Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishWe should treasure our great Sunday roast tradition – it’s one of Britain’s few world-famous gourmet specialities.While its exact origins are unknown, the meal is thought to have started during the reign of King Henry VII in the 15th century, when bodyguards ‘The Yeomen of the Guard’ earned the nickname ‘Beefeaters’ by consuming large quantities of roast beef.The practise then evolved: before leaving for church, women would put the meat and vegetables in the oven to cook. When the whole family returned home from mass, the meal would be ready to enjoy.Over the centuries, the Sunday roast has become a British family staple – a weekly celebration after church and a hearty feast to reward men for the labours of the week.While not everyone today has the budget, time or skill to prepare a classic roast, this traditional Sunday meal is widely available in pubs across the UK. Here are 76 of the best to be enjoyed in a suitably communal and celebratory atmosphere:South-West St Kew Inn, Cornwall Thick slices of apple-smoked beef sirloin or rare-breed pork belly with extras like potatoes roasted with garlic and thyme are among the highlights at this secluded ancient pub in the woods near Bodmin. There are log fires in the warren of dining rooms, as well as outside seating for soaking up the Cornish sunshine.Book it: £19-£24, stkewinn.co.ukMillbrook Inn, South Pool, Devon They serve roast dinners all Sunday afternoon at this whitewashed country pub in the rolling valleys of Devon’s South Hams. The family owners have a farm too, so ingredients are usually extremely local – including all their own beef, lamb, pork and organic veg.Book it: £24, millbrookinnsouthpool.co.ukThe Cornish Arms, Tavistock, DevonThe ‘unpretentious’ food at this old coaching inn on the edge of Dartmoor National Park has won many awards over the years. Roasts with all the trimmings are served in its cosy wood-panelled bars and the food is completely traditional – but expertly done.Book it: £22.50-£25.95, thecornisharmstavistock.co.ukThe Dartmoor Inn, Lydford, Devon This family-run pub with 16th century stone walls is a foodie favourite, with a long list of awards to boot. The roasts are legendary, but don’t miss gourmet starters like sea trout in Plymouth gin or wood pigeon and blackberries.Book it: £22.50-£24, dartmoorinn.comThe Great Bustard, Salisbury, WiltshireThe 19th-century inn is named after the rare huge bird found near the pub on Salisbury Plain, and is such a key player in the local farming community that it has its own farm shop. The pub’s Sunday menu features great local produce too, with lamb and beef from neighbouring farms. All roasts are come with roasties, roots, cauliflower cheese, spiced creamed kale, Yorkshire pudding and red wine sauce.Book it: Two courses from £43, thegreatbustard.ukSomerford Arms, Little Somerford, WiltshireSunday lunches at this family-run freehouse at the foot of the Cotswolds are so popular you need to book ahead. Dishes range from an acclaimed mushroom, cashew & beetroot roast to a indulgent mixed roast platter with chicken, beef AND pork.Book it: £20-£27, somerfordarms.comThe Spotted Cow, Bristol The array of roasts on offer at this south Bristol community pub makes choosing difficult. But whether you opt for chicken with sage and apricot stuffing, cider-cooked pork or aged beef with horseradish, your meal comes laden with veg and herbs from the pub’s own roof garden.Book it: £15.95 -£18.95, thespottedcowbristol.comSouth-East The Cat Inn, West Hoathly, West Sussex With horse brasses pinned on dark beams, real ales on tap and menus on blackboards, the Cat is a classic old British country pub. Top quality roasts attract diners from far and wide, which is unsurprising given they all are served with honey & thyme roasted carrots, cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, braised red cabbage & buttered green beans.Book it: £23-£24.50, catinn.co.ukThe Mutton, Hazeley Heath, Hants Head chef Rob Boer proudy offers Sunday diners a difficult choice of beef rump, leg of lamb or roasted butternut squash accompanied by golden, crispy roast potatoes cooked in beef