Where to get the best Sunday Roasts in London
Sunday roasts are synonymous with English culture, and since the weather is getting colder, it’s time to settle into a cosy traditional pub steeped in history and enjoy a big traditional Sunday roast by the fire with your loved ones.
Picture your plate overflowing with tender meat cooked to perfection, comforting winter vegetables, homemade Yorkshire pudding, all topped with lashings of rich gravy…
But where can you find London’s best roasts?
A great Sunday roast lunch or dinner is handcrafted with love by talented chefs, using local ingredients and techniques refined over generations – traditional, timeless and tasty, which isn't always easy to come by.
Luckily, we’ve done all the hard work (and excessive roast eating) for you, which has resulted in our comprehensive list of where to get the best Sunday roasts in London, segmented by North, East, South and West.
So, if you won’t settle for anything less than the best when it comes to a Sunday roast (and why should you?), be sure to visit one of the great places for a roast lunch or dinner below. Each of the places included also have a vegetarian or vegan roast available.
Alternately you can use our Sunday Roast Pub Finder to browse pubs serving Sunday roasts near you.
View the best Sunday roasts in London by area
Where to get the best Sunday roasts in North London
If you’re looking for a fabulous roast in North London, you can’t go wrong at one of the great eateries listed below, which specialise in Sunday roasts in warm and relaxing settings.
Use the Sunday Roasts in North London Pub Finder to browse all the best pubs serving Sunday roasts in the area.
The Crown, Islington
The Crown in Islington is a relaxed Victorian pub with a wonderful atmosphere and an excellent Sunday carvery. With hearty English favourites on the menu, including its locally-famous Sunday roasts, it is a North London pub where tradition is taken very seriously.
The food is crafted from the finest seasonal ingredients and goes perfectly with a pint of real ale, and, the pub has such a great reputation for its food that booking a table is advisable.
- View The Crown's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 116 Cloudesley Road, Islington, London, N1 0EB.
The Flask, Highgate
The Flask is a North London institution with a history dating back centuries. It's been frequented by famous authors, playwrights and rockstars alike – including George Michael who resided nearby.
The pub does all the classics well, including tasty traditional Sunday roasts with all the trimmings, enjoyed in beautifully British surroundings with a great atmosphere.
- View The Flask's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 77 Highgate West Hill, Highgate, London, N6 6BU.
The Great Northern Railway Tavern, Hornsey
Built in 1897, The Great Northern Railway Tavern is a Grade II listed pub in Hornsey, which serves first-class Sunday roasts in stunning surroundings, accented by original features and award-winning beer. For a truly British Sunday roast experience in North London, The Great Northern Railway Tavern is worth the trip.
- View The Great Northern Railway Tavern's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 67 High Street, Hornsey, London, N8 7QB.
The Holly Bush, Hampstead
The Holly Bush is a beautiful pub and restaurant in Hampstead that has become famous for its food. While the menu is ever-changing, the Sunday menu contains a great selection of roasts which are easily the best in the area. The roast menu includes Sunday roast platters designed for sharing with loved ones – enjoyed in the cosy surroundings of the Grade II listed building.
- View The Holly Bush's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 22 Hollymount, Hampstead, London, NW3 6SG.
The best Sunday roasts in East London
East London has some marvellous Sunday roasts, served in stunning, historic settings. Here are some of the best places for a Sunday roast in the East.
Use the Sunday Roasts in East London Pub Finder to browse all the best pubs serving Sunday roasts in the area.
The Gun, Docklands
The Gun is a historic riverside pub and restaurant in Docklands with a stellar reputation for fine food combined with beautiful views over the River Thames. The menus showcase timeless pub classics with a fresh modern twist, incorporating an array of seasonal ingredients, and its ever-popular Sunday roasts continue to attract people from across the capital.
- View The Gun's food menus.
- Location: 27 Coldharbour, Docklands, London, E14 9NS.
The Astronomer, Liverpool Street
Located in one of London’s most vibrant areas and drawing style inspiration from the night sky, The Astronomer is known for its fresh, hand-crafted British pies, Sunday roasts, well-kept cask ales, craft beers and cocktails near Liverpool Street.
With four different roasts to choose from, including a vegetarian roast, made using locally sourced ingredients delivered fresh to the kitchen at the start of each day, your Sunday roast can’t get much fresher than this.
