Mother’s Day High Tea Sydney 2026: Our Picks
If you’re still working out how to celebrate, a high tea is worth considering. It sits in the middle of the day, so it doesn’t lock everyone into an early start or a late finish. It runs for a fixed time, usually 90 minutes to two hours, which makes it easier to plan around naps, school sport or long drives home.And unlike a restaurant lunch, there’s no choosing from a menu, no waiting between courses, and no awkward moment where everyone argues over what to share.
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 10 May 2026.
There’s also something in the format that genuinely suits the occasion. You sit, you talk, you eat at your own pace. The food arrives in stages and there’s always something on the stand to reach for. For a family with different tastes, or a group that includes both grandmothers and grandchildren, it covers a lot of ground without anyone feeling left out.
Sydney has a strong high tea offering for Mother’s Day 2026, from harbour-view rooms in the city to a gin-themed rooftop and a heritage ballroom with live opera. Below is what’s confirmed and bookable now.
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Quick Reference
| Venue | Area | Price from | Date/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shangri-La Level 36 | CBD | $128pp | Sat 9 & Sun 10 May |
| Gunners Barracks | Mosman | $90pp | Sat 9 & Sun 10 May |
| InterContinental Sydney | CBD | $95pp | From Sat 2 May |
| The Fullerton Hotel Sydney | CBD | $95pp | Sat 9 & Sun 10 May |
| Capella Sydney | CBD | $145pp | Sat 9 & Sun 10 May |
| Hyatt Regency Sydney | Darling Harbour | $99pp | Sun 10 May |
| Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park | CBD | TBC | Sat 9 & Sun 10 May |
| Above 319, Vibe Darling Harbour | Darling Harbour | $99pp | Sun 10 May |
| The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel | CBD | $139pp | Sun 10 May |
| Bacar, Pullman Sydney Olympic Park | Olympic Park | $79pp | Sun 10 May |
Mother’s Day High Tea With a View
Mother’s Day High Tea at Level 36, Shangri-La Sydney
The view from Level 36 is one of the best in the city — Opera House to the left, Harbour Bridge straight ahead. Head Pastry Chef Kumiko Endo has created a three-tier tower of seasonal sweet and savoury creations including refined patisserie, delicate finger sandwiches and warm savoury bites, with freshly baked scones, clotted cream and house-made jam alongside a selection of premium teas and coffee.
Pricing options:
- $128pp — includes premium tea and coffee
- $148pp — includes free-flow house Australian sparkling wine
- $168pp — includes free-flow house Australian sparkling wine with premium upgrade
- $188pp — includes free-flow house champagne
- $208pp — includes free-flow house champagne with maison upgrade
Book a window table if you can, it makes a difference.
When: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May | 11am–4pm (90-minute maximum seating)
Where: Level 36, Shangri-La Sydney, 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
Book: online | Phone: (02) 9250 6000
Mother’s Day High Tea at Gunners Barracks, Mosman
This historic venue on the Mosman foreshore has one of Sydney’s most reliable high tea offerings, with views across Middle Harbour. Scones, finger sandwiches, savoury pastries and petit cakes are all made on site, and the Ronnefeldt tea selection is one of the most extensive you’ll find anywhere in the city.
- Traditional High Tea: $90pp — sweet and savoury pastries, finger sandwiches, scone with preserve and cream, tea or coffee
- Sparkling High Tea: $100pp — includes a glass of Australian sparkling wine
- Taittinger Champagne High Tea: $125pp — includes a glass of Taittinger Champagne NV
- Children’s High Tea: $60pp (ages 5–12) — includes hot chocolate, soft drink or juice
Most dietary requirements can be accommodated with 24 hours notice. Groups of 10 or more please email.
When: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May
Where: Gunners Barracks, Chowder Bay Road, Mosman
Book: Online | Phone: 02 8962 5900
Mother’s Day High Tea in the CBD
Botanical High Tea at The Treasury, InterContinental Sydney
A new concept for 2026, this botanical-themed high tea takes place in The Treasury at InterContinental Sydney. Native Australian ingredients including wattle seed, finger lime and Davidson plum feature across both the savoury bites and delicate patisserie.
Worth noting: this high tea runs across multiple weekends throughout May, so it’s a good option if Mother’s Day Sunday doesn’t work for your family.
When: Saturdays and Sundays from 2 May | 12pm–3pm
Where: The Treasury, InterContinental Sydney, 117 Macquarie Street
Cost: From $95pp l Book on their website
Afternoon Tea at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney
Two rooms, one occasion. The Bar at The Fullerton offers the Mother’s Day afternoon tea, with highlights including crab and caviar, choux with crémeux and blueberry mousse, and hazelnut praline cake with dark chocolate and dulce mousse, alongside the hotel’s signature scones.
