If there is one venue in Melbourne that has earned the right to be called the home of afternoon tea, it is The Langham. The tradition dates back to 1865, when The Langham London first began serving finger sandwiches and petit fours to hotel guests — a pioneering gesture that quietly became one of hospitality's most enduring rituals. More than 160 years later, that tradition lives on in Melbourne, and for Mother's Day 2026, Aria Bar & Lounge is pulling out something truly special.
On 9 May and 10 May, Aria Bar & Lounge will be welcoming mothers and families for an Afternoon Tea & Dessert Buffet — a generous, indulgent occasion that goes well beyond the standard high tea experience. If you're looking for a Melbourne Mother's Day booking that feels genuinely celebratory, this is one of the finest options in the city.
Afternoon Tea and a Dessert Buffet — Together
What sets the Mother's Day offering apart from The Langham's regular afternoon tea is the addition of a dedicated dessert buffet. Alongside the traditional tiered stand of savoury and sweet creations, Mum is treated to a decadent selection of handcrafted sweets — meaning the afternoon doesn't just end with the last pastry. It keeps going.
The sweet menu includes Swiss carrot and nut cake, piña colada and almond macaron, a Michel Cluizel chocolate with rosemary and juniper berry ganache cone, and mulberry panna cotta — each one a precise, elegant creation from the hotel's pastry kitchen. This is the kind of spread that reflects genuine craft: every element considered, every detail deliberate.
The menus are designed by The Langham Melbourne's Executive Pastry Chef, Markus Bohm, and his brigade of expertly trained pastry chefs. For Mother's Day, that expertise is turned toward creating something that feels worthy of the occasion.
The Setting: Aria Bar & Lounge
Overlooking the hotel's grand marble staircase and crystal chandeliers, Aria Bar & Lounge offers a luxurious yet discreet ambience — one of Melbourne's most iconic interiors. It's a room that manages to feel both celebratory and intimate, with the kind of considered elegance that makes an afternoon feel genuinely special rather than merely expensive.
Situated at the top of the famous Langham staircase, arriving for a session here has a particular quality to it — the sense that the afternoon has been arranged for you, that everything in the room is there to make the occasion feel right.
For Mother's Day, that atmosphere is at its finest.
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Pricing & Sessions
The Mother's Day Afternoon Tea & Dessert Buffet is available across two days, with the following pricing:
| With free-flowing Rosé | $139 per adult |
| Non-alcoholic option | $139 per adult |
| With a glass of Champagne | $149 per adult |
| Includes | Afternoon tea & dessert buffet |
| Surcharge | 10% added to the total bill |
Full pre-payment is required at time of booking to secure your reservation. All payments are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable. This is not a booking you leave until the week before.
Good to Know
- Dates: Saturday 9 May & Sunday 10 May 2026
- Where: Aria Bar & Lounge, The Langham Melbourne, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank VIC 3006
- Pricing: From $139 per adult (see table above)
- Bookings: Essential — full pre-payment required at time of booking
- Dietary: The kitchen handles common allergens; advise requirements when booking
- Surcharge: 10% applies to the total bill
- Contact: 1800 641 107 or rest.res@langhamhotels.com
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Beyond Mother's Day — The Langham Afternoon Tea Year-Round
If you'd like to return after the occasion, Aria Bar & Lounge offers The Langham Afternoon Tea year-round, Monday to Sunday across three sessions — 10:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 3:00pm, and 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Each menu is a bespoke creation elevated with pastries from the hotel's pastry team and served with speciality tea from Ronnefeldt — one of the world's most respected tea houses. It's the kind of experience that rewards returning, with each visit shaped by the season and whatever the pastry team has created around it.
For families, a dedicated children's afternoon tea is also available throughout the week, designed exclusively for children under 12 — making The Langham a genuine option for multi-generational celebrations, not just adult occasions.
Book Before It Sells Out
The Langham's Mother's Day sessions are among the most sought-after bookings in Melbourne each year. Two days of sittings, one of the city's most beloved venues, and an afternoon tea format that goes well beyond what most can offer — this will sell out well before May arrives.
Visit the The Langham Melbourne listing on Find High Tea and book directly through the venue to secure your table.
Looking for more Mother's Day high tea options in Melbourne? Explore all Melbourne high tea venues on Find High Tea.
