SUNDAY roasts are a great part of British culture and the perfect meal to enjoy with a big group of family and friends.
However, getting them right is a fine art, which some are much better at doing than others.
InternetThe Hawthorn in Keighley, West Yorkshire, does one of the UK’s best Sunday dinners[/caption]
To help you work out where to find your tastiest local Sunday dinner, here’s a round up of some of the best places to eat a roast in the country.
The Hawthorn, Hawthorn, Keighley
According to Instagram page Rate Good Roasts, this West Yorkshire establishment is the best place to find a roast dinner.
The social media channel bases its findings on a number of key factors, including quality of gravy, Yorkshire puddings, service and value.
The Hawthorn has impressed people elsewhere too, picking up a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award this year.
As well as its meals, the ambience also impressed people, with plenty of reviewers describing it as “cosy”.
One wrote on TripAdvisor: “The meal was absolutely delicious. Waiting staff were very efficient and attentive. The restaurant is cosy with a lovely intimate atmosphere.”
Another added: “Good price and great atmosphere. We would most definitely recommend for a lunch out or even just a cosy drink.”
However, the Hawthorn was joint first on the Rate Good Roasts lists, with another place seen as equally good for a Sunday dinner.
Ducie Street Warehouse, Manchester
Ducie Street Warehouse in Manchester describes itself as an iconic bar, restaurant, outdoor terrace, lounge, cinema, meeting rooms and event space.
However, RGR felt its Sunday roasts were the thing that really set it apart as a venue.
One Google reviewer wrote: “I had the pleasure of dining at Ducie Street for Sunday dinner, and it was truly a delightful experience.
“The food was scrumptious, and it had a charming atmosphere.”
Diners have the choice of beef sirloin, chicken or lamb, while there’s also a vegan roast option too.
There’s even part of the menu dedicated entirely to cauliflower cheese, including a bacon frazzles option.
The Clarence Tavern, Stoke Newington
InternetThe Clarence Tavern in Stoke Newington was named the best Sunday Dinner by the Guardian[/caption]
Not all of the best Sunday dinners are found up north, with the Guardian’s top pick for a roast in London.
They wrote of The Clarence Tavern: “A Sunday chalkboard of specials offers a mixed seafood stew, whole gilthead bream, or slow-cooked lamb to share between two or three.
“Sets you up for a post-prandial snifter at Irish watering hole the Auld Shillelagh over the road.”
One visitor wrote on Google reviews: “We got a few small plates and everything was completely unreal. Really lovely experience eating here, start to finish. Taste sensation, really great food.”
The Broad Chare, Newcastle
InternetThe Broad Chare is known by locals for its homemade scotch eggs and Sunday dinners[/caption]
Hidden away down a back street beneath the Tyne Bridge is the Broad Chare, a gastro-pub that specialises in real ales and hearty home-cooked meals.
It’s famous among geordies for its homemade scotch eggs, while its Sunday dinners have moved it to the top of Wanderlog’s list of roast outlets in the North East.
One visitor said: “Each time that I’ve been to The Broad Chare I’ve found the service to be friendly, efficient and professional and I really like the atmosphere of the cosy upstairs room with a view out onto the street.
“The beer’s great, the menu is interesting and the food really is quite a few steps above what you’d find in the average pub.”
The Loveable Rogue, Glasgow
InternetGlasgow’s Laughable Rogue is described as both “homely” and “welcoming”[/caption]
High on several lists of Scotland‘s best Sunday roasts is Glasgow‘s Loveable Rogue, which won a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice award this year.
One list it appeared on was Glasgow World’s best roasts in the city, with the Speyside beef, Yorkshire puddings, beef fat garlic roasties, brisket mac ‘n’ cheese, honey root veg, vegetable ecrasé and red wine gravy their recommendation from the menu.
As well as raving about the food guests rave about the atmosphere, describing it as both “homely” and “welcoming”.
One wrote: “Food was amazing and service was too! Very homely.”
Another added: “The restaurant itself is cosy and welcoming on a cold night.”
The Lion Hotel, Gwent
The Lion Hotel is arguably the best place for a Sunday roast in Wales, with one reviewer saying they thought they had “died and went to Gastro Heaven” after their meal.
The eating area is heated by two fires, adding an extra homely atmosphere to the dining area.
The South Wales Argus wrote: “The Lion Hotel has become famous for its Sunday lunch, which is served every week from midday.
“There is always a varied choice of roasts to choose from such as slow cooked beef brisket, Welsh lamb, turkey, fish options, and vegetarian/vegan.”
Another reviewer wrote on TripAdvisor: “Lovely food but it is the bar/waiting staff who deserve most credit here. Super friendly and nothing is too much trouble. 2 lovely roaring fires.”
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GettySunday dinners are an important part of British culture[/caption]