16 Of The Best Places In Brisbane To Spoil Mum On Mother’s Day

Send Mum on a sky-high jungle-themed dining experience at Soko with their Mother’s Day brunch event. A mix of Peruvian and Japanese-inspired dishes will set the scene for a festive outing, as you dine on their shared set menu. At $110pp, you’ll enjoy the likes of Soko scallops, kingfish, miso butter barramundi, and more, all topped off with a glass of Pisco sour on arrival. Who said Mother’s Day was all cupcakes and tea?!

Skip making a mess in the kitchen and treat Mum to a day out with fabulous food, cocktails, and company to boot at LINA Rooftop. Celebrating all the special ladies with a Mother’s Day feast from 11am to 3pm, you and yours can indulge in a five-dish banquet plus a glass of sparkling wine or spritz on arrival for $110pp. From Bombay Bay oysters and lobster ceviche to a roast half duck, and more, you’ll love the flavours, live entertainment, Brissy skyline, and poolside atmosphere at LINA.

Celebrate the woman who has given you it all with the opportunity to relax, enjoy, and indulge at Cloudland. Nothing says ‘I love you, Mum’ like spoiling her with a glass of Mumm Champagne and a decadent three-course long lunch in the Moon Room. The Love Mumm lunch will have you wining and dining to the tune of a two-hour beverage package, which includes French Sparkling, premium wines, Mother’s Day spritz, tap beers, and soft drinks. Alternatively, head to the Rose Room and dig into a Mother’s Day buffet packed with live food stations, grazing tables, and more, across a two-and-a-half hour foodie extravaganza. From paella to freshly carved pork belly, seasonal salads, miniature desserts, and more, Mum will be singing your praises for a long time to come.

For a Mother’s Day celebration above the rest (literally!), this rooftop brewhouse and bar is waiting for you with the goods. You’ll find Valley Hops Brewing in the beating heart of Fortitude Valley with the charcoal grill and wood-fired pizza oven dishing out tasty shared dishes to pair with freshly crafted beer. Mum will love the lush fit-out, which makes for the perfect backdrop in her pictures and thanks to its sprawling sun-soaked space, Valley Hops Brewing can play host to all her favourite people.

Give Mum the moment of serenity she’s been craving with Izakaya Publico’s Zen Garden High Tea – Brisbane’s latest and most visually unique high tea experience. With pinkies up, you’ll enter a world of Japanese culinary delights, starting with a glass of sparkling wine on arrival before indulging in the chef’s specially curated share board. Dishing up savoury delicacies like fresh-caught kingfish, sashimi, tamago sandos, and karaage chicken, alongside sweet treats like matcha mousse, gold chocolate nuggets, and mochi with ice cream, your senses will be truly charmed before the main event – Izakaya Publico’s edible chocolate cherry blossom tree. 

Mum is certainly in for a treat at voco Brisbane City Centre with a choice of two exquisite Mother’s Day dining experiences. The hotel’s signature Zuma Restaurant will play host to a luxurious high tea, serving up an array of delectable sweets and savouries alongside a complimentary specialty cocktail. Or, more is more with their extravagant seafood buffet, featuring fresh prawns, platters, and decadent desserts, plus a glass of sparkling on arrival. With the option to throw in a beverage package to wash down the indulgent spread, Mum will be spoilt for choice!

Spend Mother’s Day on the riverfront at Howard Smith Wharves with an array of special events and share-style menus to ensure she feels all the love. From a decadent three-course Italian lunch at Ciao Papi to Mum Cha at Stanley or a gourmet picnic on the lawn brimming with all the classics, the choice is yours here. Felons Brewing Co. will also play host to a pop-up flower stall so you can brighten her day with fresh blooms! With something for the whole family to enjoy, there’s no better place to be.

Bask in the elegance of Old Government House – one of Queensland’s most iconic heritage listings – as Brisbane’s finest catering team serves up a lavish high tea. Whether you’re seated on the verandas or inside the gorgeous 161-year-old sandstone building, Cuisine On Cue is sure to wow across the classic menu of fresh ribbon sandwiches, delectable pastries, sweet treats, and a range of premium teas and champagne. Afterwards, you’ll be invited to explore the William Robinson Gallery and Mum will even be treated to a contemporary hardcover edition of William Robinson: The Transfigured Landscape – an extraordinary collection of the artist’s works. This truly is the Mother’s Day special event that has it all!