There's a reason The Summit is one of Brisbane's most enduring dining destinations — and this Mother's Day, it's offering one of the city's most distinctive ways to celebrate her. Perched atop Mount Coot-tha with sweeping panoramic views across the Brisbane skyline, The Summit Restaurant & Bar is hosting a Mother's Day Mimosa High Tea on Sunday 10 May — a refined, unhurried morning that begins with bubbles and ends with the kind of memory that stays.
Available from 9:30am to 11:00am at $105 per person, this is a high tea that uses its setting to full effect. Very few venues in Brisbane can offer a mountaintop backdrop for Mother's Day — The Summit is one of them.
The Setting — Panoramic Brisbane from the Top of Mount Coot-tha
Before the first ribbon sandwich arrives, the room does something that no city venue can replicate. The Summit sits at 1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, elevated above the western suburbs with floor-to-ceiling views that take in the CBD, the story bridge, and the full sweep of greater Brisbane from a single vantage point.
It's a light-filled, contemporary dining space that manages to feel both special and genuinely relaxed — attentive service, an unhurried pace, and a backdrop that makes every table feel like the best seat in the house. On a clear Queensland morning in May, with the city laid out below you and a glass of mimosa on the table, it's difficult to imagine a more fitting way to celebrate Mum.
Free parking is available around the venue, making it an easy arrival for families coming from across Brisbane.
The Mother's Day Mimosa High Tea — What's Included
The Mimosa High Tea menu is The Summit's most complete high tea offering, elevated for the occasion. It's a carefully composed spread that moves confidently between sweet and savoury — every element made in-house, with the kitchen's characteristic attention to seasonal produce and detail.
Sweet Petit fours — a selection of delicate, handcrafted sweets from the kitchen
The Centrepiece Freshly baked scones served with jam and clotted cream — the classic high tea moment, done properly
Savoury Delicate ribbon sandwiches — freshly prepared and thoughtfully filled
To Drink Your choice of premium tea throughout the morning, alongside the headline inclusion: a 1.5-hour mimosa or mocktail package for every guest at the table.
The mimosa package is what elevates this from a standard high tea to a genuine Mother's Day celebration. A glass of bubbles on arrival is one thing — ninety minutes of flowing mimosas across the morning is another entirely. For those who prefer to keep it non-alcoholic, the mocktail version is available at the same price with no compromise on the experience.
| Petit fours | Handcrafted sweets, made in-house |
| Scones | Freshly baked, with jam and clotted cream |
| Ribbon sandwiches | Delicate, freshly prepared |
| Tea | Your choice of premium tea throughout |
| Mimosa or mocktail package | 1.5 hours, included for all guests |
| Price | $105 per person (includes Sunday surcharge) |
| Session | 9:30am – 11:00am, Sunday 10 May |
Note: The mimosa package applies to the whole table — all guests select either the mimosa or mocktail version.
Why a Morning High Tea Works for Mother's Day
The Summit's Mother's Day sitting runs from 9:30am to 11:00am — a deliberate choice that sets the tone for the whole day rather than filling it. An early high tea with mimosas gives you and Mum a beautiful, celebratory start to the morning while leaving the rest of Sunday completely open.
For families with children, an earlier finish is a practical advantage. For those wanting to extend the day further — a walk through the Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens at the base of the mountain, or lunch somewhere in the city — the morning format opens that up naturally.
The relaxed, unhurried atmosphere The Summit is known for is at its best in the morning session, when the room is bright with natural light and the city below is beginning its day.
Good to Know
- Date: Sunday 10 May 2026
- Session: 9:30am – 11:00am
- Where: The Summit Restaurant & Bar, 1012 Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, Mount Coot-tha QLD 4066
- Price: $105 per person (includes Sunday surcharge)
- Includes: Petit fours, scones with jam and clotted cream, ribbon sandwiches, premium tea, 1.5-hour mimosa or mocktail package
- Note: Mimosa/mocktail package applies to the whole table
- Parking: Free parking available around the venue
- Bookings: Essential — book directly via the link below
Book your Mother's Day Mimosa High Tea at The Summit
The Summit Beyond Mother's Day
The Summit offers high tea seven days a week, with a range of options across the week to suit different occasions and appetites. The regular Mimosa High Tea ($93 per person) includes the same 1.5-hour mimosa package alongside petit fours, scones, and ribbon sandwiches — making it a strong year-round option for celebrations of all kinds.
For something lighter, the Skyline Deck offers Petit Fours, Devonshire Tea and Ribbon Sandwiches individually from $21 per person, available from 9:00am to 11:30am and again from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. It's one of Brisbane's best-kept afternoon secrets — a $21 scone with clotted cream and a sweeping city view is an exceptional thing.
Worth noting too: on Thursday 21 May, The Summit is hosting their Biggest Morning Tea in support of Cancer Council Australia, donating 20% of all high tea revenue to the cause. A beautiful way to extend the spirit of Mother's Day into something that gives back.
Book Before the Sitting Fills
A single morning session, one of Brisbane's finest views, and 90 minutes of mimosas included in the price — this is one of the most distinctive Mother's Day high teas in Queensland in 2026, and it will sell out. Bookings are essential.
Visit the The Summit Brisbane listing on Find High Tea and secure your table directly through the venue.
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