Sunday roasts – they’re an iconic part of British culture. Popularised by King Henry VII in the 15th century, they’re now found across London’s incredible gastropubs and restaurants, featuring everything from chicken, lamb, pork and beef to vegetarian and vegan alternatives. And as we move into the cosy embrace of autumn, there's never been a better time for a roast.
Londoners, if you can’t figure out where to grab your Sunday lunch, don’t fret – I've personally tasted my way through half of London to find you the very best around. To get your fill of gloriously crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and rich gravy, check out my tried and tested guide to the top roasts in London, taking you to Shoreditch, Clapham and beyond.
Wondering what's the best time for a Sunday roast in London? They're usually served between 12pm and 5pm, but we recommend arriving at your chosen pub or restaurant no later than 3pm to ensure a fresh, high-quality roast - and just make sure to book in advance to ensure you get a table.
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This list has been curated by Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor of Food & Drink at DesignMyNight. Prices are correct at the time of publishing.
Where Can I Find The Best Sunday Roast in London?
1. Barge East
- Location: River Lee, Sweetwater Mooring, White Post Lane, Hackney, E9 5EN
- Price: £21 - £31 (2/3 course set menu available too)
- Best for: I honestly think Barge East would be perfect for any occasion: date nights, family meals, special celebrations - you name it
- Recommended dish: The 'trio of roasts' (£31)
Moored on the River Lee in Hackney Wick, Barge East serves up one of the top Sunday lunches in London. I found the historic Dutch boat-turned-restaurant utterly charming, giving a nod to its nautical past and its focus on sustainable practices with its interiors, such as its primarily wooden fixtures (from the tables and walls to the parquet floors), the porthole windows and the natural tones.
It’s not just about the interiors, though – it also boasts 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence under its belt and Head Chef Kayla Dimmick at the helm. One for the traditionalists, their Sunday roasts are just as good as mum's (if not better – sorry, mum), featuring locally sourced meat, including lamb leg, beef rump and pork belly, with regularly changing sustainable specials too.
I've had all three meats as part of their 'trio of roasts' option, and honestly, everything was incredible. The duck fat roast potatoes were also deep fat fried, allowing for an unbeatable crunch with each bite, there was a fantastic variation of veg, the Yorkshire pudding was as big as my head, and the gravy married everything together beautifully. Pair that with seasonal starters, indulgent desserts and one hell of a wine list, and you’ve got the perfect Sunday in my eyes.
Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor.
Read our review of Barge East's Sunday roast.
Barge East's trio of roasts (pictured left) and their beautiful beetroot and goat's cheese starter (right).
2. Hawksmoor
- Locations: Covent Garden, Wood Wharf, Borough, Air Street, Spitalfields, Guildhall and Knightsbridge.
- Price: £29.50 for the slow-roast rump or you can order steak from the blackboard and add on trimmings for £9.50
- Best for: gorgeous cuts of beef in rustic yet upmarket interiors
- Recommended dish: The Chateaubriand steak (if available) with all the trimmings and a glass of Barolo
After setting out on a mission to find the perfect steak, Will Beckett and Huw Gott created Hawksmoor in 2006 - which is now famed up and down the country for its glorious, premium cuts. As you can imagine, a restaurant that puts such a strong focus on top-quality beef has more than mastered the art of the humble roast, and I'll be honest - it's one of my top Sunday lunches in London.
I especially love the Seven Dials restaurant - their second-ever branch - as it's warm, cosy and charming; the ideal location for a roast if you ask me. Though you can go for a classic slow-roast rump with all the trimmings (£29.50), I recommend opting for a sharing cut from their blackboard (you can just add on all the trimmings for £9.50 extra). You can't go wrong with a stunning prime rib, but let's be honest - not much tops a Chateaubriand.
Get ready for stunning beef dripping roast potatoes, a well-constructed Yorkshire pudding and sausage meat stuffing (who said stuffing was just for chicken?), and drizzle it in the flavoursome bone marrow and onion gravy. There's also a strong wine list (the Arnaldo Rivera Barolo goes particularly well with the Chateaubriand) and dessert list - if you have space left, that is.
Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor
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Sunday roasts at Hawksmoor are certainly one for the bucket list.
3. Origin City
- Location: 12 W Smithfield, Farringdon, EC1A 9JR
- Price: £32 for their Sunday Feast (minimum of 2 people)
- Best for: nose-to-tail fine dining in the City
- Recommended dish: The Sunday Feast (£32) with an extra side of cauliflower cheese
With a kitchen led by Executive Chef Graham Chatham (who believes in whole animal cooking and has experience in some of London's hottest fine dining restaurants, like The Langham and Rules), plus the fact that they sustainably and organically breed their own livestock in Scotland, Origin City is a true celebration of the term ‘pasture to plate’.
On my visit here, I found the restaurant to be classy but not pretentious, with crisp white tablecloths and glimmering tableware paired with natural tones and rustic artwork - an impressive yet cosy space for a roast. The Sunday menu features Black Angus beef topside, Tamworth pork loin and Texel lamb, which I enjoyed as a trio as part of their ‘Sunday Feast’.
The meats were stunning – juicy and clearly of premium quality – and the sides? Just as outstanding, with vegetables that change with the seasons (we had green beans with almonds and charred broccoli on our visit – delicious). The beef dripping potatoes were also faultless (the best I’ve ever had in a restaurant) and the gravy was utter perfection.
Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor.
Read DesignMyNight's Review of Origin City's Sunday Roast.
Everything on our table at Origin City was well thought out and delicious.
4. The Jugged Hare
- Location: 49 Chiswell St, Barbican, EC1Y 4SB
- Price: £28 - £32
- Best for: gourmet-level Sunday roasts in unique interiors topped off by exceptional service and seasonal specials
- Recommended dish: I especially loved the pork belly here, paired with a bottle of Chateau Julien Bourdeaux
If you manage to bag a table at the award-winning gastropub The Jugged Hare on a Sunday (lucky you), you'll get to choose between beef, pork belly, leg of lamb or rotisserie chicken (£28 - £32 each for their London Sunday roasts). I've tried all four and each is expertly prepared; the beef comes beautifully pink, the pork succulent as can be (and served with a delicious piece of crackling), the lamb rich in flavour, and the chicken? Surprisingly, that was actually my favourite, accompanied by pigs in blankets and stuffing.
As for the roast potatoes, these stunning spuds were an absolute delight - crispy on the outside yet fluffy on the inside - and I couldn't help but drown them in the gorgeous, lovingly made rotisserie gravy. I also recommend ordering a side of the cauliflower cheese, because this beauty is as ooey and gooey as you could ever want, while still retaining a hearty crunch from the veg.
Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor.
Read DesignMyNight's review of The Jugged Hare.
Get ready for amazing scotch eggs and premium cuts of meat at one of the top pubs for a Sunday roast in London, The Jugged Hare.
5. Blacklock
- Locations: Soho, Shoreditch, the City, Canary Wharf and Covent Garden.
- How much is a Sunday roast at Blacklock? It's £18 - £26 (or £28 for the 'All In')
- Best for: perfectly executed home comforts that won't break the bank, served in an intimate setting
- Recommended dish: Start with the pig's head on toast, followed by the 'All In' and then the white chocolate cheesecake for dessert
Renowned chophouse Blacklock is famous for its Sunday roasts, and it's certainly earned its reputation. Sourcing their meat from Cornwall's longest-running family of butchers and farmers (and boasting B Corp status), they're all about great, quality meat served in a warm, unpretentious atmosphere (at affordable prices, too).
Meat-eaters can choose between 55 dry-aged beef rump, 21-day-aged pork loin and 28-day-aged lamb leg - although for those who love to share or simply just can't decide, the 'All In' has got your back, featuring all three meats (I highly recommend going for this option, as it is utterly delicious), plus a barbecued cauliflower chop for vegetarians.
