The best: Mother’s Day dining experiences around Manchester

If your mum is the creative type, you can book Sunday’s brunch experience at V&A Manchester in collaboration with Urban Bloom and artist Eleanor Bowmer.

Guests will design their own bespoke bouquet during a hands-on floristry workshop led by one of the city’s rising floral studios.

The experience begins with a complimentary glass of Louis Pommery English sparkling wine, followed by a sumptuous brunch dish of your choice. Each guest will also receive a special gift from Eleanor Bowmer’s Mother’s Day collection, ensuring unique, unforgettable quality time with a lasting memento.

For families looking to make the occasion even more special, V&A Manchester is offering a Mother’s Day overnight stay package complete with a chef’s treat in their room, a full English breakfast in the restaurant or a continental breakfast delivered directly to the door.

The package also includes a complimentary brunch and cocktail served between 12pm and 5pm across the weekend. Families can benefit from 50% off a second or interconnecting room for children aged 17 and under, as well as a late check-out until 2pm. Find out more HERE.

They even have the obligatory bouquet covered without the workshop: simply book a table to dine over Mother’s Day Weekend, add ‘Flowers’ to the booking notes and mum will receive a gorgeous complimentary arrangement on arrival.

Make it a glamorous start to the day at Selfridges with an exclusive beauty event before the store opens to the public. Guests will enjoy early access to the Beauty Hall, where leading skincare, fragrance and cosmetics brands offer expert advice and demonstrations.

The morning also includes a DJ set alongside complimentary breakfast pastries, coffee and smoothies as guests explore the floor. Each ticket includes a redeemable £20 spend on the day, plus a selection of exclusive gifts including a complimentary bouquet of flowers to take home.

Families looking for a more casual, upbeat setting can head to Manchester’s recently opened Irish bar, Dirty O’Sullivans, where mums eat free when dining with a group of four or more.

The cheery new hotspot promises hearty comfort food and a warm atmosphere, perfect for gathering the whole family around the table to enjoy classic favourites such as steak and ale pie, bangers and mash and traditional Sunday roasts with all the trimmings, while mum receives a complimentary glass of prosecco to mark the occasion.

Nestled inside the iconic Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, The Refuge is also offering a complimentary glass of fizz for every mum dining in the restaurant this Mother’s Day.

Families can try one of Manchester’s most celebrated Sunday roasts, including the wildly popular roast platter for two.

The generous sharing feast features slow-cooked Lancashire beef rump, garlic and thyme roasted Cumbrian chicken and Yorkshire porchetta, accompanied by roast potatoes, Vimto braised red cabbage, cauliflower cheese and Yorkshire puddings.

Chotto Matte launches its brand-new Peruvian Sunday Roast this weekend, combining the comfort of a traditional roast with the bold flavours of Nikkei cuisine.

Designed for sharing, the menu features coriander-marinated roast baby chicken, slow-pulled pachamanca beef, charcoal grilled robata sausages and more.

Classic accompaniments are reimagined through the restaurant’s signature style, including sesame-dusted roast potatoes and chargrilled corn with rocoto chilli butter. Naturally, there’s free prosecco and an exclusive gift on hand for every matron patron.

For a Mother’s Day celebration with a theatrical twist, MAYA hosts a special edition of its weekly live music show, An Evening With…, featuring pianist Eden Binks and RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Viola.

Before the show, guests can enjoy a traditional Sunday roast served between 12pm and 5.30pm, and all mums and mother figures dining will receive a free glass of Taittinger champagne.

Throughout Sunday, vino enthusiasts can head to Federico for a bespoke wine flight experience, wherein guests will be guided by the bar’s knowledgeable team to create their own personalised trio of wines based on their tastes.

Simply tell the team your preferred style and they will curate three glasses for you for just £15, promising a relaxed and sociable way to mark the occasion.

Over on Mosley Street, The Cut & Craft offers another luxurious Mother’s Day workshop combining brunch and floristry in partnership with local flower specialists.

Guests will be welcomed with a bellini board on arrival, before creating their own personalised bouquet to take home.

Billed as ‘a joyful springtime experience designed to spoil those who deserve it most’, the event also includes a brunch dish of your choice and a lavish Molton Brown goodie bag.

