Best Vegetarian Roasts In London

Whether you've adopted a meat-free lifestyle or fancy settling into a Sunday roast without the meaty bite, London is hands down one of the best places for a vegetarian roast dinner in the UK. From your humble nut roast and seitan alternatives down to sweet potato twists on your Sunday favourites, check out our recommendations for the best vegetarian Sunday roasts in London. Otherwise, visit our guide on vegan roasts instead.

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Last updated on 1st October 2024




The Last Talisman

Bottomless Brunch and 1 other offer

The Last Talisman on Bermondsey Street is a Sunday staple - and for those of you who don't eat meat too. This beautiful cocktail bar and restaurant is serving up a veggie slice with the chance to add on bottomless sides for a further £5.95 - think cauliflower cheese, carrots, parsnips, roasties, Yorkshire puds and more. Topping it off? Two bloody marys for £16.

Jones & Sons

Jones & Sons is a stylish eatery located in Dalston, set within a charming old Victorian textile factory. The venue exudes an understated elegance, meticulous attention to detail, and specialises in high-quality British cuisine. They offer a yummy vegetarian Sunday roast featuring delectable mains such as butternut squash with smoked tofu and mushroom wellington, accompanied by all the traditional trimmings.

The Great Exhibition

At The Great Exhibition, they're dishing out plant-based roasts that'll make your tastebuds do a happy dance. Picture this: a squash, celeriac, and pearl barley wellington, served with a side of seasonal veggies, roast potatoes, and a fluffy Yorkshire pudding. And for dessert, you've got options - a homemade berry crumble with custard or a triple chocolate brownie that'll satisfy all your chocolate cravings.

Smith's Bar & Grill

Sharing Roast for 2 & Unlimited Red Wine and 14 other offers

Located in Paddington, Smith's Bar & Grill is a gorgeous restaurant that boasts a wall of greenery and a pretty outdoor terrace. Their Sunday roasts are pretty impressive, and their vegetarian offering is a delicious chestnut and field mushroom parcel paired with truffle gravy, roast potatoes, tenderstem broccoli and maple syrup carrots, topped off with a Yorkshire pudding of course. You can even add on free-flowing red wine as well, served between 12 and 4pm.

Holly Bush

The Holly Bush is a boozer with a rich history serving up locally sourced British cuisine. Their Sunday roast is a real winner, offering treats like courgette, fennel and pea lasagne, roasted vegetables and feta pithivier, as well as Cheltenham beetroot tartare.

The Lighterman

Make your way to King's Cross to discover The Lighterman, a stylish venue that overlooks Regent's Canal and Granary Square. This unique spot spans across three floors, boasting wrap-around terraces and an outdoor dining area to boot.

Their Sunday menu features a scrumptious mushroom and beetroot Wellington, served with seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and plenty of gravy. What's more, you can add on tasty sides such as cauliflower cheese or sage and onion stuffing.

The Cleveland Arms

£15pp Sharing Menu

The Cleveland Arms is an exquisite pub located on the tranquil Chilworth Street, a short stroll from Paddington or Lancaster Gate stations. Their vegetarian Sunday roast offerings feature delightful selections such as charred watermelon accompanied by London feta, rocket, lemon, and black pepper vinaigrette, as well as a roasted celeriac and wild mushroom pithivier enveloped in onion jus.

The Spaniards Inn

The Spaniards Inn, situated on the outskirts of Hampstead Heath, is housed in a historically significant Grade II-listed building dating back to 1585. Their Sunday roast is the stuff of legends, and they've got a veggie option that's truly delicious - we're talking about the nut roast, a root veggie extravaganza with almonds, walnuts, and veggie gravy. On the side? You'll get a Yorkshire pudding, thyme-roasted potatoes, buttered savoy cabbage, leeks, peas, and heaps of roasted root vegetables.

The Culpeper

Whether you're dining in the first-floor pub or heading upstairs to the blue-hued restaurant, you can guarantee you're in for a treat at The Culpeper. The Shoreditch pub fronts a changing menu that's seen beetroot, sweet potato, broccoli and feta Wellingtons matched with the ooziest cheese croquettes and mimosas.