Sunday roast
The Sunday roast, also known as "Sunday lunch," is one of Britain's best and most celebrated food traditions; when done correctly, it can compete with the world's most popular national dishes. If you're hungry, the best Sunday Roast in London is usually the one nearest to your home. However, if you want to eat a truly spectacular Sunday Roast, there are a few restaurants and pubs in London that set the standard very high.
Everyone has their own preferences, but there are a few things that every Sunday Roast should get right: the centerpiece is roasted meat, the most famous of which are beef with Yorkshire pudding and horseradish, lamb with mint sauce, chicken with redcurrant jelly or bread sauce, and pork with apple sauce and crackling. It comes with roasted potatoes, roasted or blanched vegetables, and gravy made from the roasting juices. It is advisable not to stray from tradition and to adhere to the condiments as accompaniments listed above.
Many of the best Sunday Roasts in London take a more traditional approach. At Roast in London Bridge the choice include sirloin roast beef, pork belly,and roast chicken served with seasonal veg, crispy roasties, a ginormous Yorkshire pud. There’s also the option to order mash as extra.
- Where to try: The Rose Pub, Pig and Butcher, The Andover arms
- Price: ranges from £13.25 to £18
