Top 10 Sunday lunch pubs
From the British coast to the heights of the Peak District, bustling cities and historic towns, we’ve got a host of charming pubs serving fantastic pub food. If you’re looking for a place to rest after a big walk, a spot to unwind after a day of exploring or still crave the comforts of a Sunday roast on a weekend away from home, we’ve got you covered.
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Countryside views of the Cotswolds
The Royal George Hotel has the best views of the countryside and if you’re visiting, the best Sunday lunch. Nestled in the idyllic village of Birdlip, this pub serves the tastiest pub food right in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The 18th-century inn makes for the ideal base to explore the Cotswolds surrounding Gloucestershire and tuck into traditional pub food. Our Sunday menu offers roast turkey, roast pork loin, roast sirloin of beef and the ultimate trio of roasts as well as vegetarian and vegan options, so there’s something for everyone!
Sunday Lunch with a city view
Take in views of the Shard and St. Paul Cathedral from the banks of the River Thames and tuck in at the Anchor Bankside, in London. Combining city life with the homely traditions of good pub grub, the Anchor is the perfect place to fill up on a Sunday roast in Southwark.
Rebuilt in the 1600s after the great fire of London, this pub is bursting with history and hosts a Sunday menu bursting with flavour. Taste the best pub food at the Anchor and savour the flavour of 28-day-aged Sirloin of Beef, Roasted Half Chicken or Nut Roast Wellington in a warm and cosy atmosphere.
Sundays spent by the shore
Nothing says ‘Sunday’ quite like a roast dinner by the seaside when you’re visiting the picturesque Isle of Wight. If you’re looking for tasty pub grub after a day of exploring the island, look no further than The Ryde Castle Hotel charming and historic pub in Ryde with views of the seaside.
Our Sunday menu offers a trio of meats served with crispy rosemary & garlic roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and lashings of gravy. Pair that with our wide selection of drinks and a day spent at the beach and you’ve got the perfect combination.
Lunch like the Romans do
Bath is a charming town renowned for its iconic Roman-built baths and home to The Westgate, a traditional pub. In the heart of the history, our pub sits across the road from the Roman Baths and is a two-minute walk from Bath Abbey. In the centre of town, we’re surrounded by quaint shops and side streets for you to get lost in.
If you’re in the area and on the hunt for Sunday lunch, look no further than our pub where you can see the sights and unwind with a Sunday roast like no other. Relax with fluffy roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese as you sip away on a glass of wine from our wide selection.
Uncover Oxford
The Turf Tavern is surrounded by the history of Oxford, its prestigious university and the best Sunday lunch. Having opened its doors to literary legends, politicians and Hollywood stars since 1381, our traditional pub knows how to cook up a mean roast dinner.
With the University of Oxford on our doorstep and the iconic Radcliffe Library, an 18th-century, Palladian-style building, there’s so much beauty to uncover. But first, be sure to make a pit stop at our charming pub for some classic pub grub.
Walk off your Sunday lunch
Famous for its pudding, the picturesque market town of Bakewell is the ideal place to spend your weekend and The Castle is the pub for the ultimate Sunday lunch. For walkers, cyclers and dog walkers alike, our pub is the perfect pit stop on the scenic Monsail Trail.
The Castle is a 16th-century traditional inn, sitting along the River Wye, serving the ultimate trio of roasts and Mushroom and Stilton Wellington, with all the trimmings. Now that you’ve found the best roast dinner, why not unwind with a glass of wine while you’re here? View our wide selection of wines, beers and spirits ahead of your visit.
A canal-side lunch
On the banks of the Birmingham canal, you’ll find our quaint pub, the Malt House, a former maltings with a spacious terrace and balcony to enjoy Sunday lunch. We’re in the city centre, right across from Utilita Arena Birmingham so you can fill up on fantastic pub food before dancing the night away.
Take a break from shopping at Birmingham’s Bullring and retreat to the Malt House nestled by the water for canal views as you tuck into a traditional roast dinner. Choose from Beef Sirloin, Roasted Half Chicken with Stuffing and Nut Roast Wellington paired perfectly with roast potatoes and fresh seasonal vegetables
The best Sunday spot in London
The Sherlock Holmes is one of London’s most iconic pubs, with a Victorian theme and past linked to Britain's most famous detective himself, and the best roast dinner. Immerse yourself in the history of Sherlock’s famous past with the detailed recreation of his famous flat upstairs and enjoy the pieces of memorabilia.
From soups to warm you through to roast dinners to fill you up, our pub knows how to make your week with the tastiest dishes. Enjoy pub food classics, real ales, wines and spirits in a conveniently located pub, between Charing Cross and Embankment.
A historic Sunday lunch
Fancy having Sunday lunch in Britain’s oldest surviving Inn? Then make your way to the historic Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham for a traditional roast dinner in a traditional British pub. Celebrate the end of the week in a pub built in 1189, and soak up the history as you tuck into some tasty pub food.
Nottingham is a city with plenty to explore and if you need a pub serving traditional roast dinner, there’s no better place to rest than our charming pub. Choose from beef, roasted chicken or a nut roast, paired with the crispiest of roasties, seasonal veg and Yorkshire Pudding. Not to mention, we’ve got a drinks selection fit for every taste, whatever the occasion.