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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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How we picked · 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. Read our full method →- 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.
Choose by occasion
The things that decide where to go — match them to your evening, not just the rating.
- Beef specialist or choice of joints?Matters most
- The picks split between dry-aged-beef steakhouses (Hawksmoor, Chop House), all-rounder gastropubs (The Scran & Scallie, The Broughton) and a value spot with a wide choice of joints including lamb-stuffed shoulder and porchetta (Old Pal) — decide what you want on the plate first.
- Occasion & settingMatters most
- A polished steakhouse, a Michelin-pedigree gastropub and a lively neighbourhood local suit very different Sundays; a quiet occasion meal and a sociable catch-up point to different rooms here.
- Location & transportWorth weighing
- Stockbridge has no nearby rail station, while Hawksmoor sits by Waverley and Old Pal is beside Haymarket — how you are travelling can decide the pick.
- BudgetWorth weighing
- Indicative prices run from around £16-19 per head at Old Pal to £29-33 for dry-aged beef at Hawksmoor, so the spread is wide across these five.
- Booking & serving timesMinor
- Sunday tables book up ahead and roast service often stops at 4pm (Chop House runs to 6pm), so confirm the window before you plan the day.
Compare at a glance
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- Style
- Modern Scottish gastropub
- Best for
- Best overall
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- Style
- British steakhouse
- Best for
- Best for beef lovers
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- Style
- British gastropub
- Best for
- Best neighbourhood gastropub
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- British steakhouse
- Best for
- Best for steak-lovers on a set menu
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- ££
- Style
- British gastropub
- Best for
- Best value with a choice of joints
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
Why it ranks here
It tops the Edinburgh list — the Stockbridge gastropub from Michelin-starred Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack, a Bib Gourmand holder every year since 2017 and a Top 50 Gastropubs fixture — pairing fine-dining pedigree with a relaxed, family-friendly pub and a well-regarded roast beef.
Go here if
- You want the strongest all-round food quality and occasion
- You are happy to travel to Stockbridge and book ahead
Skip it if
- You need a central spot near a train station
- You want the cheapest roast here
Where it's the better choice
- Michelin-starred cooking pedigree in a relaxed, family-friendly pub
- Bib Gourmand and Top 50 Gastropubs recognition
Where another pick wins
- Stockbridge has no nearby rail station
- Sunday tables get booked up well ahead
Closest alternative: The Broughton — Choose The Broughton for a similar-quality roast that is more central and a touch cheaper.
- Best for
- The best all-rounder here, worth the trip to Stockbridge
- Typical spend
- ~£20-25 per head for the roast (indicative)(as of Sep 2026)
- What to order
- The roast beef, singled out by reviewers as a highlight
- Atmosphere
- A relaxed, family-friendly gastropub in Stockbridge (Comely Bank Road)
- Booking
- Reservation strongly advised for Sundays; tables book up fast.
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
Why it ranks here
It ranks second as the beef specialist's choice — the Edinburgh branch of the UK steakhouse group, whose roast is built around dry-aged rump or sirloin with bone marrow and onion gravy — and its St Andrew Square location makes it the most convenient premium option, if noticeably pricier and more restaurant than pub.
Go here if
- You want dry-aged beef as the centrepiece of the roast
- You want a central premium spot minutes from Waverley
Skip it if
- You are watching the budget
- You want a relaxed neighbourhood-pub feel
Where it's the better choice
- Dry-aged beef from a specialist steakhouse
- Central St Andrew Square location, minutes from Waverley
Where another pick wins
- The most expensive roast in this guide
- Roast service runs only until 4pm
Closest alternative: The Scran & Scallie — Choose The Scran & Scallie for the stronger all-rounder in a relaxed pub at lower cost.
- Best for
- The city-centre choice when the beef itself is the point
- Typical spend
- From £29 for dry-aged rump; £33 sirloin (indicative)(as of Sep 2026)
- What to order
- The dry-aged rump or sirloin roast with bone marrow and onion gravy, The Winslade Wellington for a vegetarian option, A Sunday Feasting sharing cut for a larger group
- Atmosphere
- A polished St Andrew Square restaurant rather than a neighbourhood pub
- Booking
- Central and best booked; roast is served only until 4pm.
