Some venues feel designed for an occasion like Mother's Day — intimate, considered, and set up to make everyone at the table feel genuinely looked after. The Third Tier Tea Room in Brunswick East is exactly that. Tucked away at 122 Nicholson Street, this beloved Melbourne tea room is hosting a Mother's Day celebration across a full weekend — Saturday 9 May and Sunday 10 May — with multiple sittings each day and a classic high tea experience that treats Mum with the royalty she deserves.
If you're looking for a Mother's Day high tea in Melbourne's inner north that feels genuinely special rather than simply busy, this is the one.
A Room That Sets the Tone
Before a single scone arrives, The Third Tier does something that larger venues struggle to replicate: it makes you feel like you've stepped somewhere apart from the everyday. Marble floors, a painted sky ceiling, and Renaissance gold Wedgewood fine bone china set a scene that is equal parts French salon and English tearoom. The décor is deliberate — every element chosen to create an atmosphere of warmth and old-world elegance that doesn't feel forced.
It's a room that rewards the occasion. On Mother's Day, surrounded by people you love and afternoon tea you've been looking forward to, that atmosphere reaches its natural peak.
The Mother's Day Weekend — Two Days, Three Sessions Each Day
The Third Tier is offering a full Mother's Day weekend, giving families flexibility to choose what works best for them.
Mother's Day Eve — Saturday 9 May
Three sessions: 10:00am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm
The Saturday features the Diamond Deluxe High Tea alongside a dedicated Kids' High Tea for children aged 3–12. Celebrating on the Saturday is a popular choice for families who want to avoid the Sunday rush, or for those spreading the celebration across both days.
Mother's Day — Sunday 10 May
Three sessions: 10:00am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm
| Adults | $125 per person |
| Includes | Glass of bubbly or mocktail |
| Kids' High Tea | Available (ages 3–12 years) |
| Surcharge | 10% applies on Sundays |
Every adult on the Sunday is welcomed with a glass of bubbly — or a mocktail for those who prefer — marking the occasion from the very first sip.
The Menu — Housemade, Layered, Considered
The Third Tier's high tea is built around the belief that every element on the stand should be worth its place. The kitchen produces everything in-house, and the tiered stand reflects a kitchen that takes genuine pride in what it sends out.
The Diamond Deluxe — the tier being served for Mother's Day — is the most complete expression of what The Third Tier does:
Top Tier — Sweet Hazelnut mille-feuille, homemade lemon tart, assorted macarons, traditional Italian cannoli
Second Tier — Warm & Savoury Mushroom and leek quiche, crispy chicken chipotle brioche slider, arancini of the day
Bottom Tier — Sandwiches & Bites 12-hour braised lamb and tzatziki on bao, egg gribiche sandwich, chicken, celery and raisin sandwich
Plus: One serve of scones with jam and cream, bottomless pot of tea, coffee, and a glass of non-alcoholic bubbly on arrival.
The range here is notable — from the delicacy of the hazelnut mille-feuille to the comfort of the braised lamb bao, the menu covers enough ground to satisfy every taste at the table, without losing the sense that everything has been thought through.
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Why This Works for Mother's Day
The Third Tier has three qualities that make it particularly well suited to Mother's Day. The first is scale — it's intimate enough that the service is personal and every table feels attended to. The second is the menu's range — the combination of refined sweets, warm savouries, and classic sandwich bites means the stand works for everyone, from the grandchildren to the grandparents. The third is the three-session structure across two days, which gives families genuine flexibility rather than locking them into a single time slot weeks in advance.
Three sessions also means a more relaxed pace within each sitting. At The Third Tier, the afternoon is allowed to unfold at its own speed — which is precisely how Mother's Day should feel.
Good to Know
- Dates: Saturday 9 May & Sunday 10 May 2026
- Sessions: 10:00am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm both days
- Where: The Third Tier Tea Room, 122 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East VIC
- Sunday pricing: $125 per adult (includes glass of bubbly or mocktail)
- Saturday: Diamond Deluxe High Tea — contact venue for pricing
- Kids' High Tea: Available both days, ages 3–12 years
- Surcharge: 10% applies on Sundays
- Deposit: $25 per person required on booking (non-refundable on confirmation)
- Dietary: Gluten free and vegan options available — advise at time of booking
- Bookings: Essential — by appointment only
👉 Book your Mother's Day High Tea at The Third Tier
The Third Tier Beyond Mother's Day
The Third Tier is open Wednesday to Friday 10:00am–3:00pm and Saturday to Sunday 10:00am–5:00pm year-round, with high tea available across all sessions. Their tiered menu runs from the Ruby ($49) through Sapphire ($75) to Diamond ($85) — giving guests a range of options depending on appetite and occasion.
The space is also available for private bookings — bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, and celebrations of all kinds — with a minimum spend of $2,000 for exclusive use. Whatever the occasion, the venue's commitment to elegance and detail remains consistent.
Book Before the Sessions Fill
The Third Tier is a small, intimate venue — which is exactly what makes it special, and exactly why its Mother's Day sittings go quickly. Six sessions across two days, a $25 deposit to secure your place, and a team that will confirm availability promptly after you book.
Visit the The Third Tier listing on Find High Tea and reserve your table directly through the venue.
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