Mother’s Day afternoon tea focuses on traditional British elements
Mother’s Day in London offers more than flowers and greeting cards. Venues in the capital turn the occasion into a memorable dining experience.
From elegant afternoon teas to indulgent Sunday roasts, the city provides plenty of ways to celebrate.
For British South Asians, Mother’s Day blends different cultural traditions. Families often honour mothers throughout the year, but the occasion still provides a meaningful moment to show appreciation.
Food usually becomes the focal point of that celebration.
Several hotspots recognise the importance of the day, with many introducing special menus.
With Mother’s Day falling on March 15, 2026, here are seven London venues to celebrate the occasion in style.
Dalloway Terrace
Located within The Bloomsbury hotel, Dalloway Terrace regularly transforms its space with seasonal themes.
For Mother’s Day, the venue has partnered with British accessories and lifestyle brand Elizabeth Scarlett and Pomelle Apéritif to create a spring-inspired setting.
The collaboration introduces a limited-edition afternoon tea designed around seasonal flavours. Sweet highlights include rhubarb and hibiscus profiterole, passion fruit and mango tart, and orange blossom madeleine.
The savoury selection includes smoked salmon pinwheel and harissa chicken sandwiches. Freshly baked vanilla and sultana buttermilk scones are served with rhubarb and Campari jam alongside Cornish clotted cream.
Each afternoon tea booking includes an Elizabeth Scarlett gift.
Guests dining on March 15 also receive a complimentary Pomelle Spritz made with pomelo and elderflower apéritif, Rathfinny sparkling wine, and soda.
In line with both brands’ environmental commitments, £1 from every afternoon tea will be donated to wildlife conservation charities.
Afternoon tea starts from £55 per person.
Jumeirah Carlton Tower
Jumeirah Carlton Tower marks Mother’s Day with a collaboration between pastry and jewellery design.
The hotel has partnered with Lebanese jewellery designer Nada Ghazal to create a limited-edition cake inspired by her My Muse collection.
Executive pastry chef Martin Haidar, who is also Lebanese, created the pâtisserie to reflect the collection’s inspiration. The cake features orange blossom and pistachio cream layered with crisp cashew filo.
The dessert forms part of the hotel’s Mother’s Day afternoon tea experience served in the Garden Rooms, which is known for its bright atmosphere and elegant surroundings.
The cake is available to purchase, making it a great gift for foodies.
Guests who book the afternoon tea on March 15 will be able to sample the cake as part of the broader menu created by Haidar.
In addition, one lucky guest dining on Mother’s Day will win £3,000 to spend on jewellery from Nada Ghazal.
Afternoon tea begins from £95 per person.
The Landmark
The Winter Garden at The Landmark London provides one of the city’s most distinctive dining environments.
The restaurant sits beneath a glass atrium surrounded by tall palm trees, creating an elegant setting for special occasions.
Mother’s Day afternoon tea focuses on traditional British elements with refined pastry techniques. Head pastry chef Matteo Sargentelli oversees the menu.
Guests can expect classic finger sandwiches alongside freshly baked scones served with jam and cream. The pastry selection includes desserts such as tiramisu éclairs and pistachio Bakewell tartlets.
A new cake selection also forms part of the experience. Guests can choose their preferred slice, which is cut to order by the pastry team.
Those dining on Mother’s Day will receive a glass of Nyetimber Rosé NV. The English sparkling wine adds a celebratory touch to the opulent afternoon tea experience.
Prices start from £110 per person.
Bokan
Bokan offers a different approach to Mother’s Day dining. The restaurant sits 37 storeys above Canary Wharf, giving guests sweeping views across London’s skyline.
Instead of afternoon tea, executive chef Robert Manea has created a special Mother’s Day roast menu, centring on classic British Sunday roast traditions.
Guests can choose from dishes including corn-fed chicken, dry-aged striploin, and whole seabass. Each dish is served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy.
The menu suits diners who prefer hearty savoury dishes over lighter afternoon tea menus.
Dessert options include tiramisu and banoffee pie. The restaurant’s elevated location adds a dramatic backdrop to the dining experience.
Prices begin from £28 per person.
Galvin Restaurants
The Galvin restaurants in Shoreditch are offering two different Mother’s Day dining experiences. Both menus highlight European influences while maintaining strong links to British produce.
At Galvin Bistrot and Bar, the Mother’s Day menu features Mediterranean-inspired dishes. Guests can choose between a two-course menu priced at £42 or a three-course menu priced at £48.
Dishes include Cornish seabream crudo served with bell peppers and tomato dashi. Pasta options include bigoli cacio e pepe.
Traditional roasts are also available, including Dedham Vale beef sirloin and slow-cooked Welsh lamb. These are served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, and seasonal vegetables.
For a more elevated dining experience, Galvin La Chapelle offers a three-course menu priced at £68.
The Michelin-starred restaurant’s menu includes Cornish sea bream crudo and barbecued Skrei cod with smoked shellfish guazzetto.
Dessert features baba au tiramisu, designed to be shared.
STK
STK restaurants across London are celebrating Mother’s Day with a special spread available exclusively on March 15. The highlight is a family roast board designed for sharing.
The board features wagyu beef, lemon and rosemary roasted chicken, and slow-cooked lamb. The meats are served alongside traditional roast accompaniments.
Guests can expect roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and rich port gravy. The format encourages communal dining, making it suitable for families celebrating together.
As an additional gesture, all mothers dining at STK on the day will receive a complimentary bouquet of flowers.
Prices for the Mother’s Day menu start from £49 per person.
Sky Garden
Sky Garden offers Mother’s Day dining experiences with some of the most recognisable views in London.
Two restaurants are offering special menus for the occasion.
Fenchurch will serve a three-course set menu featuring dishes such as barbecue pork belly, golden sea bream, and aged beef fillet.
Guests dining at Fenchurch will also receive a glass of Veuve Clicquot Rosé, adding a celebratory element to the meal.
Darwin Brasserie will serve a menu focused on British classics. Starters include ham hock terrine and steak tartare with confit egg yolk.
Main courses include fish and chips or beef shin, Guinness and mushroom pie. Desserts range from bread and butter pudding to chocolate mousse.
Prices begin from £59.50 per person.
There are countless ways to celebrate Mother’s Day and in London, why not dine in style?
From elegant afternoon teas to skyline dining experiences, the city provides options for every style of celebration.
For many families, including British South Asians, sharing a meal remains the most meaningful way to mark the occasion. Dining together allows time for conversation, reflection, and appreciation.
The highlighted venues reflect the diversity of London’s food scene.
What they share is a commitment to creating memorable experiences. Mother’s Day dining in London continues to evolve, but the central idea remains simple: bringing families together around good food.
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