It’s high time we settle into roast season. We’ve rounded up a few of the best offerings with a twist, from a Caribbean roast to one with bottomless sides.
Sunday lunch with a deliciously smoky twist. Ekstedt at The Yard is a very fair cop. Michelin-starred Niklas Ekstedt uses fermentation, ancient fire-cooking in an open kitchen. There are no gas or electric ovens or hobs, there is instead a large wood fired oven and a wood fired cooking ‘pit’. This is his only restaurant outside his native Stockholm.
Caribbean ‘Island’ Roast at Guanabana, Kentish Town
The Caribbean smokehouse in North London known for its oak-smoked jerk chicken, offers the perfect twist on the classic roast for this Autumn and Winter. Guests can choose from the signature Island Roast, featuring oak-smoked jerk chicken or beef, seabass or portobello mushroom, accompanied by sweet plantain, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and Guanabana’s signature spicy jerk gravy, with baby carrots, Yorkshire pudding and grilled cabbage among the trimmings.
All meat served is 100% halal. Each roast is priced from around £22 up to £40, and is served every Saturday and Sunday.
Address: 85 Kentish Town Road, Primrose Hill, London, NW1 8NY, United Kingdom
Indian roast at KOKUM, East Dulwich
KOKUM, the Indian restaurant in East Dulwich run by ex-head chef at Gymkhana, offers the perfect twist on the classic roast for this Autumn and Winter. Guests can choose from four expertly crafted roasts all with an add touch of spice including the Roast Chicken with Makhani gravy, Roast Shank of Lamb with Nihari gravy, Roast Kingfish Steak, or the Tandoori Veg Roast. All of which were served with spiced potatoes, carrots, greens, and naan included. Each roast, including all trimmings, is priced between £24 and £32, and are available all day every Sunday.
Address: 58 – 60 East Dulwich Road, Southwark, London, SE22 9AX, United Kingdom
Bottomless sides at PIVOT Bar & Bistro, Covent Garden
Pop to Covent Garden’s hidden gem PIVOT Bar and Bistro for a standout roast offering found nowhere else in London.
Take in the gorgeous views of the piazza before digging into Pivot’s decadent Sharing Roast – serving four people for just £99. This impressive platter is served sharing-style, with three succulent meats: half roast chicken, beef strip-loin and lamb shank. Guests can enjoy unlimited accompaniments of potatoes, hispi cabbage, creamy cauliflower cheese, glazed carrots, gravy and Yorkshire puddings.
The Sharing Roast can be enjoyed alongside Pivot’s selection of wines, beers and soft drinks, and a delicious dessert menu is also available for those who like to finish on something sweet.
Address: 3 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8PS
A Day Trip to Pearly Cow, Margate and Brighton
Pearly Cow is an independent collection of grill restaurants in York, Margate and Brighton created by three brothers, Tristan, James and Tom Guest.
The trio of restaurants serve up the most indulgent cuts of meat and the freshest fish in gorgeous settings, in Britain’s most intriguing cities and towns.
The brand now offers Sunday roasts across the three sites, promising an indulgent meal for a special occasion, weekend trip, or local visit. Choose from Roast Sirloin of Beef, Corn Fed Roast Chicken, Butternut & Wild Mushroom Wellington or, Fish of the Day in the seaside spots. A list of carefully chosen wines complement the three-course menu, including Pearly Cow’s house sparkling wine, from Kent producer Chapel Down, perfect for adding some sparkle to the experience.
And a traditional treat…
The Pig and Butcher, Islington
The Pig and Butcher occupies a handsome pub built in the mid 1800’s and takes inspiration from farmhouse tables across Europe. With an in-house team hand-picking and delivering produce, and a butchers built downstairs, quality and care is paramount. The Pig and Butcher also boasts a regularly-updated wine menu sourced from some of the best family-owned vineyards and larger winemakers from across the world.
Every Sunday until 9pm the restaurant offers diners one of the city’s best roasts. Choose from 45 Day Salt-Aged Aberdeen Angus Sirloin, Tamworth Porchetta or BBQ Courgette, all accompanied by Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, greens, red cabbage, honey roasted carrots & parsnips. Or, make it a feast with sharing roasts; Choose from Braised Hereford Lamb Shoulder, Free Range Chicken, 60 Day Aged Côte de Boeuf or Homemade Beef Wellington for 2.
Address: 80 Liverpool Rd, London N1 0QD
Bottomless Yorkshire Puddings at The Folly by Drake & Morgan | Bank/Monument
Always thought Yorkshire puddings were the best part of a roast? Head down to The Folly by Drake & Morgan, situated just moments from Bank/Monument Station, for the ultimate Sunday feast. Gather with friends and family for generous sharing roast boards of dry-aged beef or thyme-roasted chicken with gravy, and tempting trimmings including crispy roast potatoes, honey glazed parsnips and carrots, and as many Yorkshire puds as you like.
