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The Best Sunday Roast in Edinburgh for 2026
Finding the best Sunday roast in Edinburgh can mean a Michelin-recognised gastropub in Stockbridge, a dry-aged steakhouse spread near St Andrew Square, or a keenly priced neighbourhood kitchen with a choice of joints. To help you choose, we compared the city's most-recommended roasts on food quality, value, atmosphere and how easy they are to book. Below are our five picks for 2026, ranked from best overall, with indicative prices and who each one really suits.
Our top picks
The Scran & Scallie
Hawksmoor Edinburgh
The Broughton
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Updated
- 13 September 2026
- Last verified
- 13 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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The top 5 Sunday Roast in Edinburgh for 2026
- Rank 1The Scran & ScallieWATTB Pick— Best overallWATTB92/100~£20–25 pp for the roast (indicative)
- Rank 2Hawksmoor Edinburgh— Best for beef loversWATTB90/100From £29 for dry-aged rump; £33 sirloin (indicative)
- Rank 3The Broughton— Best neighbourhood gastropubWATTB88/100~£19–22 pp for the roast (indicative)
- Rank 4Chop House— Best for steak-lovers on a set menuWATTB85/100From £30 for two courses; £35 for three (indicative)
- Rank 5Old Pal Bar and Kitchen— Best value with a choice of jointsWATTB85/100Keenly priced, around £16–19 pp for the roast (indicative)
The WATTB Score is our own research-based editorial assessment out of 100 — not a customer-review average.
The picks in depth
The Scran & Scallie
Why it won
Edinburgh's most complete Sunday roast: serious cooking pedigree in a relaxed pub, at roughly £20–25 per person (indicative).
Cooking pedigree of a Michelin-starred team in a relaxed, family-friendly pub
Holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and features on the Top 50 Gastropubs list
Seasonal Scottish produce and a well-regarded roast beef
Trade-off: Stockbridge location has no nearby rail station
Hawksmoor Edinburgh
Why we recommend it
The city-centre choice when the beef itself is the point, from £29 for dry-aged rump (indicative).
Dry-aged beef from a specialist steakhouse, the standout here for meat quality
Central St Andrew Square location, minutes from Waverley
Clear published pricing and a vegetarian Wellington option
Trade-off: The most expensive roast in this guide
The Broughton
Why we recommend it
A lively, welcoming New Town local with a Times-recognised roast, at an indicative £19–22 per person.
Named by The Times among the UK's 30 best Sunday roasts
Central Broughton Street location with a warm, unpretentious feel
Beef, pork belly and a vegan option cover most tastes
Trade-off: Reviewers note it can get loud and busy at weekend sittings
Chop House
Why we recommend it
A dependable steakhouse roast on a set-price Sunday menu, from £30 for two courses (indicative); details vary by branch.
Two- or three-course set menu suits a longer lunch
Later 6pm finish and several central branches
Steakhouse kitchen with a sirloin-based roast and bone-marrow gravy
Trade-off: Set-menu format is less flexible than à la carte pubs
Old Pal Bar and Kitchen
Why we recommend it
The value pick for choice, with beef, lamb, porchetta and a veggie option near Haymarket, around £16–19 per person (indicative).
Unusually wide choice of joints, from lamb-stuffed shoulder to porchetta
Keen indicative pricing that sits below the central steakhouse picks
Right beside Haymarket station
Trade-off: Lower profile and plainer setting than the top names
Map of Edinburgh
How we ranked this list
Our ranking draws on each venue's own published Sunday menus and pricing, the Michelin Guide and Top 50 Gastropubs listings, national and local press round-ups (The Times, National Geographic, The Scotsman, SquareMeal), and aggregated public reviews across OpenTable and Tripadvisor, combined with our editorial assessment; prices are indicative and we have not visited or eaten at these venues ourselves.
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Official information, specifications and aggregated expert and user reviews — compared, not guessed.
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Every pick gets its real advantages and at least one honest trade-off, so you can weigh it.
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We show how we rank and the sources behind each guide, and re-check them as things change.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best Sunday roast in Edinburgh?
Our top pick for 2026 is The Scran & Scallie in Stockbridge, the gastropub from Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack. It combines fine-dining pedigree with a relaxed pub setting, has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand every year since 2017 and is a long-standing fixture on the Top 50 Gastropubs list, which is why it edges ahead of steakhouse specialist Hawksmoor and the neighbourhood favourite The Broughton.
How much does a Sunday roast cost in Edinburgh?
Prices are indicative and vary by venue. Neighbourhood gastropubs such as The Broughton and Old Pal tend to sit around £16–22 per person, The Scran & Scallie is roughly £20–25, Chop House runs a set Sunday menu from £30 for two courses, and Hawksmoor's dry-aged roasts start at £29 for rump and £33 for sirloin. Always check the current menu when you book.
Do I need to book a Sunday roast in Edinburgh?
Yes. Sunday roasts are popular and the best venues fill their tables quickly, so a reservation is strongly advised, especially for The Scran & Scallie, Hawksmoor and The Broughton. Many kitchens also stop roast service in the afternoon, typically around 4pm (Chop House runs later, until 6pm), so book an earlier sitting to be sure of getting one.
Where can I get a vegetarian or vegan Sunday roast in Edinburgh?
Most of our picks cater for non-meat eaters. Hawksmoor serves a vegetarian Winslade Wellington, The Broughton offers a vegan option, and The Scran & Scallie, Chop House and Old Pal each list a vegetarian dish. Confirm the exact dish when booking, as menus change seasonally and options can sell out.
Sources & further reading
9The information and claims in this guide draw on the references below. We check these when a guide is published or updated.
- Official informationPrimary source
Sunday Roast — Hawksmoor Edinburgh (opens in a new tab) — Hawksmoor
Supports: Hawksmoor Edinburgh Sunday roast options, trimmings and prices (rump £29, sirloin £33, Winslade Wellington £28)
- Official informationPrimary source
The Scran and Scallie — official site (opens in a new tab) — The Scran & Scallie
Supports: Scran & Scallie identity as an Edinburgh gastropub, Stockbridge address and menu positioning
- Official informationPrimary source
The Scran & Scallie — Michelin Guide (opens in a new tab) — Michelin Guide
Supports: Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition and chef pedigree (Tom Kitchin, Dominic Jack)
- Official informationPrimary source
Scran & Scallie — Top 50 Gastropubs (opens in a new tab) — Top 50 Gastropubs
Supports: The Scran & Scallie's long-standing place on the Top 50 Gastropubs list
- Official informationPrimary source
Sundays at Chop House — Sunday Roast (opens in a new tab) — Chop House
Supports: Chop House set Sunday menu pricing (£30 two courses, £35 three) and noon–6pm serving
- Official informationPrimary source
The Broughton Bar — official site (opens in a new tab) — The Broughton
Supports: The Broughton Sunday roast (dry-aged rump, duck-fat potatoes), noon–4pm service and menu detail
- Customer & expert reviews
Old Pal Bar and Kitchen — Edinburgh (opens in a new tab) — OpenTable
Supports: Old Pal Haymarket location, roast choice of joints and aggregated customer feedback
- Related analysis
These are Britain's best Sunday roasts, according to The Times (opens in a new tab) — Time Out / The Times
Supports: The Broughton's recognition among The Times' 30 best UK Sunday roasts
- Related analysis
The Best Sunday Roast in Edinburgh (opens in a new tab) — SquareMeal
Supports: Editorial shortlist of Edinburgh's leading Sunday roast venues used to cross-check picks
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