There's surely no better, or more traditionally British, way to spend Sunday in London than with a roast. So sit back, loosen your belt and let those fluffy potatoes, gravy and whole host of delicious dishes combine for a filling meal.
While nowhere does it quite like home, these restaurants and pubs are serving up some of the best Sunday roasts London has to offer and all you have to do is choose your dishes!
Whether a traditional rib of beef, a combo of various meats, or a creative vegan or vegetarian Sunday roast in London – take your pick from some of the best roasts in the capital.
Best Sunday roasts in London
1. Hawksmoor – Top-quality meats cooked to perfection
If you’re in the mood for some incredible beef, head to Hawksmoor to get a taste of its hand-butchered, 35-day dry-aged British beef. With eight London restaurants, Hawksmoor takes Sunday very seriously, serving up an award-winning roast for locals and visitors.
Enjoy succulent charcoal-roasted beef rump alongside crispy beef dripping potatoes, buttered greens, carrots, enormous fluffy Yorkshire puddings and cauliflower cheese. This is all then topped with glistening bone marrow gravy to complete the iconic British dish. If there’s a group of you, choose the Sunday Feasting option for any of the blackboard sharing cuts plus the much-loved trimmings.
Where: 157A Commercial Street, E1 6BJ (east London)
2. The Pig and Butcher – Seasonal, local and legendary
Built in the mid-1800s, this charming country-style Islington pub is the perfect place to enjoy a quality roast. With meat butchered on site and fruit and vegetables handpicked every morning from New Spitalfields Market, The Pig and Butcher’s menu reflects the most seasonal produce the country has to offer.
Every Sunday, you can savour the 45-day salt aged Aberdeen angus sirloin or Tamworth porchetta drizzled with bramley apple sauce. If you’re looking to share, tuck into the free-range roast chicken crown and braised Hereford lamb shoulder, all served with classic sides, and don’t leave without trying its legendary scotch egg.
Where: 80 Liverpool Road, N1 0QD (north London)
3. Kerridge's Bar & Grill – Sunday lunch from a Michelin-starred chef
It doesn’t get better than a stunning Sunday roast by Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge at his first London restaurant, Kerridge’s Bar & Grill. Located in the Corinthia London hotel, Kerridge’s roast dinners are the epitome of British comfort food and won’t leave you disappointed.
The star of the Sunday menu is the roast ribeye of beef served with stuffed Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, red cabbage and horseradish cream. The pan roasted monkfish or Barnsley lamp chop are also excellent choices, as is the vegetarian maple glazed rotisserie celeriac with hazelnut pesto, green olive and artichoke sauce. There’s also an exquisite selection of starters, sides and puddings, if you’re still feeling peckish.
Where: 10 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5AE (central London)
4. Roast – The clue is in the name!
The clue's in the name... Founded in 2005, Roast is serious about its Sunday roasts and offers six variations to satisfy every taste bud in London. Its location in Borough Market means fabulous fruits and vegetables are right on the doorstep, and a roast wouldn’t be complete without an array of seasonal vegetables.
The classic Sunday roasts, including Galloway beef roast with braised beef croquette, signature pork belly with pigs in blankets and Herdwick leg of lamb with braised lamb shoulder, are all served with Yorkshire pudding, carrots, mixed greens and roast potatoes. The chicken, sea bass and nut roast are also excellent options.
Where: The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, SE1 1TL (south-east London)
5. The Quality Chop House – Quality cuts, timeless taste
A beloved London institution with a history dating back to 1869, The Quality Chop House has been serving up best-in-class British steaks and chops for more than 150 years. Even the furniture is Grade II-listed!
Renowned for its perfectly cooked prime cuts, it’s no surprise you’ll find a splendid selection of roasts on Sundays, as part of the set two- or three-course Sunday lunch menu. Whatever you do, round off your meal with the Capezzana olive oil ice cream, which is an absolute treat.
Where: 92-94 Farringdon Road, EC1R 3EA (central London)
6. Savoy Grill – Showstopping beef in a historic venue with a legendary chef
If you can't make up your mind on which cut of meat to choose for your roast, there's only one option on the Sunday menu at Savoy Grill and it's worth the trip alone!
Housed within iconic luxury hotel The Savoy on The Strand and headed up by legendary chef Gordon Ramsay, this top-class British venue serves a showstopping dry-aged beef sirloin as part of its Sunday à la carte menu, complete with succulent roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and a red wine jus.
Where: 100 Strand, WC2R 0EZ (central London)
7. The Holly Bush – Sunday lunch after strolling Hampstead Heath
Wander into The Holly Bush to get the feel of a cosy village pub rather than a busy London spot, thanks to its open fire, stripped wood floors, excellent ales and very popular Sunday roast lunches.
