26 best Sunday roasts in London for a slap-up lunch

If you were to ask anyone in the UK what makes the best Sunday roast, well, the best, you’re likely to be met with a definitive opinion. Without wanting to generalise, the topic of the best Sunday lunch is a subject us Brits take very seriously, to the point where it’s still one of the most hotly contested culinary debates of today (a close second to the great scone debate: jam or cream first?).

It’s a talking point that restaurants and gastropubs across London have latched onto and now you’ll struggle to find a British restaurant or proper pub that doesn’t serve a Sunday menu dedicated to a good and proper roast dinner. It might seem like a simple meal on the surface, but it’s a surprisingly easy thing to get wrong, which is why we’ve rounded up the best Sunday roasts in London, so you don’t have to go through the traumatic ordeal of experiencing a bad one.

A Sunday lunch can mean different things to different people. For some, the weekend ritual represents an excuse to gather the whole family and enjoy some quality time together, while for others, it’s a rather beautiful and indulgent way to cure Saturday night’s hangover. If you’re living in the capital and are sat Googling ‘best roast dinner near me’, listen up, because we’ve scoured the city in search of the ultimate Sunday roast London has to offer - in every area.

From traditional dishes with all the trimmings, to extravagant three-course affairs and more unconventional offerings, the humble roast dinner has been elevated to so much more than just meat and two veg at these top-notch establishments. We've whittled down the best roast in London to try in 2026, and we keep this guide updated throughout the year to make sure your roast dinner knowledge is always up to scratch.

So, rid yourself of the harrowing experience of overcooked beef and soggy roast potatoes at home (not that we’re doubting your cooking skills) and try out one of these epic Sunday lunches instead.

Best classic Sunday roast in London

Some things are at their best when they stick to the basics, and this is true of Sunday roasts. If you're the type of person who wants the classics and nothing else - we're talking roast potatoes, seasonal veg, and enough gravy to sink a small ship - then these are for you. Check out our pick of the most traditional roasts you can find in London below.

Origin City, Farringdon

What: This bit of Farringdon and Smithfields is famously quiet on a Sunday, but that feeds into the charm of Sunday lunch at Origin City, which feels like having a slap-up roast in a sleepy little village. One thing is for sure - Origin City knows how to cook a piece of meat; the roast beef (40 day-aged pasture-raised, organic black Angus) is beautifully cooked, ruby red in the centre but cooked to a perfect rare, and towering Yorkshire puddings are some of the best we've had. If you're a group of four plus we recommend going with the 'Sunday Feast' where you and the crew get hulking piles of lamb, pork and beef delivered to the table, along with all the sides and accoutrements. 
Why we love it: Towering Yorkshire puddings and proper aged Black Angus beef.
Where: 12 West Smithfield, EC1A 9JR
How much: £29 per person
Book now: Origin City

The George, Fitzrovia

What: Housed within a beautifully restored Grade II-listed building, The George combines historic pub charm with seriously good food. This is particularly true each Sunday, when the kitchen whips up one of the city's finest roasts. Choose from beef, pork belly or barbecued chicken, or all three with one of The George's sharing platters, served with seasonal veg, roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings. We’d recommend going all out and ordering yourself some pub snacks to start - the black pudding scotch egg is a particular favourite amongst the SquareMeal team.
Why we love it: Grade II-listed pub with a black pudding scotch egg starter, and a cracking Irish Coffee.
Where: 55 Great Portland Street, W1W 7LQ
How much: From £32 per person, £25 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The George

Hawksmoor, Various locations

What: Award-winning steakhouse Hawksmoor now boasts eight locations in London alone (plus sites in Edinburgh, Manchester, Dublin and New York), having become synonymous with superb, consciously-sourced ingredients and perfectly cooked steaks. Naturally, these guys know how to cook a decent Sunday roast, which revolves around a piece of dry-aged beef rump and comes with beef dripping potatoes, Yorkshires, carrots, greens, roasted shallots and garlic and lashings of bone marrow and onion gravy. All Hawksmoor beef comes from British grass-fed cattle for the best quality and flavour.
Why we love it: Steakhouse pedigree brings serious dry-aged beef to the roast, plus outstanding cocktails.
Where: Various London locations
How much: From £29.50 per person, £28 for vegetarian roast
Book now: Hawksmoor Borough; Hawksmoor Spitalfields; Hawksmoor Guildhall; Hawksmoor Knightsbridge; Hawksmoor Air Street; Hawksmoor St Pancras; Hawksmoor Seven Dials; Hawksmoor Wood Wharf

