Best Mother's Day ideas in Melbourne
When is Mother's Day in 2026?
This year Mother's Day falls on Sunday 10 May.
Mother's Day ideas
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Best Mother's Day events
Mother's Day Classic
Join the Mother’s Day Classic to raise awareness and funds for breast and ovarian cancer.
Boho Luxe Market: Mother's Day Edition
A Mothers Day design market full of handmade, ethically sourced products.
Mother's Day Studio Sessions at Myer: K Beauty
Celebrate with a beauty masterclass and gift to achieve that professional-level glow every day.
Mother's Day Studio Sessions at Myer: Maxwell & Williams
Celebrate Mother's Day with high tea and a paint and sip class.
Mother's Day Art Workshops
Paint together or create a special gift at this Mother’s Day art workshop in Docklands.
Mother's Day by Dorsett Melbourne x T6 Pâtisserie
This high tea honours the mums and mother figures who deserve to be celebrated.
Mother's Day Breakfast Buffet Brunch
A truly exceptional brunch that is guaranteed to pamper, indulge and spoil your Mum.
Mother of Pearl Inlay Brooch Making Workshop
Join this jewellery making class on mother-of-pearl inlay, perfect for beginners.
Mother's Day Brunch Cruise
Cruise with food, drinks, live music and Docklands views aboard the Lady Cutler.
Best Mother's Day high teas
Mother's Day High Tea
Pamper Mum this Mother's Day with decadent sweets, savouries and scones with a glass of sparkling.
Mother's Day High Tea Buffet
Because this year, Mum deserves more than a bunch of flowers and a card.
Mother's Day High Tea
This Mother's Day, enjoy a refined take on high tea with a seasonal menu and exclusive cocktails.
A Love Letter to Mum: Mother’s Day High Tea
Celebrate the women who have shaped your life with an elegant Mother's Day High Tea.
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Enjoy Mother's Day in style with an afternoon tea buffet and freeflow sparkling at Mövenpick Hotel.
Mother’s Day High Tea with Emelia Jackson
An afternoon of live music, iconic surrounds and high tea through Emelia’s lens.
Mother's Day by Dorsett Melbourne x T6 Pâtisserie
This high tea honours the mums and mother figures who deserve to be celebrated.
Mother's Day dining deals and specials
Ronnie's
This lunch feast is designed for sharing, with a glass of Prosecco on arrival for each guest, $95pp.
Blacksmith Bar & Grill
Enjoy a five-course lunch feast with stunning city views, and a glass of bubbles for Mum, $99pp.
Miilk Cake Studio
Order a fresh mango and peach cake for Mother's Day, plus more in-store treats.
Reine & La Rue
Elevate your celebration with a remarkable set lunch menu $185pp (children $65).
Conservatory
Enjoy the Conservatory's extravagant buffet for lunch or dinner, from $175 to $325pp.
Mr Hive Kitchen & Bar
Celebrate with a lavish buffet brunch at Mr Hive, with a glass of Mimosa for every guest, $125pp.
Nobu
Enjoy a kaiseki brunch, blending Japanese culinary tradition with Peruvian influence, $149pp.
Kolkata Cricket Club
Enjoy a vibrant 4-course set sharing menu available for lunch and dinner, $125pp (vegetarian $95).
Koko
Japanese technique meets refined, contemporary dining in a 4-course set lunch, $190pp.
Bistro Guillaume
Transport Mum to France with a 3-course set menu including a flute of Moët & Chandon NV, $165pp.
Morris House
Enjoy a rooftop picnic with Chandon ($99pp) or an indoor four-course feed me menu ($85pp).
Maha
Enjoy a curated set menu of refined shared dishes, available across lunch and dinner $155/$195pp.
Florentino
Celebrate with a set lunch in the Dining Room, plus live entertainment, $175pp.
Left Bank Melbourne
Enjoy a 3-course lunch with a glass of bubbles, or upgrade to the beverage package ($99 or $129pp).
Society
Enjoy the chef's menu in the Dining Room ($135pp) or Lillian Brasserie ($88pp).
Chancery Lane
Enjoy a long, unhurried 4-course set menu lunch with the people who deserve it most. $110pp.
Pullman Melbourne City Centre
Celebrate with a buffet lunch perched on Level 15, with views across the city, $110pp ($45 child).
Dolly Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Enjoy a four-course menu with complimentary Champagne. Dinner Sat 9 May, lunch Sun 10 May.
Koko Black
Treat mum with a limited-edition praline gift box or gift hamper this Mother's Day.
Sofi's Lounge
Enjoy sparkling and sweet and savoury selections. Sat 9 & Sun 10 May, 11am & 2pm sittings, $110pp.
No35
Celebrate with curated shared menus and glass of sparkling on arrival. Sat & Sun 9 & 10 May, $135pp
Melba Restaurant
Celebrate Mum with a luxurious buffet lunch for $235 pp with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Champagne.
Ho Liao
Enjoy 50% off their signature Mud Crab, a standout favourite and perfect for sharing, 8–10 May.
Blackbird
Celebrate Mums with a three-course feast of modern Australian favourites, $119pp (under 12s $48).
Byblos Bar & Restaurant
Celebrate over a generous Lebanese-style, family banquet set against the Yarra River, from $78pp.
Taxi Kitchen
Enjoy fabulous food, warm hospitality and city views; order a la carte, or the set menu at $95pp.
Ottie's
Enjoy a generous brunch with a glass of prosecco and a gift for Mums on arrival, $99 pp (child $49).
Sassy Italian Restaurant
Glass of sparkling for every mum, plus live music. Sun 10 May, from noon.
Waterside Hotel
Enjoy a set banquet at Past/Port $73pp, or a Sunday roast special in the pub or beer garden.
Hofbräuhaus
Enjoy all-day live music and dining, plus special prizes to the oldest, youngest, and newest mums!
Luci
Treat your mum figure to a morning of bubbles and a breakfast buffet, $70pp ($23/$47 kids/teens).
Bar Lourinhã
Enjoy a special 6-course set menu, live music (lunch only) and a glass of sparkling for Mums, $85pp.
Hotel Nacional
Mums can enjoy a complimentary glass of Mumm champagne with any lunch or dinner booking.
Red Spice Road
Take her out for a two-course Mother's Day feast with complimentary Prosecco for mums. $80pp.
Pidapipo Gelateria
Pick up limited-edition gelato bites for mum in a cute gift tin. All stores, 27 April to 10 May.
Cha Ching Melbourne
Enjoy a specially curated luxurious dining experience with a free gift. 11.30am-8.30pm. $89pp.
Lexy Restaurant and Bar
This 3-course banquet is a heartfelt celebration of elegance. 10 May, 11.30am-9pm. $120pp.
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