Ritzy restaurant roasts. Posh pub grub. Swanky Sunday lunches. Whatever you want to call it, London’s got it. And now the leaves are crunchy and the colours are warm, it’s time for the traditional Sunday roast ritual to resurface. So, without further ado, here’s our round-up of where to find London’s most luxury spots for Sunday lunch (and what to order, obviously).
The Dining Room at The Goring
Where: Belgravia.
Best for: celebrating a special occasion.
Order: the truffle-stuffed Devon White chicken.
What’s that? The tantalising scent of truffle wafting through the air, drawing you in a daze towards The Dining Room, where Champagne-drinking monkeys dance on the walls and Michelin-starred menus are presented to you proudly. You’re at Belgravia’s grande dame, and it’s Sunday. That means starting with oysters, moving on to truffle-stuffed Devon White chicken or a classic sirloin with Yorkshires, and ending with a cheese plate and digestif in the gardens if the sun’s out.
thegoring.com
15 Beeston Pl, SW1W 0JW
The Cadogan Arms
Where: Chelsea.
Best for: cleverly crafted cocktails for afters.
Order: the black pudding scotch egg.
Much like you post-feasting, The Cadogan Arms emits a warm glow. First things first: order the black pudding scotch egg to start. It’s the gooiest, most scrumptious we’ve tried – a fact validated by our waiter, who proudly proclaimed it’s the best in London. Then, smother your native rump of beef with chunky bone marrow gravy or your shoulder of lamb with tangy garlic and herb sauce. And whilst the actual sticky toffee pudding is undeniably delicious, we’d opt for the sticky toffee old fashioned as a digestif instead.
thecadoganarms.london
298 King’s Rd, SW3 5UG
The Connaught Grill
Where: Mayfair.
Best for: celeb spotting.
Order: the Hereford beef rib.
A bastion of British hospitality, this hotel is a drinking and dining destination in its own right (it’s home to one of Mayfair’s best bars, after all). Sundays at The Connaught Grill go a little like this: meat carving trolleys carrying perfectly pink cuts of Hereford beef rib cruise between wood-panelled banquettes concealing A-listers and seasoned foodies alike. Roasts are served with all the usual suspects – but our highlights have to be the colossal Yorkshire puds, crispy roasties, and creamy cauliflower cheese.
the-connaught.co.uk
16 Carlos Pl, W1K 2AL
Home House
Where: Marylebone.
Best for: taking a peek inside an iconic private members’ club.
Order: the apple tart tatin with Calvados ice cream.
The only thing better than a Sunday spent at home, is a Sunday spent at Home House (one of London’s most iconic private members’ clubs). Think roaring fires, plates piled high, and the kind of roast that makes you want to stay put all afternoon. Choose from 28-day-aged beef, free-range pork belly, or half a corn-fed chicken, all served with the works: duck-fat roasties, silky red wine jus, and seasonal trimmings. The sweet-toothed among us should save some stomach space for the apple tart tatin with Calvados ice cream.
homehouse.co.uk
20 Portman Square, W1H 6LW
The Hound
Where: Chiswick.
Best for: spectating sports on the big screen.
Order: the Sunday sharer board.
It feels illegal to leave this Victorian police station-turned-posh pub off this list. Earlier this year, we named it as one of the best places to watch Wimbledon thanks to its dedication to screening live sport. Add a roast to the roster, and you’ve got a dreamily autumnal Sunday. Can’t decide between one of the four traditional roasts on offer? Opt for the Sunday sharer board – a selection of roast meats with all the trimmings. Go with a friend and share the fan-favourite buttermilk fried chicken to start, too.
thehound.london
20 Portman Square, W1H 6LW
The Harwood Arms
Where: Fulham.
Best for: London’s only Michelin-starred pub grub.
Order: the Belted Galloway sirloin.
Tucked down a quiet Fulham backstreet, The Harwood Arms is London’s only Michelin-starred pub – and after indulging in one of its Sunday roasts, you’ll understand why. From slow-cooked deer shoulder to Cornish skate, every roast here comes in one size: mega. In other words, they’re all made for sharing between two, making it the spot for a Sunday date. But our top pick is the Belted Galloway Sirloin – just pry open your Yorkshire puddings to find out why. Spoiler alert: they contain an unexpectedly meaty surprise.
harwoodarms.com
Walham Grove, SW6 1QP
Oblix at The Shard
Where: London Bridge.
Best for: views of the city’s sparkling skyline.
Order: the three-course Sunday roast.
