If you’re thinking of treating your mum to a delicious meal or taking her out for drinks this Mother’s Day, then look no further than Chester city centre for restaurants, cafes and bars for all tastes and budgets.
We’ve scouted out just a few of the great deals and special experiences to be found this Sunday so you don’t have to. Many eateries will be offering special Mother’s Day menus to help make the day extra special and with extras thrown in to make your money go further what’s not to like? Remember, it’s important to book ahead to make sure you get a table.
Remember too, that many city centre restaurants, cafes and bars accept the Chester Gift Card, so you could always gift a card to be redeemed on a day and at a time to suit.
1. Olive Tree Brasserie
There’s a glass of fizz and a gift for mum included when you book for Mother’s Day at Olive Tree Brasserie.
As well as contemporary, family-style Greek cuisine there’s an extensive cocktail and beer menu, and they even offer a set-price Sunday roast alongside their regular fare. Starters include Halloumi pastourma and sweet potato falafel and mains of roast topside of beef, roast chicken and vegan roast.
Sunday roast prices start at £15.95 for one course, rising to £18.95 for two and £20.95 for three.
Where: 39–41 Watergate St
Tel: 01244 956643
2. The Guild Chester
If singing’s your thing – or more to the point, your mum’s – head over to The Guild for some live entertainment with Mother’s Day Buble and Bubbles (£5 entry). There’s a glass of pink fizz when you arrive.
This striking former church building has a impressive interior complete with stained-glass windows, velvet booths and luxury furnishings across two bars. A great venue whether you’re sipping cocktails, enjoying an afternoon drink or listening and dancing to some Buble classics.
The fun starts from 5pm and runs until 11pm (last entry is at 6pm). Head over to the website for details on availability and how to book. Over 18s only.
Where: 70 Watergate St
Tel: 01244 320768
3. Artezzan
How about a Mothering Sunday menu to help make the day as special as your mum? Artezzan offers Mediterranean-inspired food so this Mother’s Day you can order a Sunday roast with a difference, served on a family-style sharing board. Truffle cauliflower cheese with your boned and rolled roasted pork anyone?
And if you’ve room, you can choose from desserts that include loukoumades – mini Greek doughnuts rolled in cinnamon sugar served with a Lotus biscoff sauce.
Where: 33 Pepper Street
Tel: 01244 506406
4. Bollicini
Few countries treat their mums the way Italy treats hers, so it’s no surprise to find that Italian restaurant Bollicini is holding a Festa della Mamma this Sunday so you can honour your mum in style.
Their special Mother’s Day menu includes a Secondi (that’s the main to the non-Italians among us) of Tranicio di Salmone: pan-friend salmon supreme with stir-fried vegetables and ratatouille. Just one of many delicious dishes to tempt you through their door.
Where: 2 Abbey Green, Rufus Court, Northgate Street
Tel: 01244 329 932
🔵 CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE
5. Boujee
You can all toast your mum with a complimentary glass of pink fizz at Boujee on Sunday. There’s a fully heated terrace under a retractable roof where you can raise your glasses in comfort and style while tucking into a main (or brunch) menu that offers a range of small plates, sushi rolls, sashimi or oysters.
Or, if there’s just you and your mum, go for it with a chateaubriand sharing fillet for two with parmesan truffle fries. And of course, there’s nothing stopping you from exploring the extensive drinks menu and treating yourselves to a cocktail or two…
Where: Unit 2, Pepper Street
Tel: 0800 009 2996
6. Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel
This historic hotel has the perfect mix of period charm and modern luxury. It’s a great place to relax, unwind and tuck into a Mother’s Day lunch or dinner with all the trimmings. The Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel chefs are on hand to prepare mouth-watering roasts or classic dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Or pop over for Afternoon Tea (see main feature picture, above). Their tiered cakestands have a selection of homemade sandwiches, scones and cakes and there’s a glass each of sparkling wine or Champagne.
You’ll need to book in advance whenever you plan to eat, drink and be merry to make sure of a table.
Where: St John Street
Tel: 01244 323186
7. Marmalade
Of course, no-one is saying you have to have alcohol to toast your mum – a steaming cup of fine tea or frothy coffee will do just as well. But at Marmalade you can actually have a cheeky glass of Prosecco if that’s what you need, because as well as selling delicious homemade cakes, lunches and a range of hot and cold drinks, it is also a licensed cafe. It’s also worth noting that almost everything they offer can be gluten free.
Booking is highly recommended. Reserve a table by the window and watch the world go by in the city street below.
Where: 67 Northgate Street
Tel: 02144 314565
🔵 CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE
8. Porta Wine & Tapas Bar
Unusually, this is one restaurant where you don’t have to book. Porta is an independent tapas bar and is walk-in (or take-out) only.. but it’s a popular venue so bear that in mind when you go. A quick look at the menu and we are salivating at the thought of the Andalucian-style fried squid with alioli and the Basque burnt cheesecake with Bramley apple compote to follow.
Alongside the wide range of delicious tapas they offer an extensive drinks menu that includes Sherry, Sangria, Spanish beers and Cava. Porta is open on Sundays from noon to 9pm.
Where: 140 Northgate St
Tel: 01244 401178
9. Chez Jules
There’s a definite French twist to the Mother’s Day celebrations at Chez Jules, not least because it’s a French restaurant! They’re helping you celebrate in style with a special three-course Mother’s Day menu for £24.95. Expect to find culinary delights such as duck leg croquette to start, followed by fillet of seabass and rounded off with a classic vanilla creme brulee. There’s lots more to choose from, of course, with options for special dietary requirements, too.
On Sundays Chez Jules is open from noon to 9pm and you can book via the website (see link, above) or give them a call.
Where: 71 Northgate Street
Tel: 01244 400014
🔵 CHESTER GIFT CARD ACCEPTED HERE
