From Michelin-star pubs to luxury hotels, here we share our pick of Sunday roasts that are sure to tantalise your taste buds
THE GAME BIRD SW1A
There’s no finer way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than with a mouth-watering Sunday roast in the lovely surroundings of luxury, five star hotel The Stafford London. Every Sunday, enjoy a succulent rib of beef with all the trimmings carved for you at your table from a handcrafted silver trolley.
16-18 St James’s Place, SW1A 1NJ thestaffordlondon.com
THE SWAN AT THE GLOBE SE1
Opening on London’s Bankside in 2007, The Swan at the Globe's seasonal, modern British menus are inspired by and made with some of the best produce from Southwark's Borough Market and beyond with enviable views of the River Thames and St Paul’s Cathedral.
21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT swanlondon.co.uk
THE HARWOOD ARMS SW6
Hidden away in the back streets of Fulham, the Harwood Arms offers award-winning food in a relaxed setting and is currently the only Michelin-starred pub in London, having first received the accolade just a year after opening. This gastropub has a Sunday lunch to die for.
Walham Grove, SW6 1QP harwoodarms.com
NO. FIFTY CHEYNE SW3
Having been refurbished in 2019, this beautiful restaurant overlooking CheyneGardens and the River Thames, and a stone’s throw from the King’sRoad, dishes up award-winning, classic British Sunday roasts served with all the trimmings, curated by Head Chef Iain Smith.
50 Cheyne Walk, SW3 5LR fiftycheyne.com
Image above: No. Fifty Cheyne
ROAST SE1
Roast Restaurant champions seasonal and sustainable ingredients with a menu made up of classic British dishes that support and celebrate local farmers and producers. With views over Borough Market, this restaurant cooks up a Sunday roast that’s hard to beat.
The Floral Hall, Stoney Street, SE1 1TL roast-restaurant.com
THE ORANGE SW1W
At The Orange in Pimlico, the best British meat and finest vegetables are sourced locally and seasonally to ensure that the classic tradition of a Sunday roast couldn’t get any better. Indulge in the famous whole Castlemead chicken for two and cosy up by the open fire. If meat isn’t your thing they also serve a pine nut Wellington roast.
37-39 Pimlico Road, SW1W 8NE theorange.co.uk
BLACKLOCK EC3M
Located in an old electricity substation in the grounds of the City of London’s first meat market, Blacklock serves up the best quality grass-fed meat in the country cooked over a real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons. Choose from beef rump, pork loin, lamb leg or the 'All In roast' which is designed to be shared and contains a bit of everything.
13 Philpot Lane, EC3M 8AA theblacklock.com
HAWKSMOOR SW3
Hawksmoor Knightsbridge, with its glamorous Art Deco interior, is just off Brompton Road, between Harrods and Harvey Nichols. Serving steaks from ethically-reared traditional British breeds, the menu also features a number of seafood dishes, as well as their famous slow roast rump served with all the traditional trimmings and bone marrow gravy.
3 Yeomans Row, SW3 2AL thehawksmoor.com
Image above: Hawksmoor
THE THOMAS CUBITT SW1W
Named after one of London’s most famous master builders, The Thomas Cubitt has earned itself a name as a local and popular institution in the heart of Belgravia. On Sundays, a choice of sharing roasts is served – pick from the likes of beef sirloin, saltmarsh lamb, middlewhite pork, whole castlemead chicken or pheasant.
44 Elizabeth Street, SW1W 9PA thethomascubitt.co.uk
THE JUGGED HARE EC1Y
Located near the Barbican, London's leading game restaurant prides itself on full flavours, innovative ideas and perfectly executed dishes at every service. The Jugged Hare are famous for their Sunday roasts with duck fat roast potatoes and rotisserie gravy, but also specialise in spit-roast meats, like a suckling piglet for two, wild fish and shellfish.
49 Chiswell Street, EC1Y 4SA thejuggedhare.com
THE GRILL AT THE DORCHESTER W1K
London’s revamped restaurant in the heart of five star hotel The Dorchester presents young talent Tom Booton’s interpretation of a modern-day British roast, with a vibrant atmosphere to match.
53 Park Lane, W1K 1QA dorchestercollection.com
TEMPER W1F
A secret smokey hideaway below the streets of Soho filled with music, theatre and wood-smoke from a 6m long central fire-pit, Temper is the place to go if you like a roast dinner. Watch chefs cook big cuts of meat over an open fire whilst sipping on mezcal-laced cocktails. Their family style roasts are designed to share and are available every Sunday.
25 Broadwick Street, W1F 0DF temperrestaurant.com
