Updated April 2026
If we had to name our favourite thing to do in London, foodie or otherwise, it would probably be heading to the pub for one of the city’s many incredible Sunday Roasts. The combination of a cosy pub, the Sunday papers, stuffing yourself silly, and drinking a few pints is hard to beat. If you’re hungover, then the best Sunday Roast in London is usually the closest one to your house. If you want to eat a truly spectacular Sunday Roast, however, then there are a few restaurants and pubs in London that set the bar very high.
Everyone has their personal preferences but there are some things that every toast should get right: crispy potatoes, perfectly cooked tender meat, and, Yorkshire puds most important of all, a thick, rich flavoursome gravy – and plenty of it. Nothing worse than a place that brings you a tiny thimble of gravy. Non-meat eaters are well catered for in the city too, with lots of places offering both vegetarian and vegan Sunday roasts. If you’re on a budget but don’t wanna sacrifice flavour (or portion size) you can also find some bargain lunches with cheap Sunday roasts in London too.
From there, the veg, presentation, cuts of meat is all up for grabs. One of the best Sunday roasts in London for us is at Blacklock, in Soho or Shoreditch, where the only sensible choice is to go “all in” – you’ll be presented with a huge platter of beef, lamb and pork, giant Yorkshire puddings, perfectly crispy roast potatoes, heritage carrots and sprouting broccoli, plus copious amounts of Blacklock gravy.
Many of the best Sunday Roasts in London take a more traditional approach. Like everything at The Lanesborough, the Sunday roast is very bougie. From the expertly cooked joints of high-quality beef that are carved at your table from antique trolleys to the Champagne to pair with lunch – everything screams luxury. Brixton’s The Laundry is serving up some of the most classic Sunday roasts available to us in London, and you know how much we love a roast. Here, you can find classic cuts served with all the trimmings you need, including crispy roasties, minted peas, glazed carrots, seasonal squash and gravy.
It’s all too easy to get stuck going to the same place every week but take a look at our guide below and hopefully you’ll discover something new to check it out amongst the many brilliant roasts in central London, from London Bridge to Covent Garden, and in all four corners of the city.
