The Best Sunday Roasts In London
Is it even Sunday if you haven’t had a roast? December is almost here, and we’re thinking about long, luxurious roasts – all the sweeter when you don’t have to wash up afterwards.
From sharing menus perfect for special occasions to posh pubs where the food outdoes the drinks and restaurants that source the finest British produce, here are our top picks to end the weekend on a high with no washing up in sight.
The Best Sunday Roasts In London
Garden Bar Grill and Smokehouse by Cue Point
There are few things lovelier than a proper Texas barbecue — but Cue Point’s new residency at The Garden Bar in Notting Hill might just be that better thing. Having taken over the pub garden permanently, the team now fire up their enormous smoker on Sundays for a Texan-Afghan roast unlike anything else in London.
Expect some of the city’s best brisket, deeply succulent lamb, and all the glorious fixings, served in a setting that feels warm, generous and special. The hospitality is equally strong: GM Bardi was part of the original team behind The Cow back in the 90s, while co-owners Joshua and Mursal bring a serious depth of knowledge when it comes to barbecue.
Easily one of the most memorable roasts in London — and absolutely one worth getting stuck into.
Where: 41 Bramley Rd, London W10 6SZ
Website: www.cue-point.co.uk
CUT at 45 Park Lane
Walk into CUT at 45 Park Lane, and you know you’re in for something special. Crafted by Culinary Director Elliott Grover, the Sunday lunch at CUT is not quite your traditional Sunday Roast – this one’s a rather elevated take on it. Start with seared Orkney scallops with garlic and chilli butter, and then for the main event, indulge in roasted grass-fed beef sirloin, 22-day beef wellington or a gorgeous nut roast. The sides are what really seal the deal – we’re talking truffle roast potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, honey roasted carrots and shallots, cauliflower cheese and a beautiful wagyu dripping Yorkshire pudding. Served every Sunday from 12noon to 3pm, it’s the perfect weekend indulgence.
where: 45 Park Ln, London W1K 1PN
website: www.dorchestercollection.com
The Windsor Castle
Some of the most incredible roasts are few and far between in the big city. Sometimes, you hit the pub expecting something magical, and it falls short. The Windsor Castle’s roast is anything but that; in fact, it is far and away one of the best. The dark wood interiors, thick windows and low-beamed ceilings give off the exact vibe a Sunday roast demands — tavern-esque.
The chicken roast is outstanding, with nearly half a chicken drenched in gravy over one of the crispiest, although fluffiest, Yorkshire’s that London has to offer. Make sure not to miss the starters, as the croquettes are a consistent crowd pleaser. Bonus points for sticky toffee pudding, if you have it in you.
Where: 114 Campden Hill Rd, London W8 7AR
Website: www.thewindsorcastlekensington.co.uk
The Spaniards Inn
The Spaniards Inn is a recurring Sunday roast recommendation on the lips of any Londoner, and for good reason. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to sit outside under the fairy lights and heaters and wrapped in blankets. Of course, inside the pub with its dark wood walls and cosy interiors is more than perfect as well. Order the roast chicken and surrender to the slow pace of it all, as time has a habit of slowing here, like you’ve been spirited out of London entirely.
The roast is exactly what you want it to be: comforting, generous, and accompanied by a golden gravy, with the setting helping with some heavy lifting. It’s definitely an oasis and a cult classic, one of the few roasts in London that whisks you away entirely.
Where: Spaniards Rd, London NW3 7JJ
Website: Thespaniardshampstead.co.uk
The Brook & Badger
Munster Road is now home to The Brook and Badger, a bright new pub from the owners of Brook House. A gorgeous corner plot a stone’s throw from Parsons Green, and a relaxed atmosphere that holds a lovely wine list (Try the Vinho Verde), welcoming staff, and gorgeous roasts – Table shaking crackling is the sign you’re in for a treat!
Where: 224 Munster Road, Fulham, SW6 6AY
Website: www.brookandbadger.com
Holly Bush
Tucked away on a quiet Hampstead backstreet, The Holly Bush is the sort of pub that feels purpose-built for Sundays. Low ceilings, wood panelling, a fire that actually flickers — it’s all wonderfully atmospheric, and the roast more than holds its own. Expect generously carved roast meats, crisp potatoes, proper Yorkshire puddings and seasonal vegetables done simply but well. It’s busy, it’s cosy, and it has that hard-to-find “old London” character that makes a Sunday roast feel like an occasion rather than a routine. If you want a roast with charm and a sense of escape, The Holly Bush is one of the classics.
