Today, London’s food scene elevates this heart‑warming tradition with roaring‑fire pub classics alongside inventive sides, vegan options, and bottomless drinks. From comforting staples to fancy twists, there’s a Sunday roast in London with your name on it.

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Central London has the best of both worlds, timeless pubs that feel like stepping into history, and modern spots putting fresh spins on old favourites. But if you want the good stuff without the tourist crowds, head to Bloomsbury. It’s a local gem with leafy squares, literary history, and a quieter kind of charm that makes it ideal for a long, lazy roast. 

For a relaxing stay that overlooks a tranquil garden, The Bedford Hotel offers the perfect spot to unwind with a book just steps away from these hidden gems:

📍 Royal National Hotel, 38-51 Bedford Way, WC1H 0DG

Set just steps from Russell Square, The London Pub at the Royal National Hotel is all about proper, fuss-free comfort food. The Sunday roast here is hearty and classic, slow-roasted beef, rosemary chicken, or a vegan-friendly cumin & butternut squash Wellington, all served with crispy roast potatoes, golden Yorkshire puddings, seasonal veg and plenty of rich gravy (the good kind). Don’t skip the weekly dessert special either. It’s a local favourite for groups thanks to big tables, generous portions and a laid-back vibe. And if you’re staying at the hotel? Even better, you’re just an elevator ride away from your post-roast nap.

 

📍 28 Leigh St, WC1H 9EP

Best For: A warm, family-run feel with European twists on the traditional roast

Not your typical Sunday lunch spot, The Norfolk Arms blends British comfort food with Mediterranean flavours. Expect Spanish influences throughout from the chorizo-studded stuffing to their red wine gravies. It’s a charming, slightly bohemian pub with mismatched furniture, flickering candlelight, and a wine list that encourages you to stay for dessert.  

The President Hotel is perfect for groups, with spacious rooms and a relaxing post-roast retreat. While you're there, enjoy light bites, sharing platters, and cocktails at the in-house Atrium Bar & Restaurant, set beneath a striking glass atrium.

📍 80 Liverpool Rd, N1 0QD

Best For: Top-quality British meat, butchered in-house and roasted to perfection

Just north of Bloomsbury, The Pig and Butcher is a dream for anyone who takes their roast seriously. They butcher their own meat on-site, which means the cuts are fresh, flavourful and cooked with real care. The beef is dry-aged, the pork belly is melt-in-the-mouth tender, and the sides of crispy duck fat potatoes, silky celeriac mash, and perfectly puffed Yorkshire puddings are worth the trip alone. The setting is rustic and laid-back, with farmhouse tables and friendly staff who know their way around a wine list.

No meat? No problem. London’s plant-based Sunday roasts are proof that you don’t need beef or chicken to enjoy the full roast experience. These spots serve up all the trimmings: crispy roasties, towering Yorkshires, and rich, savoury gravies, alongside inventive mains like nut roasts, beet Wellingtons, and miso-marinated celeriac. 

📍 45 Lexington St, Soho W1F 9AN & 200 Pentonville Rd, Kings Cross N1 9JP

Best For: Colourful, globally inspired vegan plates in the perfect setting

Mildreds has been flying the veggie flag since the ‘80s, and their Sunday roast is anything but basic. The roast here features a nutty, herby Wellington with red wine jus, roast potatoes, seasonal veg and a vegan Yorkshire pudding that somehow tastes just as good as the real thing. Plus, with locations in both Soho and Kings Cross, you’re never far from a meat-free feast.

For a boutique stay that celebrates Bloomsbury’s literary soul, The Morton Hotel is your perfect match. Tuck into plant-based roasts in nearby Soho or Kings Cross, then relax in the hotel’s Library Bar with a good book and a classic cocktail.

📍 224 Homerton High St, E9 6AS

Best For: The UK’s first 100% vegan pub serving roasts with attitude

If you want a full-on pub roast that's 100% vegan, this is your spot. The Spread Eagle goes big with vegan roasts featuring mushroom and walnut Wellington, stuffing balls, smoked carrot mash, roast potatoes, greens, and a vegan-friendly gravy that’s full of umami. They don’t hold back on flavour and the atmosphere is lively and unapologetically East London. 