Lore of the Land, Fitzrovia

What: Guy Ritchie's Fitzrovia pub has built a cult following for its Sunday roast, with a waiting list that stretches for months. Choose from dry-aged rump cap of beef with braised cheek, slow-cooked lamb leg, rare breed pork belly, or honey and mustard glazed poussin, all served with garlic roast potatoes, glazed carrots, caramelised onion stuffing and a Yorkshire pudding. Groups of four or more can order the family-style sharing roast, and there's a vegan sweet potato gnocchi too.
Why we love it: Excellent pub roast, with a side of roasted bone marrow.
Where: 4 Conway Street, W1T 6BB
How much: From £30 per person
Book now: Lore of the Land

The Cavendish, Marylebone

What: This wood-panelled Marylebone gastropub turns out one of the area's most accomplished Sunday roasts, with a choice of roast sirloin of beef with horseradish sauce, slow-roasted porchetta with apple sauce, garlic and rosemary lamb leg, or roasted cornfed poussin with lemon, thyme and bread sauce. Everything comes with roast potatoes, a Yorkshire pudding, honey carrots, greens, parsnip mash and gravy, and there's a mixed roast if you can't choose. Vegetarians can order a spinach and mushroom pithivier.
Why we love it: Order the mixed roast and sample all three meats.
Where: 35 New Cavendish Street, W1G 9TR
How much: From £29 per person, £27 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Cavendish

The Abingdon, Kensington

What: A family-run fixture in Kensington since 1998, this art-deco neighbourhood restaurant keeps its Sunday roast simple and classic: a quarter of roast Sutton Hoo chicken or roast beef served medium rare, both finished with a proper gravy. Sides are ordered separately, so you get a bit of extra flexibility to build your own plate as you choose. There's a smaller version of each roast for children too, making this a good family option in west London.
Why we love it: Family-run since 1998, with simple, unfussy roasts. Very dog-friendly.
Where: 54 Abingdon Road, W8 6AP
How much: From £27.50 per person, £24.50 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Abingdon

The Holland, Kensington

What: Chef-owner Max de Nahlik's seasonal British cooking has made this Earls Court Road gastropub one of Kensington's most talked-about Sunday lunch spots. Expect a rare beef rump with rich gravy or a confit chicken leg, both served with roast potatoes, carrots and kale, plus the option to add extra veg to share. It's an all-day affair from noon, in a room that's quickly become Kensington's worst-kept secret.
Why we love it: Gorgeous sun-drenched interiors and top-class gastropub cooking. 
Where: 25 Earls Court Road, W8 6EB
How much: From £26 per person, £18.50 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Holland

The Chalk Freehouse, Chelsea

What: Tom Kerridge's Chelsea pub, run day-to-day by head chef Tom De Keyser (formerly head chef of The Hand and Flowers), treats Sunday lunch as seriously as expected: a 30-day dry-aged ribeye of beef, half a Devonshire white chicken, or loin of Blythburgh pork, served with roast potatoes, crushed carrot and a stuffed Yorkshire pudding. A ragu of summer vegetables with braised portobello mushroom covers the vegetarian option, and extra sides such as hispi cabbage or Heckfield cheddar broccoli cheese cost £9 each. A bit more expensive, but it’s worth the outlay for a Kerridge-approved roast.
Why we love it: Tom Kerridge pedigree and exceptional aged beef.
Where: 27 Tryon Street, SW3 3LG
How much: From £34.50 per person, £26 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Chalk Freehouse

1 Lombard Street, Bank

What: Fancy making your Sunday roast a bottomless affair? At 1 Lombard Street, you can upgrade your classic roast dinner for £25 and receive unlimited red, white, rose or bubbles. Over the course of two hours, 1 Lombard Street's friendly waiters will leisurely refill your glass while you tuck into a hearty beef roast with rich bone marrow gravy - there's also chicken, pork and roasted celeriac for the veggies. If you're nursing a sore head from the night before, check out the Bloody Mary menu at the bar - each cocktail is mixed to order, including tequila, mezcal and gin varieties.
Why we love it: Bottomless wine upgrade turns lunch into a proper occasion.
Where: 1 Lombard Street, EC3V 9AA
How much: £35 per person (additional £25 for bottomless drinks)
Book now: 1 Lombard Street

