How to Treat Your Mum for Mother’s Day in Brisbane 2024
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 at City Winery
Treat mum to a delicious drop at City Winery, one of our favourite destinations for incredible modern eats and locally crafted wine. This year the City Winery team are serving up a three-course set menu lunch and will greet you with a glass of bubbles. If you’ve got little ones in tow, there are kids meals options and colouring activities to keep them occupied, so mum can catch a break and enjoy a leisurely lunch on her special day.
From $80 per person
Sunday 12th May, 12:00pm to 3:30pm
City Winery Brisbane, 11 Wandoo Street, Fortitude Valley
ZA ZA TA Mother's Day
Plan an eclectic Mother’s Day lunch at ZA ZA TA, Brisbane’s favourite vegetarian restaurant, inspired by the cuisine of Tel Aviv. Chef Michael Jackson and his trusty team have planned a vibrant four-course menu, and have gone the extra mile with some special inclusions. The mums of the table will enjoy a glass of Taittinger Prestige Rosé on arrival, and will take home a box of ZA ZA TA’s famous Turkish delights.
From $99 per person
1000 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
Mother's Day Yum Cha Feast
For a Mother’s Day lunch in Brisbane city, look no further than Donna Chang’s Yum Cha Feast! This elegant, modern Chinese restaurant dish 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 along with a special treat included just for mum.
From $98 per person
3/171 George Street, Brisbane City
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 a French-inspired dining experience (complete with bubbles and bouquets), to be enjoyed over an eight-piece set menu, with a glass of bubbles on arrival. If the delicious menu wasn’t enough of a gift (think brioche with smoked butter, duck liver parfait, poached Moreton Bay bug and more), Mum will also be presented with a beautiful, handcrafted bouquet of blooms to take home.
From $79 per person
74-80 Tribune Street, South Brisbane
Mother’s Day Buffet – 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! There will be live entertainment along with a $500 G.H Mumm pamper pack to be won. 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
Brunch With Bite – Madame Hedges
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 $95 per person
Ground Level at Cloudland
641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley
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, yellowfin tuna, salt and pepper Moreton Bay bug, steamed Queensland coral trout and a refreshing coconut tart. Your booking will also include a Raspberry Rose cocktail on arrival, to get the evening off to a delicious start.
From $149 per person
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
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 an exclusive bubbles cart filled with Chandon Brut and a three-course set menu to indulge in, but the magic doesn’t end there. Live acoustic entertainment will set the scene, and Mum will receive a special take-home gift of her very own.
From $145 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.