The traditional roast comes with all the classic sides, including divinely crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a huge Yorkshire pudding, plus their gravy is immense - clearly made with love and skill, I could have drunk buckets of this.
Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor
Read our review of Blacklock's Sunday roast here.
Blacklock's Sunday roast promises to be spud-taculour.
6. The Libertine
- Location: The Royal Exchange, Cornhill, City of London, EC3V 3L
- Price: £23 - £26 (£90 for their Chateaubriand to share)
- Best for: exceptional cookery in a unique but stylish Grade II-listed basement in the City, with bottomless drinks available too
- Recommended dish: I can't recommend their dry-aged sirloin of beef (£26) enough - although they also do 'butcher's block' specials that are unique to the day
After your office stint is done, there aren't many reasons to head into the City on the weekends (the office crowd is what keeps this place alive), but The Libertine is more than worth the venture.
It's inside a 465-year-old bank vault and their traditional roast is worth every penny. It comes with tender slices of pink beef, crisp roasties and a lip-smacking gravy. Cauliflower cheese and the pigs in blankets are a must-order, but arrive hungry - they don't do doggy bags.
Leighanne Bent, Senior Marketing Manager.
Read DesignMyNight's review of The Libertine.
We enjoyed every last morsel of this incredible roast.
7. The Camberwell Arms
- Location: 65 Camberwell Church St, Camberwell, SE5 8TR
- Price: All roasts are for two/three to share, priced from £50 to £60
- Best for: foodies who don't mind straying away from the traditional
- Recommended dish: The menu changes seasonally, but I highly recommend the lamb if available - it was incredibly juicy and flavoursome
The Camberwell Arms is a truly iconic South London gastropub that’s become a favoured haunt among local foodies. It's managed by the same team behind Peckham's famous rooftop bar, Frank's Cafe, which I could see was clear from the get-go - this place is effortlessly cool, including the shabby-chic interiors and the undeniably stylish staff.
Chef Director Mike Davies has been leading the kitchen since its opening in 2014, putting a focus on gorgeous, seasonal menus that showcase top-quality produce. This extends to their unique Sunday menu, which strays away from the classic roast, from the heavy sides and gravy that can often steal the show, to celebrate the beautiful cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables in all their beauty.
The menu changes with the seasons, but you’ll find options such as chicken, pork, lamb, hogget, onglet and more, all of which come with their own accompaniments (although of course roast potatoes are included in all, which are so incredibly crisp that each crunch will be like music to your ears). I’ve had the lamb and it was utterly stunning – chops and cuts of shank topped with an anchovy and parmesan crumb sat on a bed of leeks, in a light, meaty jus that ensured the melt-in-the-mouth meat, which had an incredible depth of flavour, stayed the focus of the feast.
Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor.
Read our full review of The Camberwell Arms here.
During our visit to The Camberwell Arms, we tried the roast lamb (pictured).
8. The Talbot
- Address: 7 Tyrwhitt Road, Brockley, SE4 1QG
- Price: £20 to £24
- Best for: cosy Sunday roasts after a walk around Hilly Fields (dog in tow)
- Recommended dish: the porchetta, always
Nestled in leafy Brockley, The Talbot is well worth a visit. I highly recommend a stroll across Hilly Fields or a potter about Aladdin's Cave (if you know, you know) to work up an appetite before heading here for a pint or, on Sundays, a mouthwatering roast. I always go for the same thing here - the Dingley Dell pork belly porchetta - because it's just that good. But the sirloin, chicken, veggie filo roll and confit duck leg all look equally as appetising.
The trimmings are really something too - expect a fluffy Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes and a nice variety of vegetables (parsnips, carrots, greens and parsnip puree), not to mention plenty of flavour-packed gravy. Gobble this down either on the bar floor, top-floor dining room or pretty garden, which stays cosy throughout winter thanks to pergolas, heaters and a stretch tent. Oh, and it's very family and dog friendly too.
Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor.
Get ready for beautiful cuts of meat and perfectly prepared vegetables at The Talbot.
