The 10 Best Sunday Roasts in London
It’s that time of year when the air is fresher, cosy jumpers are on, and we all fancy an amazing Sunday roast at the weekend. There are loads of awesome Sunday roast pubs in London that are perfect for friends and family time, or to just get over the boozy night before! However as there are so many, how do you pick which one to head to? You may have already found your favourite roast dinner in London, but here are ten favourites to to definitely try (in no particular order):
The Hawksmoor - SW3
1. The Hawksmoor (3 Yeoman's Row, Chelsea, London, SW3 2AL)
This one is all about is all about steak, so expect to sample some seriously delicious roast beef! They have a few different restaurants dotted about London, from Borough to Spitalfields. If you fancy a restaurant which has a great atmosphere, then their Knightsbridge venue is one to try. It has an open kitchen, leather furniture and is very chilled. You will need a big appetite for this one!
Price: £20 (slow roast rump)
thehawksmoor.com
The Wheatsheaf - SW17
2. The Wheatsheaf (2 Upper Tooting Rd, London, SW17 7PG)
The Wheatsheaf is an independent, local pub right next to Tooting Bec tube station (remember Tooting has been named one of the ‘coolest places to live on the planet’). It’s perfect if you are looking for one of those warm, friendly pubs to meet your friends. The Wheatsheaf is quite a large pub but has a real cosy feel. They use local producers and suppliers to create their Sunday roast, and their homemade Yorkshire Puds are particularly incredible.
Price: from £13 (nut roast) - £16.50 (aged beef rump)
thewheatsheafsw17.com
The Camberwell Arms - SE5
3. The Camberwell Arms (65 Camberwell Church Street, Camberwell, SE5 8TR)
The Camberwell Arms is a relaxed foodies gastropub! Head there with your other half or a friend (who doesn’t mind sharing food) for some delicious Gloucester Old Spot belly, carrots, baby gem, roast potatoes at £15 each. Or even their Hereford sirloin, roast potatoes, bernaise and watercress for £23 each. They have some amazing wines to go with their dishes if you haven't had too much of a heavy night before.
Prices: vary from £15 to £23 each
thecamberwellarms.co.uk
The Pig and Butcher - N1
4. The Pig and Butcher (80 Liverpool Rd, London, N1 0QD)
The Pig and Butcher is an Islington institution. It has a laid back country feel. Now who doesn’t fancy relaxing in a country style pub in London on a Sunday? They use the best quality meat in the UK and their menu changes throughout the year. If you do like sharing they have dishes like their Hall Farm Special Reserve chicken crown & lemon & thyme butter for £17.25 per person. If you do not under any circumstances share food, then the pork shoulder, roasted leg of lamb or dry aged Hereford sirloin are for you!
Prices: from £16.95 to £19.50 depending on the meat you choose.
thepigandbutcher.co.uk
Jones & Sons - E8
5. Jones & Sons (23-27 Arcola Street, E8 2DJ)
If you prefer a cool venue in East London, Jones & Sons is the place to go. It has that minimalistic style of an ex-warehouse space but is still very buzzy. For their roasts they use high quality meat which is served with massive Yorkshires. Their homemade horseradish cream is also a winner! If you are a Vegetarian, the Spinach, Mushroom and Ricotta Wellington makes a nice change from the usual nut roast.
Prices: from £13 (veggie option) to £27 (whole roast chicken to share)
jonesandsonsdalston.com
6. Harwood Arms (Walham Grove, London SW6)
This one is for those special occasions! The only Michelin-starred pub in London is hidden in the back streets of Fulham. The Harwood has award-winning food in a casual and relaxed setting. Their Sunday roast is a generous portion too. This definitely isn't just your average pub lunch, as it has much more than just everyday classics. Enjoy the likes of beef rump with bone marrow and Yorkshire grouse or 55 day-aged rib-eye of Hereford beef with all the trimmings. The menu is seasonal and you probably should book in advance!
Prices: Set-priced menu for lunch and dinner, priced at £37.50 for two course and £46.00 for three courses.
harwoodarms.com
Harwood Arms - SW6
The Avalon - SW12
7. The Avalon (16 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9EB)
This is a great local pub with an iconic English heritage. Their elegant dining room is stunning and the bar area has a wonderful cosy feel. It gets pretty busy but has a great atmosphere. They work with small producers and their chicken and pork are free-range. A perfect pub to meet up with your friends, chill out and enjoy a great quality lunch.
Prices: £13 (Nut Roast) - £15 (Roast Beef)
theavalonlondon.com
The Salt House - NW8
8. The Salt House (63 Abbey Rd, London, NW8 0AE)
Abbey Road isn’t just for tourists and fans of The Beatles. You can also find the Salt House, a warm and welcoming gem that offers a fine dining experience. The pub has a stylishly elegant feel with rustic charm, perfect for a cosy Autumnal date night. Head there on a Sunday for a roast served how it should be, with with carrots, greens, spuds, Yorkshire pudding & delicious gravy.
Prices: £15 (24hr Pork Belly) - £18 (Roast Beef Rump)
salthouseabbeyroad.com
The Prince Bonaparte - W2
9. The Prince Bonaparte (80 Chepstow Road, Westbourne Park, W2 5BE)
Another gastropub on the list, The Prince Bonparte has a great Sunday roast menu. Not only will you find Bloody Marys and live music, but a there are choices of roast Norfolk chicken crown with pork stuffing, roast beef rump cap with horseradish cream or carrot and parsnip Wellington. The 1920’s decor makes it a very stylish place to have your roast too!
Prices: £15.50 (Veggie Wellington) - £17.50 (Beef)
theprincebonapartew2.co.uk
Oslo - E8
10. Oslo (1A Amhurst Road, London, E8 1LL)
Not only does Oslo offer a delicious roast dinner, but they have amazing music sessions too. On Sundays they serve a roast rump of beef, half a chicken chicken or nut roast which all come with with roast potatoes cooked in goose fat, parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, kale, carrots and gravy. Oslo is a very cool venue and is perfect for a laid-back Sunday!
Prices: £14 - £15
oslohackney.com
Now which one to pick first?
Originally from Cornwall, Holly has two main passions in life: history and gin. With a degree in history and over 7 years of knowledge working in the gin industry, she now writes about both. Holly creates food recipes for artisan spirits companies and is always on the search to try and experiment with new flavours. You can follow her on Twitter @HollyHarwood and on Instagram @HollyHWood.
