Get more bang for your buck on Mother’s Day when you take her out for lunch or dinner with these extravagant extras. Just. For. Her.
There’s more than a few cafes and restaurants putting some serious thought into Mother’s Day this year.
So serious, in fact, that they’re offering freebies for Mum this Sundays. They’ll have her thinking you’ve splashed out some serious cash, and in actuality you’ll have some extra dosh left over to put towards that winter jacket you’ve been eyeing. Or that pair of boots. Or those leather gloves…
Sorry, got distracted by this ridiculously cold weather we’ve been having. You can return to that later when you’re sitting pretty with your spare dollars. But for now, you and she are in desperate need of a tipple. And the best bit is, you can give it to her for free.
#Winning.
Where to get FREE drinks
The Cottage Bar & Kitchen, Balmain
Get the family in on this one. Book a table for four or more, and mum will be looking at a complimentary glass of Blanc de Blanc bubbles on arrival! 12pm or 3pm sittings.
SoCal, Neutral Bay
You’ve got to love options, and SoCal is giving mum exactly that with her choice of either a free glass of Charles De Fere bubbles or a Peach Bellini. Really, both choices are correct.
Bondi Hardware, Bondi
Brunch, lunch, dinner, whatever. Spend it at Bondi Hardware for a free glass of bubbly… for mum, obviously.
Paper Planes, Bondi
A three-course banquet menu is waiting for her at Paper Planes, and with it, a free glass of prosecco. Cheers.
ONYX, Newtown
Whether it’s lunch or dinner at ONYX Lounge, mum is guaranteed to get a free glass of French sparkling to keep her merry today.
Lobby Lounge at Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney
Afternoon tea with a side of champagne, anyone? The Shangri-La Hotel is hosting a special Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea of macarons, scones, and a glass of NV Chandon sparkling wine.
The Woods at Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney
Is she the kind of mother who snoots at the French champagnes and prefers to keep things local? The Woods is making this an Aussie Mum’s Day with fresh local seafoods, and a selection of the finest Australian cheeses. And now for the part you’ve been waiting for: the freebie. It’s a glass of Australian sparklin’ for your darlin’ mum. Good onya, mum.
Icons Brasserie at Sydney Harbour Marriott, Circular Quay
Yeah, so she gets a free present at the end of her seafood buffet lunch – but what’s that compared to an endless helping of sparkling wine? Lunch starts at 12:30pm, and so should the drinking.
The Tilbury Hotel, Woolloomooloo
Can’t hate on a Woolloomooloo outfit that offers you a free drink, amiright? The Tilbury is giving mum a glass of Moet & Chandon on arrival before she settles into her three-course lunch.
Danks Street Diner, Sydney
Treat Mum to a Mother’s Day lunch at Danks Street Diner, and they’ll treat her to something sparkling and sweet. Three guesses as to what that’ll be, anyone?
360 Bar and Dining/Sydney Tower Buffet, Sydney
There’s lunch or dinner for all involved, a free glass of Veuve Clicquot for mum, and activity bags to keep the kids entertained while you catch up over panoramic views of the CBD. Shhh, don’t tell the kids but mum’s also getting a chocolate goodie bag at the end of the ride.
Restaurant at the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
High tea is the only way to go if you’re visiting the Art Gallery of NSW for a Mother’s Day treat. Speaking of treats, she’s getting treated to a free Veuve Clicquot on arrival.
Botanic Gardens Restaurant, Sydney
It’s all about the Veuve Clicquot today. What? It’s your mum’s favourite tipple? You don’t say! Let the Botanic Gardens Restaurant take care of that complimentary glass of her favourite, while you take care of the three-course lunch.
Centennial Parklands Dining, Sydney
As you walk through the doors of this stunning parkland venue, she’ll be handed a free Veuve Clicquot, beer, or soft drink. Strike the last off that list. You didn’t make her drive to her event, now did you?
The Pavillion Restaurant, Domain
If Centennial Park is a little too out of your way, The Pavillion Restaurant in the Domain is your next best option. It’ll sweep her off her feet with views of the Domain on one side and the Art Gallery of NSW on the other. And a Veuve Clicquot directly in front of her. Would she expect anything less?
