Where to take Mum this Mother's Day

Mother’s Day, the day dedicated to treating our deserving mothers and mother figures to something special to remind them how much they are loved and appreciated. To help you celebrate your mum or mother figure this Mother’s Day, we have compiled a list of the best high teas, brunch spots, special lunch offers and places for a glass of bubbles or a cocktail in the heart of the city.

Book a special lunch:

Brunch and Bubbles with Piper Heidseick | Saint Alice | $90pp

Save yourself a stop at the florist on May 14th and book the Saint Alice Brunch and Bubbles for Mum. Tickets include not one, but two glasses of Piper Heidseick Cuvée Brut, brunch (one of four dishes to choose from) and a small floral bouquet. Bookings are essential & must include the number of mothers attending. Make a booking here.

Mother's Day Brunch at The Rooftop Terrace | Rydges Auckland | $75pp

This Mother’s Day, take it up a notch! We mean waaaaay up. All the way up to the Rooftop Terrace where a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch awaits. Let us set the scene: you, your mother figure and your guests indulge in a sensational brunch laden with scrumptious dishes: fruits, muesli, smoked salmon, eggs, bacon, waffles and so much more. A glass of G.H. Mumm Champagne is brought to you as soon as you arrive to kick start the celebrations.

The view, well, that deserves its own conversation. Sparkling harbour and Harbour Bridge act as backdrops to your effervescent affair. Make a booking, here. 

Soul Bar & Bistro

Mother's Day at Soul! | Soul Bar & Bistro | Prices vary

You can never go wrong with an outing to Viaduct institution, Soul Bar and Bistro. Take your pick from the full a la carte menu while the kids chow down on a yummy youngsters menu. Plus, Soul even have a little something sweet for mum to take home! Make a booking here. 

Mother's Day lunch | Onemata | $80pp

Treat the mother figure in your life to a special lunch on the waterfront with Onemata's a delectable Mother's Day sharing menu. What’s more, Mum can sit back and relax whilst taking in the beautiful views across Auckland’s stunning waterfront. Take your pick from the likes of duck liver pate, cured salmon, eye fillet and market fish, then top it all off with a delectable dessert. See the full menu and make a booking here. 

Esther Restaurant | 4 Viaduct Harbour Avenue | $120pp

Esther are dusting off the fine china and polishing their best silverware as they prepare for a long lunch to delight mum, nonna, a neighbour - every mother figure in your life. Take mum on a culinary journey through the Greece, Italy, Sicily and beyond with dishes including Esther's puff bread, kingfish crudo, wood roasted lamb, snapper, duck fat potatoes, treacle sponge and of course, champagne. Make this Mother's Day an extra special one with this feast that's truly a treat for all. See the full menu and make a booking here. 

Movida | 52 Tyler Street | $95pp

Known for its great food, drinks list and most importantly, a sense of theatre and fun, MoVida is sure to impress mum this Mother's Day. Designed to share, their Dia de las Madres menu features some of the favourites they know mum will love - think oysters, wagyu beef, truffle potato foam and chocolate marquise to name a few. See the set menu and make a booking here. 

Wildfire Churrascaria  | 22 Quay Street | prices vary 

Treat your mum to an all-you-can-eat Churrasco feast at Wildfire this Mother’s Day and enjoy a large selection of succulent meats, fresh seafood, endless sides and mouth-watering desserts. To make this day even more special, the team at Wildfire are offering mums a complimentary $25 gift voucher for their next visit!