All the trimmings

The Laundry

A bustling restaurant offering a fun twist on the classics. Cosy up inside or enjoy the atmosphere from the heated terrace. On the menu is free-range roast chicken with garlic and chilli butter and 28-day aged Hereford sirloin with creamed horseradish. If meat isn’t for you, savour a vegan-friendly roast tomato and confit garlic tart with caramelised onion. With bottomless roasted vegetables and gravy, there’s no excuse not to tuck in.

Coldharbour Lane, SW9

@brixtonlaundry

Midland Grand Dining Room

Dine in one of London's most opulent brasseries, where celebrated chef Charlie Crote serves a seasonal menu. Suitably named the ‘Grand Sunday Lunch’, you can expect the likes of rib eye of grass-fed beef on the bone, vegetable Wellington, or a slow roast leg of lamb. Relax with a glass of wine and marvel at the dining room’s impressive grandeur, staggeringly high ceilings and art deco touches. Ideal for hearty dinners with friends.

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, NW1

@midlandgrand

The Coach

Established in 1790, this pub has been serving the local community for generations. Ingredients are thoughtfully sourced from independent or family-run producers, creating dishes with classic British and French influences. The menu changes weekly so you'll never tire of the Sunday roast which features a pumpkin, leek and camembert Wellington and a seven-hour braised shoulder of Cotswold lamb. This menu is one not to miss.

Ray Street, EC1R

thecoach.co.uk

The Albion

Settle in and soak up the ambience of this delightful Islington pub with its long-standing history. Sit by one of the log fires and choose from a selection of slow-roast Colne Valley lamb shoulder, Gloucester old spot pork leg, and celeriac, truffle and butternut squash Wellington. The Albion is busy every Sunday, so you’d better book ahead to secure a spot.

Thornhill Road, N1

@thealbionpub

The Camberwell Arms

Set in a pared-back brasserie aesthetic, serving a Sunday roast with an innovative spin. This award-winning pub offers shared roasts which can be enjoyed by the whole family. You'll be spoilt for choice, with roast Oxford Sandy Black pork, Hebridean lamb, and braised lamb shoulder with schmaltz yoghurt and mint and pine nut sauce.

Camberwell Church Street, SE5

@thecamberwellarms

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The Lanesborough

Combining traditional and innovative British cookery, Executive Chef Shay Cooper focuses on sourcing the best produce from around the UK. Sunday Lunch is a three-course affair, with the option of a wine pairing developed by sommeliers for the perfect flavour combinations. Sit back and take in one of London’s most beautiful and atmospheric Regency dining rooms, celebrating elevated classics such as roast Salt Marsh lamb, Dover sole and delicious beef Wellington.

Hyde Park Corner, SW1X

@thelanesboroughgrill

Café Kitty

This recently opened restaurant is located in Soho. Venture in on Sunday to take in a live show followed by a roast dinner with traditional trimmings, paired with honey roast roots, spring greens and a yorkshire pudding, or try the caramelised Roscoff onion Tarte Tatin. Don’t miss the mouth-watering goose fat potatoes which have unanimous rave reviews.

Walkers Court, W1F

@cafekittysoho

The Audley Public House

Head to Mayfair for a traditional Sunday roast in an elegantly restored Victorian pub, which prides itself on sourcing the freshest, finest produce from around the UK. Highly recommended is the roast beef, reared at the pub’s Somerset farm, served with roast potatoes, carrots and a delightful surprise in the form of a fluffy Yorkshire pudding filled to the brim with juicy pulled beef.

Mount Street, W1K

@audleypublichouse

No. Fifty Cheyne

Hidden away in a quaint Chelsea street with views of the River Thames and Cheyne Gardens, this elegant restaurant has earned itself a name as a local institution for its award-winning Sunday Roast, crafted by Head Chef Iain Smith.

Cheyne Walk, SW3

@50cheyne

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