Shoreditch is known for many things, from its overground station and late-night cocktail bars to luxe shopping on Rivington Street. But its roasts? Yep, it can do those too. Check out our recommendations for where to enjoy a Sunday roast in Shoreditch, including gastropubs with affordable deals and vegan spots where the plate is piled high… and we mean high.
With its disco ball, leather Chesterfield sofas and glorious greenery tucked under the arches in Shoreditch, Rolling Stock gives you plenty of reasons to stop by. Get down here on a Sunday and you're in for even more of a treat.
We're talking prime cuts of meat, crispy tats, epic Yorkshires and plenty more trimmings, all drenched in glorious gravy. Think it can't get any better? Think again. There's live jazz to serenade you as you tuck in.
A Shoreditch pub that's in the business of meat and then some, The Jugged Hare are whipping up incredible roasts just a short walk from the station. Make it a really special Sunday with Bloody Mary jugs, free-range chickens, 45 day-aged beef rump and more.
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Right in the heart of the buzzing Old Spitalfields Market, Merchant & Weaver is all rustic décor, industrial touches and garden terrace vibes. It's the perfect spot to watch the world go by over craft beers, creative cocktails and seasonal small plates.
On Sundays, it gets even better. We're talking a choice of 35 day-aged Galloway beef rump, free range chicken, and Suffolk pork belly served up with Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes and lashings of gravy.
Only a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street overground stop, Dirty Dicks are serving one of the best roasts in London. Striploin of beef makes up a top meaty option (with all the usual extras, of course), with a cauliflower cheese on the menu for vegetarians.
Serving hearty roast dinners between 12 and 4pm every Sunday, Molly's is a trendy bar and kitchen that's housed inside a former Victorian pub in Hoxton. The cosy space is filled with natural night from their large windows, and there are plush booths to relax in.
Tuck into plates loaded with roasted meats, potatoes and all the trimmings, washed down with signature cocktails such as their homemade whisky cola or a fermented banana colada.
With wood panelling and a roaring open fire, this is a great place to enjoy a hearty roast with loved ones. This dog-friendly spot is serving a great selection for meat-eaters, and an epic nut option with almonds and walnuts for those who are plant-based.
Boasting a menu of Thai cuisine and freshly pulled pints, The Three Crowns also knows a thing or two about a good Sunday roast. Enjoy munching on meats such as cornfed chicken and roasted pork belly, alongside scrumptious roasties and veggies.
Who's singing loud and proud about their Sunday roast in Hackney? That would be the notorious Owl and Pussycat. A local favourite is known for its cosy interior, you can expect bottomless Yorkshire puddings and unlimited gravy alongside legendary cuts.
The George & Vulture in Hoxton is touted as London's tallest tavern with a striking Victorian gothic exterior that rises dramatically over five floors. On the inside, it's a haven for Fuller's ales, rare craft beers, fine whiskies, and traditional pub grandeur, complemented by delicious Sunday roasts featuring matured topside of beef topped with horseradish cream and served with all the trimmings.
Astronomer in Shoreditch knows how to serve an epic Sunday roast. Choose between beef or chicken with Yorkshire puddings, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and red wine gravy. Need we say more?
Showcasing the Irish spirit with a touch of global culinary influences, Daffodil Mulligan's menu is creatively designed to serve up fire seafood champions and meaty classics, whether that's lamb saddle, caponata and goat's curd, roasted cod with heirloom tomatoes or suckling pig with smoked pear. Keep the party going after Sunday lunch by wobbling down to Gibney's basement bar to relish a properly poured pint of Guinness; you deserve it.
Fancy a spiced-up Sunday roast with a twist at Cottons Shoreditch? Every Sunday from 12pm onwards, they've got a tropical treat waiting for you in their vibrant restaurant. We're talking dishes like jerk pork belly with steamed cabbage, sweet peppers, curly kale, and rice n peas, as well as roast beef with roasted potatoes, coleslaw, panko plantain, and some spiced jerk gravy.
Just a stone's throw away from Old Street tube station, The Angel is your stop for a Sunday roast in the heart of it. From 21 day-aged beef to a root vegetable nut roast for the meat-free, grab a big plate with all the trimmings from £14.
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If it's a luxury roast you're after, don't miss out on dining at Liverpool Street's The Gun. Notorious for their quality British plates, you'll enjoy everything from chicken with honey glazed carrots to a vegan Wellington complete with gravy.
The Queen's Head in Shoreditch have your Sunday roast dinners sorted from their cool, industrial-style space on the high street. There's 28 day dry-aged Herefordshire rump of beef, free-range Suffolk chicken crown, a duo of both meats, or a vegan Wellington to choose between - plus trimmings including roast potatoes, maple-glazed carrots, and cabbage, with the option to add on a cauliflower cheese sharer too.
The William IV's Sunday menu elevates an already legendary lunch to new heights. With starters including fresh rock oysters, Guinness soda bread and marmite, and anchovies on toast, there's plenty to feel good about long before the main event.
Whether you fancy a starter or want to dive straight in, you've got a choice of rare breed beef top rump, garlic and rosemary porchetta, lemon and thyme chicken breast or Roasted hispi cabbage. Of course, that's not all - there's roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, leeks, Yorkshire pudding and gravy to fill your plate.
Just five minutes from Liverpool Street station, The Light Bar sits inside a stunning 1893 Victorian power station that helped put Shoreditch on the map. Spread across three floors with a sun-soaked terrace and a heated and covered backyard bar, this place is well worth a visit any day of the week.
Get here on a Sunday and it's even more epic. The roasts here are the stuff of legend, packing in a choice of premium cuts served up with seasonal greens, glazed carrots and roasties,
Set in the very heart of Shoreditch, this well-loved spot has a crackin' roast. Get there nice and early for a breakfast martini inspired by the 1920s, with gin and orange marmalade, then tuck into a succulent selection of meat with their infamous celeriac mash.
For a proper Sunday lunch in East London, The Culpeper is a great choice. Take your pick from a changing menu that includes beef, lamb and veggie Wellingtons, all served with Yorkshire puds, potatoes and a honey-glazed carrot. Feeling thirsty? Head to the stunning rooftop garden for post-roast drinks.
If you're looking for a top-notch pub that's not only serving a superb roast in London but also the best vibes, then head to Howl At The Moon. Located in Hoxton Market, this spot has a great selection of hearty food and delicious craft and locally sourced beers.