- View The Astronomer's Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 125-129 Middlesex Street, London, E1 7JF.
The best Sunday roasts in South East London
South East London has no shortage of top-notch Sunday roasts. Here are a few of the tastiest the area has to offer…
The Wellington Hotel, Waterloo
The Wellington Hotel in Waterloo is a legendary London pub and hotel opposite Waterloo station, which makes it ideally located to pop in for a traditional Sunday roast and a drink between sightseeing in London. Choose from roast beef, chicken two ways, lamb or vegetarian roasts served with all the trimmings – the perfect way to spend a Sunday in London.
- View The Wellington Hotel's Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 81-83 Waterloo Road, Waterloo, London, SE1 8UD.
The White Hart, Southwark
Long-established as one of the finest pubs in Southwark, The White Hart blends 18th century heritage with smart modern style. The pub prides itself for having the best Sunday roast in Southwark, which can be enjoyed upstairs in the dining room or downstairs in the bar or restaurant areas.
Choose from all your favourite roast meats, with lashings of gravy and freshly made Yorkshire puddings, as well as a vegetarian nut roast option for a tasty meat-free roast in Southwark.
- View The White Hart's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: The White Hart, 22 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0UG.
The Barrowboy & Banker, London Bridge
While The Barrowboy & Banker is famous for its delicious British pies, it also does a fantastic Sunday roast. A former bank building, it has been lovingly restored and has a stunning dining room overlooking Southwark Cathedral, where you can enjoy a roast lunch or dinner of beef, pork, chicken or meat-free, served with Yorkshire pudding and all the tasty trimmings one could want.
- View The Barrowboy & Banker’s Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 6-8 Borough High Street, London Bridge, London, SE1 9QQ.
The Windmill, Lambeth
The Windmill is a traditional local in Lambeth that draws a lively crowd due to its proximity to Young Vic and Old Vic, which has earned a reputation for doing the traditional English classics right.
Its Sunday roast is no exception – roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetarian are among the options for the pub's delicious traditional roast lunches, which, teamed with live sport on-screen and a pint of cask ale or craft beer, adds to a perfect Sunday indeed.
- View The Windmill's Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 86 The Cut, Lambeth, London, SE1 8LW.
The Half Moon, Herne Hill
The Half Moon is an alluring pub, restaurant and hotel set in a Grade II-listed building that has been delicately restored to its former glory, combining classic charm with elegant modern sophistication. The food menu is British with international flare, and the popular pub is always humming on Sundays because its roast lunches and dinners have grown a dedicated following.
- View The Half Moon's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 10 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9HU.
The Pilot, Greenwich
The Pilot is a traditional, yet modern, pub, restaurant and hotel in Greenwich that dates back more than 200 years. Originally built in the early 1800s to serve the local coal workers, a painted stone tablet on the wall of the pub reads “Ceylon Place New East Greenwich 1801” – making The Pilot one of the oldest surviving buildings on the Greenwich Peninsula.
Delicious pub classics take centre stage on the menu, with a popular carvery on Sundays, which includes four delectable roasts to choose from, as well as a vegetarian version, making it the perfect spot in Greenwich to spend a lazy Sunday with great food and drink.
- View The Pilot's Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 68 River Way, Greenwich, London, SE10 0BE.
The Lord Northbrook, Lee
Situated in the heart of leafy Lee, The Lord Northbrook is a stylish Victorian pub serving first-class beers and tasty homemade food. Long established as a community favourite, the pub is a magnet on Sundays due to its traditional roast, which is rival anything in the city. An absolute must-try from the Sunday menu is the pub’s trio of roasts, which includes sirloin of beef, half a chicken two-ways, and a loin of pork.
- View The Lord Northbrook's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 116 Burnt Ash Rd, Lee, London, SE12 8PU.
The best Sunday roasts in South West London
Head South West for some of the best Sunday roast lunches and dinners the capital has to offer. Here are some of the top places for a hearty and delicious roast in South West London.
Use the Sunday Roasts in South West London Pub Finder to browse all the best pubs serving Sunday roasts in the area.
The Mason’s Arms, Battersea
Sunday roasts are particularly special at The Mason’s Arms in Battersea, which boasts a Sunday menu where traditional roast platters designed for sharing are at the heart. Perfectly cooked roast beef, lamb, pork, chicken or vegan roast is served on a large platter with all the trimmings – catered to the size of your group.