FREE food
Niji Sushi, Double Bay
You heard it: free food. On the house. Complimentary. Mum pays for herself. Niji’s calling it in the dessert stakes with a free platter of sugar-high madness, including a chocolate lava cake and ginger panna cotta with ice cream. It’s far too rich for mothers. You really should help her finish it. It’s what any loving child would do.
La Scala, Paddington
And the winner for the ultimately Mother’s Day freebie is… La Scala! For one day and one day only, mum’s getting her meal on the house. It’s a minimum two-person booking and a minimum order of two main courses, but who cares! Face it: you were going to eat out today, anyway.
Vapiano, Sydney
Whoops. Looks like we peaked a little early. Someone else is loving up the mother’s-eat-free motto and that’s Vapiano. Until May 11th, bring you mum, order at least one full priced meal and mum gets to eat for nix. Now that’s amore!
FREE flowers
Spakka-Napoli, Neutral Bay
Spakka-Napoli is opening its doors earlier than usually on Mother’s Day to host a special lunch just for her. Mum will receive a fresh bunch of flowers for your thoughtfulness. Dinner is also available from 5:30pm.
FREE bottle of wine
Watsons Bay Hotel, Watsons Bay
Talk about generosity (on your part, naturally). Book the family into a three-course meal at Watsons Bay Hotel and you’ll get a complimentary bottle of Printhie wine. Printhie will be serving the Mountain Range Shiraz 2010, Mountain Range Sauvignon Blanc 2012 and the Swift NV Cuvee. Note: one bottle per 5 guests.
Want to know where else you can score a free bottle of liquid happiness on Mother’s Day? If you’re a Citibank Dining Program member there’s a bottle of wine with your name on it at select restaurants. Like mother, like daughter, as they say.
FREE gifts
Water @ Pier One, The Rocks
A luxurious seafood buffet for lunch or an afternoon dessert delight buffet? It’s a tough decision but if you’re looking for those Mother’s Day hacky extras, your money’s on the seafood buffet. Sure, it’s a step up for the wallet, but both you and her will receive a glass of French champagne on arrival and she’ll get a Peter Morrissey Pamper gift worth $45 out of it, too.
Sir Stamford Hotel, Circular Quay
Indulge in the Stamford’s Mother’s Day High Tea and she’ll not only receive a glass of Moet and Chandon on arrival, she’ll also receive a special (but secret) gift just for her. Wonder what it is…
The Langham, Sydney
The Mother’s Day Tiffin High Tea is happening and it’s taking your sweet tooth through vanilla scones, chocolate trio cake and a caramel and fig tart. Wash that all down with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Rose, and don’t forget to pick up your Wedgewood gift as you leave… enroute to their Manicure Pop-Up Bar, naturally.
Cafe Opera/Cortile/Harbour Room, Sydney
As if the arresting historical arches of the InterContinental weren’t enough to please her today, mum also gets a special glass of champagne and a gift bag of locally produced handmade chocolates to take home for dining in any of the InterContinental’s three dining spaces.
Boronia Tea Room, Mosman
Homemade chocolates seem to be a running (read: winning) theme for this year’s Mother’s Day. For every full high tea purchased, mum will receive a gift box with four homemade chocolates, and a glass of Chandon bubbly on arrival.
The Loft, Sydney CBD
How’s this for an indulgent Mother’s Day? The Loft is offering a high tea platter, glass of Perrier Jouet, views of Darling Harbour AND a take-home gift from French Pastry Chef Vincent Gadan. All other mother’s eat your hearts out.
The Dining Room/The Living Room at The Park Hyatt, Sydney
If you’re out of luck and the celebrity clientele (Michael Buble, Rolling Stones) that pushes through the doors of The Park Hyatt regularly have decided delighting their mothers elsewhere is more important than delighting your mother here (how dare they!), she’ll still be tickled pink when she receives her free surprise gift from her lunch here with you.
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