There are venues that make a special occasion feel genuinely earned — and Collins Coffee House is one of them. Tucked inside one of Melbourne's most beautiful heritage buildings on Collins Street, this boutique tea room has built a reputation as one of the city's best high tea destinations. For Mother's Day 2026, it's offering its Deluxe High Tea package with a cocktail option that makes the afternoon feel truly celebratory.
A Heritage Building Made for This Occasion
Before the first scone arrives, the room does its work. Collins Coffee House occupies the ground floor of a magnificent 1890s building on the corner of Queen and Collins Street — originally home to the Bank of New Zealand. Grand high ceilings, mismatched Victorian furniture, lovingly laid tables dressed in bone china, and glass bowls of jam and cream. It's the kind of room that makes you feel, the moment you step inside, that the afternoon is already going well.
On weekends, the heritage-listed High Tea Room fills with the live melodies of a violinist — a detail that moves the experience from lovely to genuinely memorable. For Mother's Day, that atmosphere is at its most fitting.
The Mother's Day Deluxe High Tea
Collins Coffee House is offering their Deluxe High Tea package for Mother's Day — a three-tier stand of freshly prepared sweet and savoury creations, all made in-house and presented on elegant antique china, accompanied by a glass of Prosecco and your choice of premium loose-leaf tea or freshly brewed barista coffee.
The house signature remains the centrepiece: warm, freshly baked scones served with raspberry preserve and crème chantilly.
| Mother's Day Deluxe High Tea | $89 per person |
| Includes | Glass of Prosecco + coffee or pot of tea |
| Scones | Freshly baked with raspberry preserve & crème chantilly |
| Cocktail upgrade | "Mother Knows Best" — Cointreau, tequila, raspberries & Prosecco |
| Kids High Tea | $50 per child |
The "Mother Knows Best" Cocktail
For those wanting to make the toast extra special, Collins Coffee House is offering an optional cocktail on arrival exclusively for Mother's Day — the "Mother Knows Best". Made with Cointreau, tequila, raspberries and Prosecco, it's a celebratory opener that sets the right tone for the afternoon.
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Why Collins Coffee House Works for Mother's Day
There's something about a boutique venue that a hotel ballroom can't replicate. Collins Coffee House seats an intimate number of guests — which means the service is personal, the atmosphere is warm rather than corporate, and every table feels attended to. Reviewers consistently describe it as feeling transported: somewhere between a Parisian salon and an elegant Melbourne tearoom, with just the right amount of charm to make the whole afternoon feel special.
The "Mother Knows Best" cocktail upgrade is a nice example of the thought that goes into the occasion here — it's not a generic champagne package, it's something with a name and a story, designed specifically for the day.
For families, the $50 Kids High Tea means children are genuinely catered for, not just accommodated — making this a strong option for multi-generational Mother's Day gatherings.
Good to Know
- Dates: Saturday 9 May & Sunday 10 May
- Where: Collins Coffee House, Ground Floor, 395 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD VIC 3000
- Pricing: Mother's Day Deluxe High Tea $89 per person | Kids High Tea $50 per child
- Includes: Prosecco + coffee or tea + live violinist
- Cocktail upgrade: "Mother Knows Best" available on request
- Dress code: Smart casual
- Bookings: Essential — contact the venue directly
- Note: 5 small steps required to enter ground floor
👉 Book your Mother's Day High Tea at Collins Coffee House
Collins Coffee House Beyond Mother's Day
Collins Coffee House offers high tea seven days a week — weekdays from 9:30am to 3:00pm, and weekends from 12:00pm to 2:30pm. The weekend Live Violinist High Tea at $89 per person is the signature experience and well worth returning for. For those who prefer savoury over sweet, the Savoury High Tea ($75) is available exclusively on weekdays and offers an exquisite assortment of finger sandwiches, filo pie, mini rolls, warm quiches and tarts on a tiered stand.
Private rooms are also available for groups celebrating birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers or corporate gatherings — making Collins Coffee House a year-round destination for Melbourne's most special occasions.
Visit the Collins Coffee House listing on Find High Tea and book directly through the venue to secure your table.
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