A sumptuous main event, perfect trimmings and lashings of gravy; these are the three things we want from our roast. From brewpubs serving up plates with their own craft beers to restaurants offering it alongside international starters and daytime cocktails, these places for Sunday lunch in Newcastle definitely won't disappoint.
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If you're after Sunday lunch in Gosforth, then Brandling Arms is worth booking into. From Camembert sharers to nut roasts and slow-cooked pork belly, this pub is dishing up a treat. Plus, behind the bar, you'll find craft beers, cask ales and a broad selection of wine to wash your feast down with.
While The Botanist might be known for their dazzling drinks, the venue also knows how to whip up a fabulous Sunday roast. Choose from various meat options, including honey roasted pork belly, juicy sirloin and lamb. It also has a celeriac option if you're on a plant-based diet.
After a stroll through Exhibition Park on a Sunday, what could be better than ending up at Wylam Brewery for a traditional Sunday roast? This striking venue is found within Newcastle's historic Palace of Arts, featuring original parquet floors, exposed brickwork and industrial steel touches, as well as a stunning Grand Hall. Plus, there's a spacious outdoor terrace that's great for summertime dining.
They serve Sunday dinner until 5pm, with a choice of roast old spot porchetta, leg of lamb, topside of Galloway beef or a potato dauphinoise and caramelised onion pie. These come with bashed roots, roast potatoes, glazed parsnips and buttered greens, alongside a fluffy Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Of course, there are a range of cracking beers to wash it all down with.
You might not suspect it from the venue's sporty leaning, but WonderBar is also one of the best spots for Sunday lunch in Newcastle city centre. Choose from beef, chicken, gammon or vegan Wellington, topped off by a crispy Yorkshire pud and seasonal veggies. Afterwards, the interactive dartboards await.
If only a roast dinner in Newcastle from a traditional pub will do, then The Old George Inn is ready and waiting for you. From roasties loaded with cauliflower cheese or BBQ beef, to a choice of lamb shank and hand-carved turkey, the delish options are endless here.
Vowing for the title of best Sunday roast in Newcastle is The Town Wall, who make the weekend meal its speciality. Expect nothing but the finest topside beef, chicken supreme, pork loin or veggie strudel, which are accompanied by all the trimmings and the pub's very own craft beer.
For Sunday lunch in Gosforth? Look no further than Three Mile, the award-winning pub and restaurant. This sultry destination takes the idea of a local boozer up a notch, promising cocktail lounge style mixed with the ultimate prime rump beef and crispy pork belly with apple sauce.
From drinking espresso martinis and bloody marys to choosing a classic nut or meat roast, The Forth is a great place to eat come Sundays. Otherwise, you can spice things up with its special chicken dinner of Southern-fried bird, garlicy smoked paprika corn, jacket potato mash and plenty of gravy.
On the hunt for Sunday lunch in Jesmond? This decadent haven of wooden interiors, lush greenery and cocktails is offering something a little different, while being super affordable. Head to Zarabanda Bing Bing to sandwich your traditional roast between courses of crispy gyoza and apple crumble tart.
For a fresh take on the traditional Sunday roast, head to Sohe on Osborne Road in Jesmond. This contemporary Asian-fusion restaurant serves up innovative dishes inspired by the Far East, providing a unique alternative to the classic roast.
With chef Parichat Somsri-Kirby at the helm, expect exquisite flavours blending Thai, Japanese, Malaysian, and Chinese influences, all served in an elegant, immersive setting. Whether you're after a relaxed Sunday lunch or something a bit different, Sohe's refined atmosphere and standout cuisine make it a must-visit destination in Newcastle.
A firm favourite with Jesmond's foodies, Branches serves up sensational British dishes on the ultra vibrant Osborne Road. Multi‑award‑winning executive chef Cevat Robert Elat is famed for his refined yet simple dishes that show off every ingredient, and his roast dinners are no exception.
Get down here on a Sunday and you can tuck into a choice of free range chicken breast, sirloin of Hereford beef or Welsh black roast loin of pork. All prime cuts are served with a stellar selection of trimmings, from crispy duck fat roast potatoes and freshly made Yorkshire pudding to slow braised spiced red cabbage and crushed carrot and swede.
Jesmond's lovely Lovage has racked up all kinds of acclaim since opening its doors in 2013. As well as a spot in the Michelin Guide three years running, it's bagged an AA Rosette for culinary excellence and a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award placing it among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide.
Its roast dinners are worthy of an award of all their own. Get down here on a Sunday to kick things off with starters like roast squash soup, braised pig cheek and Whitby lobster before moving onto the main event - a choice of R&J signature salt aged Black Angus sirloin of beef, Mediterranean spiced braised lamb shoulder, roasted pork loin or cauliflower steak with thyme jus.
Sunday lunch on Newcastle Quayside doesn't get much better than The Bridge Tavern, a brewpub that's got top meals and a gorgeous terrace to boot. Think Ingram Valley lamb or rump beef, all garnished with seasonal veg, a Yorkshire pud and rich gravy, with craft beer to sip throughout.
As it's known for British brasseries dishes, it's unsurprising to see Pleased To Meet You slinging out roasts on Sundays. The mouthwatering plates here are presented in fine dining style, with a lineup of killer cocktails (especially gin-laced ones) to accompany.