dripping, veg, Yorkshire pudding and a famously rich gravy.Book it: £22-£27, themuttonathazeleyheath.co.ukThe Walrus, Brighton, East SussexA stone’s throw from the beach on historic Ship Street in Brighton’s famous Lanes, the Walrus serves lunches in a labyrinth of eclectically-decorated rooms and winding passageways. Choose between aged-beef sirloin, pork belly, lamb shank, half a chicken or vegan Wellington, often accompanied by live laid-back jazz.Book it: £16-£24, thewalrusbrighton.comThe Merry Harriers, Hambledon, Surrey This 16th century inn in the leafy Surrey hills serves roasts as generously portioned sharing platters designed to feed two. The pork comes from the pub’s own farm, and the wagyu beef from a neighbouring herd. The speciality trimmings include bubble and squeak croquettes and veg roasted in duck fat.Book it: £26-£28, merryharriers.comThe Running Horses, Mickleham, SurreyThe wood-panelled dining room at this traditional coaching inn is a great place to savour their award-winning Sunday roasts. Whether you choose beef, chicken or pork, don’t miss the creamy cauliflower cheese accompaniment – many diners rave about it.Book it: £20-£24, therunninghorses.co.ukThe Plough, Rye, East Sussex Sunday roasts at this friendly country pub are highly recommended by the Good Food Guide. ‘Top-notch local and seasonal ingredients dominate’ it says. So look out for ingenious ways of using them, like the horseradish hollandaise sauce and pickled turnips.Book it: £18-£23, theploughrye.co.ukLondon The Baring, Islington The high-end pub lunches at the Baring can come with starters as grand as quail in garlic yoghurt or smoked haddock & creamed leeks on toast. The roasts themselves are high-quality but traditional in style – beef rump comes with horseradish, lamb leg with mint sauce and chicken with bread sauce.Book it: £25-£29, thebaring.co.ukThe Spaniards Inn, Hampstead With crackling fires, watch-your-head doorways and creaky wooden seats, this Tudor inn is a wonderfully atmospheric venue for a classic Sunday lunch. And with hundreds of years of practice under their belts, it’s no wonder these roasts are all expertly done. Choose between aged beef sirloin in red wine sauce, chicken with chestnut and bacon stuffing or almond and walnut roast complemented with Yorkshire puds, thyme-roast potatoes, buttered savoy cabbage and roasted roots.Book it: £21-£24.50, thespaniardshampstead.co.ukOwl and Pussycat, Shoreditch This busy old-school city pub has a cosy upstairs dining room and heated beer garden. The Sunday roasts at this East End institution are renowned for unlimited gravy, enormous Yorkshire puddings and expert crumbles.Book it: £18-£20, owlandpussycatshoreditch.comPivot British Bar, Covent Garden This central London bar has a unique roast offering: a huge sharing platter serving four for £95. The platter comes with half roast chicken, tender lamb shank, juicy beef strip-loin as well as pigs in blankets. Diners also enjoy bottomless sides, including cauliflower cheese, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and rich gravy.Book it: £95 for four, pivotbarandbistro.comMr Foggs Botanical Tavern, FitzroviaStep through a magnificent floral arch into this whimsical ground-floor tavern adorned with greenery cascading from ceiling to wall. It has been described as ‘an oasis of botanical wonder.’ Don’t let it distract you from delicious Sunday roast chicken, beef or nut roast served from 12-4, including trimmings like maple roasted heritage carrot and parsnip.Book it: £17-£22, mr-foggs.comNuns Head, Peckham This lively thirties pub on Nunhead Green is gathering a big name across the capital for its classic Sunday roasts. They’re all served with traditional extras like roast potatoes, maple carrots, parsnip puree, cauliflower cheese, greens, Yorkshire puddings & as much of the highly acclaimed gravy as you want. Some reviewers are already calling it ‘London’s best gravy’.Book it: £21-£22, theoldnunshead.co.ukThe Star, Hackney DownsOnce voted the best Sunday roast in the city by a listings magazine, The Star serves an unusual twist on classic roasts and uses oak-smoked meats to make them extra juicy and