Sunday from 12pm-4pm, with sharing boards from £74.95 for four people minimum
41 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BT
Sky-High Views & Bottomless Fizz at Sky Garden’s Darwin Brasserie | The City
Sunday lunch comes with a spectacular backdrop at Darwin Brasserie, perched high above the city in London’s highest public garden, Sky Garden. Settle in for a proper British roast with Hereford beef sirloin, Gloucester pork belly with crackling or half roast chicken with sage and onion stuffing, served alongside all the trimmings. Round things off with Eton Mess, hazelnut delice or raspberry Bakewell tart, and make the occasion extra special with 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco.
Sunday from 11am-4:30pm, two courses for £54.50, three courses for £64.50. Bottomless prosecco upgrade is £29.50 per person
Level 36, Sky Garden Walk, 1, London EC3M 8AF
A Farm-To-Fork Sunday roast at The Ox | Clapham
Located in the heart of Clapham, The Ox’s Sunday roasts put provenance centre stage. The dry-aged beef comes from the pub’s own Kedzlie Farm in the Scottish Borders, alongside Norfolk chicken, pork belly with crispy crackling and a vegan Wellington. Each is served with golden roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal greens, braised red cabbage and rich gravy. Add elevated sides like truffled cauliflower cheese and heritage tomato salad, then finish with sticky toffee pudding or baked chocolate cheesecake for a Sunday treat.
Sunday from 12pm–8:30pm with roasts starting from £21
50 Clapham High St, London SW4 7UL
Thor’s Hammer Sharing Roast at The Alma | Wandsworth
At The Alma, Sundays are best shared family style. The ‘Sunday Better’ selection takes the classic roast to the next level with the Thor’s Hammer; a 48-hour slow braised shin of beef for 3-4 people. Every roast, including the single serving ‘Sunday Best’, comes with all the trimmings, from duck fat roast potatoes and maple glazed carrots to charred greens, cabbage and larger-than-life Yorkshire puddings.
️ Sunday from 12pm-9pm, with roasts starting from £20pp, £60 for a sharer for two or £165 for the Thors Hammer sharer for 3-4 people.
499 Old York Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1TF
Sharing Roasts at The Windmill | Clapham
Right by the Common, The Windmill isn’t shy when it comes to Sunday lunch. Go big with a 1kg Tomahawk or 2kg lamb shoulder, both sourced from local butcher, The Ginger Pig, or opt for the ultimate sharer of Hertfordshire half chicken, West Country beef, porchetta and confit duck leg. And because no one should be left fighting over the sides, there’s plenty of roasties and individual jugs of gravy for the table.
Sunday from 12pm-10pm, with the Ultimate sharer for 2-4 priced at £99 or £120 for 1kg Tomahawk.
Clapham Common South Side, London, SW4 9DE
A Mediterranean Roast at Kitchen at Holmes| Marylebone
Putting a Mediterranean twist on Sundays, gather your loved ones for a seasonal feast at neighbourhood restaurant, Kitchen at Holmes. Ready for winter with cosy corners and a roaring fireplace, settle in for a leisurely lunch with the likes of 56-day-aged Lake District beef rump with all the trimmings to a roasted Romanesco cauliflower with tahini and za’atar.
Sunday from 12pm-4pm, with roasts starting from £18
108 Baker Street, London, W1U 6LJ
www.holmeshotel.com/kitchen-
5* Roast at Great Central Pub by Matt Fletcher | The Landmark London, Marylebone
Set within The Landmark London hotel, The Great Central Pub combines the charm of a traditional British gastropub with the grandeur of a five-star hotel. Expect a warm atmosphere and comforting classics, including roasted sirloin of beef, or lemon and thyme chicken, complete with giant Yorkshires, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy. Save room for a sticky toffee or warm apple and blackberry crumble to finish.
️ Sunday from 12pm-6pm, with roasts from £24
222 Marylebone Road, London, NW1 6JQ
www.landmarklondon.co.uk/
A Country Lunch at Sopwell House | St Albans
The Brasserie at countryside hotel, Sopwell House, brings timeless elegance and modern flair to Sunday dining, where the roasts are all about premium cuts, from 28-day aged Angus striploin of beef to Gloucester Old Spot pork belly. Every plate is served with an abundance of crispy yet fluffy roasties, seasonal mixed vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and a generous helping of homemade gravy.
️ Sunday from 12:30pm-3pm, with roasts priced at £30 per person. Children under 13 dine at half price.
Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HQ
The Ultimate New Forest Roast at Monty’s Inn at The Montagu Arms | Hampshire
Make Sundays a little more special with a wander through the New Forest, followed by a traditional roast at Monty’s Inn. Located in Beaulieu, the family and dog-friendly country pub at the Montagu Arms serves up hearty Sunday classics, from roast striploin of beef to chicken with sage and onion stuffing and market fish, all accompanied by delicious trimmings. Treat yourself to a glass of Malbec, cosy up by the open fire and enjoy a well-deserved Sunday feast after a day exploring the Forest.
️ Sunday from 12pm-8pm, with roasts starting from £18
Monty’s Inn at The Montagu Arms, Palace Ln, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7ZL