9. The Great Exhibition
- Address: 193 Crystal Palace Rd, East Dulwich, SE22 9EP
- Price: £18.50 - £22 (£28.50 for their trio of roasts)
- Best for: killer Sunday roasts in a laid-back setting, great after a walk around Peckham Rye
- Recommended dish: slow-roasted lamb shoulder
The Great Exhibition is a laid-back Victorian pub where vintage rugs, detailed ceilings and quirky knick-knacks make up its bones, while beautifully prepared Sunday roasts run through its veins – making it a staple among hungry (and often hungover) locals, including myself.
I've had the roast here many times, and can say you honestly can't go wrong with any of the choices. The 21-day-aged beef rump is as juicy and tender as can be, the lemon and thyme half-roast chicken is beautifully succulent, and the pork belly is soft and flavoursome (with a hearty crunch from the superbly roasted crackling). However, my favourite is hands down the slow-roasted shoulder of lamb. I have a fear that lamb can be tough, but there's no risk of that here - the meat is falling apart and rich with a herbaceous flavour. They get extra brownie points for their supremely crunchy goose fat roast potatoes and generous pour of lovingly made gravy.
Jasmine Lee Kennedy, Lead Editor.
User review of The Great Exhibition: "Best Sunday Roast in SE22 and SE23 and I’ve tried 20+ different places so can confidently say this. Not to mention excellent very attentive service from start to finish. Amazing gravy, great vibe and beautiful interiors."
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Make your way to South London for this acclaimed, cosy hangout.
10. The Barley Mow
- Location: 104 Horseferry Road, Westminster, SW1P 2EE
- Price: £19 - £23
- Best for: casual Sunday feasts in a traditional Central London pub
- Recommended dish: the chicken supreme roast (£21) - tender and juicy, I couldn't get enough of it
I’m a firm believer in never having enough gravy, and The Barley Mow in Westminster is a pub that shares my outlook. If you head to the classic British pub on a Sunday afternoon, you’ll be treated to a roast menu that takes its sauce seriously.
The chicken supreme roast (£21) features brilliantly tender helpings of meat atop mountains of shredded cabbage and crispy potatoes which, when cut into, have a gorgeously golden, fondant texture. Vegetarians aren’t left out either – the vegan edition includes a lentil loaf that has the nostalgic taste of homemade stuffing.
A hidden gem tucked away on Horseferry Road, this pub’s Sunday roast will have you loosening your waistband and heading home happy.
Kiera Chapman, Junior Editor
Read our review of The Barley Mow's Sunday roast.
Just check out the generous serving of gravy in our roast at The Barley Mow (pictured).
11. MR PORTER Restaurant, Bar and Lounge
- Location: 22 Park Lane, Hyde Park, W1K 1BE
- Price: £32 - £43
- Best for: a glamorous roast in the heart of Mayfair
- Recommended dish: the roast loin of beef and the roasted potatoes
Sundays are all about roast dinner at MR PORTER Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, the glamorous dining destination on Park Lane. Their refined offering, available from midday until 4pm, is all about indulgence with a side of elegance, served in a space that’s as stylish as the menu itself.
Expect perfectly executed classics with a modern twist – take your pick from roast loin of beef, pork belly or rack, or a dreamy butternut wellington for the vegetarians among you. Each centrepiece comes with golden roasted potatoes, glazed parsnips, heritage carrots and Savoy cabbage, all tied together with a rich red wine sauce. It’s the kind of Sunday feast that wraps you up in warmth, but with a luxe edge that only MR PORTER can deliver.
MR PORTER Restaurant, Bar and Lounge's Sunday roast.
12. Marksman
- Location: 254 Hackney Rd, Haggerston, E2 7SB
- Price: 2 courses for £38, 3 for £42
- Best for: some of the best gastropub grub you've ever had
- Recommended dish: the menu changes seasonally, but both the Hereford rump and Sutton Hoo chicken have been standouts in the past
As the first-ever London boozer to win the Michelin Pub of the Year award, it's no surprise that Marksman is one of the best places for Sunday roast in London.