Where: 22 Holly Mount, London NW3 6SG
Website: hollybushhampstead.co.uk
The Harwood Arms
London’s only Michelin-starred pub is also home to one of the city’s most memorable Sunday roasts, the kind of lunch that feels both indulgent and deeply British. The Harwood Arms leans into game, provenance and quietly brilliant cooking: crisp-skinned meats, proper gracy, and vegetables treated with actual attention. It’s not a cheap outing, but the experience more than earns its place in the “best roasts” conversation. Think polished service, a dining room that feels like a smart country pub, and plates that remind you how good a roast can be when it’s done with intention.
Where: Walham Grove, London SW6 1QJ
Website: harwoodarms.com
The Bull & Last
The Bull & Last is a north London staple, the sort of neighbourhood gastropub that treats a Sunday roast with the seriousness it deserves. Expect perfectly pink beef and fluffy Yorkshire puddings with seasonal sides.
It garners a loyal following, and for good reason: the atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between polished and relaxed, service is thoughtful, and the food delivers flavour with no fuss.
Where: 168 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1QS
Website: thebullandlast.co.uk
The Cow
If you know West London, you know that The Cow is a legendary venue in Notting Hill known for its Guinness, oysters, and pint of prawns. It’s a rare pub where regulars and newcomers blend into one happy, slightly tipsy, Sunday crowd. The dining room upstairs is lovely in itself with a bit of a posher flair, but the real Sunday roast lives downstairs, in the pub proper, surrounded by murals, familiar faces, and staff who treat everyone like an old friend. The food reflects the place: generous and full of personality. And if it’s not the roast you’re after, place an order for the sausage and mash – trust me.
The Cow has been my go-to pub for years now. It’s the perfect place to go when you want to get stuck into a proper wintery meal with a buzzy atmosphere. Not only is it some of the best pub food in London, but it’s also got some of the best people watching.
Mallory, Junior Food & Drink Editor
Where: 89 Westbourne Park Rd, London W2 5QH
Website: thecowlondon.com
Fire & Wine by Boxcar
Marylebone’s new neighbourhood spot has launched Sunday Feasts, a reimagining of the traditional Sunday roast through the lens of open-fire cooking. The result is a menu rooted in British ritual yet shaped by the Mediterranean influences of Head Chef Zisis Gkalmpenis. Begin with small plates like charred tiger prawns with lemongrass and chilli, pressed rabbit with grape mustard and tarragon, and other dishes inspired by the Mediterranean coast. Mains are a fresh twist to the classic roast – go for the whole or half grilled corn-fed chicken, which comes with crisp skin and a fiery sauce, or try the grilled Suffolk pork belly accompanied by a rich jus.
where: 23 New Quebec St, London W1H 7SD
website: www.boxcar.co.uK
Kerridge’s Bar & Grill
Few hotels do Sundays quite like Corinthia London. Their roast is an elevated, quietly indulgent affair — think perfectly carved meats, glossy gravy, Yorkshire puddings with height and vegetables treated with genuine restaurant-level care. The dining room delivers a sense of occasion without ever feeling formal, making it an ideal choice for multi-generational lunches or celebratory Sundays. It’s the roast you book when you want luxury woven into every detail.
Where: Corinthia Hotel, 10 Whitehall Pl, London SW1A 2BD
Website: corinthia.com
Sartoria
A roast with Mayfair polish, Sartoria brings Italian elegance to the traditional Sunday ritual. Set on Savile Row, the dining room has that rare mix of warmth and sophistication — all soft light, crisp linens and the hum of a long, lazy lunch. The kitchen takes classic British comforts and filters them through an Italian lens: perfectly roasted meats, seasonal vegetables treated with real finesse and the option to lean into richer, more indulgent flavours if the mood strikes. Pair it with a glass from their exceptional wine list and you’ve got a Sunday that feels both comforting and distinctly grown-up.