Try the roasted porchetta, roasted rump cap of beef or a roasted vegetable and feta pithivier for something different. Alongside the classic sides, enjoy squash mash, cauliflower cheese and of course, plenty of rich, homemade gravy. Take a long walk on Hampstead Heath post-meal to round-off the perfect Sunday.
Where: 22 Hollymount, NW3 6SG (north-west London)
8. The Guinea Grill – Sunday lunch with a slice of history
For 600 years, the Guinea Grill was an old-fashioned pub in glamourous Mayfair. But, since opening the doors to its restaurant in 1952, this historic institution has become renowned for its dry-aged grass-fed British beef.
Devour some roast beef rib, slow-cooked pork belly with apple sauce and crackling or sirloin joints at the Guinea Grill every Sunday. Enjoy with plenty of flavourful gravy from the pan, Yorkshire pudding, baby onions with bacon and a variety of roasted and glazed vegetables. Vegetarians won't feel left out as there is a delicious blue cheese, truffle and walnut gratin served with vegetable gravy.
Where: 30 Bruton Place, W1J 6NL (central London)
9. The Harwood Arms – Michelin Star roast served in elegant surroundings
Try a roast at the only Michelin-starred pub in London, The Harwood Arms, sitting quietly in the back streets of Fulham. This west London gastropub champions wild food and game, so you can expect some alternatives to traditional Sunday fare of beef, lamb and chicken.
Designed for sharing, savour a sirloin of belted Galloway, Cumbrian pork belly, slow cooked deer shoulder or Cornish skate wing, all served with classic Sunday roast sides. Start with a warm blue cheese tart and venison scotch egg or go sweet with an apple parfait, pumpkin tart or milk flan.
Where: Walham Grove, SW6 1QP (south-west London)
10. The Albion – Classic north London roast with a log fire
With a wisteria-covered facade, picturesque walled garden and log fires, The Albion is the cosiest spot to enjoy a Sunday roast in London. Head to Islington, where you can find this gem offering seven roasts options as well as pre-orderable sharing plates.
Choose from all the usual roast options such as beef sirloin, half roast chicken, slow roast lamb shoulder and pork leg. Or, opt for the saddleback porchetta, cod loin with mussels and saffron emulsion or the celeriac, truffle and butternut squash wellington. A Sunday roast wouldn’t be complete without the roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and Yorkshire pudding. If you've got room, taste the banana, miso and peanut butter ice cream sandwich or the earl grey custard tart with rhubarb.
Where: 10 Thornhill Road, N1 1HW (north London)
11. Blacklock Soho – Sharing meat platters piled high
Blacklock Soho proclaims that its roasts are “almost as good as mum’s”, and who are we to argue. Its meats are sourced from a family farm in Cornwall, with chops and steaks the focus during the week. Available only on a Sunday, its roasts are the perfect end of week treat.
Feast on a choice of beef, lamb and pork joints cooked over coals and English oak, all served up with Yorkshire puddings, duck fat-roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and a healthy pouring of the Blacklock gravy. If you’ve got company, go all in and opt for a mix of all three proteins plus the gorgeous trimmings.
Where: 24 Great Windmill Street, W1D 7LG (west London)
12. The Guildford Arms – Great-value roast with all the trimmings
While riverside pubs The Cutty Sark and The Trafalgar Tavern serve mean roasts of their own in maritime Greenwich, a local’s pub tucked away in the back streets has been quietly making waves in the top roast stakes (not steaks) in recent years.
Sink your teeth into The Guildford Arms' epic Sunday lunch, from slow cooked lamb shoulder with mint sauce to rump of beef with horseradish cream and pork belly with oat, sage and apricot stuffing. Round off the meal with warming desserts including panettone bread and butter pudding and warm chocolate brownie with salted caramel and whipped cream.
Where: 55 Guildford Grove, SE10 8JY (south-east London)
13. The Jugged Hare – Locally sourced, seasonal produce and huge Yorkshire puddings!
Enjoy a Sunday lunch at The Jugged Hare, right by the iconic Barbican Centre. With a focus on sustainability, British ingredients and seasonal game varieties, this City restaurant and gastropub is an excellent dining spot for a Sunday roast.
Start your Sunday off with some black pudding croquettes, whipped salt fish with caper hash browns or baked sea snails before savouring Longhorn beef, Tamworth pork belly, Welsh leg of lamb or rotisserie-cooked Suffolk chicken for that quintessential Sunday roast. There’s always room for dessert when the options are sticky toffee pudding with a butterscotch sauce, berry compote baked cheesecake and a dark chocolate tart with whipped crème fraiche.