Jamie Oliver Catherine St, Covent Garden

What: Jamie Oliver's Covent Garden restaurant offers a Sunday service menu with succulent roast meats and bottomless crispy spuds! We were impressed at how well each element was executed, from juicy HG Walters roast beef to soft-on-the-inside and crisp-on-the-outside roast potatoes, all served with lashings of tasty gravy. Trimmings are served in a platter on the table for diners to help themselves, and we really do implore you to stick around for pudding, where the team has created a superior version of an STP (sticky toffee pudding) served with toffee sauce and vanilla custard. 
Why we love it: Loads of choice on the roast menu, and a quality sticky toffee pud.
Where: 6 Catherine Street, WC2B 5JY
How much: From £27 per person, £22 for vegetarian roast
Book now: Jamie Oliver Catherine St

The Cadogan Arms, Chelsea

What: Sunday roast orders at The Cadogan Arms are taken from 12pm all the way through to 8pm, so diners can get their roast dinner fix from noon until evening. The Sunday sharer board is great fun for two and includes a selection of roast meats with trimmings galore. If you have your heart set on something specific though, further options include slow-roast pork belly with burnt apple sauce, or beef rump with bone marrow gravy, served with butter roasted veg, roast spuds and gravy.
Why we love it: The Sunday Sharer Board feeds the table until 8pm.
Where: 298 King’s Road, SW3 5UG
How much: From £32 per person, £28 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Cadogan Arms

The Camberwell Arms, Camberwell

What: The Camberwell Arms pops up time and time again when it comes to the best Sunday lunch in London, and who are we to argue with the people? The vote is unanimous; this south east London gastropub is loved by many for its epic Sunday lunch offering, which is served sharing-style and designed to be taken by more than one person to encourage conviviality. Gather your nearest and dearest and head over. Half a roast chicken with Caesar salad, roast lamb with pecorino creme fraiche, and Hereford rump with creamed horseradish are all up for grabs.
Why we love it: Seasonal sharing roasts are great value and right up there with the best in London.
Where: 65 Camberwell Church Street, SE5 8TR
How much: From £28 per person (or £50 for two to share)
Book now: The Camberwell Arms 

Roe, Canary Wharf

What: Canary Wharf is no longer solely the domain of suits and overworked financial analysts - nowadays it's making a claim as one of London's more exciting upstart food neighbourhoods. Leading the charge is Roe - younger sibling to the brilliant Fallow in St James's - where Jack Croft and Will Murray serve one of the best roasts in London. This slick, sustainable restaurant has become a destination for foodies, and Sunday options include dairy cow rump, pork belly and rotisserie chicken, all served with roasties, a giant Yorkshire pudding, glazed carrots, buttered swede and delicious gravy. Order the smoked cauliflower cheese if you can squeeze it in. 
Why we love it: Sustainably minded roast with a stellar smoked cauliflower cheese.
Where: 5 Park Drive, Wood Wharf, E14 9GG
How much: From £30 per person
Book now: Roe

Albert’s Schloss, Piccadilly

What: This raucous Bavarian hotspot that’s made a name for itself up north has moved to London’s Shaftesbury Avenue, and brought with it an epic Sunday Service menu complete with Cook Haus roasts, resident DJs, grooves and gravy. Tuck into a classic roast beef sirloin, caraway roasted pork knuckle with apple sauce, paprika roast chicken, or the excellent mushroom en croute. They also do a cracking apple strudel for dessert, which we'd recommend saving a bit of space for. 
Why we love it: Bavarian beer-hall energy serving a huge caraway pork knuckle roast.
Where: 20-24 Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D 7EU
How much: Two courses for £28, three courses for £34
Book now: Albert’s Schloss

Best fancy Sunday roast in London

These restaurants have elevated the humble roast dinner into an extravagant affair, whether that be with multiple courses, jaw-dropping views, or extra special flourishes - like a tableside roast meat trolley. Naturally, all are delivered with plenty of style and flair!

