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Nothing beats a roast dinner on a Sunday, especially when you don’t have to cook. Those heading to the capital this weekend will find plenty of fantastic pubs to choose from!
If you’re wondering where to have Sunday lunch in London, look no further than our guide. Serving large, crispy Yorkshire puddings, mouth-watering meats and perfectly roasted potatoes, we’ve handpicked pubs that are notorious for the best Sunday roasts in London.
The best Sunday roasts in Central London
Central London has plenty of delicious dining options, with excellent pubs, sports bars and restaurants. Head to one of our picks below for a scrumptious Sunday roast.
The Libertine
125 Great Suffolk St, London SE1 1PQ
Having recently opened in 2022, The Libertine is known for serving the best gins in London – but its roast dinners are also something special. Its location in the Grade I-listed vaults beneath the Royal Exchange makes for a unique and atmospheric place to tuck into your trimmings.
The Sunday roast features roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, veg and a choice of two types of meat and one vegan option – tied together with moreish red wine gravy. Delicious!
Price: ££ - £££
How to get there: The Libertine is an 18-minute walk from London Waterloo or an eastbound tube journey on the Jubilee line to Southwark.
The Jones Family Kitchen
7-8 Eccleston Yards, London SW1W 9AZ
Located in Eccleston Yards, The Jones Family Kitchen is known for its fabulous roasts and melt-in-the-mouth meat selection, sourced from Yorkshire’s free-range farm, the Ginger Pig.
Listed as the Top Steakhouse in London (2019) by Steak Society, the restaurant’s beef picaña is the obvious choice for your roast dinner. Pair your dish with wine from the expertly curated menu, and make sure you save room for a tasty dessert!
Price: ££ - £££
How to get there: From London Waterloo, walk to Embankment tube station and hop on the southbound District line to Victoria. The Jones Family Kitchen is a seven-minute walk away.
Temper, Soho
25 Broadwick St, London W1F 0DF
A barbecue restaurant in Soho, you’d be right in thinking that the meats at Temper are top-tier. Experience a roast like never before, with a selection of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fish and vegetarian options, plus nachos, tacos and spicy corn starters!
You’ll build your roast yourself, adding everything from potatoes to Yorkshire puddings, perfect for ensuring any unwanted veg stays off your plate! Pair your roast with a wine or cocktail from the extensive menu.
Price: ££ - £££
How to get there: Temper is a 30-minute walk from London Waterloo, over the Golden Jubilee Bridges and through Trafalgar Square. Alternatively, hop on the northbound Bakerloo line to Piccadilly Circus, then walk for seven minutes.
The Royal Oak, Marylebone
74-76 York St, London W1H 1QN
The Royal Oak might look like your standard pub, but with renowned former Duck & Waffle chef Dan Doherty in the kitchen, you can expect a top-class roast.
The reasonably priced roasts consist of half-roast chicken, aged beef rump, or cauliflower steak, with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, chantenay carrots, seasonal greens and gravy. Save room for dessert – melt-in-the-mouth chocolate pecan brownie or apple crumble and ice cream.
Price: ££
How to get there: Catch the northbound Bakerloo line from London Waterloo to Marylebone, then walk for four minutes to reach The Royal Oak.
The best Sunday roasts in South West London
If you want to enjoy a roast in the South West of the capital, look no further than these pubs and restaurants:
Prince of Wales, Kennington
Cleaver Square, London SE11 4EA
A hidden gem in Kennington, the Prince of Wales is a cosy pub serving some of the best roasts in South West London. Offering a lower price than many of our other top picks, it’s the perfect place for those on a budget.
Choose from a selection of meat, including 28-day aged roast beef, slow-roasted pork belly, roast lamb and free-range half chicken. Vegans can enjoy the vegan nut roast, while the butternut squash, spinach and goat’s cheese wellington is a fantastic vegetarian option. Each delicious dish comes with all the roast classics, including seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, gravy and a Yorkshire pudding.
Price: ££
How to get there: The Prince of Wales is a 10-minute stroll from Vauxhall.
The Fat Badger, Richmond
15-17 Hill Rise, Richmond TW10 6UQ
The Fat Badger is a popular place for a Sunday roast, located on the bank of the River Thames and a stone’s throw from Richmond town centre. A restaurant and farm shop, it has a quaint countryside feel, with characterful décor and an attractive table setup.
The Fat Badger’s 'Sundays on the Farm' ritual will have you returning again and again. Their lovingly cooked roast is sourced from the family farm, with a choice of beef, chicken, lamb, gammon and roast hazelnut & cranberry terrine, with veg, potatoes and a Yorkshire pudding for good measure. Wash everything down with a Bloody Mary, another tradition at The Fat Badger.
Price: ££ - £££
How to get there: From Richmond, a 10-minute stroll through the town centre will take you to The Fat Badger.
The Woodman, Battersea
60 Battersea High St, London SW11 3HX
Dog and family-friendly, The Woodman is a cosy and quaint British pub with squashy leather sofas and an open fire to settle in front of. Its Sunday roasts are something special, with a choice of 28-day aged Scottish beef, half-roast chicken, lamb leg and roast mixed vegetables.
Fans of cauliflower cheese will be happy to know that it’s included with each roast, as well as roast potatoes, cabbage, carrots and butternut squash puree, a Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Price: ££
How to get there: The Woodman is a 16-minute walk from Clapham Junction or a 27-minute walk from Queenstown Road (Battersea).
The Rising Sun, Epsom
14 Heathcote Rd, Epsom KT18 5DX
The Rising Sun is an independent beer house in Epsom, notorious for its Sunday roasts. The pub is dog and family-friendly, so no one will get left behind!
Meat options include beef, chicken, lamb, pork, or a trio of roasts, served with roast potatoes, maple roasted roots, seasonal greens, cauliflower cheese, a Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Veggies and vegans will enjoy the mushroom and cashew wellington, served with roast potatoes, maple roasted roots, seasonal greens, braised red cabbage and vegan gravy. For dessert, choose from delicious hot and cold puddings like cheesecake, chocolate orange tart and apple and ginger crumble.
Price: ££
How to get there: The Rising Sun is an 11-minute stroll from Epsom (Surrey) station.
The Lord Raglan, Wokingham
0 Denmark St, Wokingham RG40 2BB
Situated in Wokingham, Berkshire, The Lord Raglan is Wokingham’s answer to the best Sunday roast. Featuring a range of meat and veggie options with all the trimmings, their low-cost Sunday roast will keep you coming back for more.
If you’re feeling extra peckish, sample one of The Lord Raglan’s delicious small plates, including hummus and pitta, hot chicken wings, halloumi fries and crispy cauliflower bites. Wash everything down with a Big Smoke cask or keg, the restaurant’s speciality.
Price: ££
How to get there: The Lord Raglan is an 11-minute walk from Wokingham station.
Ready to tuck into a delicious Sunday roast? Plan your travel with South Western Railway and find cheap train tickets by travelling off-peak. Enjoy further discounts with a Railcard, and if you’re travelling in a group, you could benefit from GroupSave or a Family and Friends Railcard.
If you’re searching for Sunday roasts further South, check out the best Sunday roasts in Brighton and Eastbourne.