falling-apart-tender. Trimmings are classic though: crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire pud, cauliflower cheese and braised red-cabbage.Book it: £17.50-£24, starbyhackneydowns.co.ukThe Mall Tavern, Notting Hill Amid a buzzing pubby atmosphere, the Mall serves widely acclaimed traditional Sunday roasts with beef dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshires and veg. Gravy is free-flowing and all roasts have a recommended beer pairing too.Book it: £22-£26.50, themalltavern.comEast Sun Inn, Dedham, Essex In the heart of picturesque Constable country, this coaching inn stands on the village green next to the church. Inside, there are open fires, ceiling beams and oak panels. Sunday diners can enjoy spectacular rare breed and wild game roasts, all with local East Anglian veg.Book it: £21.50, thesuninndedham.comUnruly Pig, Near Woodbridge, SuffolkThis multi-award-winning foodies’ favourite offers 40-day aged beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast pork with crackling and apple sauce, and 50-day aged rib of Hereford beef (for two to share) with ox cheek stuffed Yorkshire pudding, bone marrow gravy and cauli cheese. All the roasts come with ‘roasties, roots and greens’ too.Book it: £27-£32.50, theunrulypig.co.ukThe Brewers, Rattlesden, Suffolk Whether you choose beef sirloin with Yorkshire pudding and shallots, pork belly with ham hock and apple, or lamb shoulder with cauliflower cheese, you’ll enjoy perfectly cooked seasonal local ingredients. The pub is atmospheric too, with wooden floors, exposed brickwork, and French doors opening into the charming garden.Book it: Two courses from £35, thebrewersrattlesden.co.ukWhite Horse, LincolnIts Sunday roasts have earnt this stylish new city centre bar a dedicated following – all thanks to locally sourced beef rump and pork collar served with generous assortments of seasonal vegetables, creamy cauliflower cheese and rich gravy laced with red wine.Book it: £17.50-£25, whitehorselincoln.co.ukClarendon Arms, Cambridge Locals love the bargain-priced Sunday roasts at this warm, unfussy and busy neighbourhood pub. Its classic beef, pork and veggie choices are joined by a weekly turkey roast too.Book it: £15.50-£17.50, theclarendonarms.comBrisley Bell, NorfolkWith its ivy-covered façade, open fires and vast bookshelves inside, plus two-acre gardens outside, it’s no surprise this freehouse is a popular Sunday venue. Roasts are perfectly classic – and come with a jug of gravy.Book it: £20.50-£26.50, thebrisleybell.co.ukThe Gin Trap Inn, Ringstead, Norfolk This waterside village pub serves a choice of two roasts from 12-6pm on Sundays: roast beef sirloin or free-range pork belly. Its gourmet extras include braised beef-filled Yorkshires and potatoes roasted in duck fat.Book it: £24-£26, thegintrapinn.co.ukMidlandsThe Sun Inn, Felmersham, Bedfordshire Deep in rural Bedfordshire, close to the Great Ouse river, this 300-year-old family-run village pub uses its local farming connections. The best seasonal produce is provided for Sunday lunch here, from joints of home-reared Middle White pork and beef fillet to vegetables, horseradish cream, homemade stuffing and gravy.Book it: Two courses from £31, thesunfelmersham.comBower House, Shipston on Stour, WarwickshireAt this elegant period restaurant bar in a Cotswold town, Bower House’s Sunday roast was picked as one of the UK’s best by the Mail’s Tom Parker Bowles. All of its roasts are accompanied by pots, puds and parsnips.Book it: £20-£30, bower.houseThe Cross, Kenilworth, WarwickshireBehind its humble front door, this old town centre pub is now a highly acclaimed gastropub, and has held a Michelin star for nine years. Enjoy gourmet roasts in the wood-panelled former school room and order drinks at the bar – which was once a butcher’s shop.Book it: Three courses from £55, thecrosskenilworth.co.ukThe Fleet Inn, Twyning, Gloucestershire Eat hearty seasonal roast lunches under vaulted wooden ceilings or in riverside gardens at this 200-year-old pub. Everything comes with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puds and red wine gravy. Tasty optional sides include cauliflower cheese or truffle fries. Book