Best Sunday roast in Birmingham: 13 of the top spots for a proper weekend feast

There's nothing quite like a Sunday roast, is there? Lashings of gravy over crispy potatoes and fluffy Yorkshire puds - the weekend isn't complete without it. Making sure every element is perfect can be a difficult feat, though, and sometimes you just don't want to deal with the hassle and preparation of doing it yourself. Sometimes, it's just better to let someone else do it for you.

If you’re on the hunt for the best roast dinner in Birmingham, then you’ve come to the right place. The city is bursting with pubs, many of which offer a cosy spot for an afterwork pint and a plate of Sunday roast on a weekend. There are countless spots across the city offering Sunday roasts, and not just in the city centre - you'll find great roasts all over the larger Birmingham area from Moseley to Harborne to Alvechurch and everywhere in between. That said, if you're in the city centre then we've got you covered too with a number of excellent spots by Brindley Place, so you can even go for a stroll along the canals once you're finished.

Most roasts offer a choice of meat (and often a fish or vegetable alternative) but lets forget the main event for a moment, because for many of us a good roast is all about the sides. It's the extras that can really make the dinner with offerings of cauliflower cheese, dauphinoise potatoes and even pigs in blankets (not just a Christmas treat!) at several of these spots.

Whether you're looking for somewhere to spend a wholesome afternoon with the family or if you just need help with the Sunday morning hangover, then be sure to try one of these restaurants serving roast dinners in Birmingham - grab yourself a Bloody Mary and tuck in.

Chez Mal Brasserie at Malmaison Birmingham

What: Chez Mal Brasserie at Malmaison is an all-day dining spot in the heart of Birmingham and a reliable place for a comforting Sunday roast. Going down the classic route, Chez Mal offers a range of traditional roasts, including beef sirloin, pork fillet, and free-range turkey, as well as stonebass and pumpkin wedge for veggies and vegans. Enjoy the full three-course experience, with tasty appetisers like salmon gravlax and chicken terrine, and desserts like apple crumble trifle and sticky toffee pudding.  
Where: The Mailbox, B1 1RF
Book now: Chez Mal Brasserie at Malmaison Birmingham

Gaucho

What: If you fancy something a bit special on a Sunday, you really can't go wrong with Gaucho. The Birmingham site is a stunner - all plush seating, black marble, industrial glitz and glam. Meanwhile, the Sunday roast menu serves up the exceptional Argentinian beef that has made Gaucho a UK-wide mainstay, with a beef roast that uses rump of beef alongside all the usual trimmings, including unlimited Yorkshire puddings. Save room for excellent snacks, starters and desserts if you can too. 
Where: 55 Colmore Row, B3 2AA
Book now: Gaucho

Albert’s Schloss

What: If you thought that this Bavarian beer house is just home to bratwurst and pilsner, think again. On Sundays, Albert’s Schloss lays on a massive Sunday roast, with roast chicken and truffle stuffing, dry-aged beef rump, and a mushroom and celeriac roast all on offer alongside fondue cauliflower, baked truffle mash and more. We’d go for the house speciality ‘Schweinshaxe’ - a German speciality slow-roasted pork knuckle, served with apple sauce and beer gravy.
Where: One Chamberlain Square, B3 3AX
Book now: Albert’s Schloss

The Fighting Cocks

What: Moseley isn't short of great spots to grab a Sunday roast, but The Fighting Cocks is one of the best, offering that classic pub feel and quality cuisine at very reasonable prices. Here, you have the option of ordering a solo roast or one to share with large plates overflowing with beef, chicken or slow-cooked pork belly with pigs in blankets, stuffing all topped off with a red wine jus. Yorkies, thyme-roasted potatoes and roasted root vegetables complete the meal and are sure to leave you satisfied with an almond and walnut nut roast available, if you're looking for a veggie alternative.
Where: 1 St. Marys Row, B13 8HW
Book now: The Fighting Cocks

The Button Factory

What: Known for its party atmosphere and live music, The Button Factory also offers a pretty solid option for a Sunday roast. Take a seat out in The Yard and start your Sunday with a smoked Bloody Mary or Breakfast Martini followed by locally sourced meats served with seasonal veggies, Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes and gravy. The real star though is a sharing portion of cauliflower cheese which comes topped with smoked cheddar, parsley and a garlic crumb.
Where: 25 Frederick Street, B1 3HH
Book now: The Button Factory

