5 Top Mother’s Day treats in Edinburgh

With only 10 places available, Mother’s Day Cocktail Masterclass at Joao’s Place is the perfect chance to get together – whether it’s an experience for you and your mum, a family affair or just a treat for her – everyone is welcome.

Make your way up to the award-winning Joao’s Place speakeasy bar, located on the 11th floor of W Edinburgh. Your afternoon begins with a perfectly chilled glass of fizz and some light canapes as you take in the sweeping views of the city. Take a seat at the bar and our expert mixologist will start the masterclass, guiding you through each step as you prepare and enjoy two beautifully crafted classic cocktails.

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Volcano Falls Sunday Funday deal.

For just £17.00 per person, enjoy 1 round of golf, 1 main meal and 1 soft drink (soft draught only, small and regular included).

Starting from Mother’s Day Sunday, 15 March 2026 and available every Sunday (excluding bank holidays). Offer valid for bookings made on Sunday only. Price is per person. Selected main menu items only. Includes draught soft drinks only. Excludes bank holiday weekends. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.

Celebrate and treat Mum this Mother’s Day at Metro restaurant within Apex Grassmarket Hotel. Enjoy any two courses from the À La Carte or Sunday Lunch Menu, and Mum receives a complimentary glass of fizz to add a little extra sparkle to her day.

This Mother’s Day, elevate the celebrations at Liberté Brasserie, within Apex Waterloo Place Hotel.

Choose any two courses from the À La Carte or Sunday Lunch Menu, and Mum will be welcomed with a complimentary glass of fizz – a little way of saying thank you to the women who deserve the world.

Pamper her this Mother’s Day weekend with an afternoon tea that’s as special as she is onboard Fingal a striking 5-star floating hotel on Edinburgh’s waterfront.

Enjoy five beautifully crafted courses of sweet and savoury delights and raise a toast to Mum, who will receive a free glass of fizz.

This Mother’s Day, gather the ladies who lunch and treat your queen to an afternoon tea worth dressing up for at Brewhemia. Expect tiered stands laden with dainty finger sandwiches, tempting savouries, beautifully indulgent cakes, and freshly baked scones, all best enjoyed with pots of tea – or a glass of prosecco.

Plus, sing along to live music by Edinburgh’s Voice of the Town Choir, Brewhemia’s resident musicians Ruth & Marc, pop-up performances from the in-haus entertainment team, and special treats for Mum. It’s leisurely, indulgent and unapologetically decadent, because when it comes to Mum, only the best will do.

Treat Mum to a truly special experience – a day fit for Royalty at No.1 UK attraction (Tripadvisor), The Royal Yacht Britannia.

Come rain or shine, follow in the footsteps of history across five highly accessible decks with a refreshing breath of sea air inbetween. Bring your curiosity to uncover the ship’s stories shared in 36 languages (audio guide, BSL/ASL tablet and Braille script).

In the Royal Deck Tearoom, hearty soups and golden scones, made onboard, call to you, tasting all the better as you look out over the water.

Or why not treat the special lady in your life to a gift ticket to enjoy a Royal day out at a later date.

If you’re looking for something a bit different that is also loads of fun, an activity bar like Flight Club is the ideal alternative.

For the brunch-loving mums, Flight Club’s bottomless brunch puts a twist on the classic. The session features two hours of endless sourdough pizza, a bottle of Prosecco each, and 60 minutes of Social Darts.

Brewhemia’s Beer Palace is going full ABBA – big choruses, bigger hair, and wall-to-wall ABBA Gold. Feast, sip and sing along as live vocalists belt out hit after hit while you boogie on a bench with Mum.

From Waterloo and Gimme Gimme Gimme to Take a Chance on Me and Fernando, expect hands-in-the-air anthems, unapologetic sing-alongs and a dancefloor that absolutely will not stay seated.

The Mamma Mia! sing-along is back this Mother’s Day – and yes, you’re absolutely encouraged to sing every word.

Dress like a Dancing Queen, grab a mimosa and sing like you’re on a sun-soaked taverna table with Donna and the Dynamos. It’s feel-good, full-volume, and gloriously unapologetic – because Mother’s Day deserves nothing less.