Idalia at Pillar Hall, Kensington

What: Few London dining rooms make Sunday lunch feel like an event quite like Idalia. Set within Olympia's newly restored Pillar Hall, the space where Vivienne Westwood staged her first catwalk show, it's styled like a grand Italian mansion, with Corinthian columns, moulded gold ceilings, trailing greenery and a circular bar glowing amber at its centre. The roast menu keeps things focused. Choose roast Cob chicken with sage stuffing and chicken jus, or beef striploin with Yorkshire pudding and red wine jus. Both come with roast potatoes, roasted carrots and black cabbage. The prices are surprisingly gentle for such a showstopping setting.
Why we love it: A showstopping setting, quality food, and a surprisingly gentle price tag
Where: Pillar Hall, 5 Olympia Way, W14 0EY
How much: From £22.50 per person
Book now: Idalia at Pillar Hall

The Savoy Grill, Covent Garden

What: If you find yourself dining on a slap-up roast at Savoy Grill on the Strand, go ahead and consider yourself a Sunday roast connoisseur. It doesn’t get much finer than this legendary British restaurant, headed up by Gordon Ramsay, and you can expect a Sunday lunch here to deliver the works. The Sunday a la carte menu features a showstopping piece of beef sirloin served with roast potatoes, veg and a red wine jus, available between 12pm and 5pm. 
Why we love it: Ramsay's take on a proper British institution is the classiest roast in the city
Where: Strand, Aldwych, WC2R 0EU
How much: From £42 per person, £35 for vegetarian roast
Book now: Savoy Grill

Rosi at The Beaumont, Mayfair

What: If you're looking for a luxurious Sunday lunch - but without the tiny portions and overly fussy presentation - then you'll love Rosi at The Beaumont. Situated within a five-star Mayfair hotel, this modern British restaurant delivers hearty roasts with refined flair, across two or three courses. Get warmed up with some forest mushroom parfait and treacle bread, before diving into dry-aged beef sirloin or slow-cooked pork belly with spiced haricot beans and smoked cabbage puree. Save room for dessert and you'll be handsomely rewarded, with either an apricot crumble cake, or chocolate mousse with port wine poached figs.
Why we love it: Refined Sunday cooking inside a five-star Mayfair hotel.
Where: 8 Balderton Street, W1K 6TF
How much: Two courses for £38, three courses for £42
Book now: Rosi at The Beaumont

Manzi's, Soho

What: When we're after a touch of luxury in a welcoming setting, we head straight to Manzi's. Part of the Wolseley Hospitality Group, this fish-forward Soho spot adds a nautical element to a traditional Sunday lunch. On our visit, we enjoyed the monkfish wellington, served with a prawn mousse and sauce americaine, which you can pour over like gravy. If you're in the mood for something simple and comforting, we also loved the classic beef roast, with all the trimmings. And you'll want to save space for dessert - the tiramisu is a guilty pleasure of ours!
Why we love it: Fish-forward roast, with a fantastic monkfish Wellington.
Where: 1-8 Bateman's Buildings, W1D 3EN
How much: From £27.50 per person, £16.50 for vegetarian option
Book now: Manzi's

The Good Oak, Notting Hill

What: Over in Notting Hill, The Good Oak is putting a fresh take on a classic Sunday roast, weaving their signature LA inspired Italian cuisine into the weekly ritual. Rooted in tradition, each roast is generous, hearty and served with all the trimmings, including Guinness-glazed carrots, triple-cooked roast potatoes, and fluffy Yorkshire puddings. But, the meat selection is where things get exciting - there's Angus Cross sirloin beef, baby chicken poussin, and chargrilled sea bream for seafood lovers. In a fun twist, each meal is served in an individual metal tray (no need to share) with a gravy jug, or three.
Why we love it: Wood-oven roasts, and pigs in blankets available all year round.
Where: 137 Westbourne Park Road, W2 5QL
How much: From £30 per person, £28 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Good Oak

MR PORTER, Mayfair

What: Originating in Amsterdam, MR PORTER brings a glamorous touch to the traditional Sunday roast. On the menu is a whole range of quality cuts, from Chateaubriand with foie gras, to grilled lamb rack, all served with a selection of delicious sides, including glazed parsnips, roasted potatoes, and homemade Yorkshire puddings. If you're after a generous Sunday lunch with a wide choice of beef cuts, MR PORTER stands head and shoulders above most others in the city.
Why we love it: Chateaubriand with foie gras - perhaps the most indulgent Sunday roast in London.
Where: 22 Park Lane, W1K 1BE
How much: Between £32-£43 per person for Sunday Roast Feast Menu
Book now: MR PORTER

