Looking to reclaim your title of 'favourite child'? Take charge of the planning this March with help from our list of Mother’s Day ideas in Leeds, so you can organise the perfect day and get all the credit. Whether your mum's into premium steaks, afternoon teas, Italian wines or Thai feasts, we've got plenty of ways to win her over.
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Take your mum on a trip to Thailand (sort of) with authentic Asian restaurant Sukhothai. Blending modern and traditional influences, from the interiors to the menu, you can expect a unique dining experience that ranks high among Leeds' many restaurants. You'll be spoilt for choice with over 200 dishes to choose from, or you can even enjoy bottomless drinks with their two-course set lunch. All booked up? Good thing there's another location just in Chapel Allerton.
Secure a special lunch date for you and mumsy this March with Slug and Lettuce's daytime offering. Tuck into a dish from their crowd-pleasing menu for a fraction of the price, from steak sandwiches to buttermilk chicken burgers. Pair it with a drink or two from the cocktail list, which includes a vodka blend with chocolate liqueur and salted caramel, and a tropical number featuring Bacardi spiced rum and pineapple juice. You'll also find the same killer menus and photo-worthy decor at their other city centre venue.
Feast on Indian street food among fairy lights at Mowgli. Fill your table with small plates, as every irresistible dish on the menu comes in at under £10. From the spiced chip butty to lamb curry and Himalayan cheese toastie, you'll want to make sure you're mum's on the same page about sharing. Make it a tipsy affair with wine and quirky cocktails.
Popular city centre bar and restaurant Banyan is always a safe bet when choosing a location for a special occasion. Treat your mum to a two-course roast dinner for just £19.96 per head, served with Yorkshire puddings, crispy potatoes and a jug of gravy upon request. Level-up your plate with pigs in blankets or cauliflower cheese, and pick from a starter or dessert from the main menu (we'd go for the Terry's chocolate orange brownie, if we were you). There's plenty of drink options to pair with your meal, from a wild strawberry martini to perfect-serve G&Ts.
Spend this special Sunday at The Adelphi, a British pub championing vintage furnishings and Victorian architecture. Soak up the history while diving into a huge roast piled high with all the trimmings. Choose from slow-cooked pork belly, beef sirloin and half a chicken, plus a nut roast for the veggies. Wash it down with something from the top-notch wine list or selection of draught beer.
Classic Thai restaurant Chaophraya is where to take mum for a hearty meal reflecting home-style cooking that's almost as good as hers. There are many must-tries on the menu, from the massaman curry to their signature pad Thai. If you've made a Mother's Day booking and both order a main course, you're in luck – as this means mum will be eligible to receive a free lychee and raspberry spritz.
Stand-out wine bar Veeno is the one and only place to take your mum if she's partial to a glass of grape. Get the authentic Italian experience at their rustic hangout, flaunting walls lined with bottles and wooden furnishings. Find your new favourite drink by perusing the extensive menu and choosing what to sip on, or embark on a blind tasting session for £16 per person.
Give your mum the royal treatment by booking a table at Gino D'Acampo's glam Italian restaurant. Plush seating and a marble bar add to the upmarket look, paired with a menu championing traditional and well-done Mediterranean dishes that are also affordable. Complete your meal with wine, bubbles or a sip from the extensive cocktail menu like the strawberry bramble or Gino's martini.
Trusty Greek Street den All Bar One is giving you a reason to spend Mother's Day in Leeds city centre with its epic brunch offering. Opt for bottomless prosecco and cocktails or keep things simple by just focussing on the food and top-tier coffees. Dishes include truffled scrambled eggs, French toast and the ultimate bacon sandwich.
Blackhouse, also known as heaven to steak and seafood lovers, offers a dining experience that's sure to get mum's approval. Dine among contemporary interiors on a top quality grill menu featuring slow roast pork belly, their signature burger and 50 day-aged premium cuts of beef. They also have an incredible Sunday roast and a long list of wines and cocktails.
Browns Brasserie & Bar is one of the best Mother's Day restaurants in Leeds. This historic building has been kitted out with opulent, classic furnishings that your mum is sure to appreciate. it's the perfect setting to enjoy their next-level roast or curated occasion menu where you can choose from the wild sea bass with chorizo or sharing chateaubriand – before ending on a dark chocolate torte. You can also order hand crafted cocktails or upgrade your booking with a complimentary Moët & Chandon Impérial Rosé Champagne.
Impress your mum to the max by booking one of Leeds' swankiest restaurants. UK-renowned Argentinian steakhouse Gaucho is doing all the hard work for you, with its stylish interiors and mind-blowing menu making for the ultimate Mother's Day events in Leeds. Devour specially sourced steaks served with sauces, toppings and sides, or opt for the bottomless Sunday roast. And you can bet they're also bringing their A-game in the wine department.
