Gloucestershire restaurants for Mother's Day

Treat your mum this Mother's Day to a marvellous family meal at one of Gloucestershire’s best restaurants, for a sure-fire way to make her smile on this special occasion.

From posh tea and scones to the perfect Sunday roast, whatever you’re planning for Mothering Sunday this year, we’ve got the perfect Gloucestershire restaurant for you to wine and dine your mum.

On Mother’s Day, Sunday 18 March 2012, whether you’re looking to impress on a budget or splash-out in style, take a look at SoGlos.com’s choice of Gloucestershire restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus.

Don’t forget to book ahead – wilting garage-bought flowers or cheap chocs are hardly the best way to thank your mum for bringing you into the world, are they!

Cheltenham restaurants for Mother’s Day

Venue: The Montpellier Chapter Restaurant
On the menu: The celebration menu includes first course choices of poached pear and goat’s cheese salad with truffle honey; or marinated salmon and crab with spring onions and lemon. Main courses take in roast pork with crackling, vegetables, potatoes, apple sauce and gravy; as well as the more adventurous fillet of sea bass with tiger prawns, saffron risotto and gremolata crust. While desserts range from apple and almond tart with vanilla ice-cream; to the classic stilton and double Gloucester cheese accompanied by celery, grapes and walnut bread.
SoGlos.com loves: ‘The Chapter’, as its affectionately become known, has earned itself a good reputation as a family friendly venue, and Mother’s Day will be no exception when children are catered for with a £9.95 menu.
When?: The Mothering Sunday menu is available for lunch and dinner on Sunday 18 March 2012.
How much?: The three-course menu costs £19.50 for adults.
For more info: See Mother's Day at The Montpellier Chapter.
To book: Call The Montpellier Chapter (01242) 266708, email montpellier@chapterhotels.com or visit themontpellierchapterhotel.com directly.

Venue: Ellenborough Park
On the menu: First courses include the pressed seafood terrine with lemon and dill crème fraiche; as well as the ham hock with parsley and honey dressing, served with pickled vegetables and mustard mayonnaise. Main courses include the crowd-pleasing roast sirloin of beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and a beef jus; and wild mushroom and tarragon tart with Berkswell cheese and buttered spinach. Desserts, meanwhile, take in a vanilla panna cotta with poached green apples and Granny Smith apple sorbet; and 70 per cent dark chocolate delice with rum and raisin ice-cream.
SoGlos.com loves: The chance to purchase gift vouchers for everything from dining experiences to an afternoon tea or indulgent spa treatment is perfect for making mum feel extra special.
When?: The Mothering Sunday menu is available for lunch on Sunday 18 March 2012.
How much?: The Mother’s Day menu costs £30 for three courses, £24 for two courses.
For more info: See Mother's Day Lunch at Ellenborough Park.
To book: Call Ellenborough Park on (01242) 807507, email info@ellenboroughpark.com or visit ellenboroughpark.com directly.

Venue: Cowley Manor
On the menu: The Mother’s Day lunch menu includes starters such as quail egg and roast pepper salad or grilled sardines on toast; lip-smacking main course options such as roast sirloin of beef with roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding or poached smoked haddock with buttered new potatoes; with delectable dessert highlights including sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream and glazed lemon tart with elderflower sorbet.
SoGlos.com loves: After lunch mums shouldn’t miss the perfect excuse to browse the beautiful items on sale at Cowley Manor’s The Village Shop – with Heidi Klein clothing, Anya Hindmarch handbags and Green & Spring beauty products ripe for the picking.
When?: The Mother’s Day menu is available for lunch on Sunday 18 March 2012.
How much?: The menu costs £18.50 for two courses or £23.50 for three courses.
To book: Call (01242) 870900, email stay@cowleymanor.com or visit cowleymanor.com directly.

Gloucester restaurants for Mother’s Day

Venue: The Wharf House Restaurant
On the menu: Kick off Mothering Sunday with a glass of prosecco or kir royale and canapés, before a choice of starters including scallops with coconut, lemongrass and a hint of chilli; or a fan of pink duck with orange segments, caramelised walnuts and rocket salad. Champagne and redcurrant sorbet with refresh the palate and make way for main highlights such as slow-cooked Herefordshire pork in Westons Cider; or venison loin rolled in walnut with redcurrant sauce and a hint of dark chocolate, while everyone gets a trio of desserts including dark chocolate cake; treacle and ginger tart; and homemade passion fruit ice-cream. Not forgetting tea, coffee and petit fours, naturally.
SoGlos.com loves: Situated overlooking the canal basin, the chance to take a waterside stroll – and see historic boats mid-way through restoration – is perfect way to build up an appetite for the special six-course culinary feast.
When?: The Mothering Sunday menu is available for lunch and dinner on Sunday 18 March 2012.
How much?: The six-course menu costs £39.99 for lunch or dinner.
For more info: See Mothering Sunday at The Wharf House.
To book: Call The Wharf House on (01452) 332900, email thewharfhouse@yahoo.co.uk or visit thewharfhouse.co.uk directly.

Venue: Dearmans Restaurant at Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall
On the menu: Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall is always a popular destination for carvery-loving families, and Mother’s Day will be no exception when the hotel’s restaurant offers traditional British fare with all the trimmings. Plus, mums will receive a complimentary gift to make them feel extra special too.
SoGlos.com loves: Make a proper day out of the occasion by taking advantage of the hotel’s great leisure facilities – complete with a heated indoor pool and one for toddlers – and the chance to take a stroll in the 12 acres of rolling park and woodland.
When?: The Mothering Sunday carvery is available for lunch on Sunday 18 March 2012.
How much?: The carvery costs £17.50 for three courses, £15 for two courses and £8.95 for children.
For more info: See Mother's Day Lunch at Bowden Hall.
To book: Call Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall on 0844 815 9077, email events.mercuregloucesterbowdenhall@jupiterhotels.co.uk or visit mercure-gloucester-bowden-hall.com directly.

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