While Mother’s Day, April 14, may seem a long time away it is probably a good idea to start planning how to spoil mum on her special day.
Taking mum out for lunch on Mother’s Day is perhaps the most popular way to show her you love her and locally there are wide range of options.
Sit back for a few minutes and pick a restaurant she’ll like and plan to book a table early as Mother’s Day is one of the busiest days of the year when it comes to dining out.
Australians traditionally spend big celebrating Mother’s Day, with an average mum having close to $100 lavished on her on that special Sunday.
This year Mother’s Day spending is forecast to rise close to 5 per cent compared to last year, despite tougher economic conditions. Research has found that eating out will account for 21 per cent of total spending on the second Sunday in May.
Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day both rate highly for consumer spending, research shows, with the average Australian spending almost double on mum as they do on dad when Father’s Day comes around.
Looking at local options there is the Donnybrook Hotel with the honour of once being named Melbourne’s pre-eminent outer suburban pub, renowned for good food, good service and good times.
Set in a semi-rural location within easy reach of all places within the district, the Donnybrook offers a sophisticated a la carte menu that includes traditional pub favorites.
Then, central to Kilmore is Mac’s Irish Pub on Sydney Street. Mac’s is a cozy spot where you can enjoy Irish cuisine, a friendly atmosphere, and perhaps even some live entertainment.
For a good pub meal on Mother’s Day, Mac’s is worth a visit.
For a Mother’s Day gift that is truly magical, consider taking mum out for breakfast. A special occasion deserves a special treat. Then, if Mum is not a morning person lunch could be a great option. Or perhaps bring the day to a memorable close for mum with a special dinner to show her how much you love her on Mother’s Day.
