Hawksmoor, Seven Dials
Having scooped the title of ‘Best Sunday Lunch In The UK’ from the Observer Food Monthly, roasts don’t come any more highly recommended than this. Kick off with a Bloody Mary before delving into a tasty rump of longhorn beef with all the trimmings. Expect crisp duck fat roast potatoes, Yorkshire puds “the size of dustbin lids” and lashings of bone marrow and onion gravy. Situated at the site of the old Watney-Combe brewery, the venue itself is worth a visit, with chemistry lab-top bar tables, original vaulted brick ceilings and tiles sourced from London Underground.
Sundays, 12pm-4.30pm
11 Langley Street, WC2H 9JG
Tube: Covent Garden
thehawksmoor.com
The Garden Gate, Hampstead
The cracking beer garden is a huge draw at this bright and breezy local. There are classy options for Sunday lunch, including skin-on potatoes and regionally sourced meat.
Sundays all day
14 South End Road, NW3 2QE
Tube: Belsize Park
thegardengatehampstead.co.uk
The Alma, Islington
Veggies get a special option of mushroom and cashew nut wellington for Sunday lunch at this casual pub, which also sells tonnes of Kiwi products at its New Zealand Tuck Shop.
Sunday, 12.30pm-4pm & 6.30pm-9.30pm
59 Newington Green Road, N1 4QU
Tube: Canonbury
thealma-n1.co.uk
The Owl and the Pussycat, Shoreditch
This understated pub serves first-class food, with a delicate twist on the Sunday lunch. Try the braised feather blade of beef, roasted root vegetables with lashings of horseradish mash. Or there’s pan roasted hake, herb crushed potatoes with mushy peas and cockles.
Sundays, 12pm-6pm
34 Redchurch Street, E2 7DP
Tube: Shoreditch High Street
owlandpussycatshoreditch.com
The Jolly Butchers, Stoke Newington
With its red exterior, you can’t miss this no-airs-or-graces, old-fashioned pub. It’s busy, so try to grab a table early, then enjoy sizable portions of chicken, ribeye, lamb, pork loin or nut roast served with homemade Yorkshires, potatoes, parsnips and
a decent helping of gravy.
Sundays until 10pm
204 Stoke Newington High St, N16 7HU
Tube: Stoke Newington
jollybutchers.co.uk
The Sporting Page, Chelsea
This popular Chelsea landmark is just off Fulham Road, so you’ll spot more than a few football fans either celebrating or drowning their sorrows after a big match. With a huge seated pavement terrace (it’s heated), you can enjoy a traditional Sunday lunch while soaking up the sun or watching the big sporting events over a couple of decent pints.
Sundays from midday
6 Camera Place, SW10 0BH
Tube: West Brompton
thesportingpagechelsea.co.uk
The Crooked Well, Camberwell
Fancy a bit of celeb-spotting as you tuck in to your roast? Head to The Crooked Well where Erin O’Connor and Florence Welch frequent. Decked out like a fancy home, this new venue boasts a comfortable, rustic charm. For Sunday lunch, choose from beef, pork or a whole chicken served with stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast pots and veg. And if you don’t manage to polish off every morsel, the kitchen will pack it up for you to eat at home.
Sundays, 12.30pm-2.30pm
& 6.30pm-10.30pm
16 Grove Lane, SE5 8SY
Tube: Denmark Hill
thecrookedwell.com
The Driver, King’s Cross
Spilling over five floors, with a different theme on each, including an elegant roof terrace, this boutique gastropub has something for everyone. Head downstairs for a lively atmosphere and comfy seating for Sunday lunch, before making your way to the second floor for top DJs.
Sundays all day
Wharfedale Road, N1 9RY
Tube: King’s Cross
driverlondon.co.uk
Trullo, Islington
If you’re a bit of a heathen and fancy something other than roast for Sunday lunch, head to this contemporary Italian restaurant. Feast on four courses, which change weekly but have included delights such as tagliarini with brown shrimp, yellow and green courgette and chilli; fresh almond and parsley salad; mackerel with farro pilaf; and beef onglet with rainbow chard and horseradish. The wine list is pretty darn impressive, too.
