March is for your mum, and there's no better way to show her years of gratitude by taking her out for a quick bite, something fun to do, a cutesy afternoon tea or a luxurious meal. Happen to be a mum yourself, or have young children in tow? We've got great suggestions for family-friendly spots where you can take the whole brood. From the affordable to the cosy, check out our great Mother's Day ideas in Bristol.
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With a secret garden and cocktail masterclasses on the cards, The Square Club is taking things up a notch. Using seasonal and locally sourced produce, the members' club's restaurant channels a true taste of West Country, while town house-style interiors hit the spot too.
To be hosted at Harbourside, Riverstation is where to book yourself into. Not only are there sweeping views of the river and Bristol's pretty coloured houses, but also piled-high Sunday roasts making sure Mother's Day is a hit. Not into roast dinner? There are pies, burgers, steak and more on the menu too.
When it comes to Mother's Day restaurants in Bristol, KIBOU, the award-winning Japanese kitchen and bar that makes the Clifton area its home, has to be right up there. Eclectic decor, colourful wall murals and neon signage transport you to the streets of Tokyo, while takoyaki, spider rolls, donburi and ramen are the food menu highlights to match.
Want to head out for food this Mother's Day in Bristol? An award-winning restaurant and bar set in a Georgian mansion in Clifton, No.4 Clifton Village ticks all the boxes for being homely, stylish and having tasty food. Think cosy interiors with quirky knick-knacks, rustic wooden floors and exposed brick - plus a secret garden if the weather's good. Choose between British afternoon teas or plates spanning steaks and other gastro bites.
Part of the oh-so-gorgeous Hotel Du Vin Avon Gorge, The White Lion Bar is home to gorgeous views of Clifton Suspension Bridge - an outlook that's sure to blow your mum away. There are crowd-pleasing pub classics on the food menu, like crayfish mac 'n' cheese or beer-battered haddock.
Set in a stunning building on Corn Street, The Cosy Club certainly has the wow-factor - minus any kind of pretentious feel. Head to this former banking hall for any kind of meal come the 10th March, ranging from chorizo hash brunches to confit duck leg cassoulet and small plates like massaman cauliflower or arancini balls.
Clifton favourite Rosemarino is an Italian-inspired destination that's perfect for a Mother's Day brunch. Treat her (and the rest of your family, if they're lucky) to mushrooms with parmesan cream and truffle on focaccia, calzone and 'nduja-honey toast. Plus, the tiramisu here will be the icing on the cake.
If a trip to the Med to celebrate your leading lady isn't on the cards this year, why not make it feel like it is at The Real Greek? This restaurant promises a contemporary look to transport you to Greece, alongside a hot or cold mezze, dolmades, loaded sharing platters and more. Dig in.
Found in Clifton Pool's old viewing gallery, Lido is as quirky as they come when you're choosing where to host celebrations for this occasion. With a Spanish and Mediterranean leaning, this destination makes sure Greek-style, charcoal-grilled Chalk Stream trout, tapas nights and more make Mother's Day extra special.
