If you’re on the hunt for the best place to spoil your mum this Mother’s Day in Manchester, we’ve got you covered. Corn Exchange Manchester hosts 15 premium eateries and leisure experiences right here in the centre of the city.
We’ll walk you through our suggestions of some of the top places to eat, drink & play right under our iconic domed roof. We promise that we’ve got the perfect Manchester restaurant, bar or experience for every kind of mum.
Keep reading to find something that suits your mum and family - we’ve included something for everyone, including the brilliant deals you can take advantage of when you visit.
Vibes: The meeting place. A huge cocktail & food menu soundtracked by pop bangers and positive energy.
Food: Burgers, Bang Bang Chicken, Teriyaki Sea Bass & other tasty mains. Hearty brunch dishes. Large sharing platters of Duck Pancakes, Tacos or 20oz British Sirloin Steak.
Deals: Pump up the fun with a Bottomless Brunch or some 2-for-1 cocktails.
Banyan is the place to be for great food, free-flowing drinks and great vibes. Book onto the Mamma Mia Mother’s Day Bottomless Brunch, running from 2 - 4 pm on the day itself. Live entertainment and free-flowing drinks. A truly fabulous combo.
For something creative, why not book onto one of the most fun Mother’s Day events in Manchester: Bottle Painting!
Banyan’s Mother’s Day Bottle Painting Workshop is taking place on the Friday before the big day. It runs from 7 - 9pm, and you’ll be instructed by a professional artist on how to decorate a beautiful bottle of Rose or Champagne while sipping two of your own included drinks!
Vibes: Big vintage glamour. Boujee but chilled.
Food: Refined but full-flavoured. Big brunch plates and a carefully crafted main menu with worldwide influences from Spain to Korea.
Deals: Anyone fancy 2 for 1 cocktails? Or perhaps you fancy something from the Mother’s Day Specials Menu.
Cocktails, refined lunch & dinner menus and stylish interiors. What more could you want for your lovely mum? Plus, they’ve just revealed their Mother’s Day specials, which include tasty seasonal offerings like Herb-Crusted Fillet of Roasted Salmon.
For dessert, you can enjoy indulgent Madagascan Vanilla Bean & Coconut Panna Cotta. And you’ll definitely want to accompany the whole affair with the limited edition Rhubarb & Raspberry Spritz Mother’s Day cocktail - something sweet and special, just for her.
Book in at Cosy Club
Vibes: Fun times, tasty bites & a buzzing bar. Sporty mums will love it.
Food: BBQ bites, perfect for sharing. Wood-fired pizzas, smash burgers and smoky sharing plates.
Deals: Take advantage of off-peak pricing.
It’s giving “fun mum”. It’s also the perfect pick for a more structured, fun afternoon out if you have littles you need to entertain too. Infuse your Mother’s Day with some fun competitive spirit in the cages at Sixes Virtual Cricket and round things off with something tasty to eat.
Book Sixes Corn Exchange for Mother’s Day in Manchester
Vibes: Colours & flavours galore. Like being in a Far Eastern food market without leaving Manchester.
Food: A symphony of flavours and dishes from across the East, from an epic Pad Thai to Beef Rendang and Nasi Goreng. Plus brunch classics with Asian twists.
Deals: Upgrade your Mother’s Day brunch in Manchester to a Bottomless Brunch!
If your mum or mother figure prides herself on being a lover of food from all kinds of cultures, Tampopo could be the perfect place to treat her.
May we suggest the Sharing Set Menus that take you on a tour of delicious menu highlights? You’ll get to sample a whole host of Tampopo Corn Exchange’s best-loved dishes.
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Vibes: Italian old money aesthetic. Wood tables, plush leather booths and soft lighting.
Food: A taste of the Amalfi Coast. Fresh calamari, crisp arancini, stonebaked pizzas, & indulgent, creamy pasta dishes.
Deals: Planning a Mother’s Day lunch in Manchester? Celebrate with the Mother’s Day Menu
Riva Blu have cooked up a special Mother’s Day menu which offers 2 courses for £40pp or 3 for just £45pp. You can start the feast with indulgent starters like burrata or bruschetta. The main course offers four luxurious roast dinner options, including roasted beef, herb chicken, porchetta or a vegan nut roast, all served with classic trimmings. Finish off the whole affair with an Italian dolci like Tiramisù, Panna Cotta or warm chocolate fondant. Italy meets the UK in the best possible way.
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Vibes: The OG place for special occasions. Fancy but not pretentious.