Where: 49 Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SA (central London)
14. Rules – London's oldest roast restaurant
Head to Covent Garden for London’s oldest restaurant, Rules. Only four families have owned this quintessentially British restaurant since it opened its doors in 1798. Sit back in its red velvet booths and soak up the history of this spot, admiring the framed paintings and dark wood furnishings.
The menu at Rules is extensive and incredibly mouthwatering, and considering the restaurant has been around for more than 200 years, it must be pretty good! Tuck into roast rib of beef with buttered greens, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream and red wine jus for that classic Sunday dinner. Other options include braised lamb shoulder, roast monkfish tail or daube of venison, plus there are plenty of starters, vegetables, soups and of course, puddings and cheese.
Where: 35 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7LB (central London)
15. The Audley Public House – Elevated carvery in an art-filled setting
Treat yourself to a sumptuous Sunday roast at The Audley Public House in fancy Mayfair. Built in 1888, this gorgeously restored, traditional Victorian pub features a stunning bar, cosy vibes and mouthwatering food. The kitchen works closely with a selection of UK farmers and growers who provide exceptional seasonal produce.
The best time to try it for yourself is on Sundays, when aside from the regular menu, you can choose from several tempting roasts: braised Durslade Farm lamb shoulder, half-roast Devonshire chicken, roast sirloin of beef or roast pork belly – all served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, leek and cauliflower cheese, and seasonal greens.
Where: 41-43 Mount Street, W1K 2RX (central London)
16. Bull & Gate – A menu with roasts to suite every taste
Join the regular crowd at Bull & Gate for a variety of roasts every Sunday. This north London pub has been around for decades and was once a lively indie music spot in the 1980s, with Coldplay, Blur and Oasis having all performed there.
The menu features traditional meat roasts with mouthwatering trimmings and equally fantastic veggie options including a beetroot wellington with mushroom, feta and spinach. If you’re feeling extra hungry, opt for “the whole damn barn”, which comes with succulent roast chicken, beef, pork belly, pigs in duvet, pork, apricot and sage stuffing and cauliflower cheese.
Where: 389 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2TJ (north-west London)
17. The Thomas Cubbitt – Sunday comfort in a Georgian setting
Named after one of London's most famous builders, The Thomas Cubitt is a historic Georgian institution set in the heart of pretty Belgravia. Step inside this locals’ favourite for a pint at the downstairs bar before heading to the swanky, light-filled dining rooms upstairs for a very special Sunday roast.
Pick from a delightful selection of Sunday roasts classics, including chicken, Angus beef rump and slow-roasted lamb shoulder. There’s also a vegetarian celeriac, beetroot and chard pithivier, plus plenty of indulgent sides, from duck fat and rosemary roast potatoes to truffle and parmesan fries.
Where: 44 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA (central London)
18. The Parakeet – Feathers, fire and farm-fresh feasts
Tuck into a seasonal British menu of epic roasts with succulent trimmings at The Parakeet, a classy pub with food in Kentish Town. Named after London’s favourite adopted bird, this characterful neighbourhood pub has been wowing Londoners and critics alike with its delicious food, which is cooked over an open fire using a custom grill.
It’s well worth making a trip across town to see what all the fuss is about! You won’t be disappointed by the mouthwatering Sunday roasts menu, with options including hay-smoked roast chicken, roast beef and lamb, but also squash and mushroom wellington or sea bream if you’re not that into meat.
Where: 256 Kentish Town Road, NW5 2AA (north London)
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19. The Wilmington – Creative roasts with a variety of trimmings
Former music venue The Wilmington in Clerkenwell has been lovingly transformed into an elegant public house. Diners can sit in an airy 19th-century glass atrium with candle lit chandeliers, while enjoying some open kitchen action.
From roast chicken with pigs in blankets to roast beef with horseradish cream and a squash and kale pie for vegetarians, this historic restaurant ticks all your Sunday roast criteria.
Where: 69 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4RL (central London)
20. Mildreds – Mouthwatering plant-based roasts
Enjoy a top-notch vegan Sunday roast at Mildreds venues across London. This 100% plant-based restaurant has been serving internationally-inspired food and drink since 1988.
Pop by to delight in the creamy leek dauphinoise lattice, toast pine nut cannellini loaf or the mushroom ale pot pie, served with all the classic roast trimmings.
Where: 45 Lexington Street, W1F 9AN (west London)
21. The Old Queen's Head – Sunday lunches in quirky surrounds
Snap up a delicious Sunday lunch at Islington’s The Old Queen’s Head pub, featuring a lively vibe in a traditional setting.