it: £15.95-£21.95 butcombe.com/the-fleet-inn-gloucestershireThe Old Bell Inn, Malmesbury, WiltshireOn a hilltop next to the abbey, the ancient Old Bell has been serving food for more than 800 years. Today, its Sunday roasts can include duck with blackberry or pork with apples picked next door – and all come with what they call ‘proper gravy’.Book it: Two courses from £35, oldbellhotel.co.ukThe Perch, OxfordThis seventeenth-century thatched riverside pub is the perfect place to reward yourself after a Sunday morning walk across the meadows. Beef comes with horseradish, pork with apple sauce, lamb with salsa verde and even the vegetarian Wellington has delicious beetroot relish.Book it: £19.95-£25.95, the-perch.co.ukThe Plough, Shiplake, Oxon Food is highly rated at this cosy gastropub, and from 12-6pm on Sundays, roasts dominate. Many diners swear by the onion puree that accompanies the roast beef, others by the homemade mint sauce with the lamb.Book it: £25-£32, theploughshiplake.co.ukThe White Hart, Fyfield, OxonThis fifteenth-century pub is tucked away in a leafy village near Oxford. The wooden vaulted dining hall, flagstone floors and huge stone fireplace are historic – but the seasonal, fresh, local ingredients and careful cooking is bang up to date. Sunday highlights include carrot and swede mash and a tender 12-hour slow-cooked pork.Book it: Two courses from £40, whitehart-fyfield.comNew Inn, St Owens Cross, Herefordshire Roast lunches at this ancient half-timbered coaching inn are highly rated by food critics. The dining rooms are cosy, with open fires and exposed wood, the wine list is a highlight and there are top-quality vegetarian options too.Book it: Two courses from £34.50, thenewinnherefordshire.co.ukThe Old Wharf Inn, Stourbridge, West MidlandsSunday roasts at this canalside pub are becoming famous across the Midlands. Topside beef comes with a tingling watercress and horseradish sauce, while pork belly or chicken is served with sausage, sage, onion & apricot stuffing. And every roast gets parsnip puree, honey glazed carrot, duck-fat roasted potatoes or vegetarian roasties, green beans, broccoli, Savoy cabbage and cauliflower cheese.Book it: Two courses from £32, oldwharfinn.co.ukThe Olive Branch, Clipsham, Rutland From the red cabbage tucked under the Yorkshire pudding to the fluffy, crispy roast potatoes, inspectors from The Good Food Guide have praised the roast lunches at this quaint village inn, which was once three farm labourers’ cottages that are now knocked together. Today, its ingredients are grown in the pub garden or foraged from local hedgerows.Book it: £27.50, theolivebranchpub.comWales Stackpole Inn, Pembrokeshire This remote little creeper-covered inn has scooped many food awards. It is known for excellent Sunday lunches, with a choice of five different roasts with classic trimmings like honey-glazed pigs in blankets and proper crunchy pork crackling.Book it: £19-£21, stackpoleinn.co.ukThe Potted Pig, CardiffBetween 12 and 3.30pm on Sundays this stylish former city centre bank vault becomes a temple to the art of the roast lunches. Find dishes like cider-roasted pork belly or braised featherblade of beef, served with all the trimmings and lashings of gravy of course.Book it: Two courses from £30, thepottedpig.com Hare and Hounds, Aberthin, GlamorganThis pub sits in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan, which the pub chefs say has some of the UK’s best soil, producing top quality meat, game and vegetables. Sample the goods via their acclaimed Sunday lunch menu, which includes a classic local lamb served with foraged wild garlic.Book it: Two courses from £35, hareandhoundsaberthin.comThe Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon, PowysThis remote rural inn is surrounded by the hills, rivers and forests of the Brecon Beacons, and warmed by log fires and an Aga. The classic Sunday roasts are highly rated by food reviewers who are particularly impressed by extras like maple-glazed celeriac, beetroot fondant and beef-fat onions.Book it: Two courses from £35, felinfachgriffin.co.ukThe Three Horseshoes Inn, Groesffordd, Powys Sunday lunch at this country pub opposite