Famished foodies flock here to mark the end of the week with beautifully executed British bites, including Hereford rump, whole chicken to share and wing rib accompanied by all the trimmings your heart desires.
So, head down after a ramble around the neighbouring Haggerston Park and get cosy among the wood-panelled walls and teal leather booths, or for something a little more intimate? Grab a spot in the elegant first-floor dining room.
Make sure to book ahead for this Michelin-starred spot.
13. Canton Arms
- Location: 177 S Lambeth Rd, Stockwell, SW8 1XP
- Price: Beef roast for £30, plus sharing roasts from £58
- Best for: impressive sharing roasts you'll be speaking about for days
- Recommended dish: you can't go wrong with the Salt Marsh lamb shoulder (though you'll nee 3-4 friends to share it with as boy, is it big)
Canton Arms is a popular gastropub that can be found nestled between Stockwell and Vauxhall. Sporting rich, ox-blood walls and rustic furnishings such as a wood-panelled bar and walls lined with jars of chutney, it provides the perfect, cosy and quintessentially British backdrop to a Sunday lunch.
The menu packs seasonal flavours and high-quality ingredients, with the likes of rare roast Dexter beef served alongside roast potatoes and green beans, or slow-cooked rabbit leg.
Submerge in the cosy atmosphere of cool gastropub Canton Arms.
14. The Spaniards Inn
- Location: Spaniards Rd, Hampstead, NW3 7JJ
- Price: £22.50 - £26, or £52 for the sharing platter
- Best for: this historic pub is as homely as they come, with 16th century features and a working fireplace
- Recommended dish: their sharing roast, featuring beef sirloin, chicken and lamb rump - phwoar
Housed within a Grade II-listed building dating back to 1585 (with ties to Keats and Dickens), The Spaniards Inn really is an iconic boozer. As you'd expect from such a historic space, it showcases period interiors with a contemporary touch, from the wood-panelled walls and low beams to the tall windows that overlook the foliage-filled beer garden.
After a ramble across Hampstead Heath (just a five-minute walk away), grab a table by the open fire to dive head first into slow-cooked pork belly with red wine jus or a root vegetable nut roast, paired with thyme-roasted potatoes, buttered savoy cabbage and so much more.
What our user Victoria had to say about The Spaniards Inn: "Best Sunday roast in London! The perfect location for our Christmas get-together as this pub is beautiful."
Feast on gorgeous roasts while in gorgeous surrounds at this Hampstead favourite.
15. Holly Bush
- Location: 22 Holly Mount, Hampstead, NW3 6SG
- Price: £25 - £29
- Best for: real, quality roasts in an authentic 18th-century pub, which will warm you up after a walk across the heath
- Recommended dish: the braised-lam shoulder (£29) is a standout
A quaint, neighbourhood drinking den nestled in leafy Hampstead, Holly Bush is the dictionary definition of a traditional pub. Leather booths line the retro artwork-covered walls, while a roaring fireplace and flickering candles create a warm, intimate atmosphere.
Adding to the quintessentially British experience is what many locals deem the best Sunday roast London has to offer; South Coast loin of pork, sirloin of beef and a veg-packed Wellington all reign supreme on the menu, made all the merrier by beef dripping roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, vegetables and glorious, glorious gravy.
What one of our users had to say about Holly Bush: "Best Sunday Roast in London! Amazing pork belly and sirloin roast. We’ll be back!"
You can't go wrong with a trip to this traditional pub.
16. The Drapers Arms
- Location: 44 Barnsbury St, Islington, N1 1ER
- Price: £22 - £30, or £50 - £95 for the sharing roasts
- Best for: exceptional British food served by a talented, passionate team
- Recommended dish: their menus change with the seasons, but I personally love the roast pork belly - although make sure to turn up early as this can often run out
Bringing a mix of long-standing locals and foodie fiends together with one thing in mind (a hearty roast, of course), The Drapers Arms in Islington provides the ultimate Sunday sanctuary. The friendly, neighbourhood pub and restaurant features black and white chequered floors, dainty wooden tables and golden accents in the way of chandeliers and ornate mirrors.
