9 best afternoon teas to celebrate Mother’s Day

Don’t want the usual family dinner this Mother’s Day? Then why not treat mum to a cosy afternoon tea? From chocolate-forward afternoon spreads to appreciating Indonesian art over light bites, make it a quiet and meaningful tête-à-tête with you and mum this weekend.

10 SCOTTS, Grand Hyatt Singapore 

Nothing beats spending time with mum in a leisurely fashion, with no rush to go anywhere except to be present. The afternoon tea spread at 10 SCOTTS is designed to be savoured, slowly.

Pick at the salad bar, or appetisers like crab rolls and a curated range of cheeses at your own pace, while freshly baked scones and desserts are served tableside for your enjoyment. 

Price: $65 per adult, $30 per child
When: May 8 to 10, 2026​⁠

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Cassia, Capella Singapore

 Afternoon tea doesn’t always have to mean scones and little tea sandwiches. Head to Cassia at Capella Singapore for a dim sum spread instead. Tuck into exquisite dim sum dishes such as pork and abalone siew mai, and char siu pau with a twist — steamed charcoal bun filled with sweet, juicy iberico pork.

For sweet treats, Cassia is serving honey cake and strawberry mochi as part of its Mother’s Day dim sum spread. 

Price: $136 for two pax
When: May 9 & 10, 2026 

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Tea Lounge, Conrad Singapore 

Here’s one for mums who love chocolate — over at Conrad Singapore, the hotel’s Tea Lounge is celebrating a weekend Valrhona chocolate affair with their Art of Chocolate Weekend High Tea. On the menu are savouries and chocolate-forward desserts.

Start with a selection of finger sandwiches and graze on charcuterie and cheese, before tucking into mains such as roasted leg of lamb with thyme, and mole-spiced crusted salmon.

Scones here are served with chocolate jam and clotted cream, served alongside dainty sweet treats like a roasted buckwheat mandola made with a blend of milk chocolate and single-origin 53 per cent dark Hukambi chocolate. 

Price: $74 per adult with a selection of tea and coffee, $37 per child with a selection of tea and coffee
When: Every Saturday and Sunday, from April 4 to July 12, 2026 (First seating from 12pm to 2.15pm, second seating from 3pm to 5.15pm)

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Ginger.Lily, Hilton Singapore Orchard

This Mother’s Day weekend, from May 8 to 10, 2026, enjoy an exclusive Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea at Ginger.Lily. Inspired by Japanese savouries and French pastries, the Mother’s Day afternoon tea spread here marries the best of both worlds through dainty savouries such as a rosebud tea gougere (a choux pastry with a rose tea infusion), and cured trout crepe filled with layers of shichimi (Japanese seven-spice) cream.

Sweets here take on the same fusion note, with a Japanese strawberry-and-dill citrus sponge cake and vanilla cranberry scones, served with yuzu-strawberry compote and rosebud clotted cream. 

Price: From $65 per pax (min. two pax)
When: Monday to Friday: 12pm to 7pm (last order at 6.30pm), Saturday, Sunday, & PH: 11.30am to 7pm (last order at 6.30pm)

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The Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Singapore

Tuck into a mini buffet spread for afternoon tea this Mother’s Day at The Rose Veranda, Shangri-La Singapore. Nibble on finger sandwiches filled with delicious spreads like albacore tuna and celery, and egg chives and cheese. Hot items run the gamut from seafood char kway teow to Indian butter chicken and a carving station featuring baked salt-crusted seabass with ikura. 

The mini buffet spread includes complimentary coffee or tea, while mums dining on May 10 (Sunday) will also receive a Shangri-La Singapore hand cream by Maison 21G (while stocks last). 

Price: $55 per adult, $28 per child (6 to 11 years old)
When: May 9 & 10, 2026; 12pm  to 2.30pm, 3pm to 5.30pm

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The Grand Lobby, Raffles Hotel Singapore

Treat mum to an afternoon of quiet luxury at one of Singapore’s most iconic hotels. The Grand Lobby at Raffles Hotel Singapore is all about silver service with a fine selection of finger sandwiches, housemade raisin and savoury scones, and pastries on a three-tiered stand. 

Complete your experience with a glass of sparkling tea or a flute of champagne.

Price: $128 per pax
When: May 9 & 10, 2026

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Anti:dote, Fairmont Singapore

Take a pause to slow down and connect with mum over afternoon tea and art appreciation during the Mother’s Day weekend at Anti:dote, Fairmont Singapore. The hotel’s cosy tea lounge is currently home to Indonesian artist Acong’s quietly intense, layered artworks, which create a visual dialogue with the lounge’s plush surroundings.

Sweet and savoury afternoon tea treats draw inspiration from Indonesian flavours as well, such as the gado-gado with achar and quail’s egg, lobster kueh pie tee, and Indonesian vanilla bean cookies.

Price: $68 per adult (inclusive of two non-alcoholic beverages); $34 per child (6 to 12 years old)
When: Now to May 31, 2026; 12pm to 2pm, and 3pm to 5pm

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1-Arden 

Fancy having afternoon tea with a view? Head up to 1-Arden on the 51st floor of CapitaSpring for a bird’s eye view of the city’s skyline. For an extra touch, dress with mum in floral-inspired prints to match the theme of the afternoon tea here.

Savouries from the spread include dainty nibbles like a mini chicken quiche or yuzu salmon maki, while sweets are equally delicate, such as the sakura mochi and white chocolate lavender madeleines. 

Price: $98 for 2 pax
When: May 10, 2026

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L’Espresso, Goodwood Park Hotel

What better way to spend the weekend with mum than by the poolside, relaxing while chatting over a cup of tea and posh nosh? Over at Goodwood Park Hotel’s L’Espresso, the Mother’s Day English High Tea Buffet features a lavish selection of hearty bite-sized gems.

Classic English favourites such as smoked salmon finger sandwiches or a wild mushroom and cheese pizza with white truffle oil are perfect for nibbling on, while the carving station showcases a beautiful baked salmon coulibiac — soft, pink salmon wrapped in a flaky puff pastry.

For sweets, expect freshly baked golden scones and strawberry creme brulee. 

Price: From $78
When: May 2, 3, 9 & 10, 2026

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