Where: 20 Savile Row, London W1S 3PR
Website: Sartoria-restaurant.co.uk
34 Mayfair
With its elegant, enclosed terrace and stylish interiors, 34 Mayfair is the perfect setting for a relaxed Sunday afternoon with family. Choose from the roast black angus sirloin, slow-cooked to perfection, or go for the rotisserie free-range chicken with sage and onion stuffing, cooked over coals for golden, crispy skin. Both are served with the classic trimmings – Yorkshire pudding, triple-cooked duck fat roast potatoes, root vegetable purée, cauliflower and leek gratin, seasonal greens, glazed heritage carrots and rich gravy.
where: 34 Grosvenor Square, Audley St, London, W1K 2HD
website: www.34-restaurant.co.uk
The Marksman
A posh public house on Hackney Road, The Marksman is well known for its excellent food served up by owners and chefs, Tom Harris and Jon Rotheram, and interiors that sit somewhere between an old East End boozer and Farrow & Ball showroom.
The pub is the place to be on a Sunday if you’re part of the East London set (if you can get a table – you’ll need to book weeks in advance). Tuck into nettle and wild garlic soup, followed by a choice of roasts, from Hereford rump with Yorkshire pudding and horseradish cream to roast Sutton Hoo chicken and braised spring vegetables.
Desserts are a delight too, from brown butter & honey tart to the rhubarb and almond Bakewell tart. It’s without a doubt the best Sunday lunch you’ll find on the east side of the capital.
where: The Marksman, 254 Hackney Road, London E2 7SJ
website: www.marksmanpublichouse.com
Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar
These guys take their roasts pretty seriously. The team sources their produce from within 150 miles of the restaurant, using Kent and Essex-based farms so you can expect top-notch quality and they use goose fat to ensure their roasties are as crispy on the outside as they are fluffy on the inside.
Plus, if you’re partial to a gin, you’re in luck as they’ve got over 100 different gins for you to take a look at.
where: Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
website: www.gillrays.com
Berners Tavern
Fitzrovia’s Berners Tavern – a celebration of all things British produce by Jason Atherton – is a must-visit for any roast lover. Expect everything from slow-cooked Dingley Pork Belly to line-caught Cornish cod chowder.
Accompany your roast with a tipple from the Berners Tavern Bloody Marty drinks trolley, exclusively available on Sunday, offering Ketel One vodka or Don Julio tequila blanco. It’s true, Sunday doesn’t get better than this.
where: 10 Berners Street, W1T 3NP
website: www.bernerstavern.com
Pan Pacific London
At Pan Pacific, Sunday takes on a refined, Singapore-leaning twist. Their roast champions beautifully sourced British produce but delivers it with the hotel’s signature precision and a touch of Asian influence running quietly through the menu. The result is an elevated, elegant roast experience in a light-filled dining room that feels serene even on a busy weekend. A strong choice if you’re after a more polished, contemporary take on the traditional Sunday spread.
Where: 80 Houndsditch, London EC3A 7AB
Website: panpacific.com
The Pig & Butcher
Smokehouse’s sister restaurant, The Pig and Butcher, serves up an equally epic Sunday offering.
Start off with a spiced Bloody Mary to clear any lingering Saturday night cobwebs, before tucking into a 45 day salt aged Aberdeen Angus Sirloin. Garlic and rosemary roasties, cauliflower cheese, and confit carrots should also be ordered for a well-earned end-of-week feast.
Smokehouse’s sister restaurant, The Pig and Butcher, serves up an equally epic Sunday offering
where: The Pig and Butcher, 80 Liverpool Road, Islington, London N1 0QD
website: www.thepigandbutcher.co.uk
The Lanesborough Grill
Home to executive chef Shay Cooper, The Lanesborough Grill is the perfect spot for Sunday lunching in London. Focusing on the best seasonal modern British dishes, expect their Sunday roast to be quite the theatrical performance – think centrepiece roasts that steal the show.
