The best Mother's Day high teas in Brisbane

With Mother's Day fast approaching on Sunday, May 11, 2025, it's time to think beyond the usual gifts of chocolate and flowers. Treat Mum to an unforgettable three-tier experience she will cherish.

While there are many venues around Brisbane offering a traditional Sunday high tea, several places are advertising especially for Mother's Day.

Please note: Mother's Day high tea experiences are extremely popular. Bookings fill up quickly, so the options you see in this article may no longer be available by the time you read it.

Mother's Day High Tea Venues in Brisbane

Brisbane City High Tea Options

• Shingle Inn City Hall

  Create special memories this Mother's Day at Shingle Inn City Hall. Choose from one of three time slots and enjoy a selection of specialty items. The menu includes mini frittatas, sausage rolls, ribbon sandwiches, petite cakes, and Shingle Inn’s famous scones. All come served with a thick dollop of cream and preserve. Book here.

  
  

• Bisou Bisou

  Spoil Mum at the luxurious Mother’s Day Oui Oui High Tea at the French restaurant Bisou Bisou. Indulge in delicate pastries, scones, finger sandwiches, and exclusive Mother's Day treats. Enhance the experience with their bottomless beverage package featuring St-Germain teapot cocktails, tea, coffee, and refreshing spritzes. Book here.

  
  

• Customs House | Patina Restaurant

  Enjoy a Champagne High Tea at Customs House. Offered at 10:30 AM and 3 PM, the event takes place on the terrace by the river or in the elegant dining room. Book here.

  
  

• Goldfinch Restaurant

  This Mother's Day, swap the usual flowers for something sweeter: a decadent high tea at the heart of Brisbane. Goldfinch Restaurant offers warm raisin scones with lemon myrtle cream, buttery quiches, and indulgent bites like salted triple chocolate tartlets and tiramisu. Book here.

  
  

• Kerri Craig Emporium

  Celebrate the wonderful mother figures in our lives at the Mother's Day High Tea at Keri Craig Emporium. With a history of hosting Mother's Day celebrations for over 20 years, this event promises joy for those most deserving. To book, call the Espresso Lounge at 07 3211 2797.

  
  

• Naldham House

  Celebrate Mother’s Day with a delicious high tea at Naldham House. The event features a variety of sweet and savory treats, all made in-house. Book here.

  
  

• Ovolo The Valley | Kazba

  Treat Mum with a Middle Eastern-inspired high tea at Kazba. A bottomless BlacBrews Tea and St Remio barista-crafted coffee will be paired with your meal. Book here.

  
  

North Brisbane High Tea Options

• Dandelion & Driftwood

  Celebrate the Queen in your life this Mother's Day at Dandelion & Driftwood. They offer a special Mother's Day High Tea at 11 AM or 1 PM for $80 per person. Alternatively, consider ordering their high tea takeaway box. Book here.

  
  

East Brisbane High Tea Options

• Newstead House

  Treat Mum to an unforgettable experience at Brisbane’s oldest European-style residential property, Newstead House. Enjoy two hours of service on the elegant verandah overlooking the stunning Brisbane River. The menu includes a carefully curated selection of sweet and savoury delights, freshly brewed tea and coffee, and a glass of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic fruit punch. Book here.

  
  

South Brisbane High Tea Options

• Dovetail Social

  For a stunning, hand-created gluten-free high tea, consider heading to Dovetail Social. Book here.

  
  

• Bacchus

  Whether it's for your mum or a mum-like figure, a Mother’s Day High Tea at Bacchus is an excellent way to show your appreciation. Enjoy an afternoon filled with exquisite treats, sparkling bubbles, and fabulous company. Book here.

  
  

West Brisbane High Tea Options

• Forget Me Not Cafe

  Experience a delightful high tea at Forget Me Not Cafe in Graceville. Choose from one of three sittings or opt for the takeaway option to enjoy at home. Book here.

  
  

Redlands Coast High Tea Options

• Historic Ormiston House

  Spoil Mum with a glass of bubbly on arrival at Historic Ormiston House. Enjoy a delicious high tea featuring finger sandwiches, hot savouries, mouth-watering sweets, and, of course, scones with jam and cream. Bottomless tea and coffee will be served, along with vocal entertainment and a fabulous fashion parade by Manfred’s Boutique. Book here.

Is your business hosting a Mother's Day high tea this year? Let us know in the comments below or email hello@highcupoftea.com.au.