With a little less than a month until Mother’s Day (19th March), we’ve rounded up the best restaurants in London and across the UK to book a table and treat the leading lady in your life. From afternoon teas to Sunday Roasts with a twist – there is no shortage of delicious ways to show her how much you care.
116 Pall Mall, St James’s – An Art-ernoon Tea
Get arty with Mum with an afternoon tea and art class experience she won’t forget. Available on Sunday 19th March and priced at £65 per person, paintbrushes at the ready to learn the skills to create your own painting, followed by an indulgent Confectioner’s Afternoon Tea, featuring a selection of savouries including a Smoked salmon rillette, alongside freshly baked scones and pastries.
116 Pall Mall, St. James’s, London SW1Y 5ED
To book: https://www.116pallmall.com/ticketed-events
The Orchid Lounge, Pan Pacific London – with an Oriental Twist
Enjoy an extra special afternoon tea from talented Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden, created in partnership with Diptyque – the perfect treat for mum. A mandarin and white chocolate mousse with orange marmalade is packed with citrus flavours whilst standout Chinese savoury choices include crispy wonton with aromatic duck and tofu, as well as a lobster bun and Kaya toast. Enjoy with your choice of tea from The Rare Tea Company or opt for The Orchid Lounge’s Bespoke Blend (£78pp). For a touch of indulgence, add a crisp glass of English sparkling wine (£88).
80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
To book: www.panpacificlondon.com
Mariage Frères, Covent Garden – with Savoir Faire
Spoil the special woman in your life with a trip to Mariage Frères’ stunning Salon de Thé. In the heart of Covent Garden, select from over 1,000 aromatic varieties of tea, including the iconic Marco Polo, before indulging into a luxury Parisian Afternoon Tea complete with scones, smoked salmon sandwiches infused with Paris Marais tea and perfect patisserie made fresh each day. The Parisian Afternoon Tea costs £50pp and can be upgraded with a glass of champagne for an additional £12. Cheers to that!
38 King St, London WC2E 8JS
To book: https://www.opentable.co.uk/r/mariage-freres-london
RAILS Restaurants at Great Northern Hotel, King’s Cross – Quintessentially British
Take a seat in chic RAILS Restaurant for an elegant afternoon tea to remember. Tuck into savoury delicacies including classic finger sandwiches and cheese gougères, alongside homemade scones with a selection of fruit preserves and lashings of Cornish clotted cream. Other sweet treats include a white chocolate ganache macaroon – all served with a glass of Nyetimber Sparkling Wine. Priced from £43 per person and available exclusively across Mothering Sunday weekend.
Pancras Rd, London N1C 4TB
To book: www.gnhlondon.com
Bar + Block, Nationwide – Sunday Roasts & Dreamy Martinis
Go above and beyond for Mum with a drool-worthy three-course menu at Bar + Block, priced at just £25.95 per person. Available on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th March, celebrate with delicious dishes of Salt + Pepper Squid and Harissa Salmon and on the big day itself tuck into a beautiful British roast with all the trimmings. At the bar, there will also be an exclusive Mother’s Day tipple, the Lavender Dream Martini – Absolut Vodka shaken with Martini Extra Dry and lavender syrup.
To book: www.barandblock.co.uk
Ganymede, Belgravia – British Dining with Complimentary Bubbles
Head to Belgravia’s favourite neighbourhood bar and dining room Ganymede for a leisurely lunch or decadent dinner, accompanied by a complimentary glass of Coates & Seely sparkling wine for all mums who dine. For an added treat, snap up the spring sharing special of seasonal wild garlic crusted rack of lamb.
139 Ebury St, London SW1W 9QU
To book: https://ganymedelondon.co.uk
M Restaurants, Canary Wharf – Sustainable Sunday
At M Canary Wharf this Mother’s Day, expect only the best ethically sourced roast sirloin with all the trimmings. Raise a glass with the limited-edition Queen Bee cocktail – the perfect balance of sweet and sour with Tanqueray Gin, lychee, lemon juice, rhubarb and Peychaud’s Bitters. Priced at £12, the limited-edition cocktail will be available from Friday 17th until Sunday 19th March.
10, Newfoundland Place, London E14 4BH
To book: https://mrestaurants.co.uk/restaurants/canary-wharf/
Gaucho, Canary Wharf – Bottomless Roasts
Head to the riverside dining pods at Gaucho Canary Wharf and book your mum in for the meal of a lifetime. Tuck into sensational carbon neutral steaks, modern Argentine plates and bottomless roast dinners – choose from three perfectly roasted cuts of meat, lashings of gravy, unlimited seasonal vegetables and crispy roast potatoes for £29.50 per person. For an extra special tipple to toast to all mother figures out there, the Wonder Woman (£12) cocktail of Finlandia vodka, Chambord, lime and pomegranate will be available at Gaucho sites nationwide from 17th – 19th March.
29 Westferry Circus, London, E14 8RR
To book: https://gauchorestaurants.com/restaurants/canary-wharf/
Cinnamon Bazaar, Covent Garden – Spice Up Mother’s Day
Bringing the vibrant energy of the marketplaces of India and around the world to the streets of Covent Garden, Cinnamon Bazaar is pulling out all the stops this Mother’s Day with a four-course menu. Kick off the celebrations with a Mr Lyan cocktail and sharing appetisers for the table, before tucking into delicious dishes of Indo-Chinese chilli paneer; Kolkata style jackfruit curry and double-cooked pork belly. £50 per person, last seating 9pm.
28 Maiden Lane, WC2N 7JS
To book: www.cinnamon-bazaar.com
Benares Mayfair – Michelin Star Magic
Treat mum to some Michelin-starred magic and bring the whole family together for an Indian feast this Mother’s Day. Executive Chef Sameer Taneja and his team have created a special Mother’s Day Tasting Menu sure to delight, with dishes including signature Scallop Dal Chaat, Amritsari Halibut Tikka and Chettinad Poussin. Finish on a sweet note with Gulab Jamun Cheesecake and Petit Fours. Priced at £99 per person or £89 per person for the vegetarian menu, and exclusively available on 19th March.
12a Berkeley Square, London W1J 6BS
To book: www.benaresrestaurant.com
Cinnamon Kitchen City – An Explosion of Modern Indian Flavours
Located in the heart of the City on Devonshire Square, Cinnamon Kitchen City invites mums to break away from the traditional and enjoy refined dishes with an explosion of modern-Indian flavours. Start with a special cocktail and appetisers for the table such as cured salmon jhal puri and kadhai spiced Padrón peppers before indulging in three courses, with highlights including; baked wild king prawns; kadhai spiced saag paneer; and pollock paturi – steamed fish in banana leaf with mustard and coconut. £60 per person, last seating 7pm.
9 Devonshire Square, London, EC2M 4YL
To book: www.cinnamon-kitchen.com/city/
