Don’t get caught empty-handed this Mother's Day in Manchester. Your mum has put up with you all year, so make sure she gets an extra special day. With endless places to choose from, you can treat your leading lady to lavish afternoon teas, dinner at a top restaurant and plenty of fun things to do. Check out our guide to the ultimate Mother's Day here.
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From freshly carved roasts with all the trimmings to a Mother's Day menu showcasing the best British fare, Brown's is a top choice. Not only is the food looking tasty, but with lashings of champagne and a live pianist in store too, this meal out promises extra brownie points.
Head to Gusto this Mother's Day for an indulgent Sunday sharing roast with all the trimmings for £46.95. Take a seat at this gorgeous Italian restaurant, decked out with modern, golden light fixtures paired with dark, green leather booths and tuck into a spread featuring sirloin of beef, roast chicken, porchetta-style pork belly and their three-meat ragu shepherd's pie. Sides include roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and cauliflower in a carbonara sauce to name a few.
Join The Lawn Club for Mother's Day this year in Manchester for a delicious meal with mother dearest. Choose from a range of burgers, filled with nduja braised pulled pork and Szechuan tofu, not to mention stonebaked pizzas, loaded fries and small plates. You can even dive into their bottomless brunch, which features two courses and 90 minutes of unlimited drinks.
With 2 for 1 cocktails all day, every day, Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place to treat mum to a variety of drinks without the hefty price tag. For Mother's Day, they're adding a special touch – a free drink for every mother figure with table bookings.
Bringing beautiful food and drink to a welcoming plot in the Corn Exchange, Banyan are known for their deals, free fizz and delish brunches on this special day. They're showcasing the freshest local produce and capping things off with first rate service.
Got a little cash to splash when it comes to dear ol' mum? Book a table at James Martin Restaurant for some cracking British goods from the TV chef's Manchester eatery, with a one-off three-course lunch planned for Mothering Sunday.
The Library Champagne Bar is the ideal choice to get your afternoon tea fix come that special day in March. Whether you go for Moët & Chandon brut impérial or the rosé version, this stunning spot is bound to be indulgent.
Wowee. If making your mum feel like a million dollars is the aim of the game this Mother's Day in Manchester city centre, these fancy interiors should do it. And if she's (somehow) not convinced by the decor? Then getting a taste of the Japanese fine dining and Mediterranean fare on offer here is bound to hit the spot.
Whether you're on King Street or in the Trafford Centre, be sure to check out All Bar One for great value dining this Mother's Day. These cool cocktail bars are both relaxed and stylish, with a cracking food and drink menu to get stuck into.
Their Mum's The Word deal includes a delicious brunch sharing board, alongside two glasses of Moët & Chandon Champagne - all for £46.
Treat your leading lady to delectable cocktails and dreamy views, as rooftop restaurant 20 Stories throw open their doors for celebrations in March. Topping off the cocktails, food and rooftop destination? Live music for you to share on the occasion.
If you really want to go all out, then the city's only Michelin-starred restaurant definitely fits the bill. Not only is Mana serving up award-winning bites from lunch to dinner, but the Blossom Street favourite boasts gorgeous interiors too.
Wondering what to do in Manchester to celebrate Mother's Day? Richmond Tea Rooms is one of the most unique options this March. Renowned for its wildly OTT decor, cabaret and Alice in Wonderland-themed interiors, you'll enjoy an afternoon the Mad Hatter himself would be proud of.
This Mother's Day, treat Mum to something special at The Ivy in Manchester, where you can enjoy a refined Mother's Day Set Menu for both lunch and dinner over the weekend, which includes three courses for £38.95. They also offer a special Mother's Day breakfast on the Sunday 15th March. Your mum will even get a lovely bunch of tulips and a box of chocolate truffles to take home.