the village bus stop was singled out for praise by the Good Food Guide, who named it one of the best food pubs in the UK. Eat the acclaimed Sunday roasts in the modernised interior, the garden, or even one of the quirky beach huts outside.Book it: £19.95, threehorseshoesgroesffordd.comThe Abermule Inn, MontgomeryHighly rated but bargain-priced, it’s no wonder you need to book for Sunday lunch at this River Severn-side Mid-Wales village pub. If you do manage to get a table, you’ll be with a fabulous choice of roasts: beef, lamb, pork, duck, turkey and venison.Book it: £13.95, abermuleinn.co.ukThe White Eagle, Rhoscolyn, Anglesey The beef, pork and lamb at this modern sea view pub all come from Wales of course, and are served with unlimited gravy and Yorkshire puddings. One online reviewer described the offerings as: ‘the best roast dinner ever’.Book it: £16.95, white-eagle.co.ukThe Erskine Arms, Conwy This grand whitewashed Georgian town centre inn has been duly praised for its traditional Sunday roasts. Nestled beneath the castle ramparts, The Erskine is a memorable spot to enjoy slow roast Welsh beef brisket, chicken breast with pork and sage stuffing or slow-cooked rolled Welsh lamb shoulder with caramelised onion puree.Book it: £18.50-£22.95, erskinearms.co.ukDinorben Arms, Bodfari, DenbighSunday lunch has become a local institution at this rural village pub, right next door to the parish church. Diners enjoy a choice of six different roasts while gazing at stunning views across the rolling countryside from tables on the terrace.Book it: £17.45-£25.95, brunningandprice.co.uk/dinorbenarmsNorth-West Black Bull, Sedbergh, Cumbria At this grand old town centre pub, Head Chef Nina Matsunaga uses traditionally farmed native breeds, usually sourced no more than 20 miles from the kitchen door. Look out for her tasty sides like treacle carrots and chips cooked in beef fat.Book it: £21.50, theblackbullsedbergh.co.ukHeft, Newton in Cartmel, Lake District, CumbriaThis seventeenth-century coaching inn once served as the local Home Guard HQ. It’s now a contemporary village inn with a Michelin star, serving its ‘Sunday Service’ from noon until 6pm. The highlights include local Herdwick lamb rump or dry-aged beef rib.Book it: Two courses from £42.50, hefthighnewton.co.ukThe Old Harkers Arms, Chester What was once an old canal-side boot factory has been revamped as a classy city centre pub with reclaimed wood, iron and brick details. Sunday lunches are becoming a Chester institution – with the slow roast duck and pink roast beef particular local favourites.Book it: £19.95-£20.95, brunningandprice.co.uk/harkersEmmott Arms, Colne, Lancs Serving meat raised in its own village is a great way to minimise food miles for this homely flower-bedecked pub. The Sunday menu includes ingenious combined dishes of local Herdwick lamb shoulder and leg or beef sirloin with sticky beef cheek. Everything comes with another combo too – roast potatoes AND creamy mash.Book it: Two courses from £24, emmottarms.co.ukThe Cavendish Arms, Brindle, LancsThis pretty pub and garden next to the old village church has become a popular Sunday destination for foodies from surrounding cities. It’s best to book to guarantee a table and a chance to try their popular roast beef, turkey, ham or nut roast with all the trimmings.Book it: £19.95, cavendisharmschorley.co.ukThe Bay Horse Tavern, ManchesterRight on Thomas Street in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, this modern version of a Victorian Pub has plush seats and old wood tables that are great for a casual Sunday roast. The highlight is the beef topside from the legendary Deep Clough Farm in the Forest of Bowland. Don’t miss the giant-sized Yorkshire puddings too.Book it: £17-£18.50, thebayhorsetavern.co.ukThe Church Inn, Mobberley, Greater Manchester With its pretty gardens, historic brick façade, ceiling beams, crackling fires and walls decorated with antiques and knick-knacks, this charming old village inn is a wonderful Sunday escape from the city. Apart from the classic roasts, enjoy real ales, flickering candles and a special walking route that starts and ends at its door.Book it: £17.95-£21.95, churchinnmobberley.co.ukNorth-East The Packhorse, Hayfield, DerbyshireNestled beneath Kinder Reservoir, the Packhorse is a perfect place to reward yourself after a trek up the nearby Lantern Pike. The old stone Peak District village inn serves award-winning roasts, from classic slow-braised lamb shoulder to innovative Keralan beef keema pie with roast garlic mash.Book it: £20-£30, thepackhorsehayfield.ukThe Abbey Inn, Byland, North Yorkshire Opposite Byland Abbey ruins, this humble stone country pub was judged to serve last year’s best UK Sunday roast by The Good Food Guide. The lunches are exceptional, with gourmet extras like apple butter, truffle cauliflower cheese and roasted carrots. Many ingredients come from the owner’s own farm.Book it: £24-£32, abbeyinnbyland.co.ukThe Plough, Wombleton, North YorkshireHusband and wife Richard & Lindsay Johns run this fifteenth-century whitewashed village inn. Richard cooks the Sunday roasts, with sittings at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Highlights include loin of free-range pork & crackling and slow roast beef rump with Richard’s secret recipe gravy.Book it: Two courses from £35, ploughwombleton.uk/The Owl, Hawnby, North YorkshireEven stunning views of the North York Moors National Park at this former drover’s inn won’t distract you once the food arrives. Their classic roasts might include local game in season, aged beef sirloin with horseradish cream or rolled shoulder of Yorkshire lamb. They are all served with duck-fat roast potatoes and gravy made with Theakston’s beer.Book it: £25-£27, theowlhawnby.co.ukThe Hawthorn, Haworth, West Yorkshire An ancient milestone set against The Hawthorn’s ivy-covered Georgian façade reports it is 196¼ miles to London. It certainly feels very distant from any metropolitan glitz inside the cosy antique-filled former home of the Bronte’s clockmaker. Sunday roasts here have sometimes been judged Britain’s best, so expect a treat, particularly with its expert Yorkshire puddings and ‘pan-juice gravy’.Book it: £21, thehawthornhaworth.co.ukThe Brickyard, Brighouse, West YorkshireThere’s nothing olde-worlde about this urban chic town centre bar. Sunday roasts are classic though – usually Hereford beef and outdoor-reared pork belly – plus a vegan option and an array of what they call ‘posh sides’: pork, black pudding, apple and thyme stuffing or maple-glazed pigs in blankets. If you have room, the set price also includes desserts like steamed treacle sponge pud.Book it: Two courses from £28, thebrickyardbrighouse.co.ukThe Broad Chare, Newcastle This converted brick warehouse with a courtyard garden says it’s ‘nothing fussy, just a proper pub’. Nevertheless, it has been judged one of the UK’s top gastropubs and has become fantastically popular in the North East for its home-cooked Sunday roast lunches. The menu describes them as ‘tasty, satisfying, proudly British and fiercely seasonal’.Book it: £20.50, thebroadchare.co.ukThe Travellers’ Rest, Witton Gilbert, Durham This unpretentious County Durham pub is well-known locally for its warm atmosphere and generous, well-priced food. Sunday lunches are the best example of this, with a wide choice of roasts, including a sumptuous mixed trio of meats. Expect all the usual trimmings plus pigs-in-blankets and honey-roast parsnips too.Book it: £13.50-£18, travellersrest-wittongilbert.co.ukScotland Clannach Inn, Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway Eat next to the huge stone fireplace in this cosy pub in the picturesque village of St John’s Town of Dalry. It’s perfectly placed for Sunday morning walks in Galloway Forest Park. Then reward yourself here afterwards with an award-winning roast.Book it: £19, theclachaninn.co.ukThe Snow Goose, near InvernessWith panoramic views over the Moray Firth, this old coaching inn serves fantastic traditional Sunday roasts. The menu includes their speciality ‘Trio of Roasts’ – a hearty combo of beef, pork belly & crackling, and juicy turkey breast & stuffing.Book it: £17.75-£20.75, vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/scotland-northern-ireland/thesnowgooseinvernessCorrie Inn, Muthill, Perthshire Between 12 and 6.30pm, Sunday