📍 222 North End Rd, W14 9NU

Best For: Affordable, no-frills vegan comfort food

This cosy café may not have the bells and whistles of some central spots, but the roast delivers where it counts. Expect generous portions of seitan roast, stuffing, steamed veg, roast potatoes, and a thick onion gravy. It’s warm, homely, and very budget-friendly. Great for a casual Sunday afternoon when all you want is a plate of comfort.

You don’t have to splash out to enjoy a proper Sunday roast in London. Across the city, you’ll find classic pubs and local favourites dishing up generously portioned roasts that won’t leave your wallet empty. Expect all the essentials, golden roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, rich gravy, and a warm pub welcome at prices that make you feel like you’ve uncovered a bit of a secret.

📍 80-82 Eversholt St, NW1 1BX

Best For: Local pub feel, just minutes from the station

This old-school corner pub is everything a Sunday roast should be casual, comforting, and quietly brilliant. Prices hover around the £18-22 mark, and the portions are generous. The roast beef is a standout, but the veggie option holds its own too. It's a great shout for travellers arriving or departing from Euston, but locals love it just as much.

📍 11 Shroton Street, NW1 6UG

Best For: Known for treasure with roast and a pint deals

Not far from the hustle of Baker Street, this quiet pub does a delicious Sunday roast that feels more local than London. You’ll get a generous plate of roast lamb, chicken, or nut roast, plus seasonal veg and a towering Yorkshire. Sometimes they throw in a drink deal too, so keep an eye on the chalkboard. Friendly, laid-back, and won’t break the bank.

Prefer a quiet retreat after your Sunday roast? The Tavistock Hotel, overlooking Tavistock Square Gardens, offers a cosy, home-from-home vibe—perfect for unwinding with a glass of something soul-warming after a day exploring London’s roast scene.

Sometimes, one roast and one drink just isn’t enough. If you’re after a more celebratory take on this classic British meal, bottomless roasts are your best bet. Here are a few London spots doing it right—with flowing fizz, cocktails or pints, and plates piled high.

📍 25 Broadwick St, W1F 0DF

Best For: Flame-grilled roast meets bottomless cocktails in the heart of Soho

Temper’s open-fire kitchen gives their roast a bold, smoky edge served with coal-roasted potatoes, beef-fat carrots, and thick gravy. Pair it with 90 minutes of bottomless Bloody Marys, mimosas or fizz for £29pp. 

The Libertine, Bank 

📍 1A Royal Exchange, EC3V 3LL

Best For: Slick City setting with classic roast options and flowing prosecco

Located under The Royal Exchange, The Libertine offers a stylish spin on the Sunday roast. Choose between chicken, beef or a nut roast and upgrade to bottomless fizz, beer or cocktails for 90 minutes. It’s great for groups and birthday roasts with a bit of sparkle.

Finding a proper Sunday roast with halal options isn’t always easy, but a few London kitchens are doing it really well bringing all the comforting flavours of a classic roast dinner with halal-certified meat and inclusive menus. Here are a couple worth knowing about:

📍 316 St John St, EC1V 4N

Best For: Modern British dining with fully halal meats and seasonal roasts

The Great Chase is one of the few fully halal fine-dining restaurants in London and they take their Sunday roasts seriously. Expect beautifully presented plates with roasted chicken or beef, duck-fat roasties, and a seasonal veg medley, all served in a refined yet welcoming space. They also offer non-alcoholic drink pairings to match.

📍 405 High St, E15 4QZ

Best For:  East London halal steakhouse with Sunday roast specials

Known for their halal steaks and grills, HS&Co also puts out a generous Sunday roast, featuring beef or chicken with all the trimmings including Yorkshire puddings and rich gravy. It’s a family-friendly spot with a lively atmosphere and plenty of comfort food appeal.

If you're planning your weekend around roast dinners (and honestly, who isn't?), there's no better base than Bloomsbury. From cosy neighbourhood pubs to award-winning roast spots across Soho, Shoreditch, Camden and beyond, you're never more than a short stroll or quick tube ride from the perfect plate.

Stay at the heart of London’s roast scene with Imperial London Hotels, offering easy access to the city’s best pubs, vegan-friendly roasts, and bottomless brunches. For a quintessentially British treat beyond the roast, Botanica serves fresh seasonal dishes and traditional afternoon tea with serene garden views in Bloomsbury.

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