The 10 best Mother’s Day high teas in Sydney

Sydney knows how to do high tea. The perfect treat for Mum, here are the best limited edition Mother’s Day high teas to help you plan an afternoon as special her.

From 19th-century mansions in Vaucluse to Sydney harbour cruises and opera-themed lunches, Sydney is not short of incredible high tea experiences. Whether you take your mum to a funky venue like the QT hotel or a historical, chandelier-filled dining room such as the Tea Room QVB, we’ve found a place (and price) for everyone.

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1. QTea High Tea

They claim to have Sydney’s best Mother’s Day high tea, and this year, QTea Sydney is collaborating with Adriano Zumbo to create the high tea of dreams. There will be free-flowing tea and a free glass of Mumm for all mums. QT also offers plant-based or gluten-free options, as well as a children’s menu that is “equally delightful, just their size.”

The exclusive Mother’s Day menu features Adriano’s twist on the classic scones with cherry jam and clotted cream. Another exciting treat on the menu is the prawn toast, which is dressed with bacon, coriander, shallot, harissa mayo and pomegranate sumac reduction.

When: Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, 11:00 am- 3:30 pm
Where: 49 Market St, Sydney NSW 2000
Price: $85 per person for adults, $50 per person for children

2. Estate Vaucluse House

Known to be one of the most in-demand wedding venues in Sydney, Estate Vaucluse House is the perfect place for an elegant high tea to celebrate Mother’s Day. After indulging in your high tea, take a stroll around the idyllic grounds of the 19th-century mansion.

Their limited edition menu will include delicious sweet and savoury treats, including a mouth-watering lemon myrtle with a white chocolate dome and raspberry gel, as well as a fresh Fraser Island spanner crab brioche with crème fraiche and caviar.

When: Saturday 10, 11 am–1.30pm or 2.30pm–4.30pm, Sunday 11 May, 10 am–12pm, 12.30pm–2.30pm or 3pm–5pm
Where: 69a Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse NSW 2030
Price: Adult starts at $75 per person, children at $65 (price varies depending on day)

3. Gunners’ Barracks

Gunners’ Barracks in Mosman is offering a range of different high tea packages this Mother’s Day, starting with their traditional high tea at $90 per person. Treat your well-deserving mum to freshly-baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches and plenty of sweet and savoury pastries. Upgrade to a sparkling high tea ($100 per person) or indulge in the Tattinger high tea ($125 per person) for some bubbles alongside the elegant spread.

When: Saturday 10, Sunday 11 May, 8am-4:30pm
Where: End of Suakin Drive, Mosman NSW 2088
Price: Starts at $90 per person for adults, $60 per person for children

4. The Tea Room QVB

The Tea Room QVB is located in the heart of Sydney- the perfect location for taking mum on a post-high tea shopping spree. Operated by the same group behind Gunners’ Barracks, the Tea Room QVB offers the same high tea menu, but distinguishes itself with “European Elegance” and a historic setting- think chandeliers, ornate ceilings and an atmosphere of unmatched grandeur.

When: Saturday 10, Sunday 11 May, 8am-5pm
Where: Level 3/455 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Price: Starts at $90 per person for adults, $60 per person for children

5. Opera High Tea at Castlereagh Hotel

Taking place in a heritage-listed grand-dining room, this Mother’s Day High Tea provides elegance and entertainment. Opera Bites has partnered with the Castlereagh Hotel to bring an afternoon of live opera music and an extravagant high tea. There will be stunning chandeliers, plenty of glasses of bubbles and music from world-famous operas. The performers will be in full costume to add another level of splendour to the event.

When: Sunday 11 May, 2pm
Where: 169 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000
Price: $135 per person + booking fee

6. High Tea at Sea- Captain Cook Cruises

Want to elevate the average Mother’s Day high tea? Do it on a Captain Cook cruise and explore the harbour as you sip and snack. You’ll get a glass of sparkling wine on arrival and a range of sweet and savoury delicacies, including Queensland prawns on blini and classic scones. There will also be an assortment of tasty finger sandwiches, such as chicken and avocado, turkey and brie and smoked salmon.

When: Sunday 11 May, 1:30pm-4pm or 2pm-3:30pm
Where: Departure from Darling Harbour, King Street Wharf 1 or Circular Quay, Wharf 6
Price: $105 per person

7. The Langham

Renowned for their decadent high teas, the Langham promises an elegant experience this Mother’s Day. Their menu includes lamingtons, scones, custard cream biscuits and even a classic shepherd’s pie. You can upgrade the $95 package for a $108 sparkling wine package or a $128 tattinger package. To top it off, all mums will receive a take-home gift.

When: Saturday 10, Sunday 11 May, 12pm-2pm
Where: 89-113 Kent St, Millers Point NSW 2000
Price: Starts at $95 per person, $55 per person for children

8. Aperture at Capella

Aperture at Capella has curated an incredible selection of dishes for their Mother’s Day afternoon tea menu. Enjoy lobster rolls, spanner crab tartlets and smoked oysters, alongside a variety of sweet treats, including raspberry macarons and traditional scones. Aperture has teamed up with Auriga Spa to gift your mum a $50 voucher with her afternoon tea- the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

When: Saturday 10, Sunday 11 May, 12pm-3:30pm
Where: 24 Loftus St, Sydney NSW 2000
Price: Starting at $140 per person

9. Crown Hotel Sydney

For $155 per person, the Crown Hotel are offering their high tea menu, tea or coffee and a Bellini on arrival this Mother’s Day. Bring your mum to their Icebergs Harbour Bar where you’ll enjoy an incredible spread including caviar tarts, bluefin tuna tartare and steamed Balmain bugs, as well as a variety of sweet options, including scones, lemon rosemary cake and wagon wheels.

When: Friday 9- Sunday 11 May, 11am-3pm
Where: 1 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo NSW 2000
Price: $155 per person

10. Novotel Sydney City Centre

Birdie Bar & Brasserie at Novotel Sydney City Centre has one of the cheapest Mother’s Day high teas on offer, at $60 per person. For this price, guests will get to dine on sweet and savoury treats, including Earl Grey tiramisu, prawn sliders, leek and cheese tarts, as well as a glass of house wine. To make the afternoon even more affordable, kids will enjoy their high tea for just $28 per child.

When: Saturday 10, Sunday 11 May, 1pm-4pm
Where: 7/9 York St, Sydney NSW 2000
Price: $79 per person, kids $28 per child

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