Here are the top 10 restaurants in London for the best Sunday roasts.
LessThe Drapers Arms is the perfect venue for those looking to enjoy a Sunday roast with their crew. While the traditional roasts are outstanding, the menu also boasts other options making this the perfect group go-to. The seasonal menu changes daily but you could expect starters such as a shareable baked camembert with bone marrow, toast and pickles, and deep fried chiperones with piment d’espelette and garlic mayo.
Nestled in the heart of Fitzrovia, The Lore of the Land offers a stunning backdrop for your Sunday roast. The restaurant is owned by famous film director Guy Ritchie and serves seasonal ingredients alongside pints of Gritchie beer from Ritchie’s own brewery in Wiltshire. The Sunday roast is the highlight, cooked over charcoal in the pub’s open kitchen.
Blacklock takes the art of roasting to the next level. Whole joints are cooked over open coals and English oak, ensuring each bite is heavy on the flavour and juiciness. Plates come with duck fat-roast potatoes, a selection of seasonal vegetables, and an abundance of house gravy as well as a crowning glory—fluffy Yorkshire pudding. Portions are generous but don’t miss the side of cauliflower and four cheeses, which—the restaurant promises—arrives at your table “bubbling like Mt. Vesuvius”.
The Thomas Cubitt is a Belgravia bastion that delivers a Sunday roast experience embodying the essence of community dining. Housed in a unique Georgian building, (and named after one of London’s most influential builders) the pub radiates a welcoming vibe that locals love. Appetisers like beef carpaccio and burrata with peas let diners leave room for the full-fledged feast ahead.
Tucked in a tranquil nook of leafy Fulham, the Harwood Arms is London’s sole MICHELIN-starred pub. Chef Josh Cutress crafts a menu that’s all about game and wild food. But don’t skip the warm onion and goat’s cheese tart or the venison pâté en croûte to start. The main act showcases premium meats like roast skate with crab sauce, bacon-wrapped Sika deer, Iberian pork and apple sauce, and a stunning Belted Galloway sirloin with horseradish cream.
Hawksmoor is the ultimate feasting destination. Choose from a blackboard of top-notch cuts, including sharers like prime rib or Chateaubriand. While the slow roast rump takes centre stage, even the sides have a cult-like following. Picture beef dripping roast potatoes, giant Yorkshire puddings, crunchy carrots, greens, and roasted shallots and garlic, all smothered in a rich bone marrow and onion gravy.
Berners Tavern, led by MICHELIN-starred chef Jason Atherton, offers a roast that adds a dash of luxury to your Sunday. Set in the stunning Edition Hotel, the dining room exudes opulence, with claret-coloured chairs and intricate stucco work. Diners are surrounded by framed paintings that provide plenty of conversation starters and feel like a journey through different time periods.
This charming pub was built in 1851 by the Maynard family and retains its original Victorian features with modern accents for a comfortable atmosphere. Chesterfield sofas and cosy booths fuel a warm, inviting ambience. Whether you’re in the mood for a chilled-out Sunday or a lively lunch that goes late into the evening, The Maynard Arms has you covered with a gorgeous beer garden. The Sunday roast highlight is a vegan wellington, a giant log of mixed veggies encased in crispy pastry.
This slick West End spot is known for a roast that leaves a last impression. The Twenty Two’s executive chef Alan Christie leads this hotel and members club in a lavish Edwardian manor. The food is British with a Mediterranean twist and roasts are in full swing on Sundays until 3 pm. Expect succulent Cornish red chicken, Mount Grace farm lamb, or Aberdeen angus beef sirloin, sourced from the family farm in Sussex.
The Victoria is the ideal pit stop for a traditional Sunday roast after a nice walk around Richmond Park. The leafy, picturesque pub is every bit the traditional spot with exposed brickwork, Chesterfield sofas, and a roaring fireplace— ideal for chilly London afternoons. Alongside pork, lamb, and beef, the diverse menu changes with the seasons.