There's plenty to please all palates from the ever-changing menu, including one of the best roast dinners London has to its name: cote de boeuf accompanied by Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, vegetables and gravy for £95 – perfect shared between two or three hungry friends.
It's sure to be all gravy, baby at The Drapers Arms.
17. Booking Office 1869
- Location: Euston Road, King's Cross, NW1 2AR
- Price: £38 for two courses, £45 for three
- Best for: upmarket dining in a suave space
- Recommended dish: the dry-aged sirloin, slathered in horseradish cream
Booking Office 1869 will dazzle you with its grand interiors; cast your eyes across towering, arched walls reminiscent of Kings Cross station's original 19th-century ticket hall, plus elegant palm trees and a vibrant teal-tiled bar.
Soft, golden light fixtures illuminate elegant tables where diners revel in moreish plates courtesy of culinary director Patrick Powell. Sundays welcome roast meats featuring 30-day-aged sirloin with horseradish cream or roast cornfed chicken with a sourdough bread sauce, as well as salt-baked celeriac with green chilli salsa.
Boasting good looks and even better food, this one's a treat for all the senses.
18. Jones & Sons
- Location: Stamford Works, 3 Gillett St, Dalston, N16 8JH
- Price: £17 - £26
- Best for: trendy East London dining in a cool setting
- Recommended dish: start with the pigs head croquette before moving onto the whole chicken to share - delicious
Let's be honest – any restaurant in this neighbourhood is a trendy one, but Dalston's Jones & Sons is a cut above the rest (and was even featured in the film Boiling Point for all you movie buffs).
Finding its home in a converted Victorian textile factory, the venue is as chic as can be, with exposed industrial pipe ceilings, simple white-painted brick walls and mid-century seating.
From 12pm 'til 6pm on Sundays, the centrepiece open-plan kitchen slings out superior roasts, such as a whole chicken to share, Welsh lamb rump, plus a beetroot, smoked tofu and mushroom Wellington. For dessert? It has to be the date pudding with butterscotch and clotted ice cream for us.
User review of Jones & Sons' roast: "Food first class as always and service faultless. The best Sunday roast around. Yorkies to die for and the meat is cooked to perfection."
Trendy and cosy, what more could you want?
19. The Harwood Arms
- Location: Walham Grove, Fulham, SW6 1QJ
- Price: 2 courses for £64, 3 for £79 per person (and all roasts are for 2 to share)
- Best for: Michelin-starred roasts
- Recommended dish: for the adventurous, the slow-cooked deer shoulder wrapped in bacon
Upscale, contemporary British fare is the name of the game over at The Harwood Arms, which has earned them the status of the only Michelin-starred pub in the city.
Head chef Josh Cutress and director Brett Graham (also the chef-owner of The Ledbury) have created a menu that celebrates the very best of local produce, placing a focus on wild ingredients and game.
Perhaps London's best Sunday roast, the three-course set menu comes in at £79 – but let us tell you, it's entirely worth it. Think slow-cooked deer shoulder wrapped in bacon, plus loin and jowl of Cumbrian pork, to enjoy in the Scandi-chic dining room illuminated by atmospheric candlelight.
The Harwood Arms' Sunday lunch game is on point.
20. The Cleveland Arms
- Location: 28 Chilworth St, Paddington, W2 6DT
- Price: £17 - £26.50 (£29 for their trio of roasts)
- Best for: generous servings and huge Yorkshire puddings in a quirky, old-school pub
- Recommended dish: the roast sirloin of beef or butternut beetroot wellington
You'll be hard-pressed to find a more charming pub than The Cleveland Arms, just off the beaten track in Paddington. Kick-start with a tipple in the bar, a sultry, dark blue nook made of traditional furnishings and luxurious draped curtains, before heading to the dining room.
