Mother of all Meals: Brits make up for lost time with more than 70% of the nation planning to treat their Mum to a meal out next weekend

  • Following two “at home” Mother’s Days as a result of the pandemic, data from OpenTable shows a 53%1 increase in reservations compared to 2019
  • The Survey unveils that, on average, UK consumers are planning to spend £642 on their Mums this year
  • OpenTable reveals its Top 50 Best Restaurants for Brunch and Sunday Lunch in the UK3 ahead of the special day

LONDON, UK – 16th March 2022: UK mums are in for a treat: OpenTable has seen a 53% increase in Mother’s Day reservations compared to pre-pandemic 2019. And, with two years of “at home” celebrations, Brits are keen to make up for lost time: according to a recent survey, 74% of the nation plans to spoil their mums with a special meal this Mother’s Day. OpenTable has released a list of the Top 50 restaurants for brunch and Sunday lunch in the UK to give diners inspiration on where to book, based on more than 1.2m verified OpenTable diner reviews.

With Brits planning an extra special treat for their Mum this Mother’s Day, it’s no surprise that people are thinking of forking out this Mother’s Day.  A recent survey found that the average Brit is planning to spend £64 on their Mums, despite growing concerns over the cost of living. 

The new research also reveals that Glasgow is one of the regions most keen to visit a restaurant this Mother’s Day, with nearly half (46%) planning on dining out. Furthermore, the survey revealed that the average Glaswegian expects to spend £87 on their mum this year, more than any other city in the UK. Luckily, three of OpenTable’s Top 50 Best Restaurants for Brunch and Sunday Lunch in the UK can be found in Glasgow and Lanarkshire, providing plenty of options for every budget.

Robin Chiang, VP, Growth Markets for OpenTable commented: “After two years of spending Mother’s Day at home, our data shows pent-up demand for dining out for the holiday, with reservations exceeding pre-pandemic levels. For those who haven’t selected where they’ll be dining with their mum this year, OpenTable’s Top 50 list is the perfect place to start.”

For the third of Brits (33%) looking to try somewhere new for food and drinks this Mother’s Day, OpenTable’s Top 50 list comes at the perfect time. London topped OpenTable’s Top 50 Best Restaurants for Brunch and Sunday Lunch, with a total of eight restaurants including Old Crompton Brasserie and Ham Yard Bar and Restaurant. Yorkshire comes in second, with four dining locations, including Muse and Ate’ O Clock making the list.

OpenTable’s complete Top 50 list can be viewed here and below. 

List of the UK’s Top 50 Best Restaurants for Brunch and Sunday Lunch 2022 in alphabetical order:

1665 and The Orangery, The Mitre HotelSurrey
ArdnamurchanGlasgow/Lanarkshire
Ate O’ClockYorkshire
Barrowboy BarYorkshire
Bird In HandSurrey
Blackfriars RestaurantNewcastle and Northumberland
Boro BistroLondon
Caravan BanksideLondon
Churrasco SteakhouseLiverpool/Merseyside
DelaminaLondon
Down the Hatch – South QueensferryEdinburgh/Midlothian
Evelyn’s Cafe BarManchester/Greater Manchester
Fuego at Fenwick NewcastleNewcastle and Northumberland
GreenwoodsEdinburgh/Midlothian
Ham Yard Bar and RestaurantLondon
Harry’s RestaurantDevon
HideawayLondon
Ibrox RestaurantGlasgow/Lanarkshire
MuseYorkshire
Old Compton BrasserieLondon
Parsonage GrillOxford
Pen Mill HotelBath/Somerset
Porthgwidden Beach CafeCornwall
Porthminster Beach CafeCornwall
Quod Restaurant & BarOxford/Oxfordshire
Roo’s Leap MontroseAngus/Fife
ShrubCheshire
Sotirio’s Bar and RestaurantKent
Starling Independent Bar Cafe KitchenYorkshire
The Allan ParkPerthshire/Stirlingshire
The Assembly HouseNorfolk/Suffolk
The BluebellDerbyshire
The Blues Kitchen – ShoreditchLondon
The BracebridgeBirmingham/West Midlands
The Cherry TreeManchester/Greater Manchester
The dun cowNorfolk/Suffolk
The Gate LlanfrechfaSouth Wales
The Greene OakBerkshire
The Hop VineLancashire
The Ivy in the LanesBrighton
The OakfieldCheshire
The Old Forge LelantCornwall
The Old InnDorset
The Restaurant at The RefugeManchester/Greater Manchester
The River ShackDevon
The SummerhouseLondon
Thundercat Pub & DinerGlasgow/Lanarkshire
TWELVE EATERYDorset
Urban AngelEdinburgh/Midlothian
Zaks – MouseholdNorfolk/Suffolk