How To Spend This Mother’s Day Weekend
It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, so if you’ve been meaning to do something special for the mothers and mother figures in your life, there are lots of spots in London with specials this weekend. From afternoon teas and spa treatments to restaurants offering complimentary cocktails to an exciting chocolate shop opening up, here’s what’s on. Plus, if you’re looking for some last-minute present ideas, check out our comprehensive gift guide.
Book this bottomless lobster brunch
For a delicious lunch with live music, head to the Lobster Brunch with bottomless bubbles at Osteria Del Mare. This indulgent brunch includes unlimited drinks and a menu perfect for sharing, from a delicious shrimp and oyster platter to mussels with focaccia or crispy fritto misto. For the main course, choose from a selection of indulgent lobster dishes like half lobster with eggs benedict, linguine with half a lobster, or half a lobster with fries.
When: every saturday
Where: 366 Strand, London, WC2R 0JF
Website: www.bocconcinorestaurant.co.uK
Last chance to explore Chanel’s pop-up
This weekend is your last chance to visit Chanel’s Covent Garden pop-up. The Rouge Coco Playground is a great spot for beauty lovers, and you can get a 60-minute make-up service and create a makeup look inspired by Rouge Coco lipsticks. There are also masterclasses that can be booked, plus there’s some pretty cool entertainment to be expected as well.
This weekend is your last chance to visit Chanel’s Covent Garden pop-up.
where: The Piazza, The Market Building,
Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8RF
website: www.chanel.com
Head to this rooftop cocktail bar
Treehouse London has put a little spin on classic drinks and food, with a “climb the tree” experience. Begin at the street-level spot Pizzeria Mozza which is run by acclaimed chef, Nancy Silverton and has a lovely Mediterranean garden vibe. Then take the lift up to the 15th floor to Madera, a Californian Mexican restaurant offering sweeping views of London. Finally, you climb a short set of stairs to get to your final destination, The Nest, a rooftop cocktail bar filled with green foliage with a 360 wrap-around terrace.
Where: 14-15 Langham Place, W1B 2QS
Website: www.treehousehotels.com
Admire London’s cherry blossoms
Make the trek to Greenwich Park to soak up the very best of cherry blossom season. The park is dotted with golden gems including The Royal Observatory, The Queen’s Orchard and The Wilderness Deer Park, and makes a lovely day out if the sun is out.
Make the trek to Greenwich Park to soak up the very best of cherry blossom season.
where: Greenwich park, London SE10 8QY
Book this Mother’s Day special menu
For an unforgettable Mother’s Day lunch, head to St Pancras Brasserie, that’s set against a backdrop of vintage station clocks and stylish retro lighting. The brasserie offers British and French cuisine with a contemporary twist, and you can enjoy seasonal menus with lovely spring flavours, from a delicious smoked salmon to pear and blue cheese salad and some classic fish and chips.
Where: St Pancras International Station, London N1C 4QL
Website: www.stpancrasbysearcys.co.uk
Explore this live gifting experience at an Ayurvedic skincare boutique
For one day only, Kama Ayurveda is hosting a bespoke live gifting experience with their guest artist-in-residence. Expect complimentary personalisation, ensuring your gifts have an extra special touch, plus don’t miss the pop-up running from 28th to 30th March right outside the store, from where you can get yourself complimentary saffron and cardamom tea and sample Kama Ayurveda’s Kumkumadi skincare routine.
For one day only, Kama Ayurveda is hosting a bespoke gifting experience.
where: 207 Westbourne GroveLondon, W11 2SE
website: www.kamaayurveda.com
Challenge your friends in this quiz room
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend that’s more than just dinner and drinks, head to Quiz Room, the UK’s first immersive trivia quiz game room. Come up with funny team names, and test your knowledge on literally everything (from Harry Styles to rocket science). But the game is also about strategy, so you don’t even have to know all the answers, and you can head to the bar for a drink and a snack afterwards.
where: 19-25 Bell Lane, London E1 7LA
website: www.quiz-room.co.uk
Try this sensory afternoon tea
This is afternoon tea as you’ve never seen it before – begin with aromatherapy oils, mini crystals and hand massage rituals, learning their healing properties while you craft your own personalised scented crystal elixir to take home. And finally, indulge in a Chakra-inspired afternoon tea that offers a sensory journey of curated teas, flavoursome food and free-flowing refills.
This is afternoon tea as you’ve never seen it before.
where: 20-21 Newman Street, London W1T 1PG
website: www.themandrake.com
Visit the new Tutankhamen exhibition
This limited-run groundbreaking exhibition allows guests to explore ancient Egypt like never before with impressive offerings, including 8-metre-high projections, a never-seen-before, world-premiere hologram showcasing the mummification process, a virtual reality experience and an interactive digital metaverse room. You can even explore a selection of original ancient Egyptian artefacts from as far back as 4000 B.C., as well as high-quality replicas and facsimiles from Egypt.
when: 28th March to 29th June
Where: Immerse LDN at Excel, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL
Website: www.tutankhamunexperience.com
Visit London’s newest chocolate shop
Award-winning Chef Adam Handling MBE has opened a boutique chocolate shop that launched just this week. Located in the heart of Covent Garden, the shop offers an exquisite selection of luxury hand-painted chocolates, truffles, foraged caramel bars and freshly baked cookies and brownies. Plus, there’s a dedicated hot chocolate corner with 12 varieties of hot chocolate, florentines, pastries, chocolate nut spreads, chocolate buttons, and dipped fruits and nuts.
Where: 17 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 7NL
Website: www.adamhandling.co.uk
Pamper your mum (or yourself) with a spa treatment
Valid exclusively during the Mother’s Day weekend, from 29th to 30th March, Corinthia is offering their ESPA Mindful Massage and Natural Face Lift spa treatments that are designed to restore balance and relieve tension. The Mindful Massage involves guided breathing, visualisation, and therapeutic touch to calm the body and mind, while the Natural Face Lift is all about enhancing radiance for a youthful glow. Plus, all mums get a little takeaway gift too.
Where: Corinthia London, Whitehall Place, London, SW1A 2BD
Website: www.espalifeatcorinthia.com