Sundays, 12.30pm-3pm
300 Saint Paul’s Road, N1 2LH
Tube: Highbury & Islington
trullorestaurant.com
Roast, London Bridge
This might be a bit more pricey than your average Sunday tucker, but with a name like Roast, you can expect your meat and trimmings to be spot-on. Celebrating all-things British, the venue sources much of its produce from nearby Borough Market, championing local farmers.
Sundays, 12pm-9pm
The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, SE1 1TL
Tube: London Bridge
roast-restaurant.com
Drake & Morgan
Take the edge off your hangover with a free Bloody Mary when you book for Sunday lunch at this chain’s four venues. Choose from the Refinery on Bankside, the Parlour in Canary Wharf, The Folly in the City or the Drift on Bishopsgate – then decide on your roast. There’s the slab of British beef with creamed horseradish; a whole free-range chicken with lemon and thyme served with bread sauce and crispy bacon; or tender pork belly with crackling, Bramley apple sauce and gravy. All meats are served with veg and fluffy-in-the-middle beef-dripping roast potatoes which claim to be nearly as good as your mum’s.
Sundays from 12pm
drakeandmorgan.co.uk
The Crabtree, Hammersmith
With top views of the Thames, this is a great place to head to for lazy summer afternoons. Choose from lounging in the beer garden or reclining on the riverside terrace while tucking into a mouth-watering menu and supping a Real Ale. Up for grabs is Kilracock pork belly; Scotch beef sirloin; or lemon & thyme chicken breast with all the trimmings.
Sundays, midday-9pm
Rainville Road, W6 9HA
Tube: Hammersmith
thecrabtreew6.co.uk
Hideaway Jazz Cafe, Streatham
Tuck in to top nosh while kicking back and listening to the sounds of jazz, swing, soul and blues. With splashes of bright orange, comfy cream sofas and a piano, this new venue (left) is putting a modern twist on Sunday lunch. Diners can choose from chicken, pork, beef or veggie roast with the usual trimmings, followed by a delicious calorific dessert.
All day Sunday
227 Streatham High Road,
SW16 2ED
Tube: Streatham
hideawaylive.co.uk
The Old Dairy, Finsbury Park
The clue’s in the title as to what this pub once operated as. Now, it’s well known for serving top food in a magnificent venue with a friendly atmosphere. It’s perfect for Sunday lunch. As well as a choice of beef, chicken, port and lamb, there’s a leek & stilton filo parcel served with all the trimmings for the veggies. Finish off with a classic such as Eton mess or banana egg custard.
Sunday from 12pm
1-3 Crouch Hill, N4 4AP
Tube: Crouch Hill
theolddairyn4.co.uk
The Falcon, Clapham
This bright-yellow favourite has been refurbished. Check out its new look over Sunday lunch and a read of the papers.
Sundays from 12pm
33 Bedford Road, SW4 7SQ
Tube: Clapham North
thefalconclapham.co.uk
Tapping The Admiral, Camden
This super-cosy pub is full of friendly locals. Head here for top-notch roast chicken, pork or nut roast for a bargain price.
Sundays from 12.30pm
77 Castle Road, NW1 8SU
Tube: Chalk Farm
tappingtheadmiral.co.uk
The Ship, Wansworth
If you like your meat a little more chargrilled, The Ship fires up its outdoor kitchen whenever the sun comes out. It’s famed for hearty meals and has built a renowned reputation since it first opened its doors as Thameside Waterman’s Inn in 1786. Dine on delights such as grilled sea bream or a rack of ribs, outside overlooking the river. Or grab a table inside to enjoy a more traditional take on Sunday lunch.
Sunday, 12pm-5pm & 7pm-10pm
41 Jew’s Row, SW18 1TB
Tube: Wandsworth Town
theship.co.uk
Housebites, Your Place
Fancy having chefs prepare a meal for you, then delivering it to your pad so you can pass it off as your own? Your roast meat with all the trimmings – including cauliflower cheese – could be cooked by someone who has worked at The Ivy, Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen, or they could be a MasterChef finalist or just a really good cook. Either way, you win brownie points for pulling off a top lunch.
Order seven days in advance
housebites.com
