Top Spots in London for Classic Sunday Roasts

Sunday roast is a cornerstone of English dining: tender, savory meat paired with rich gravy, Yorkshire puddings, roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables. In London, countless restaurants put their own spin on this beloved tradition. Below are six outstanding spots across the city where you can enjoy a memorable, indulgent Sunday roast.

Libertine

In the heart of the City, beneath the vaulted arches of The Royal Exchange, Libertine offers a generous Sunday menu designed for sharing. Expect dry-aged sirloin basted in garlic and thyme butter, perfectly roasted free-range chicken on the bone, and seasonal squash from Lincolnshire. Each dish is accompanied by rosemary roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, maple-glazed carrots, confit garlic greens, parsnip purée and a robust red-wine gravy — classic components prepared with care.

The Midland Grand Dining Room

Housed inside the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, this elegant brasserie serves its Grand Sunday roast beneath ornate ceilings and gilded details. Highlights include a whole rare-breed chicken served with kale and lemon, Navarin of lamb with turnips and salsa verde, and inventive starters and sides such as spiced lamb croquettes and poached pears. The menu balances celebration with refinement, making it ideal for a leisurely Sunday lunch.

Claridge’s Restaurant

Claridge’s in Mayfair elevates the Sunday roast to fine-dining heights. Signature offerings include roasted Herefordshire rib of beef with horseradish purée and Yorkshire pudding, Norfolk black leg chicken for two with truffle stuffing, and grilled monkfish with roasted cauliflower and pickled turnip. Table accompaniments such as roasted potatoes, glazed carrots, seasonal greens, creamed cabbage with bacon and cauliflower cheese complete the indulgent experience.

The Boundary

For a stylish Shoreditch Sunday, The Boundary’s bar and brasserie serve a focused roast menu with modern touches. Choices include roast beef with homemade horseradish, roast chicken with sage stuffing, roast pork belly and a vegetarian roast. Each comes with duck-fat roast potatoes, honey-glazed carrots, cauliflower cheese, seasonal greens, Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy — familiar flavours presented with a contemporary edge.

Cora Pearl

Set in a converted 19th-century Covent Garden townhouse, Cora Pearl delivers elevated British comfort food in an intimate setting with a jazz soundtrack. The Sunday menu features classics like roast sirloin with horseradish, roast chicken with dill mayonnaise, and roasted stone bass with braised rainbow chard and chorizo crumb. Dishes are accompanied by crispy potatoes, carrots, Yorkshire pudding and other traditional sides crafted with attention to flavour and texture.

Hawksmoor

With multiple locations across London — including Seven Dials, Spitalfields and Knightsbridge — Hawksmoor is a reliable destination for an exceptional roast. The kitchen sears meat over real charcoal before finishing it in the oven, producing deeply flavoured roasts such as the slow-roast rump. Typical accompaniments include beef-dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, greens, roasted shallots and garlic, finished with bone marrow and onion gravy for extra richness.

Whichever of these London restaurants you choose, you’ll find classic Sunday roast elements executed with skill: succulent meat, crisp roast potatoes, puffy Yorkshire puddings and comforting gravies. Book ahead where possible — Sunday roasts remain one of the city’s most popular weekend traditions.