from 11:30am to 3:30pm, which includes 1.5 hours of house-crafted spritzes or non-alcoholic beverages and a delicious seafood share plate including oysters, lobster rolls, and tuna ceviche.
Bookings and details at Blackbird Brisbane.
Cloudland – Fortitude Valley
Make Mum’s day unforgettable. Choose from a stunning buffet lunch in the Rose Room, sun-soaked bites at Valley Hops Rooftop, a bottomless Garden lunch, or a Drag Brunch full of sass and spectacular fun.
Bookings and details at Cloudland.
Everton Park Hotel – Everton Park
Treat mum to a scrumptious buffet breakfast at the Everton Park Hotel, or enjoy a special a la carte lunch or dinner. Kids can also enjoy carousel rides from 12pm to 2pm while you relax and enjoy good food together.
Bookings and details at Everton Park Hotel.
Howard Smith Wharves – Brisbane CBD
The options are almost endless if you head to Howard Smith Wharves for Mother’s Day, with dining venues putting on special banquets, added menu items and more for Mum’s special day.
Bookings and details at Howard Smith Wharves.
Lord Alfred Hotel – Brisbane
This Mother’s Day, treat Mum to a morning she’ll actually remember. Head to Caxton Street on Sunday 10th May and settle in for a buffet breakfast with the whole family from 8am. If breakfast out isn’t her thing, sleep in and enjoy for all-day dining from 11am.
Bookings and details at Lord Alfred Hotel.
Newnham Hotel – Upper Mount Gravatt
The newly-renovated Newham Hotel is the perfect spot for families on Mother’s Day, with a recently upgraded outdoor playground and flash interior. Their Mother’s Day Buffet breakfast includes a hot and cold breakfast menu in the morning, or visit later in the day for free kids’ entertainment from 11:30am.
Bookings and details at Newnham Hotel.
The Balfour Kitchen & Bar – New Farm
Nestled in the quiet streets of New Farm, celebrating Motherโs Day with weekend high tea (Saturday 9th May at 12pm and 1pm) at The Balfour Kitchen and Bar is a wonderful way to commemorate this special occasion. Alternatively, celebrate on the day itself with a curated Mother’s Day lunch on Sunday 10th May at one of two sittings at 12pm and 2pm. Guests can enjoy a delectable meal sitting on the hotel’s verandah or in their lovely courtyard whilst savouring specially-curated culinary delights.
Bookings and details at Spicers Balfour.
The Glen Hotel – Eight Mile Plains
Enjoy a buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner at The Glen Hotel on Motherโs Day with live music and a giant obstacle course to entertain the kids. You can even send in a special message for mum to be displayed on the big screen.
Bookings and details at The Glen Hotel.
The Lex Brisbane – North Quay
Celebrate Mum in style at The Lex with a Motherโs Day Lunch to remember, with bubbles on arrival, followed by a curated four course meal. This special Motherโs Day Lunch event is available only on Sunday 10th May 2026, with seatings on offer between 12pm and 3pm (each seating is for 2.5 hours from your start time).
Bookings and details at The Lex.
Victoria Park – Herston
The options are plentiful at Victoria Park on Mother’s Day. Treat mum to a delightful buffet breakfast in the Marquee, a Motherโs Day Chandon Lunch from midday, or a la carte dining in the Bistro. Entertainment for the family including face painting, a jumping castle and live music, will bring a smile to little faces while mum relaxes and enjoys a meal.
Bookings and details at Victoria Park.
Many sports club, cafรฉs and restaurants also hold special meals and events on Motherโs Day, so check out your favourite venue for details.
Special Events on Motherโs Day
Mother’s Day Classic – Brisbane CBD
Each year, Motherโs Day in Brisbane is celebrated with the Motherโs Day Classic – a family-friendly fun run. A sea of pink shirts flood Brisbaneโs riverside as participants start their morning with a walk or run to raise funds for breast cancer research and to pay tribute to loved oneโs affected by breast cancer.
There is a course for every fitness ability, starting with a 4km or 8km walk, or, for the more energetic, a 4km or 8km run. Similar events will be held all around Australia, so if you canโt make this one in Brisbane see where else you could participate.
For more information or to register head to Motherโs Day Classic.
Markets on Motherโs Day 2026
With Motherโs Day celebrated on a Sunday, there are many Sunday markets in the Brisbane area which the whole family can enjoy. Grab a coffee, devour breakfast, enjoy live entertainment or buy Mum a last-minute gift, there is something for everyone at a local market. Some of our favourite markets include:
Head to the Brisbane Kids Events Calendar to findย just a few of the many markets which are held around Brisbane on Mother’s Day just waiting for you and your family to visit.
While there are lots of great Mother’s Day events being held on 10th May 2026, if you are looking for some more general inspiration to plan your own outing for your mum check out Mother’s Day Outing Ideas in Brisbane or Brisbane High Tea Places.
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