Three packages are available:
- $95pp — TWG Tea or Vittoria Coffee
- $110pp — Chandon sparkling wine, TWG Tea or Vittoria Coffee
- $120pp — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV, TWG Tea or Vittoria Coffee
When: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May | 12pm–4pm
Where: The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, 1 Martin Place l Book directly here
Afternoon Tea at Capella Sydney
Executive Chef Gabriele Taddeucci and Executive Pastry Chef Travin De Hoedt present Mother’s Day afternoon tea across two spaces this year — Aperture and, for the first time, Brasserie 1930, which hosts a full afternoon tea takeover.
The menu includes signature lobster rolls, delicate tartlets, artfully crafted pastries, and scones with seasonal jam and clotted cream. Every mum receives a $50 Auriga Spa voucher. A children’s afternoon tea is also available.
When: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 May | 12:30pm–4pm
Where: Capella Sydney, 2 Bridge Street
Cost: $145pp | Children $75 l Book direct here
Hendricks Gin High Tea at Hyatt Regency Sydney
A sweet and savoury high tea paired with Hendricks Gin cocktails at Hyatt Regency Sydney. A children’s option is also available, making it workable for families who want something a little less traditional.
When: Sunday 10 May
Where: Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex Street, Darling Harbour
Cost: Adults from $99 | Children from $50 l Book direct
Mother’s Day High Tea Buffet at The Gallery, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
The Gallery at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park runs a high tea buffet across both days of Mother’s Day weekend. Saturday has two sittings and Sunday has one, so options are limited so book early.
When: Saturday 9 May | 11am & 1:30pm | Sunday 10 May | 11:30am–1:30pm
Where: Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth Street
Cost: Contact venue for pricing l Book directly with the venue
Something a Bit Different
Tipsy Teapot High Tea at Above 319, Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour
A gin-themed high tea on the rooftop at Vibe Darling Harbour, built around Australian native ingredients. The experience includes a shared gin teapot, free-flowing tea and coffee, and a complimentary trio of petit four chocolates for every mum , White Chocolate and Lemon Myrtle Praline, Cashew Nut and Wattleseed Praline, and Hazelnut and Saltbush Ganache.
Savoury highlights include gin cured ocean trout with rye crisp and smoked trout roe, kangaroo tataki with gin-infused stone fruit mostarda, and a lemon myrtle egg sandwich. Sweets include honey yuzu and saltbush cheesecake with finger lime pearls, honey and cherry tart, and freshly baked scones with vanilla Chantilly cream and rosella jam.
Optional upgrades: bottomless gin teapots (+$35) or a bottle of Prosecco (+$50).
When: Sunday 10 May | 1pm–3pm (2-hour booking)
Where: Above 319, Vibe Hotel Darling Harbour, 319–325 Sussex Street, Sydney
Cost: $99pp l Book direct with the venue
Mother’s Day Opera High Tea at The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel
If a standard high tea feels too quiet, this one adds live opera and Broadway to the mix. Opera Bites performs From Opera to Broadway in the heritage-listed grand ballroom of The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel — arias and ensembles from Tosca, La Traviata, Carmen, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera and more, performed in full costume. The high tea is served during the interval, with a glass of sparkling on arrival.
The show runs approximately 90 minutes. This event sold out last Mother’s Day so book well ahead.
When: Sunday 10 May | 2pm
Where: The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel, 169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Cost: $139 + booking fee l Book here
Mother’s Day High Tea in Western Sydney
Mother’s Day High Tea at Bacar, Pullman Sydney Olympic Park
A well-priced option 20 minutes from the CBD, and one of the few high teas with a dedicated children’s menu.
The menu includes a complimentary glass of Kylie Minogue’s Prosecco Rosé on arrival, cured salmon crêpe with cucumber and salmon roe, smoked duck breast with pickled baby figs and focaccia, warm spiced buttermilk raisin scones with rosella jam and wattleseed cream, French macarons, and a dessert trolley of chef’s handcrafted sweets.
When: Sunday 10 May | Sittings from 1:30pm
Where: Bacar Restaurant and Bar, Pullman Sydney Olympic Park, Olympic Boulevard
Cost: $79pp | Accor Plus Explorer Members $71pp | Children (4–11) $39 l Book here
Booking Tips
Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year for high tea in Sydney. A few things worth knowing before you book:
- Most venues require advance notice for dietary requirements — 24 hours is standard, but some ask for more. Check the fine print when you book, not on the day.
- Sittings are timed. Most high teas run for 90 minutes to two hours. Arrive on time, particularly if there’s a sitting after yours.
- Weekend surcharges may apply to drinks or additional orders beyond the set menu. Ask when you book if your group is likely to order extras.
- Children’s menus are not available at every venue. The listings above note where they are confirmed. If you’re bringing children to a venue not listed with a children’s option, call ahead.
- Several of these events run on Saturday 9 May as well as Sunday 10 May. If Sunday is difficult, check whether the Saturday sitting works for you.
Looking for more ideas? See our full Mother’s Day in Sydney guide for lunch, dinner and harbour cruise options. We also have a gift idea guide if you want to spoil her a fun activity instead of eating.
