The UK’s best Sunday roasts

The Brown Horse Inn in Windermere offers a cosy, rustic country inn atmosphere with traditional local fare. The menu features meats and vegetables sourced from its very own estate. This venue is ideal for a comfortable and hearty Sunday roast experience in the beautiful Lake District​, which is served every Sunday 12-4pm. The head chef was awarded Pub Chef of the Year 2020, while the pub itself gained the title of Cumbria’s best Pub & Bar for 2023, so rest assured you’ll be in very good hands.

The Owl & Otter in Newcastle upon Tyne is a family-owned gastropub serving classic homemade British food with comfort and style. The Sunday lunch here is award-winning, having been recognised by The Good Food Guide in 2020. If you love roast beef, then you’ll like the two different options available; you can select between a Roast Topside Beef or a Braised Beef Featherblade each of which is served with roast potatoes and mash(!), vegetables, stuffing, jus and Yorkshire pudding.

The Quicken Tree in Coventry is a smart, modern bar, grill and restaurant with stunning park and lake views. Here you can find British dishes, breakfasts, afternoon teas, lunches and evening meals. The gorgeous restaurants has ample outdoor decked terrace areas and options for private dining, too. This is a family-friendly place that’s great for little ones as it’s got a play bus and bouncy castle available during warmer months. Sunday lunch is top notch, with a variety of starters available, to accompany some delicious roasts including Roast Turkey, Roast Salmon and even a Trio of Roasts, which stars beef, pork and turkey, crackling and stuffing!

The Three Tuns is a warm and welcoming local pub serving real ales, cracking wines and great food. Nestled deep in the Hampshire countryside and conveniently placed for locals, foodies and walkers, The Three Tuns is just five minutes walk from Market Square in the lovely market town of Romsey. With the Broadlands Country Estate nearby and the River Test flowing beneath the stone bridge just along the street, the 300 year old Grade II listed building is brimming with character and charm. Oh, and as well as offering a cracking Sunday lunch, it’s also dog-friendly, too!

The Welsh House in Swansea is unique restaurant and gin bar focused on supporting local Welsh suppliers, sourcing predominantly Welsh produce and creating core Welsh partnerships. Backed by four Welsh rugby players Mike Phillips, James Hook, Shane Williams and Lee Byrne, The Welsh House is run by Welsh chefs trained by Marco Pierre White, who have curated a menu with familiar dishes done to the highest quality. The food is not pretentious – it’s hearty, filling and delicious. There are also locations in Cardiff and Neath.

The two AA rosette restaurant here is overseen by chef patron, Colin Nicholson who strives to showcase the best of what the West Coast of Scotland has to offer, using sustainable and seasonal produce sourced locally where possible. You can choose from a daily changing five or eight course tasting menu that features carefully selected ingredients using the finest techniques to bring guests a culinary dining experience to remember. If you’re looking for an upmarket, slightly unconventional Sunday lunch then book a table here. The Sunday Table d’hote Lunch Menu features some exquisite options including a slow cooked lamb that’s absolutely superb.

Warm welcomes and hearty hospitality have been dished up within the walls of The Boarding House at Howwood since 1770, when the old coaching inn revived weary travellers and trusty steeds. Things have changed quite a bit since, but just like way back when, the welcome couldn’t be warmer. The modern kitchen serves up tasty, seasonal dishes all day long, inside and outside on the terrace. Sunday roasts are served from midday and come with house roasted cuts, homemade Yorkies, seasonal veg, duck fat roasties, cauliflower cheese and pan jus gravy.

Located in the beautifully landscaped grounds of the Culloden Estate and Spa, the Cultra Inn is one of County Down’s finest bars and restaurants. The Cultra Inn prides itself on its wholesome and exciting menu. Using only the freshest locally sourced ingredients, the team is very skilled at creating memorable dishes that showcase the best of local, seasonal produce. From Slow Cooked Roast Beef to Turkey Roulade Wrapped in Bacon, the Sunday lunch menu at Culture Inn is one of the best around and is served every Sunday 12pm – 2.30pm.