Here, you'll find burnt-orange textured walls and atmospheric antique light fixtures, not to mention choices like Suffolk chicken, beef topside, cauliflower and pork belly. And if the sides of potatoes, cabbage and Yorkshire puddings don't fill you up, the coconut panna cotta with caramelised pineapple certainly will.
User review of The Cleveland Arms: "I took some friends there for Sunday lunch which was excellent. Great meat and fresh vegetables. I will be going back again."
Head to Paddington for charming interiors and superior Sunday lunches.
21. The Cat And Mutton
- Location: 76 Broadway Market, Hackney, E8 4RA
- Price: £18 - £21.25
- Best for: a classic East London pub with exceptional food
- Recommended dish: my favourite is the Dingly Dell pork belly
The Cat and Mutton undoubtedly serves one of the very best Sunday roasts in London. Just a short walk from London Fields, this legendary pub (which has been going since 1729, if you can believe it) is nursing those hangovers with its Sunday Recovery Sessions.
While surrounded by traditional leather seating, vintage artwork, mismatched light fixtures and taxidermy mounts making eye contact with you across the bar, delve into pork, chicken, sirloin of beef or a mushroom and cashew Wellington.
But it doesn't stop there, oh no; while you chow down, you can enjoy the smooth sounds of funk, disco and soul spun by a live DJ, as well as a potent bloody mary or two.
User review of The Cat And Mutton's roast: "Great Sunday roast. The portions were very generous and we were all left stuffed!" - Rachel
Nurse that Sunday hangover with a trip to The Cat and Mutton.
22. temper
- Location: 25 Broadwick St, Soho, W1F
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- Price: £26 for roasts, or £35pp for their Three Beast Feast
- Best for: stylish Sunday dinners with theatrical live-fire cooking
- Recommended dish: the smoked and pulled lamb shoulder with mint sauce is not to be missed (grab some 4-cheese cauliflower on the side too)
temper in Soho is a whole animal smokehouse where English, in-house-butchered meats cooked over live fire are the star of the show.
When it comes to their Sunday offering, they rustle up options like smoked pork belly and baby chicken, but if you want to really go in? We recommend the family-style roast – the Three Beast Feast for £35pp – a droolworthy trio of aged roast beef, roasted pork and smoked lamb shoulder.
There are plenty of sides to choose from too, including four cheese cauliflower, beef-fat roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and vegetables.
User review of temper: "We went as a group of 9 for Sunday lunch and we all agreed that the food was delicious and the cocktails fabulous. One of the tastiest Sunday lunches I have had in a long time! We found the service to be exemplary - our waitress was very attentive, helpful and friendly and other staff checked in with us regularly for drinks orders. I would highly recommend - really nice surroundings with a bustling ambience."
Believe us when we say the beef-fat roast potatoes are heavenly.
23. Roast
- Location: The Floral Hall, Stoney St, Borough, SE1 1TL
- Price: £26 - £39
- Best for: city views and upmarket roast classics
- Recommended dish: the pork belly - trust me on this one
Perched on top of the iconic Borough Market, Roast London is an elegant dining destination that only works with local suppliers, including some of those from the market below.
On Sundays, this comes in the form of aged beef, Herdwick lamb, Saddleback pork belly, Cumbrian chicken and an indulgent nut roast. Plus, sides include the likes of braised beef croquettes and pigs in blankets, not to mention gorgeous roasted potatoes and humungous Yorkshire puddings.
Hit up this Borough hotspot for a fabulous feast.
24. The Twenty Two
- Address: 22 Grosvenor Sq, Mayfair, W1K 6LF
- Price: £34 - £42
- Best for: fine dining and sophisticated interiors - ideal for special occasions
- Recommended dish: everything here is exceptional, but the roast sirloin of Aberdeen Angus beef is our favourite
The Twenty Two is a stunning hotel located in the middle of Mayfair with a restaurant and bar of the same name. If you're looking for somewhere to indulge on a Sunday, then this golden-hued dining room lined with velvet seating and vintage artwork is the place for you.