The pub itself has recently undergone a large refurbishment to restore it to its former glory as a traditional pub, but it has a modern drink offering with 28 different beers on draught and cask at a time.
- View The Mason’s Arms Sunday Roast menu.
- Address: 169 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, London, SW8 4BT.
The Red Lion, Barnes
A Great British pub with traditional values, The Red Lion in Barnes prides itself on serving classic British food, including delectable Sunday roasts, and perfect beer. In fact, the pub won Fuller’s Master Cellarman Award for 2019 for maintaining excellence in cellar and beer quality. Settle down in front of the roaring log fire for a wonderful Sunday carvery dining experience when the weather cools.
- View The Red Lion's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 2 Castelnau, Barnes, London, SW13 9RU.
The Star Tavern, Belgravia
The Star Tavern is a historic London pub in Belgravia known for its great service, beers and hearty home-cooked food – including an amazing Sunday roast. Interestingly, the pub won infamy during the fifties and sixties as the hangout for London’s inner circle of master criminals.
In fact, the pub is where most of the planning took place for the Great Train Robbery, netting the 18-man gang £2.6 million – about £40 million in today’s money…
- View The Star Tavern’s Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 6 Belgrave Mews West, Belgravia, London, SW1X 8HT.
The Antelope, Belgravia
Another great Belgravia pub for a traditional Sunday roast in special settings in The Antelope – a beautiful pub with a history dating back to the 17th century. The pub prides itself for having top-notch
Sunday roast lunch and dinner every weekend – made using the finest, freshest ingredients and served in a particularly relaxing and homely setting.
- View The Antelope’s Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 22 Eaton Terrace, London, SW1W 8EZ.
The best Sunday roasts in West London
Is West the best? It certainly has some of the best roasts in London… here are the best places for a traditional roast in West London.
Use the Sunday Roasts in West London Pub Finder to browse all the best pubs serving Sunday roasts in the area.
The Victoria, Paddington
For a traditional Sunday roast in a stunning 180-year-old Victorian pub, head to The Victoria in Paddington. Steeped in history and with a friendly team, the pub easily has the best beer and roasts in the area, which can be enjoyed downstairs in the main bar, upstairs in the stunning library dining room or the theatre dining room. Perfect for lovers of literature, rumour has it that Charles Dickens wrote part of Our Mutual Friend there.
- View The Victoria’s Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 10A Strathearn Place, Paddington, London, W2 2NH.
The Swan, Bayswater
The Swan in Bayswater provides the gateway to a great day out in London’s iconic Hyde Park, serving-up traditional British pub fare crafted fresh in-house from the finest ingredients.
Pork, chicken, beef and vegetarian roasts are on offer on Sundays, best enjoyed from the first-floor dining room with views over the park. Be sure to save room for pudding, though, as The Swan has a particularly devilish Sunday dessert menu.
- View The Swan's Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 66 Bayswater Road, London, W2 3PH.
The Dove, Hammersmith
A charming, much-loved pub with an incredible history, The Dove has been a fixture of London life since the 17th century. Set right on the River Thames, it's the best pub in Hammersmith for great atmosphere, a pint of ale, and a perfectly cooked traditional Sunday roast.
Sit inside by the fire and watch the boats pass by on the River Thames – The Dove is a magical spot for a roast on Sundays.
- View The Dove’s Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, London, W6 9TA.
The Blue Boat, Hammersmith
The Blue Boat on Hammersmith's stunning riverside offers stylish pub dining, with an open-plan kitchen where you can watch the passionate team of chefs preparing some of the best roast dinners in the area.
Served with all the trimmings, take your pick from beef, chicken, pork belly, vegetarian Wellington or a huge lamb roast to share with the table. Be sure to ask for bottomless gravy – as the wait staff will be more than happy to oblige! After your food has settled, be sure to take a picturesque stroll along the Thames Path which is right on the pub’s doorstep.
- View The Blue Boat’s Sunday roast menu.
- Address: Distillery Wharf, Parr's Way, London, W6 9GD.
The Pilot, Chiswick
The Pilot pub and restaurant in Chiswick dishes-up an extremely high standard of food and ale in a friendly, relaxed environment. It has earned a great local reputation for its fine food. Fresh, locally sourced produce brings out the best in its best of British dishes – from light lunches to classic Sunday roast lunches and dinners.