Opt for the roast sirloin of Hereford beef with horseradish and apple cream, accompanied by Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes, or the equally indulgent beef Wellington, prepared skillfully at the table – you won’t regret it.
where: Hyde Park Corner, London SW1X 7TA
website: www.oetkercollection.com
Blacklock
This place doesn’t do meat-filled plates by half. Their Sunday sessions are known to bring on the meat sweats, so book in, bring out your comfiest pants and tuck into a mix of 28-day-aged lamb leg, 55-day-aged beef rump, and 21-day-aged pork loin, all roasted over open coals and English oak and served with the usual suspects; Yorkshires, duck fat-roasted tatties, veg, and Blacklock’s signature gravy.
where: Shoreditch, The City and Soho
website: www.theblacklock.com
Hawksmoor
The grande dame of London’s steak scene, Hawksmoor is a no-brainer if you’re after a traditional Sunday roast. They strip things back to basics with their roasts inspired by classic ways of cooking – they basically take huge joints and roast them over real charcoal and finish them off in the oven for a deep, rich flavour.
Order the slow roast rump served with beef-dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, greens, roasted shallots, garlic, and lashings of bone marrow and onion gravy. Wash it down with a fine selection of reds or warming cocktails from the excellent bartenders. Top tip: book in before 5 pm because the roasts famously sell out.
where: Various locations
website: www.thehawksmoor.com
Bread Street Kitchen & Heddon Street Kitchen
If there’s anyone who does roasts the right way, it’s Gordon Ramsay. Head over to one of his many Bread Street Kitchen restaurants or Heddon Street Kitchen to get a taste of his famed Ramsay roasts for yourself.
Served every Sunday for 12pm, enjoy dry-aged rare breed roast beef or roast cornfed chicken served with bread sauce. All roasts come accompanied by a Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, homemade gravy and, of course, his legendary roast potatoes.
where: Various Locations
website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
The Camberwell Arms
Sunday roast, family style. The Camberwell Arms, home to pared-back, wooden interiors, is renowned for its sharing-style roasts. Start the event off with starters of Devilled Cornish mussels or Beef tartare, before making your way onto the sharing dishes.
Think half a spit roast chicken with chilli and schmaltz yoghurt, roast Tamworth x Saddleback pork, kalibos cabbage, and burnt apple, or beef, ale and bone marrow pie.
where: 65 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8TR
website: www.thecamberwellarms.co.uk
Temper
A barbecue restaurant at heart, Temper sure knows how to add some fire to a classic Sunday roast. Book into their Soho branch and look forward to a family-style sharing banquet fit for a king. The ‘three beast feast’ is designed for two people and features aged beef roast, roasted pork and smoked lamb shoulder, all served with their signature roast garnish.
If you’re after something individual, look at their singular roasts, from smoked chicken with chimichurri to smoked and pulled lamb shoulder with mint sauce.
Temper is open fire food theatre and there’s nothing more indulgent than a flame fired Sunday roast
Robyn, Managing Director
where: Various Locations
website: www.temperrestaurant.com
Michael Caines at The Stafford
There’s no finer way to spend a lazy Sunday than with a mouth-watering Sunday Roast in the stunning surroundings of Michael Caines at The Stafford. Highlights of the menu include the Loch Duart salmon rillette with beetroot glaze, buttermilk and horseradish; brown butter poached Brixham cod with baby artichoke barigoule, sea herbs and horseradish velout; barbequed hen of the wood, Newlyn Bay monkfish, pan roasted sirloin beef and more.
where: 16-18 St James’s Place, London SW1A 1NJ
website: www.thestaffordlondon.com
Cora Pearl
Now that we’ve fully entered roast season, Cora Pearl is the place to go for the ultimate Sunday roast in the heart of Covent Garden. Renowned for its elevated comfort food and expertly crafted classic British dishes, diners can choose from the traditional roast sirloin with horseradish or roast chicken with mustard mayo, each accompanied by crispy potatoes, cauliflower cheese, carrots, hispi cabbage, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Their signature Bad Kitty cocktail is also a must, a refreshing blend of gin, sloe gin, elderflower and lemon juice, topped with cava for a crisp finish.
WHERE: 30 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8NA
WEBSITE: www.corapearl.co.uk
Pivot Bar & Bistro
Located in the heart of Covent Garden, you can beat the crowds and stop by 3 Henrietta Street’s Pivot Bar & Bistro. Priced at £32 for two courses or £38 for three, expect starters such as creamy white bean soup with sourdough, Scottish smoked salmon, and chicken and hazelnut terrine with crusty bread and chutney. Mains include roast beef, turkey ballotine, and cod loin with herb sauce, all served with roast potatoes, buttered green beans, charred carrots and cabbage and the choice to add pigs in blankets, cauliflower cheese and squash and chestnut mushroom pie.