Executive chef Alan Christie leads the kitchen and brings his Mediterranean influence to dishes, as well as whips up incredible Sunday roasts featuring Cornish Red chicken, Mount Grace farm lamb and sirloin of Aberdeen Angus beef. Mmmm.
Grab a Sunday lunch table at this bougie Mayfair eatery.
25. The Audley Public House
- Location: 41-43 Mount St, Mayfair, W1K 2RX
- Price: £30 - £36, or £64 for the sharing lamb shoulder roast
- Best for: when you want upmarket, fine dining quality but in a cosy pub atmosphere
- Recommended dish: the lamb shoulder is out of this world
The Audley is as traditional as they come (bar the vibrant ceiling created by Phyllida Barlow), but just upstairs, you'll find something very slick indeed – the pub's stylish Mount St. Restaurant, designed by Studio Laplace.
Here, an extraordinary collection of artworks, from the mosaic floor to the food-focussed sketches, mingle with tasteful red and maroon seating, creating a seriously sought-after spot for a Sunday meal.
Rev up the stomach engines with caviar and blinis (when in Mayfair, eh?) before digging into the beef roast; beautifully pink slices come on a bed of seasonal vegetables, made all the better by fluffy Yorkshire puddings, a lovingly made gravy and those all-important roasted potatoes.
Add a little luxury to your Sunday at Mayfair's famed The Audley.
26. Cora Pearl
- Location: 30 Henrietta St, Covent Garden, WC2E 8NA
- Price: £29 - £32
- Best for: a stylish Sunday afternoon in the heart of Covent Garden
- Recommended dish: the roasted spatchcock poussin, served with garlic aioli
From the same team that brought us Kitty Fisher's, Michelin-recommended Cora Pearl (named after another infamous courtesan from the 19th century) champions British comfort food and is one of the best pubs in London for Sunday roasts.
Sultry and sophisticated, nestled within a Covent Garden townhouse, it boasts rich, forest-green banquettes and low lighting; a slick boudoir-style space we're sure Cora Pearl herself would have been proud of. The Sunday menu? Similarly elevated, with options such as roast sirloin of Highland beef and horseradish cream.
There's also a bountiful selection of sides on the cards, from crispy potatoes and spring greens to some of the biggest Yorkshire puddings you ever did see.
The perfect Sunday roast? Cora Pearl is a hot contender.
27. The Wilmington
- Location: 69 Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, EC1R 4RL
- Price: £19.50 - £23.50
- Best for: a cosy pub atmosphere and warming roasts, perfect for lunch with friends and family
- Recommended dish: both the rump cap of beef and the porchetta are great choices
The Wilmington in Clerkenwell is a listed 19th-century public house on the cusp of Exmouth Market, offering a bright and airy dining room laced with elegant chandeliers and vintage pictures fixed to the walls. The skylight lets in floods of natural light that casts down on diners enjoying food by head chef Jamie Cousins.
The menu features an array of globally influenced dishes and, on Sundays, you'll get to indulge in what might be the best roast in London, featuring chicken with pigs in blankets, a beef roast, porchetta and apple sauce, or a beetroot and squash Wellington.
When you're next in Central London, make sure to give this one a whirl.
28. Smokehouse
- Location: 63-69 Canonbury Rd, Canonbury, N1 2DG
- Price: £20 - £27, with sharing roasts from £52
- Best for: locally sourced meats beautifully roasted by some of London's best barbecue specialists
- Recommended dish: the braised Hereford lamb shoulder for two to share
A neighbourhood gastropub known for its kitchen, Smokehouse in Islington is the Sunday lunch venue to visit on your afternoon stroll. It sports charming, minimal interiors with rustic wooden tables and candles dotted around the place. In the warmer months, we love to soak up a portion of leeks vinaigrette and split a mega 50-day-aged beef sirloin in the leafy garden.
The team works with nearby boozer The Pig and Butcher for its incredible meat supply, sourcing some of the best produce which makes its way onto the roast menu. As for drinks and desserts, we're always game for the local beers and a classic sticky toffee pud.
If juicy, high-quality meats are your thing, don't sleep on Smokehouse.
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