roasts take over this homely village inn decorated with logs fires and stags’ heads. Everything comes with plenty of extras: Yorkshire puds, beef fat roast potatoes (Scottish rapeseed oil for veggies), root vegetables, cauliflower and broccoli cheese, seasonal greens and gravy.Book it: Two courses from £38, coorie-inn.com/The Queens Arms, EdinburghHidden below the cobbles of Frederick Street, The Queens is an historic pub particularly loved by local rugby fans. Award-winning Sunday roasts include the massive sharing platter of beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, cauliflower cheese, season veg and homemade gravy at £45 for two – and that includes a dessert too.Book it: £16.50-£22.50, queensarmsedinburgh.com/The Loveable Rogue, Great Western Road, Glasgow This cool gastropub has been such a success that two sister sites have opened across the city – but the West End is still winning praise as THE best place for a roast. Top billing goes to its Speyside beef with Yorkshire puds, beef-fat garlic roasties, brisket mac ‘n’ cheese, honey root veg, yegetable mash and red wine gravy.Book it: Two courses from £35, theloveablerogue.co.uk/west-endThe Noose and Monkey, AberdeenThis smart granite city centre pub is a great place to discover skirlie: fried oatmeal with onions and seasoning. As well as plenty of this Scottish delicacy, your Sunday lunch will be accompanied by roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal veg, gravy.Book it: £16.50, thenooseandmonkey.comThe Boar’s Head, Auchtermuchty, Fife In a quiet village in the heart of Fife, the 300-year-old Boar’s Head is packed with character and has become a favourite for food lovers. The range of classic Sunday roasts includes venison, and all come with a gravy that’s the chef’s pride-and-joy.Book it: Two courses from £32, theboarsheadfife.co.ukBuccleucharms, Melrose, BordersThis 1836 hunting lodge is now a gastropub that has been crowned Scottish Inn of the Year four times. The acclaimed roasts here are a group affair, with a price per table: the leg of lamb, for example, feeds a minimum of four. Roasts are carved at the table and served with generous bowls of extras like cauliflower cheese, celeriac dauphinoise, and rosemary and redcurrant sauce.Book it: From £21pp, buccleucharms.comNorthern Ireland The Morning Star, Belfast Enjoy award-winning roasts amid the old bricks, polished wood and ceiling beams of this former coaching depot for the Belfast-Dublin postal service. The pub kitchen has its own veg and herb garden and uses local farm meats. Its sea salt and rosemary roasties are famous across Ulster.Book it: £15.95-£16.95, themorningstarbar.co.ukThe Poachers Pocket, County DownThis old coaching inn near Strangford Lough is now an acclaimed gastropub with a reputation for excellent Sunday roasts. Look out for gourmet trimmings like apricot & sage stuffing, wild mushroom sauce and creamy ‘champ’, an Irish mashed potato and green onion delicacy.Book it: Two courses from £32, ballooinns.com/the-poachers-pocketWhite Horse Inn, County Down This old whitewashed roadside inn in Saintfield village has a reputation for great Sunday roasts. The menu choice includes beef, lamb, turkey and ham and nut roast, all with creamy mash AND roast potatoes, plus veg and gravy.Book it: £17-£18.50, whitehorsesaintfield.comThe Parson’s Nose, Hillsborough, County Down The Parson’s Nose was originally an elegant Georgian townhouse built by the Marquis of Downshire, but has been transformed into a characterful foodie pub with a covered beer garden overlooking Hillsborough Castle lake. Sunday highlights include treacle-cured roast beef and spinach & nut roast with a speciality spiced tomato relish.Book it: Two courses from £32, ballooinns.com/the-parsons-noseBallygally Castle, AntrimThe 17th century castle overlooking the beach at Ballygally is now a hotel and bar. It’s a glorious scenic spot to eat Sunday lunch with a view, so it’s no wonder there’s a popular roast carvery here offering joints of beef, turkey, ham and lamb – plus lashings of extras, starters and desserts.Book it: £38pp, ballygallycastlehotel.com
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