With views over the famed neighbourhood, you can people-watch until your heart’s content, all while enjoying the cosy surroundings and the brilliant British classic.
where: Pivot, 3 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, WC2E 8LU
website: www.pivotbarandbistro.com
Barnett Hill
Served in the Oak Room Restaurant, Barnett Hill invites you to embark on a two- or three-course feast. Filled with the classics and a selection of butcher-cut beef and pork, there’s something for every meat lover.
Save room for dessert and chow your way through a chocolate fondant or the vanilla pannacotta, or go traditional with a selection of British cheeses.
where: Barnett Hill, Blackheath Lane, Guildford, GU5 0RF
website: www.alexanderhotels.co.uk
Smith’s Bar & Grill
Paddington’s Smith’s Bar & Grill has a Sunday roast menu that’s stacked with all of the traditional elements.
Book in for a meal to remember and guests will be tucking into the likes of roasted pork belly; 10-days matured lamb shank; and 35-days matured British grass-fed picanha.
All accompanied by duck fat roast potatoes, honey roasted carrots, tenderstem broccoli, parsnips, a Yorkie and gravy. They do sharing options too.
Paddington’s Smith’s Bar & Grill has a Sunday roast menu that’s stacked with all of the traditional elements
where: 25 Sheldon Square, Paddington, W2 6EY
website: www.smithsbarandgrill.co.uk
Savoy Grill
Following its beautiful transformation last year, the Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay has returned to its former glory, channelling the best of 1920s glamour and charm. Their Sunday roast menu is no different, with endless excellent fine dining options to indulge in.
Go for the classic roast of dry-aged sirloin of beef with all the fixings and a red wine jus. The sides shouldn’t be missed either, from the creamy pomme purée to the tenderstem broccoli with almonds or the “blood mary” fries.
where: Savoy Hotel, Strand, WC2R 0EZ
website: www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Home House
Showcasing the best of seasonal British produce, cosy in for the afternoon and order 28-day-aged beef or a lamb leg. All roasts come with the usual trimmings, including the chef’s famous duck fat roasties and red wine jus.
Don’t forget to try their moreish puddings too – including our favourite the blackberry and apple crumble with creme anglaise.
where: Home House, 20 Portman Square, W1H 6LW
website: www.homehouse.co.uk
José Pizarro The Swan Inn
Sunday roast with a Spanish twist? Count us in. Over at José Pizarro’s Esher restaurant, you’ll find the team serving up roasts every Sunday.
The famed celebrity chef cooks up all of the roasts over an open fire, featuring the roast Duroc pork belly. It’s served up with a Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and seasonal veggies. Who knew a Spanish take on a roast could taste so good?
where: José Pizarro, 2 Hare Lane, Claygate, Esher, KT10 9BS
website: www.josepizarro.com
The Cadogan Arms
For pub grub done right, look to The Cadogan Arms. This Chelsea favourite has it all, from ornate wooden and tiled interiors (chandelier included) to its legendary sticky toffee pudding. Their Sunday roasts are just as delicious. Expect to find plates piled high with meats – choose from Cumbrian native rump of beef, shoulder of lamb or mushroom and onion pie – with all of the trimmings.
I visited The Cadogan with my mum and we had such a nice time. It’s cosy and pretty – the ideal place to take someone who’s visiting London and wants to try a classic Sunday roast.
Andrea, Contributing Food, Culture & Lifestyle Editor
where: 298 King’s Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UG
website: www.thecadoganarms.london
Booking Office 1869
Fancy your roast in the centre of a train station? We thought you might. The stunning St Pancras Renaissance Hotel is home to the famed all-day dining establishment Booking Office 1869, which will be expanding its menu by adding traditional English favourites with a contemporary twist.
From roasted free-range chicken with sourdough bread sauce to wild mushroom and seed pudding, there are plenty of tempting options for all to enjoy. Hugo Toro’s striking interior is a recreation of the original 19th-century St. Pancras ticket hall and the perfect location for a relaxed Sunday meal.
where: St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London, Euston Rd, London NW1 2AR
website: www.booking-office.co.uk