Dry-aged beef, lamb and chicken are all tempting options for a lazy afternoon with Bloody Marys, board games and Sunday newspapers. As is the vegan mushroom wellington with vegetable gravy. All roasts come with roast potatoes, carrots, parsnips, curly kale and Yorkshire puddings, with the meat dishes dripping in bone marrow gravy. For that something sweet, devour an oreo doughnut or white chocolate and ginger cheesecake.
Where: 44 Essex Road, N1 8LN (north London)
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22. Boisdale Canary Wharf – Sharing roasts with a side of jazz
Get into the swing of things with a three-course Sunday lunch and live jazz at Boisdale Canary Wharf. With views of the city skyline, enjoy tempting Scottish produce with the likes of mini Dumfriesshire haggis and Dunkeld oak smoked salmon.
Tuck into the roast chicken, pork, beef or mushroom and lentil wellington alongside goose-fat roast potatoes, bashed neeps, seasonal greens and Boisdale’s signature claret gravy. End with a choice of desserts or a selection of British cheeses served with spicy pear chutney and Scottish oatcakes.
Where: Cabot Place, E14 4QT (east London)
23. Swan London Bar & Restaurant – A perfect pre-theatre lunch spot
The Great British roast "needs no introduction”, according to the Swan, located next to Shakespeare's Globe by the river Thames. But here's a taster... beef or chicken, plus all the trimmings and mouthwatering puddings, are all present on the menu. And why not sit back and enjoy a show at the home of Shakespeare in London afterwards?
Where: 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT (central London)
24. Cora Pearl – Traditional roasts with an elevated twist
Savour a stylish Sunday lunch in London with soothing jazz tunes at Cora Pearl. The old-school yet trendy vibe at this Covent Garden eatery features simple yet delicious British dishes. For starters, enjoy a warming parsnip soup, beetroot, macadamia and pear salad or a classic ham and cheese toastie.
Follow with roast beef, lamb and chicken plus all the trimmings: crispy potatoes, cauliflower cheese, honey glazed parsnips, hispi cabbage and fluffy Yorkshire puddings. Complete with milk and cookies, chocolate cremeux and praline, blackberry sorbet or cheddar and spiced pear on crostini.
Where: 30 Henrietta Street, WC2E 8NA (central London)
More to know about the best Sunday roasts in London
What time do people east Sunday roast in London?
There is no specific time that people eat a roast in London, although traditionally it's enjoyed from lunch (noon) to dinnertime. Be sure to check restaurant and pub opening times to ensure they're serving roasts when you plan to visit. It's recommended to book in advance or arrive by around 3pm to ensure you bag a table as seats fill up across the city on Sundays.
How much is an average Sunday roast in London?
The price of Sunday roast in London varies depending on where you eat, the quality of produce and ingredients used. You can expect to pay anywhere between £15 to £30 on average. Some of the most famous restaurants in London, such as Michelin-starred The Harwood Arms, can charge more than this, but expect a higher quality roast, more luxurious experience and multiple courses. You can usually expect to pay less for vegetarian Sunday roast in London.
Do I have to book a Sunday roast in advance in London?
You don't have to book a Sunday roast in advance in London, but it's recommended. Anywhere serving up the best roast in London fills up very quickly, so once you know what date you want to visit and where, check online and get your table booked in. If you can't make a Sunday, there are also many pubs and restaurants serving up some of the best roasts in London every day of the week, such as Hawksmoor, Roast and Blacklock.
What is on a traditional Sunday roast?
A traditional Sunday roast centres around a cut of meat, such as beef, chicken, lamb or pork. The "trimmings" traditionally include roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and vegetables such as carrots, parsnips, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, topped with gravy. Vegetarian roasts usually swap the meat for a vegetarian-friendly option such as nut roast, pie, meat substitutes or roasted vegetables, and a vegetarian-based gravy. However, many of the best Sunday roasts in London incorporate a modern twist to these traditional elements.
What is the most popular Sunday roast?
The most popular London Sunday roast option is beef, a treat for meat-lovers and usually one of the hardest meats to cook well at home. As for the most popular place to go for a Sunday roast, there are many options for Sunday roasts in London and they're all good for different reasons. Blacklock and Hawksmoor are both some of the best Sunday roasts London has to offer, famous for serving up piles of top-quality meat and delectable sides every day of the week.
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After a hearty London Sunday lunch, you may want to go for a stroll in one of the city's top parks or luscious gardens, or recline in front of an open fire in a cosy pub.