If your expectations for a roast are sky-high, Oblix is the spot for you – it’s in the Shard, after all. The menu is simple: a three-course Sunday roast designed for sharing between two. You’ll get starters, a choice of roasted baby chicken and sirloin of beef, and desserts. But be aware: you only have between 12pm and 2:30pm every Sunday to make the most of it. With slanted windows and sleek furnishings, and It’s certifiably chic – for the times a pub setting just won’t cut it.
oblixrestaurant.com
Level 32, The Shard, 31 St Thomas St, SE1 9RY
The George
Where: Fitzrovia.
Best for: privately hiring one of its dining spaces for a party.
Order: a Sunday Bloody Mary.
The George has got it all going on. An 18th-century, grade II -listed, central-London public house that’s been a favourite of movers and shakers for decades. It’s crammed with colourful nooks and crannies that are calling out to be privately hired for your next party. It might sound simple but order the Irish soda bread with Guinness butter to kick things off. Then – vegetarian or not – try the barbequed celeriac main. On Sundays, the drink of choice here is always a Bloody Mary. But it does a great Guinness, too.
thegeorge.london
55 Great Portland St, W1W 7LQ
Booking Office 1869
Where: King’s Cross.
Best for: a showstopping historical setting.
Order: the wild mushroom and seed pudding with black garlic and caramelised onion gravy.
If you’re on board with the idea of a Sunday roast in a train station, then all aboard St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel’s Booking Office 1869. The space itself is a showstopper: a 19th-century ticket hall reimagined with soaring ceilings and statement chandeliers by celebrated French designer Hugo Toro. And the food follows suit – from 30-day dry-aged sirloin to roasted free-range chicken to wild mushroom and seed pudding. Bookmark it for the next time you need to impress out-of-towners with great grub and impressive architecture during the darker seasons.
booking-office.co.uk
St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, Euston Rd, NW1 2AR
Berners Tavern
Where: Fitzrovia.
Best for: pork enthusiasts.
Order: a Bloody Mary from the drinks trolley.
Jason Atherton’s Fitzrovia dining room is dimly lit and decadent. Think think walls crammed with framed art and high ceilings ornately carved. On the plate, our top picks are all pork. To start: the pork and pistachio pie with bread and butter pickles, piccalilli, and mustard. To follow: slow-cooked Dingley pork belly with roasted hispi cabbage and pineapple ketchup. And when it comes to washing it down, there’s only one way to go: a Bloody Mary wheeled over on the drinks trolley (only available on Sundays).
bernerstavern.com
10 Berners Street, W1T 3NP
The Chalk Freehouse
Where: Chelsea.
Best for: the perfect blend of comfort and class.
Order: the pork fat Chelsea bun with vanilla custard.
Tom Kerridge’s newest gastropub comes with serious pedigree. Chef Tom De Keyser is at its helm, bringing comforting Sunday classics to Chelsea’s swanky streets. Special shoutouts go to The Hand & Flowers’ signature chicken and duck liver parfait with poultry jelly and apricot chutney, the beef roast with braised brisket-stuffed Yorkshires, and the pork fat Chelsea bun with vanilla custard. The Chalk is the city cousin of two-Michelin-starred The Hands and Flowers in Marlow – and we’ve no doubt the family resemblance will soon show.
thechalkfreehouse.co.uk
27 Tryon St, SW3 3LG
Savoy Grill by Gordon Ramsay
Where: Strand.
Best for: tasting and ticking off a must-try signature dish.
Order: Gordon's signature beef Wellington.
Ramsay’s flagship is recently revamped and ready to roast. Its white-clothed tables, mirrored panels, and plush banquettes set the scene for food that’s equally immaculate. On the Sunday à la carte menu, you’ll find a crowd-pleasing dry-aged beef sirloin served with all the usual trimmings. But we recommend taking the slightly less traditional route (for a Sunday roast, that is) and ordering Gordon's signature beef Wellington with pomme purée, braised shallot, truffle, and red wine jus. Afterwards, save space for another Savoy signature: the rum flambéed crêpes, prepared tableside.
gordonramsayrestaurants.com
Savoy Hotel, WC2R 0EZ
The Cavendish Pub
Where: Marylebone.
Best for: bringing your four-legged furry friends along for the fun.
Order: the roasted cornfed poussin with lemon and thyme.
For a pub that’s been around since the 1700s, The Cavendish’s Sunday roast certainly keeps things fresh. Take the roasted cornfed poussin, for example. It might look like your average roast chicken – but it’s not. Expect tremendously tender meat that’s brined to perfection and drenched in homemade gravy (obviously). In the lead up to Christmas, it’s our favourite spot for getting in the festive feeling thanks to its twinkling decorations and seasonal cocktails. But the best part? It’s dog-friendly and even has a menu of house-made dog meals.
35newcavendish.co.uk