Food: Pizza. Pasta. Salads. Sides. All freshly made and iconic for a reason.
Deals: Check out the Mother’s Day Set Menu.
Who doesn’t love pizza? It’s a crowd pleaser for a reason, and there aren’t many who do it better than PizzaExpress. But that’s not all that’s on offer here. You’ll also find super fresh, colourful salads & moreish pasta dishes.
This Mother’s Day, you can experience it all for less with their special Mother’s Day Set Menu that gets you any starter and main for £20 a head. It doesn’t get much better value than that.
Vibes: Expect mystery and mayhem at one of the best Mother’s Day activities in Manchester.
Food: Fully stocked bar & fun, themed cocktails. No food, so book in at one of the restaurants at Corn Exchange before or after your game.
Deals: Get an Early Bird discount if you fancy booking in on a weekday morning.
If your mum loves a True Crime podcast or an episode of Sherlock, there’s a good chance that the opportunity to play detective will be right up her street. Plus, it’s a great chance to carve out some quality time together to share a new experience. It’s all about the memories together, after all.
Vibes: Twinkling lights, rope swing seats and long wooden benches. Slightly rustic and totally enchanting.
Food: Modern Indian streetfood, presented in Mowgli’s classic silver tiffin boxes. Sometimes playfully described as ‘Indian Tapas’.
Deals: The £35 Mother’s Day Set Menu gives fantastic variety at a brilliant price.
It’s not hard to see why Mowgli’s distinctive style of street food has developed such a cult following since it opened. If your mama is one of the many people who simply adore it, why not treat her?
Take a seat in the beautiful surrounds of Mowgli Corn Exchange and indulge in the Mother’s Day Set Menu. You’ll find a stunning selection of curries, curry companions, street plates & street bites to mix and match. Finish with ice cream or the mouthwatering Mowgli Chocolate Brownie. It would be rude not to.
Vibes: Steam rising & chopsticks clinking. An unexpected pocket of Southeast Asia in the city centre.
Food: Slurp-worthy Pho, steeped in a rich and complex broth. Plus bold curries, wok-fried noodles & addictively moreish starters like their Spring & Summer rolls.
Deals: 20% off via the Blue Light Card Scheme if your mum is a key worker.
Every steaming bowl of Pho starts the same way: the night before. That’s right, the rich bone broth base simmers for 12 whole hours, extracting all of that collagen and flavour goodness. It’s a treat for your gut as well as your taste buds. The healthy mums will love how fresh and flavourful everything is.
Plus, you’ll find tons of tasty veggie & vegan options. It’s a fabulous pick for any gluten-sensitive mothers, as the menu is 98% gluten-free!
Vibes: Chilled out and welcoming. Warm wood, soft lighting and service with a smile.
Food: Italian scrumptiousness with classic dishes you’ll see on every menu in Italy plus exciting new twists
Deals: Get 3 courses for £29.95 with the Mother’s Day Set Menu.
The top chefs over at Zizzi’s have designed a fabulous Mother’s Day Set Menu that includes lots of tasty new specials. Think Crab and Lemon Arancini & Tropical Pina Colada Sundae. Special dishes for a special lady. All for just £29.95 a head, which is fabulous value for 3 delicious courses.
Don’t worry, though, there are still plenty of the beloved Zizzi dishes you know and love, so no one will leave disappointed.
Did you know that there’s a hotel inside Corn Exchange? This hidden gem is Roomzzz Victoria, one of Roomzzz Aparthotels’ fabulous sites. It couldn’t be more convenient for enjoying everything Manchester has to offer with your mum, before coming back to a clean and comfy room.
Make it an extra special weekend by booking into Roomzzz
Deals: Get 10% off when you become a Roomzzz’s Perkzz Scheme member
The Exchange Bar sits proudly in the middle of the Corn Exchange’s atrium. You’ll see it as soon as you walk into either of our main atrium entrances.
It’s an independently owned bar serving up classy cocktails as well as a wide variety of wines, beers and soft drinks. It’s the perfect place to pause and take in the view of our 120-year-old glass dome before you head to your next stop.
We hope this guide has sparked some inspiration on where to book. There’s a world of possibility within our walls. From some of the best bottomless brunches in Manchester to virtual gaming and cuisine from across the globe. Just remember that on busy days (like Mother’s Day in Manchester) you might struggle to walk in, so we’d strongly recommend booking ahead.
Wherever you go, we hope you have a wonderful day celebrating the special women in your life, creating a few new memories together.
