A Sunday lunch is one of Britain’s favourite meals – and one that Londoners couldn’t live without. Quaint gastro pubs by the river, fine-dining restaurants, and cosy family-run taverns promise there’s a Sunday roast for every palate and occasion. Whether you’re after a traditional pub roast alongside local brews for a group feast or a British restaurant serving a refined Sunday lunch to share with a special someone, the best pubs and restaurants in London have exactly what you’re looking for.
Feast on a stellar vegan roast at a charming Victorian pub in Crouch End, go large with a group of pals in Islington, or head to an iconic haunt into central London for a roast that pulls out all the stops.
Read on for the best Sunday roasts in London for a memorable lunch and book a table right now on OpenTable.
The 11 best Sunday roasts in London to book ASAP – read on for a guide
For one of the best Sunday roasts in London with a group – book at The Drapers Arms in Islington
The 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. For the main course, the roast pork belly with all the trimmings is a favourite, as is the rare roasted 48-day aged sirloin, rainbow trout with scallop and asparagus velouté, or a steak and ale pie with a stunningly flakey suet crust. Don’t miss the sharing options, including the shoulder of lamb or the whole roast chicken.
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For one of the best gastropubs in London owned by a celebrity – don’t miss The Lore of the Land in Fitzrovia
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. Must-tries include the dry-aged beef sirloin, slow-cooked lamb with quince and red currant jelly, and a Saxon chicken- all served with beef fat roast potatoes and all the trimmings. Bonus points for the family-style Sunday roast available for four people or more. For vegan diners, don’t miss the coal-roasted celeriac gnocchi with walnuts, garlic and parsley purée. Finish off with Lore’s signature cream-filled doughnut with salted caramel and caramelised white chocolate.
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For a generous homestyle roast – book Blacklock in Soho, Bank, Shoreditch, Covent Garden and Canary Wharf
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”. Blacklock has a few locations across London, so make sure you’re booking your preferred location.
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For a Sunday roast at a neighbourhood gem – try The Thomas Cubitt in Belgravia
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. For the main course, free-range chicken with sage and garlic butter, a root vegetable pithivier with vegan truffle gravy, beef rump with horseradish and crème fraîche, or lamb with fresh mint sauce are among the options, served with all the trimmings for a quintessential Sunday experience.
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For a roast in a MICHELIN-starred pub – check out the Harwood Arms in Fulham
hedgerow jelly, mustard fruit and pistachio. Credit: Harwood Arms
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For a splurge-worthy Sunday roast – visit Hawksmoor in Piccadilly, Canary Wharf, Borough, Knightsbridge, Bank, Spitalfields, and Covent Garden
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. To make the most of your experience, pair your roast with a signature cocktail like the Shaky Pete’s with gin, ginger, lemon and London Pride, for a refreshing pick-me-up. Hawksmoor has a quite a number of locations across London, so make sure you’re booking the right one.
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For one of the best Sunday roasts in London for special occasions – visit Berners Tavern in Fitzrovia
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. The food is equally picturesque, featuring house pork and pistachio pie, luxurious prawn cocktail with lobster jelly, and Buccleuch Estate sirloin with caramelized onion purée and all the traditional accompaniments—ideal for spoiling someone special.
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For one of the best vegan Sunday roasts in London – look no further than The Maynard Arms in Crouch End
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For an occasion-worthy roast to elevate your Sunday – try The Twenty Two (The 22) in Mayfair
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For a great Sunday roast after a walk in Richmond Park – visit The Victoria in East Sheen
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. Sample dishes could include the Asian salad, a flavourful medley of plantain chips, edamame, avocado, bean shoots, pickled ginger, chilli and roasted peanuts. Also, look out for the chicken schnitzel with homemade fermented sauerkraut. Vegetarians can enjoy nut roast, or go for a warming chickpea, cauliflower, and coconut curry with steamed rice, mango chutney, and poppadoms.
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For one of the best Sunday roasts in central London – try The Montagu Kitchen at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill in Marylebone
Step into Marylebone to find the five-star Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill hotel, home to The Montagu Kitchen. Open from breakfast until late dinner, reasons to visit go from brunch and light snacks to luxury afternoon tea. However, it’s the Sunday roast that draws the crowds, from hotel guests to locals alike. Using seasonal and carefully sourced local British produce, the Sunday lunch is offered as a set menu featuring a selection of slow-cooked and live hand-carved roasts from an ethical butcher. Ask for the two cuts of the day and expect juicy roasts served with all the trimmings and a seasonal side. For an extra-splurgy end to the week, choose between the cheesecake and the baked cookie dough with yoghurt ice cream, or call for the pastry trolley to your table. Plus, there’s an additional bottomless drinks option with free-flowing bubbles for a truly memorable celebration.
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From stellar gastropubs to refined British restaurants, there are plenty of great spots in London to go for a memorable Sunday lunch. With pints of local brews, traditional scotch egg starters, stunning settings and cosy corners by the fire, the best Sunday roasts in London await. Whether you’re after a special spot for celebrating a special occasion, an intimate gem for a date, a family-friendly feast or a fun spot for your whole gang, the best pubs and restaurants in London have a special Sunday roast for you.
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