Nothing gets a Welsh mouth watering quite like a Sunday lunch. Imagine; crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside potatoes, either succulent cuts of perfectly cooked meat or a beaut plant-based Wellington, as well as lots of vegetables (health is wealth, after all) and gravy boats galore. So that you can get your oh-so-delicious kicks this weekend, here's where to find the best Cardiff roast dinner at pubs and restaurants.
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Uncover The Dock, a lively waterside spot in the centre of Mermaid Quay, serving up breathtaking bay vistas, scrumptious grub, and a buzzing vibe. They've got a three-course Sunday feast for £27.95 per person, featuring treats like zesty prawns and succulent Welsh lamb dressed with garlic and Roseberry, served with all the fixings and endless gravy.
For those of you seeking out the best Sunday lunch in Cardiff city centre, The Botanist has heard your hungry call. This gorgeous, foliage-adorned restaurant is finishing the weekend with a bang, cooking up lamb shoulder, sirloin of beef, pork belly, roast chicken and a vegetable Wellington.
Sunday at Daffodil is all about hearty comfort, Welsh flavour, and the perfect roast. Using locally sourced ingredients, the kitchen team delivers generous plates with all the trimmings - crispy roasties, seasonal veg, rich gravy, and perfectly cooked meats (or veggie options, of course).
Pair that with a pint or glass of wine from their well-stocked bar, and enjoy your Sunday roast in the warm setting of this historic yet modern Cardiff favourite.
Pen & Wig serves the best Cardiff Sunday lunch, hands down. Not only can you gobble down juicy pork loin, lamb shank and mushroom Wellingtons, but you'll also get perfectly crispy roast potatoes, seasonal veggies, a Yorkshire pudding and lots of gravy.
For a sumptuous Sunday roast, head on over to The Pontcanna. The venue has lots of great choices, from juicy chicken and porky with apple sauce to mushroom and cashew Wellingtons. And, of course, all the sides are included - think Yorkshire puddings and hispi cabbage.
The Botanist is a lush eatery nestled in Mermaid Quay, decked out with gorgeous greenery, swinging ropes, and charming wooden decor. What's cookin' on Sundays? Take your pick from beef, chicken, lamb, or pork belly accompanied by maple-glazed carrots, roasted spuds, and leafy greens.
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Serving up one of the best Sunday roasts in Cardiff, Brewhouse & Kitchen is a top spot for a little weekend chillin'. You can tuck into chicken, beef, pork or a squash and lentil filo parcel, accompanied by all the trimmings and a perfectly paired beer.
Step into the Blue Bell, the third oldest pub in Cardiff with a history dating back over two centuries. When you enter the boozer, you'll be welcomed by its traditional interior, instantly giving you the feel of a classic country-style watering hole. Here, you can enjoy a delightful Sunday feast featuring a belly of pork with apple puree, crackling, as well as apricot and pork stuffing.
Wondering where dishes up the best Sunday roast in Cardiff city centre? The Potted Pig is coming out on top. Fronting cosy, rustic decor, plus choices such as beef brisket, pork belly and Glamorgan sausages, this is the ultimate hangout to indulge in a bit of weekend feasting.
For the best roast in Cardiff, you've gotta try out The Cricketers. While in the warm and welcoming surrounds of this traditional boozer, shovel down bites such as pork, beef, chicken or vegan sausages, followed by desserts like sticky toffee pudding and tiramisu.
Get your fill of plates piled high with premium-quality meats, including pork loin, lamb rump and beef over at Thomas. While the interiors are certainly eye-pleasing, the roasts are even more appealing, showcasing duck fat potatoes, a colourful array of vegetables and lots of gravy.
Bar 44 in the city centre offers a Spanish twist on your traditional Sunday spread. It slings out beef and pork served with chorizo Yorkshire puddings, jamon fat roasted potatoes, manchego cauliflower cheese, miso cabbage, carrots and red wine gravy.
This list wouldn't be complete without mention of Pasture. This meat haven has gained fame for grilling up some of the juiciest cuts around, which carries over to its roasts. Whichever option you go for, enjoy a side of potatoes, leek gratin, greens, courgette puree and gravy.
