Calling All Moms: Where to Brunch for Mother's Day

We know you’re always hunting for better Sunday brunch deals, and on Mother's Day, May 12, the city will be a brunch-lover’s paradise. You don’t have to be a mother (or even be with her) to reap the brunch benefits, though you might be eligible for extra treats if you are. Check out the event listings below and raise a glass of champagne to Mom – whether she’s in town or missing you thousands of miles away.

Sunday, May 12

Aroma Mother’s Day Brunch
A chocolate carnation will be given to every mom. RMB 598 (free-flow champagne), RMB 298 (ages 6-12). All prices subject to 15% surcharge. 11.30am-3pm. Aroma, The Ritz-Carlton (5908 8161)

Barolo Mother’s Day Lunch
Free-flow sparkling wine, red and white wine, and a chocolate carnation and other sweets for every mom. RMB 588, RMB 298 (ages 6-12). All prices subject to 15% surcharge. 11.30am-2pm. Barolo, The Ritz-Carlton (5908 8151)

Fizztastic Mother’s Day Brunch at Vasco’s
RMB 458 (free-flow champagne), half-off for ages 6-12, free for kids under 6. Prices subject to 15% surcharge. 11.30am-3pm. Vasco’s, Hilton Beijing Wangfujing (5812 8888 ext. 8411)

Mother’s Day Celebration at the Hilton Beijing
Mothers enjoy a complimentary 40-minute massage at Jing Chen Spa. RMB 368 (subject to 15% surcharge). One East, Hilton Beijing (5865 5030)

Mother's Day Champagne Brunch at The Schoolhouse
RMB 288 (includes glass of Moet Chandon), RMB 138 (ages 4-12), free for kids under 4. 11am-3pm. The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu (6162 6506)

Mother's Day Luncheon at Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
Enjoy a luxurious lunch along with champagne, a selection of fine wines, tea and cocktails. All mothers will receive a special gift. RMB 788. Beijing Bistro, Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast (5927 8888)

Pink Mother’s Day Bubbalicious at Seasonal Tastes
Support the fight against breast cancer by joining the Pink Ribbon charity sale and enjoy a pink-themed food brunch at Seasonal Tastes. RMB 458 (free-flow beer), RMB 488 (free-flow wine), RMB 528 (free-flow Moet Chandon). Prices subject to 15% surcharge. 11.30am-3.30pm. Seasonal Tastes, Westin Beijing Chaoyang (5922 8880)

Queen of Diamonds at Kerry’s Kitchen
Choose from one of the two set menus at the newly re-opened Horizon Chinese Restaurant. Set A: RMB 288, Set B: RMB 388 (includes signature Ya Yuan Peking Duck). 5:00pm-9:00pm. Ya Yuan Peking Duck at The Horizon, Kerry Hotel (6561 8833 ext 41)

Queen of Hearts Brunch at Kerry’s Kitchen
A healthy lunch option for moms with salad bars, seafood and a selection of low-calorie desserts. RMB 298 (free-flow soft drinks), RMB 358 (free-flow wine and 30-minute foot massage voucher). Half price for kids aged 6-12 and free for kids under 6. 11.30am-3pm. Kerry’s Kitchen, Kerry Hotel (8565 2088)

Mother’s Day Indulgence at Green T. House
Enjoy brunch, then do some shopping, enjoy a massage, or get your makeup done on the restaurant grounds. 11am-3pm. Green T. House Living (136 0113 7232)

St. Regis Mother’s Day Champagne Brunch
Expect jazz and fresh seafood, including Boston lobster, Alaskan crab and Norwegian salmon. Moms can also take part in a cooking class at The Garden Court. RMB 488, RMB 588 (free-flow Veuve Clicquot). Prices subject to 15% surcharge. 11.30am-3pm. The Garden Court, St. Regis Hotel (6460 6688 ext 2340)

Scene a Cafe Sweetest Mother’s Day
Scene a Café is offering a lunch buffet with fresh seafood and free-flowing fruit juice, coffee, tea and special drinks like strawberry smoothies. RMB 398 (subject to 15% surcharge). 11.30am-2.30pm. Scene a Café, China World Hotel (6505 2266 ext35)

Sparkling Mother’s Day at SALT
Book the balcony early, or sit in SALT’s sunny indoor space for this Mother’s Day lunch. RMB 278 (two courses), RMB 308 (three courses), RMB 508 (two courses and free-flow sparking), RMB 588 (three courses and free-flow sparkling). Noon-4pm. SALT (6437 8457)

A Warm Gathering for Mother’s Day at Café Swiss
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a lunch buffet at Café Swiss and a surprise cake (must be ordered one day in advance). RMB 238. 11.30am-2.30pm. Café Swiss, Swissôtel (6553 2288 ext 2127)

"I Heart My Mom" Brunch at Senses
All moms get a gift and a free massage at the spa corner. RMB 488+15% per person (free-flow Champagne, wines, beers and cocktails), RMB 288+15% kids aged 12 years old and below. 11:30am-3pm. Senses, The Westin Beijing (6629 7810)

Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch at Fratelli Fresh
Featuring a fine Italian brunch, free flow champagne, and special cocktails. RMB 428+ 15% (including free-flow champagne, wine, beer, juices, soft drinks, coffee and tea), kids under 12 eat for free. Noon-3pm. Fratelli Fresh, Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel (5863 8203)

Saturday, May 11

Mother's Day Saturday Brunch at The Full English
To beat the Sunday rush, celebrate Mother’s Day one day in advance at The Full English. RMB 40-70 per person (free tea or coffee with the meal). 8am-2.30 pm. The Full English (150 1035 0681)

Other Activities

Mother’s Day Special: Fun Fashion for Moms
For Mother’s Day, UCCA invites image consultant Xiao Hui to give style advice to moms of every age about everyday fashion. In Chinese. Free. 2-4pm. Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA) (8459 9269)

Queen of Spades at Kerry’s Kitchen
Customize a cake at Kerry’s Pantry using a family photo, a picture of Mom, or any other image. RMB 288 per cake. Kerry’s Pantry, Kerry Hotel (8565 2088)

Happy Mother’s Day with Comptoirs de France
Comptoirs has lots of seasonal sweets and chocolate for sale, including heart-shaped cakes and bonbons. Comptoirs de France (5169 9298)

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