Mum’s the word when it comes to luxuriating in an afternoon of posh nosh and swanky teas. Whether your mother prefers the splendour of a hotel lobby or enjoys chic high-rise dining, there’s a perfect afternoon tea waiting to be discovered this Mother’s Day weekend. Bon appétit! 

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1-Arden at CapitaSpring

“Steeped in Love” afternoon tea unfolds 51 floors above the city at CapitaSpring, with views across Marina Bay. Available on 10 May 2026, 2pm to 5pm ($98++ for two; $48++ for additional pax), the set leans into floral notes, with sweets such as white chocolate lavender madeleines and sakura mochi designed as a light mid-afternoon pause.

1-Arden is located at 88 Market Street, #51-01, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948, WhatsApp: +65 9837 8248. Book a table here.

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Atico Lounge & Bar at ION Orchard

Fancy a high tea with a view, set high above Orchard Road? Running from 1 to 31 May 2026 ($48++ per person, minimum two; $56++ with Prosecco), the Mother’s Day tea experience at ION Orchard, in collaboration with Clipper Tea Co., brings together sweet and savoury bites in a relaxed, glasshouse-like setting.

Atico Lounge & Bar is located at 2 Orchard Turn, #55-01 & #56-01, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801, WhatsApp: +65 8028 1489. Book a table here.

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Capitol Bistro.Bar.Patisserie at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

A Wizard of Oz-themed afternoon tea runs daily from 1 to 31 May 2026, 2.30pm to 5pm ($60++ per person), with a menu that leans into playful references to the film. Savouries include cod remoulade in a charcoal bun, chicken beetroot baskets and ham quiche, while sweets range from Emerald City citrus meringue tarts to Ruby Slipper pralines, and Tin Man macarons. Themed drinks such as the matcha-based Enchanted Emerald Milkshake, and yuzu elderflower “Over the Rainbow” spritz are available as add-ons.

Capitol Bistro.Bar.Patisserie is located at 13 Stamford Road, The Capitol Kempinski Hotel, Singapore 178905, Tel: +65 6715 6871. Book a table here.

Cassia at Capella Singapore

At Cassia, afternoon tea takes a Cantonese turn. Available on 9 and 10 May 2026 from 3pm to 5pm ($136++ for two), the experience centres on handcrafted dim sum, including charcoal buns with Iberico pork and black truffle, spicy Wagyu beef puffs and honeycomb taro puffs. On 10 May, it can be paired with a floral atelier workshop at Cassia’s Chef’s Table ($436++ for two), where guests create their own tablescape under the guidance of Capella’s creative team.

Cassia is located at 1 The Knolls, Sentosa Island, Capella Singapore, Singapore 098297, Tel: +65 6591 5000. Click here for afternoon tea or here for the floral workshop-cum-tea.

Lobby Lounge at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore

“Bloom and Reverie” is a limited-time collaboration with Jo Malone London, running from 1 to 31 May 2026 at $68++ per person. The menu draws from fragrance notes, pairing flavours such as lime and basil with Atlantic salmon, and jasmine with chicken and English pear. Desserts continue the olfactive theme, with pieces like the fan-shaped black lemon and a cheese mousse finished with Jo Malone London’s signature aesthetic. A spa pairing is also available, from $358++ per person, combining the tea session with a 60-minute Scented Reverie treatment.

Lobby Lounge is located at 5 Raffles Avenue, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore 039797, Tel: +65 6885 3500. Book a table here.

Lobby Bar at The Singapore EDITION

A fruit-forward afternoon tea runs from 1 May to 30 August 2026, Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm to 5pm ($58++ or $78++ per person). The spread moves from classic smoked salmon sandwiches to more composed bites like crab tartlets with apricot gel and prawn cannoli with smoked hollandaise.

For sweet confections, expect scones with clotted cream and pastries such as matcha hibiscus lime and hazelnut caramel, with the Orchard Bloom set adding more indulgent options like lobster croissants and chocolate crêpes. FYI: Those opting for Orchard Bloom will find a more indulgent line-up, including caviar-topped crab tartlets, a lobster croissant, and a warm chocolate crêpe with orange caramel. 

Lobby Bar is located at 38 Cuscaden Road, The Singapore EDITION, Singapore 249731, Tel: +65 6329 5000. Book a table here.

Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard

The “Art of Chocolate” afternoon tea, in collaboration with Valrhona, runs from 30 March to 12 July 2026. Weekday sessions are priced from $54++ per adult, while weekends feature a two-seating format from $74++. A classic three-tier structure anchors the experience, with finger sandwiches, warm scones and pastries, alongside touches such as a trolley-served mushroom quiche finished with dark chocolate and a sweet risotto prepared to order. Chocolate runs through the pastries, from layered cakes to ganache tarts.. 

Tea Lounge is located at 1 Cuscaden Road, Lobby, Conrad Singapore Orchard, Singapore 249715, Tel: +65 6725 3245. Book a table here.

The Lobby Lounge at Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore

At Frasers House (formerly Intercontinental Singapore), “Atelier of Tea and Spice” draws from Bugis’ history as a trading district, weaving tea and spice into a cohesive afternoon set. Available from 1 May 2026 (from $130++ for two), it moves from savouries such as Norwegian salmon vol-au-vent with Chinese five spice and spicy tuna tartare, into a tea granita palate cleanser. Sweets follow with tea-infused creations including oolong tea éclat and lychee English breakfast tea cake.

From 1 to 17 May 2026, those who bring along a spice of their choice for the tea session will be invited to enjoy a complimentary cocktail in return.

The Lobby Lounge is located at 80 Middle Road, Level One, Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Singapore 188966, Tel: +65 6825 1008. Book a table here.

TWG Tea on the Bay at Marina Bay Sands

A more structured, tea-led experience replaces the usual tiered stand with “The Tea Traveller: White Teas” by TWG Tea. Sessions take place on 8 May (Mother’s Day special), 23 May and 5 June 2026, 10.30am to 12.30pm ($130 per person; $240 for two), with each session limited to 20 guests. Led by a TWG Tea sommelier, the tasting pairs a flight of white teas with a menu that incorporates tea into the dishes, from scones with tea jelly to mains infused with White Earl Grey or White Night Jasmine Tea. Desserts are presented as white tea-infused petit fours, alongside the brand’s delicious Tea Teddies. 

TWG Tea on the Bay is located at 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-122/125, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018972. Book the experience here.

Wildseed Café at The Alkaff Mansion

Set within a garden enclave at The Alkaff Mansion, this high tea runs from 1 to 31 May 2026, 2pm to 5pm ($68++ for two). The “Mom in Bloom” set pairs light bites with blooming teas in a relaxed alfresco setting. On 10 May, a DIY flower bar offers complimentary blooms for mothers, adding a thoughtful and personal touch to the afternoon. 

Wildseed Café is located at 10 Telok Blangah Green, The Alkaff Mansion, Singapore 109178, WhatsApp: +65 8126 8484. Book a table here.