She's the number one lady in your life, the woman who can boss a roast every Sunday and deal with your daily hassles. Girlfriends move over, this one is for mum. Giving her a well-needed break, we've made list of the best and most beautiful places to eat in the city so she can sit down for some wining and dining. From stunning rooftop restaurants to quirky 70s cocktail joints, here are the best places to take your mum in London.
Take your mum somewhere a little different and hop aboard Barge East. Boasting views of the River Lea from its sunny terrace and sprawling gardens, this quirky restaurant boat serves up a menu of exquisite British dishes inspired by the seasons.
Not sure what to do with mum in London? Whether you're treating you her to some post-theatre cocktails or fancy checking out one of the city's quirkiest haunts, The Leopard Bar at Hotel 41 is an animal print paradise brimming with bites to eat and glasses of fizz.
Treat ma Indian street food style at Fitzrovia's Mowgli. You and the special lady in your life can tuck into all kinds, from fiery gunpowder chicken to Goan fish curry and lamb bunny chow.
There's ever more treats over on the cocktail list. Think masala espresso martinis, chilli mango margs, smoked cardamom old fashioneds and chai rum slings.
If you're looking to treat your mum to some tasty tucker, get on down to Rotunda. The menu is packed with standout dishes, from prime cuts of steak to confit duck leg and St Ives fish.
Tucked away in King's Cross, you'll get canal-side views with your delicious dishes. When it's time to toast to the number one woman in your life, there's fine wine, creative cocktails and craft beer ready and waiting.
This bustling Chiswick spot is a certified choice for that cool and contemporary atmosphere that your mum is sure to lap up. Visiting on a sunny day? Head out back to the gorgeous garden for a little alfresco lunching or fabulous evening dining.
For prim cocktails and perfectly plated cuisines, The Folly is your go-to restaurant for mums in London. Their interiors are feature a colour palette of blushed tones and natural hues, accented by floral touches, while the menu showcases seasonal food that's perfect for a laid-back meal.
If you're in need of a fabulous spot to take your mum to in London, then why not head to Biscuiteers? This well-loved chain has cafes in Notting Hill, Belgravia and Northcote Road and hosts some fabulous and swoon-worthy events and icing masterclasses.
A hidden gem in the bustling heart of Chinatown, Opium is one of best places to take your mum in London. Offering a substantial selection of plump dim sum and handcrafted cocktails, this restaurant comes modelled off Chinese medicine parlours for extra wow-factor.
Tucked away in Knightsbridge, The Hari Hotel Bar & Terrace is a slice of the Amalfi Coast in Central London. Head here for afternoon aperitivos, lazy lunches and alfresco dinners against a backdrop of luscious greenery, with plenty of punchy tipples adding an extra ray of sunshine.
Head to one of the capital's prettiest restauarnts next time you're looking for things to do with mum in London. Bourne & Hollingsworth offers you a stunning restaurant, greenhouse and cocktail bar under one roof, complete with bold floral interiors and elegant eats.
Treat that special lady in your life to a night out to remember. The London Cabaret Club is a sophisticated evening of entertainment, combining exquisite dining with a showcase of live music, dance and immersive performances for an incredible experience.
A sprawling two-floor venue overlooking Cabot Square, Boisdale Of Canary Wharf is a restaurant, oyster bar and grill, whisky bar and live music venue all rolled into one. If you fancy heading out for dinner and dancing with your mum, this is one heck of a place to do so.
Located around Oxford Street, Canary Wharf, Bloomsbury and Kensington, Scoff and Banter is the perfect place for a little break from shopping. Boasting swish British dining rooms that serves up whopping afternoon teas, brunches and dinner, this is sure to impress her.
Take your mum to a quirky bar with an abundance of retro charm. She'll be transported back to the 70s, where picture perfect interiors come paired with rum-laced concoctions. And if you're really pushing the boat out? Take on Bobby's seven-course bottomless brunch.
Treat your mum to a classy day out at Cake & Bubbles, an elegant restaurant bar within Soho's Hotel Café Royal. This place is run by Albert Adrià, who was named as the world's best pastry chef by The World's 50 Best Restaurants.
Their savoury menu includes dishes like spicy Asian salad and chicken katsu sandwiches, and there's a whole range of sweet treats on offer too. Plus, there are an extensive selection of cocktails and Champagne on offer.
One of the most beautiful alfresco restaurants in London, Dalloway Terrace is a mainstay in Fitzrovia's drinking and dining scene. Head on over for the chance to enjoy elegant brunch plates made with British seasonal ingredients in this Virginia Woolf-inspired spot.
Found at the top of The Hoxton hotel, Seabird is a haven for dining on seafood and enjoying drinks with a view. Take your mum to this sky-high sensation for vast panoramas, splashes of greenery and elegant concoctions, alongside the largest oyster list in London.
Inject a little extra amore into your evening with a trip to Circolo Popolare, an over-the-top Italian restaurant that's begging to be plastered all over your Instagram feed. Expect Sicilian-style delicacies, creamy gelato and bottles of fine wine at this swish spot.
Make your way to discover The London Secret Garden, a stunning restaurant that overlooks the 19th century St Stephen's Church. As well as its beautiful interiors, the beautiful spot features a spacious outdoor area that's complete with stylish glass dining pods.
There are plenty of ways to treat your mum here, from an indulgent afternoon tea to their pan-Asian a la carte offering. Think steamed chicken gyoza, crispy duck uramaki rolls, coconut prawn laksa curry and much more, washed down with plenty of bubbles.
The Culpeper is so much more than your average East London pub. Combining urban interiors with dashes of foliage and a hearty menu of classic British scran, this place will have her swooning over the place. If the sun is out, you simply have to head up to the rooftop garden.
If your mum likes cake and bubbles (I mean, who doesn't?) then this is the place to take her in London. Award-winning cafe and bakery Jack And Beyond serves up boozy afternoon tea, bottomless brunch and unlimited cake with bubbles. Yup, you read that right.