Sam’s Riverside, Hammersmith

What: Thames-side spot Sam’s Riverside in Hammersmith serves an elegant roast on Sundays complete with sweeping views of the water. Guests can choose from three standout roasts: the Herefordshire aged sirloin, free-range chicken supreme, or rare breed free-range pork belly, all served with Yorkshire puddings, crisp roast potatoes, carrots, cauliflower cheese, summer greens, and either horseradish, poulette, or apple sauce. It’s a pricier option, but the quality is second to none - and those views make it utterly worth it.
Why we love it: Sam's always offers amazing value for top-class cooking, as well as sweeping Thames views.
Where: 1 Crisp Walk, W6 9DN
How much: From £29.50 per person
Book now: Sam’s Riverside

The Wolseley City, City of London

What: The sister venue of the Piccadilly institution, Sunday roasts at The Wolseley City are certainly a special affair with guests enjoying their meal with the accompaniment of a three-piece live jazz band. The menu includes classic elements with a roast Herefordshire beef sirloin and corn-fed chicken and some newcomers such as their roast cauliflower with sage and onion stuffing for vegetarian guests. These are served with luxurious trimmings and the meal finishes with a classic seasonal fruit crumble.
Why we love it: Live jazz band plays while you tuck into sirloin.
Where: 68 King William Street, EC4N 7HR
How much: From £26.50 per person, £24.50 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Wolseley City

Best affordable Sunday roast in London

When you've grown up eating Sunday roasts, it can seem a little absurd having to fork out all your cash to eat one at a restaurant. Luckily, there are still plenty of affordable Sunday lunches in London for those who want to enjoy the comfort of a roast dinner without having to make it yourself. Every single one of these places offers a Sunday roast for £25 or less - and yes, all the trimmings are included. 

The Prince Regent, Herne Hill

What: Set near Brockwell Park in Herne Hill, The Prince Regent is a classic Victorian boozer serving up menus of seasonal British fare in its cosy, wood-panelled surroundings. Sundays, as you might expect, are all about roasts. Choose from pork belly, sirloin of beef, lemon and thyme roast chicken, or a combo of the three, with a slow-roasted lamb shoulder available to share. All roasts come with veggies, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and lashings of gravy, making it a reliable choice for a traditional feast.
Why we love it: Victorian boozer with a lamb shoulder built for sharing.
Where: 69 Dulwich Road, SE24 0NJ
How much: From £20 per person, £19 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Prince Regent

The Princess of Shoreditch, Shoreditch

What: Truly an elite strain of pub, The Princess's Sunday lunch is just as impressive as you’d imagine. Better still, Sunday lunch is served until 8pm! Choose from the likes of corn fed chicken, roast porchetta with apple sauce, or a spectacular braised lamb shoulder for two with mint sauce. All are served 'properly garnished', and you can always order extra cauliflower cheese and roasties for the table. The walnut and apricot nut roast is one of the better veggie options out there too. 
Why we love it: Just classic, well-executed roast cooking, served until 8pm.
Where: 76-78 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE
How much: From £25 per person, £19 for vegetarian roast
Book now: The Princess of Shoreditch

144 on the Hill, Richmond

What: Nestled inside the Richmond Hill hotel, just a stone’s throw from Richmond Park and the Thames path, this relaxed, British restaurant is the perfect place to stop off for a slap-up roast after a long Sunday walk. All joints at 144 on the Hill are marinated and slow-roasted overnight, then served with garlic roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, parsnip puree and a generous pouring of rich gravy. It's seriously good.
Why we love it: A quality roast, followed by a walk around Richmond Park
Where: 144-150 Richmond Hill, TW10 6RW
How much: From £24 per person, £19 for vegetarian roast
Book now: 144 on the Hill

Brix, London Bridge

What: Brix’s offering has been dubbed the ‘best Sunday roast in SE1’, and while we’ll leave you to be the judge of that, we can certainly vouch that it’s a particularly strong entry. Classic roast items are each given a modern twist – things like honey roast pork with crackling and apple basil, plus fire-charred free range chicken, are up for grabs. Make sure to order the pig's head croquettes and some fire-roasted bone marrow with toast, parsley and lemon. They’re a non-negotiable.
Why we love it: Inventive twists on classic roasts, but always well-executed.
Where: 16 Great Guildford Street, SE1 0HS
How much: From £22 per person, £20 for vegetarian roast
Book now: Brix

Looking for more fine food served up with a huge dose of comfort? Take a look at our guide to the best gastropubs in London. Or, skip straight to the sweet stuff and have a scroll through some of London's best dessert spots.