Juju's

What: Sitting pretty on the edge of the canal, Juju's offers a vibrant little place to tuck into your roast. A mismatch of furniture, neon lights and a funky unicorn head on the wall distinguish this spot but that doesn't mean that the roasts aren't excellent. Things here are kept classic and served with lashings of gravy - as it should be. If you're not sure you can make it til the weekend then Juju's has you covered offering slow cooked beef sandwiched between two Yorkies and served with pigs in blankets and plenty of gravy - the next best thing really. 
Where: 100 Browning Street, B16 8EH
Book now: Juju's

The Plough

What: The Plough is an independent spot with a rustic charm that will have you feeling right at home, especially once you tuck into one of the roasts. Options here are limited, offering only roast beef or a mushroom and courgette Wellington and come served with Yorkies, roast potatoes, seasonal veg and smothered in homemade gravy. They're available all day until they're gone, so be sure to book in early so you don't miss out.
Where: 21 High Street, B17 9NT
Book now: The Plough

Saint Pauls House

What: What's better than a Sunday roast? A bottomless Sunday roast that's what. At Saint Pauls House you can pair your feast with free-flowing prosecco, Bloody Marys or house wines along with two or three tasty courses. Choose from beef striploin, corn fed chicken supreme or the vegetable Wellington all served with seasonal veg, homemade Yorkshire puds and a bucket load of gravy, all enjoyed in the relaxing atmosphere of this boutique hotel.
Where: 15-20 St Paul’s Square, B3 1QU
Book now: Saint Pauls House

1000 Trades

What: A charming little tavern in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, 1000 Trades is the place to go when you’re looking for some proper booze to go with your roast. This 19th century building boasts a vast selection of real ales and craft beers alongside some top notch grub. Chicken, beef and pork belly are all on offer but here it's all about the sides; roasts come served with beef dripping roast potatoes, orange and maple glazed carrots, homemade parsnip crisps, port braised red cabbage and sage and onion stuffing. If that wasn't enough, there's also the option to add cauliflower cheese with panko with breadcrumbs, or honey mustard glazed pigs in blankets. No wonder it's so popular.
Where: 16 Frederick Street, B1 3HE
Book now: 1000 Trades

Ba-Ha

What: There's something special about Digbeth High Street, with another hit on this list, this time offering up one of the best vegan roasts in Birmingham. Ba-Ha is located at The Rainbow Pub and offers a truly spectacular vegan roast - with three different roasts to choose from including a delightful lentil roast, all served up with mash, roasties, homemade stuffing, sauteed veggies and lots of gravy. The best part, Ba-Ha is even offering vegan yorkies, so you don't have to miss out!
Where: 160 High Street, B12 0LD
Book now: Ba-Ha

The Distillery

What: Just a short walk from Brindley Place, The Distillery's waterside spot makes it a perfect spot to spend a weekend in the city. Still functioning as a gin distillery, a G&T here is a must, made with the site's very own Roundhouse Gin. On Sundays, it adds a selection of roasts to its regular menu, offering chicken, beef, lamb or a sweet potato wellington, served with all the trimmings. Extra sides include the likes of cauliflower cheese made with blue cheese or dirty mash packed with smoked bacon and spring onion.
Where: 4 Sheepcote Street, B16 8AE
Book now: The Distillery

Chakana

What: A charming little Peruvian restaurant might not sound like the place for a classic Sunday roast, but hear us out. One of the best restaurants in the city, Chakana comes from Michelin-starred chef Robert Ortiz, offering something a bit different for your weekly roast. Choose from suckling pig, duck breast or piquillo peppers served with Andean roast potatoes, seasonal veg, Yorkshire puddings and gravy. Perfect for if you want a slight variation that still resembles the dishes we know and love. 
Where: 140 Alcester Road, B13 8HT
Book now: Chakana

The Church

What: Located in Birmingham's historic Jewellery Quarter, The Church is a neighbourhood pub serving up local cask ales and European small plates to the locals. Come Sunday it's roast time - choose between herb chicken supreme, crispy pork belly or dry aged beef, all of which come with roasties, tenderstem broccoli, cauli cheese, Yorkshire puddings and topped with a red wine jus. Be sure to add potato dauphinoise and pigs in blankets to the feast.
Where: 22 Great Hampton Street, B18 6AQ
Book now: The Church

Looking for a spot for some fine dining? Check out our guide to the Michelin star restaurants in Birmingham.