The Best Mother’s Day Lunch Events in Brisbane for 2025

Mum’s the word! Make it all about her with our inspiration for the perfect Mother’s Day lunch to book in Brisbane this year.

When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, nothing beats some good old-fashioned quality time. If you need some inspiration on how to spend Mother’s Day in Brisbane this year, you’re in luck! We’ve found the mother lode (if you’ll excuse the pun) of fantastic events, lunches and offers that will make this Mother’s Day memorable.

If you’ve already sorted out the usual gifts like robes and pyjamas, why not treat Mum to a day filled with fun and adventure right here in Brisbane? Whether she’s a lover of leisurely lunches or delights in sipping cocktails with a view, we’ve got you covered.

Scroll on to discover our curated selection of ideas that promise to put a smile on Mum’s dial this year.

Mother’s Day Mum Cha Feast

For a Mother’s Day lunch in Brisbane city, look no further than Donna Chang’s Mum Cha Feast! This elegant, modern Chinese restaurant dishes up some of the tastiest yum cha in town, and the luxe interiors are fit to make any mama feel extra special on her day of honour. Enjoy a delectable set menu, rich in Sichuan flavours. 

Sitchu Tip: Make your Mother’s Day extra special by preparing a special gift to await Mum on the table when you arrive. You can choose from a selection of curated gifts from LÂPACH to make her day. 

From $98 per person

3/171 George Street, Brisbane City

Mother’s Day High Tea at Newstead House

Treat Mum to something extra special this Mother’s Day with Newstead House’s exclusive Mother’s Day High Tea. After a three-year, $5.5 million restoration project, Brisbane’s oldest European-style house will open its doors for this special event. 

Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, followed by a selection of sweet and savoury treats and freshly brewed tea and coffee. From the savoury side, expect zucchini and halloumi fritters with smoked salmon and Mediterranean vegetable quiches. Sweet tooths will delight in pink lamingtons, macadamia caramel slice, lemon curd tarts and of course, the traditional scones with jam and cream. 

From $109 pp

Sunday 11th May 2025, 10:00am or 1:00pm sittings

Mother’s Day Harem High Tea

Hosted in Bar Kazba’s Harem Lounge, this unique high tea brings Kazba’s signature Middle-Eastern flair to the forefront. Enjoy a three-tier serving of sweet and savoury vegetarian and vegan delights, complemented perfectly with bottomless BlakBrew Teas and St Remio coffee. If you’re keen to take your high tea to the new heights, you can opt to add on bottomless sparkling wine or Taittinger. 

This year, every Mother’s Day booking will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine for each guest. 

From $69 per person

Sunday 11th May 2025, 12:00pm to 5:00pm

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Mother’s Day at Lina

Shout your appreciation for your mum from the rooftops at the gorgeous Lina Rooftop, where a curated Mother’s Day lunch has been lovingly prepared. 

Here, you can expect an exquisite dining experience, to be enjoyed over a seven-dish set menu, which you can level up with optional extras, such as a bottle of bubbles and some chocolate bonbons. 

If your mum loves seafood, opt for the special edition of Lina’s La Mer brunch–an opulent seafood spread with a beverage package included. On the menu, you’ll find live, freshly shucked oysters, scallop tartare, Otoro tuna belly and more. 

Sunday, 11th May 2025, 12:00pm & 2:00pm seatings
From $89 per person

74-80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane

Rose Room, Cloudland
Rose Room, Cloudland

Mother’s Day Buffet at the Rose Room

Have a Mum who’s a bit of a foodie? Treat her to a buffet lunch at Brisbane’s ultra glam Cloudland. With live food stations, grazing tables piled high with cheese and charcuterie, seasonal salads and more, Mum will be spoilt for choice! 

Cloudland will be offering a variety of Mother’s Day lunch events this year, so check out their website to plan the perfect outing for your family.

From $89 per person

Rose Room, Level 3 at Cloudland, 641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

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Cloudland

Brunch With Bite

Serve Mother’s Day lunch with a little sprinkle of spice and sass, at Cloudland’s iconic Brunch with Bite. Hosted by Cloudland’s fabulous resident drag queens, this all-inclusive brunch keeps the cocktails flowing, the tasty plates coming and the entertainment never ends! 

This event is for the Mums who love a laugh and is best enjoyed in a group, so organise the family or her besties to join for an unforgettable Mother’s Day lunch!

From $109 per person

Ground Level at Cloudland

641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley

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Stanley

Mother’s Day at Stanley

Spend Mother’s Day lunch with a view over the Brisbane River at Stanley, with the return of their special ‘Mum Cha’ menu! 

This modern Chinese and Cantonese restaurant has arranged a spectacular two-hour yum cha banquet, with a menu featuring oysters, Ora king salmon, salt and pepper Moreton Bay bug, steamed Queensland coral trout and more. 

Your booking will also include a welcome cocktail on arrival, to get the evening off to a delicious start.
Sunday, 11th May 2025, seatings from 11:00am to 3:30pm

From $149 per person

Howard Smith Wharves, 5 Boundary Street, Brisbane City

Mother’s Day High Tea at Living Room Bar

When it comes to planning the perfect Mother’s Day in Brisbane, a high tea always hits the mark. So knock it out of the park this year, and make a reservation at The Living Room Bar to indulge in three tiers of decadent morsels that will make this Mother’s Day memorable. This “Pretty In Pink” themed high tea serves up a selection of sweet and savoury treats, and is complemented by endless tea and coffee, a live DJ and beautiful floral arrangements by local, female-led florists.

From $130 per person

Living Room Bar at  W Brisbane, 81 North Quay, Brisbane

The Lex
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Mother’s Day at The Lex

Elevate Mother’s Day lunch this year at The Lex, W Hotel’s signature dining destination. This New York grill-inspired restaurant knows how to craft intimate experiences, so it’s the perfect place for a meaningful Mother’s Day affair. 

Get set for a glass of bubbles on arrival and a three-course set menu to indulge in, but the magic doesn’t end there. Enjoy the sweeping views over the city and river, and delight in the exemplary service this CBD restaurant is known for.

From $110 per person

The Lex at W Brisbane, 81 North Quay Brisbane

Now that you’ve made a plan for Mother’s Day lunch in Brisbane, why not find Mum the perfect gift? We’ve got a guide to cater to any kind of mum. If the lunch plans aren’t what Mum had in mind, check out our favourite high tea experiences to find someplace special to take her this year.

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