IF you’re a big fan of Sunday roasts, a new study has ranked the best in the UK – with the winning place going to a pub in Birmingham.
The study factored in everything from cost to tastiness, and it covers everywhere from London to Swansea.
Rail operator London Northwestern Railway has pulled together a Roast Dinner Index, naming the UK’s best.
The research analysed factors such as price, value, popularity, and proximity to train stations to rank the top 10 Sunday roasts in the country.
Sara Paoloni, who is a travel expert at London Northwestern Railway, commented: “At London Northwestern Railway, we understand that enjoying a traditional roast dinner is a cherished part of British culture, especially during the festive season.
“Our Roast Dinner Index not only highlights the best places to indulge without straining your wallet but also emphasises the convenience of accessing these fantastic dining options easily.
“We hope this research inspires people to explore new culinary experiences while enjoying the comfort and value that these top-rated pubs offer.”
The Old Crown, Birmingham
Located in Digbeth, the Brummie boozer has the best Sunday roast in the country, according to the research.
Roasties in the pub start from £15.95, with the most expensive costing punters £18.95 for a mix of crispy pork and sirloin beef.
Each roast is served with roasted potatoes, maple glazed carrots, braised red cabbage & seasonal greens, a homemade Yorkie and slow-cooked gravy.
As a proud Brummie, I’ve been to the boozer and love its old-school charm with stained-glass windows and rustic desks.
Just be sure to bag a table early if you plan to spend your Saturday evening knocking back a pint because it can get very busy.
The Duck and Waffle, London
Located on the 40th floor of a skyscraper in central London, the Duck and Waffle runs a three-course Sunday roast for £55 per head.
Each roast dinner is served with spiced carrot purée, maple mustard glazed parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes and gravy.
There are a choice of starters too, including corn ribs, a lobster roll and a beef tartare.
For pudding, guests can order a Biscoff Cheesecake or a Sticky Toffee Waffle.
The Culpeper, London
Located on Commercial Street near Aldgate East Tube Station in Central London, the London boozer has the third-best roast dinner in the country.
Spread across four floors, the London building features a pub, a restaurant, a private dining venue and overnight accommodation for guests.
The ground-floor pub serves a range of roast dinner options, with mains from £22.
Diners can choose from chicken, beef, pork chops and butternut squash, with each roast accompanied by roast potatoes, red cabbage, carrots, gravy and a yorkshire pudding.
The Camberwell Arms, London
The third London boozer on the list is the Camberwell Arms, which was also named as having one of the best Sunday Lunches by the Guardian back in 2017.
Here, roast dinners start from £18.80 per person, while share plates for two start from £50.
The Welsh House, Swansea
Swansea’s Welsh House was the only restaurant in Wales to feature on the rail operator’s Roast Dinner Index.
Located on the Waterfront, the Welsh restaurant and bar serves roast dinners from as little as £15.05
Cultra Inn, Holywood
The Cultra Inn is set inside the landscaped grounds of the Culloden Estate and Spa.
Here, Sunday lunch is served from 12pm until 2.30pm every Sunday, with two-courses starting from £32.
Guests can order turkey, pork chop, Irish beef, salmon and butternut squash ravioli for their main dish.
Starters range from soup of the day, while desserts include cheesecake and brownie.
The Harwood Arms, London
The last London pub on the list is the Harwood Arms.
It’s the only Michelin-starred pub in London, with the Fulham pub already winning awards for its grub.
On a Sunday, the London boozer serves pork belly, a deer shoulder and skate wings.
Two-courses start from £64 per person.
The Pack Horse, Derbyshire
Named as one of the best 50 gastropubs in the UK earlier this year, the Pack Horse has also been praised for its Sunday Lunch.
The veggie main starts from £20, with the venison loin, the highest-price main, costing £30.
The Hand and Flowers, Marlow
Located in Buckinghamshire, the rustic pub serves one of the best roast dinners in the country.
Roast dinners come in at £175 per person, so it’s certainly a treat.
The Owl & Otter, Newcastle
The family-run Owl & Otter is a gastropub in Burnopfield, County Durham.
Its Sunday mains start from £15.95, including the nut roast and the roast chicken.
Other mains include beef and pork belly.
The top 10 best roast dinners in the UK
The top 10 best roast dinners in the UK:
- Birmingham – The Old Crown
- London – The Duck and Waffle
- London – The Culpeper
- London – The Camberwell Arms
- Swansea – The Welsh House
- Holywood – Cultra Inn
- London – The Harwood Arms
- Derbyshire – The Pack Horse
- Marlow – The Hand and Flowers
- Newcastle – The Owl & Otter
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