If there's one thing that the UK does well, it's a good Sunday roast. But if you're not much good at cooking them, then we've got the very top spots slinging out these hearty dishes across the city. From juicy beef slathered in gravy to vegan nut dishes and mouthwatering roasties, the city fronts plenty of dining options. Whether it's a casual pub or a swish restaurant, we're breaking down the very best Sunday roasts Leeds has to offer.
When it comes to a proper Sunday roast in Leeds, Kirkstall Bridge Inn knows what it's doing. Choose from roast chicken, crispy pork belly, or slow-cooked brisket – all served with golden roasties, Yorkshire puds, and rich gravy. There are vegetarian and vegan options too, so everyone's covered. Set in a riverside pub with cosy interiors and great beer on tap, this spot makes Sundays something to look forward to.
Craving a Sunday roast with a side of character? The Cardigan Arms serves up the goods in a historic setting. Their plates come piled high with mustard and pepper-rubbed topside beef, spiced red cabbage, maple-glazed veg, Yorkshire puddings, and lashings of rich gravy. Vegans and vegetarians won't miss out either, thanks to a hearty nut roast topped with ruby beetroot. Add in craft beer, cosy vibes, and a dog-friendly policy - it's Sunday, sorted.
Situated in Leeds, The Botanist knocks up some of the best Sunday lunch in Leeds. Choose from sumptuous mains such as chicken, sirloin and honey-glazed pork belly or you can even nab its veggie-friendly option, a celeriac, mushroom and pearl barley Wellington.
This gorgeous space is filled with stunning floral displays, with charming, rustic furniture throughout. There are also lots of botanical cocktails on offer here, perfectly complimenting your plates full of cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire puddings and gravy.
Crowd Of Favours is a Leeds gastropub for Sunday roast dinners, bringing you stunning plates to round off the week. Choose from chicken supreme, topside beef or baked celeriac with seasonal greens, roast potatoes, root veggies, Yorkshire puddings and gravy.
You can enjoy these tasty dishes from 12 to 7pm very Sunday, surrounded by cosy interiors, leather seating and exposed brick walls.
Part of the Leeds Brewery collection, The Lamb and Flag is a converted 19th century boozer that combines cosy interiors like wooden beams and comfy seating with more modern features such as exposed brick walls. They've also got an outdoor terrace upstairs, and the whole place is dog-friendly.
There's a huge amount of beer on offer here, and a tasty feast that's a strong contender for the best Sunday roast in Leeds. Delve into plates of pork loin with crispy crackling or a tender chicken breast, drenched in gravy and served with both roast and mash potatoes.
Under its mural-covered ceilings, CrowdedHouse serves up a Sunday lunch well worthy of this sophisticated setting. If you feel like breaking with tradition, you can kick things off with freshly-caught oysters, short horn beef tartare or Korean fried chicken.
The main event comes in the form of prime cuts of rump, stuffed pork or chicken breast, all served with every type of trimming. Over on the wine list, there's a rich red, crisp white or brilliant bubbly to pair perfectly with your plate.
A venue that boasts quirky frames and comfy mustard-coloured seating, Beck & Call is brilliant choice of roasts. Meat options range from pork belly with apple chutney and slow-cooked lamb shoulder paired off with mint sauce, or opt for a vegetarian haggis instead.
Settle into one of their cosy corners to tuck into these hearty plates full of seasonal greens, Yorkshire puddings and plenty of gravy, which start from only £13.95 each - ideal if you're after cheap Sunday roasts in Leeds. And if that wasn't enough, you can also add on scrumptious sides like pigs in blankets or cauliflower cheese.
A must-visit for some of the best Sunday roasts in Leeds city centre, Browns & Brassiere is a more swish spot for your weekend lunches - decked out in pretty plants and windows that let in plenty of natural light.
Enjoy munching on sirloin, half roasted chicken and salted pork belly in gorgeous green plush seating. You can also enjoy a root vegetable and walnut roast instead, or even a chateaubriand to share - all topped off with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes and buttered greens.
Craving comfort food? Blackhouse Gastrobar is serving supreme roasts, costing just £25.50 per person for two courses. This swish spot features modern, dark interiors in an open-plan space, with a huge central bar that serves some of the finest cocktails around.
As for their Sunday menu? Choose between garlic and sage-rubbed pork loin, roast chicken breast, beef in horseradish sauce or a spiced squash Wellington, as well as starters like duck liver parfait or pea croquettes.
Fronting a menu filled with British classics, it's no wonder why Whitelock's Ale House and The Turks Head made our list. We highly recommend trying its plant-based option, which showcases a roasted nut and herb loaf as the star of your meal.
There's also plenty of meaty picks here, from roasted pork loin to leg of lamb, all of which is topped with fluffy Yorkshire puddings and crispy potatoes. And to wash it down? Check out their current guest beers on offer.
For a hearty Sunday roast in the city, it has to be Fearns, located in Leeds Dock. The sustainable, contemporary bar and restaurant really doesn't skimp when it comes to its weekend offering.
On the menu, you can expect to five into roasts featuring pulled lamb shoulder, chicken legs, black pepper sausage and more, all served with za'atar roasted seasonal root vegetables, herby Yorkshire puddings, house gravy and potatoes. Go the extra mile and get a side of mac 'n' cheese if you're really looking to indulge, before following up wit a stick toffee pudding for dessert.
Located in the Holbeck Urban Village area, The Midnight Bell is a traditional boozer that's found among some of the oldest industrial buildings in the world. You'll find some pretty affordable pints in their cosy venue, which also boats a spacious beer garden.
Get stuck into classic cuts of meat or a veggie nut roast, paired with braised spiced red cabbage, mashed potato and seasonal vegetables. And for dessert, don't miss out on the Eton mess tart.
For some of the best Sunday lunch in West Yorkshire, The Adelphi whips up beautiful roasts - great for everything from date nights to hangover cures. Highlights on its menu include ruffled thyme-roasted potatoes and buttered savoy cabbage.
The main can be anything from slow-cooked pork belly to aged beef sirloin or a nut roast, and there are indulgent desserts such as Belgian chocolate brownies up for grabs too.
Shears Yard is a stylish, modern space to enjoy your end of week dining in, flaunting exposed brick walls, low lighting and concrete floors. You can get your hands on some of the tastiest roasts around between 12 and 5pm here, with a three-course Sunday menu on offer.
Tuck into tandoori cauliflower, truffle potato and blue cheese gratin or grilled sea bream fillet alongside the usual meat options, rounded off with an almond and blood orange sponge.