Across the weekend, Manchester’s pre-eminent five-star hotel offers several ways to celebrate Mother’s Day this year, from opulent brunch and afternoon tea to a luxurious spa escape at the RE:TREAT wellness centre.

Brunch at The River Restaurant runs from 12pm to 4.30pm across the weekend, with dishes including fluffy pancakes with berry compote, smoked salmon bagels and poached eggs, alongside a complimentary glass of prosecco. On Sunday, guests can also sample the hotel’s renowned afternoon tea featuring canapés, savoury bites, scones and handcrafted desserts.

For the ultimate treat, the RE:TREAT spa introduces ‘A Moment for Mum’, a relaxing package that includes a 50-minute massage, glow facial, mini gift and a glass of prosecco. Book below.

Special occasion stalwart San Carlo is marking Mother’s Day across its restaurants with a complimentary glass of Champagne for every mum dining on the day.

Families can enjoy signature Italian dishes ranging from classic pizzas to regional favourites such as burrata, Sicilian arancini and melanzane parmigiana.

San Carlo locations across Manchester and Cheshire also feature Polaroid cameras at each table, so guests can capture their own moments and leave with a keepsake from the affair.

Never knowingly outdone, Schloss invites families for a full day of food, drinks and entertainment this Mother’s Day, beginning with relaxed morning beats ahead of an afternoon celebration with DJs, live music and choirs in partnership with Aperol.

Alongside the much-loved Sunday roasts with crisp potatoes, seasonal greens and rich gravy, guests can also try limited-edition specials including curry roasted cod and sticky toffee pudding with Jameson toffee sauce.

On Sunday afternoon, refined South Asian restaurant Zouk welcomes mums with complimentary prosecco or Shloer on arrival, followed by a free serving of the restaurant’s signature Velvet Rose dessert after the meal.

As always, the famed Sunday Roast Sharing Platter provides an extravagant feast of Saji roasted lamb raan, whole roasted chicken and slices of beef topside alongside Yorkshire puddings, vegetables and roast potatoes, while a special kids roast is also available for younger diners.

For a dose of authentic tradition infused with old-world Manhattan decadence,  Italian-American restaurant Louis celebrates Mother’s Day with a special dish, Mama’s Carbonara, created by Head Chef Matteo in honour of his own mum and her original recipe.

On Sunday, guests can also enjoy Louis’ popular roast dinner with choices including roast beef, maple glazed chicken or chestnut mushroom wellington with all the trimmings. Every mum dining will receive a complimentary Peach Bellini cocktail.

Across the weekend, Greek-Mediterranean escapist paradise Fenix marks Mother’s Day with a special dessert inspired by the symbolism of the Mother of Pearl.

The exquisitely crafted creation features a striking edible black pearl, devised to honour the divine feminine.

To accompany the occasion, all mothers dining across the weekend will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or the signature Lady Athena cocktail.

Celebrate with an elegant afternoon tea at tender inside the historic Stock Exchange Hotel. Crafted by Michelin-starred chef Niall Keating, the experience features savoury bites, freshly baked scones and delicate pastries served on an Art Deco-style stand.

Standard afternoon tea is available Thursday to Saturday from £35 per person, while Mothering Sunday includes a special live performance by members of the Hallé Orchestra during the lunchtime sitting.

King Street Townhouse once again hosts a series of indulgent experiences across Mother’s Day weekend, from regal afternoon tea to serene spa sessions.

Visitors can gather for afternoon tea in the elegant lounge, complete with finger sandwiches, pastries and tea-infused sultana scones, alongside live entertainment.

For a day of peerless tranquility and rejuvenation, the To Mum, With Love spa package combines a 60-minute ESPA treatment with a celebratory glass of champagne and classic cream tea.

For an autentic and flavourful Mother’s Day meal in the heart of the city, head to Italiana Fifty Five at Great Northern for a classic Italian-style Sunday roast.

Diners can choose from herb-roasted British free-range chicken or roasted sirloin of aged British beef, each served with rosemary and thyme potatoes, roasted vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy.

To begin, tables can share homemade focaccia with olive oil and aged balsamic, nocellara olives or freshly baked garlic bread. Wine pairings are also recommended, including a crisp Gavi di Gavi or a bold Montepulciano d’Abruzzo.