- View The Pilot’s Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 56 Wellesley Road, Chiswick, London, W4 4BZ.
The Prince Blucher, Twickenham
Step inside the beloved rugby pub The Prince Blucher and you’ll discover a beautiful beer garden and spacious bar and restaurant with real ales and traditional pub food. The pub is extremely popular on game days, due to its proximity to Twickenham Stadium, but Sundays are reserved for traditional roasts with all the trimmings – with a popular dish being the roast pork blade to share.
- View The Prince Blucher's Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 124 The Green, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5AG.
The Anglers, Teddington
The Anglers has existed since the mid-18th century in various forms – mainly as an inn, hotel and public house, and was popular among local fishermen which inspired its name. Acquired by Fuller’s in 2010, the pub underwent a huge refurbishment in 2018, transforming the pub and restaurant into a stylish riverside retreat with a huge beer garden equipped with a children’s playground.
Six amazing roasts sit alongside an extensive Sunday menu, including a selection of roast meats for those that can't make up their mind, and a large roast chicken to share.
- View The Anglers' Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 3 Broom Road, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9NR.
The Plough, Ealing
An award-winning pub, The Plough in Ealing is a real country charmer that offers a fresh take on the traditional British pub. With chic décor, an eclectic drinks list and a menu centred around pub classics and fan favourites, it also features a great garden bar, which is a magnet on sunny days.
But the Sunday roast at The Plough is one of its greatest attractions. The pub offers an array of traditional roasts with all the trimmings in a sharing size – so get a group together and the team of chefs will create a large roast platter you can tuck into with your friends. Vegans and vegetarian roasts are also available.
- View The Plough’s Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, London, W5 4XB.
The Duke of Kent, Ealing
With one of the best beer gardens around, The Duke of Kent is a hive of activity in the summertime, but when the winter cools down everyone retreats inside and tucks into the pub’s locally famous Sunday roasts.
With almost every roast meat one could imagine on the menu, as well as a vegetarian Wellington, all served with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, honey roast carrots and parsnips, sticky red cabbage, peas and runner beans. If dining with a group, the ‘trio of roasts’ option allows for thrice the deliciousness.
- View The Duke of Kent's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: Scotch Common, Ealing, London, W13 8DL.
The Rose & Crown, Ealing
The Rose and Crown is a traditional pub in South Ealing bursting with English charm, community spirit and superb pub food and real ales.
Visit on a Sunday to tuck into its traditional roast lunch or dinner – with aged beef, chicken, lamb, pork and vegetarian roasts available – served in a stunning setting for a real British culinary experience.
- View The Rose & Crown's Sunday roast menu.
- Location: Church Place, St. Mary's Road, Ealing, London, W5 4HN.
The Scarsdale Tavern, Kensington
The Scarsdale Tavern is a popular pub in Kensington adorned with beautiful flowers in the warmer months and boasting a roaring open fire inside in the winter. With great pub classics on the menu and a drink offering including cask ales, it’s a traditional pub with a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere.
Sundays are all about traditional Sunday roasts by the fire. Be sure to try the Cornish Orchards braised South Coast pork belly roast, or the large chicken roast to share.
- View The Scarsdale Tavern’s Sunday roast menu.
- Location: 23a Edwardes Square, London, W8 6HE.
The Prince's Head, Richmond
At 300 years old, The Prince’s Head is a historic spot to enjoy a traditional Sunday roast. The history of the pub building dates back to the 1705, when it first became licensed premises. Some famous cricketers have held the license there, including the Surrey, Somerset and England Fast bowler Thomas Richardson, whose name appears in directories from 1908 until his death in 1912.
A large selection of roasts are on the Sunday menu, with a vegetarian homemade nut roast available for non-meat-eaters. If you can't choose between them, order the roast platter which features beef, chicken and pork. Make sure you save some room for pudding because sticky toffee pudding and apple and blackberry crumble are on the menu…
- View The Prince's Head's Sunday roast menu.
- Address: 28 The Green, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 1LX.
Enjoy London’s best Sunday roasts
If you’re searching for the best Sunday roasts in London, any of the great eateries mentioned above specialise in roast lunches and dinners with their bespoke Sunday menus.
After you’ve enjoyed one of the best roasts in London, be sure to continue the best of British culinary experiences by checking out our recommendations for the best fish and chips in London and London’s best pies.