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
Why it ranks here
It takes third as the pick of the neighbourhood gastropubs — a New Town dining room The Times named among the UK's 30 best Sunday roasts, serving dry-aged rump with duck-fat potatoes noon to 4pm — more central and a touch cheaper than Scran & Scallie, though with less polish and pedigree.
Go here if
- You want a central, sociable pub roast
- You want a Times-recognised roast without steakhouse prices
Skip it if
- You want a quiet, hushed meal
- You want fine-dining pedigree
Where it's the better choice
- Central Broughton Street location with a warm, unpretentious feel
- The Times' 30 best UK Sunday roasts recognition at gastropub prices
Where another pick wins
- Can get loud and busy at weekend sittings
- Roast served only until 4pm
Closest alternative: The Scran & Scallie — Step up to The Scran & Scallie for more polish and Michelin pedigree if you can reach Stockbridge.
- Best for
- A relaxed, sociable New Town catch-up
- Typical spend
- ~£19-22 per head for the roast (indicative)(as of Sep 2026)
- What to order
- The dry-aged rump with duck-fat roast potatoes and red wine gravy, The crispy pork belly, The vegan roast option
- Atmosphere
- A lively New Town neighbourhood gastropub that can get busy at weekends
- Booking
- Served Sundays noon to 4pm; book ahead for busy 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
Why it ranks here
It comes fourth as the most flexible steakhouse roast — a set Sunday menu at £30 for two courses or £35 for three, served noon to 6pm, centred on roasted sirloin with bone-marrow gravy — with several central branches and a later finish, though the format is more formulaic and details vary by branch.
Go here if
- You want a longer, structured two- or three-course lunch
- You want a later 6pm finish or a choice of central branches
Skip it if
- You prefer the flexibility of an a la carte pub
- You want a consistent single-site experience
Where it's the better choice
- Later 6pm serving window and several central branches
- A set two- or three-course structure for a bigger sit-down lunch
Where another pick wins
- Set-menu format is less flexible than a la carte pubs
- Details vary by branch, so confirm when booking
Closest alternative: Hawksmoor Edinburgh — Choose Hawksmoor for a more premium, single-site steakhouse roast.
- Best for
- A longer, set-menu steakhouse lunch
- Typical spend
- From £30 for two courses; £35 for three (indicative)(as of Sep 2026)
- What to order
- The roasted sirloin with bone-marrow gravy and a Yorkshire pudding, The three-course set menu for a longer lunch
- Atmosphere
- A steakhouse setting rather than a pub, across Old Town, Leith and Bruntsfield branches
- Booking
- Served Sundays noon to 6pm; menus and details vary by branch, so confirm the location.
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
Why it ranks here
It rounds out the five as the value-and-choice pick — an unpretentious Haymarket gastropub whose keenly priced roast offers a choice of joints including beef, lamb-stuffed shoulder and porchetta plus a vegetarian option — the most convenient for train arrivals, if lower-profile and plainer than the names above.
Go here if
- You want the widest choice of joints
- You want keen pricing right by Haymarket station
Skip it if
- You want a special-occasion setting
- You want a recognition-laden name
Where it's the better choice
- Unusually wide choice of joints, from lamb-stuffed shoulder to porchetta
- Keen indicative pricing below the central steakhouse picks
Where another pick wins
- Lower profile and plainer setting than the top names
- Some diners have flagged the service charge, so check the bill
Closest alternative: The Broughton — Step up to The Broughton for a more polished, Times-recognised neighbourhood roast.
- Best for
- Value and a choice of joints near the station
- Typical spend
- ~£16-19 per head for the roast (indicative)(as of Sep 2026)
- What to order
- The lamb-stuffed shoulder, The porchetta, The beef roast, or the vegetarian option
- Atmosphere
- A casual, unpretentious neighbourhood gastropub beside Haymarket station
- Booking
- Right by Haymarket; check the bill for a service charge.
How to choose
Best all-rounder, or the beef itself?
For the strongest overall roast and occasion, The Scran & Scallie leads but means a trip to Stockbridge and booking ahead. When the beef is the point, Hawksmoor's dry-aged rump or sirloin is the central premium choice.
Central and relaxed, or best value?
The Broughton is the central, sociable New Town pub with a Times-recognised roast; Old Pal near Haymarket is the value pick for a wide choice of joints, while Chop House offers a set-menu roast with a later 6pm finish.
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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.
Prices and availability last checked September 2026; these change, so confirm current details with the provider before buying.
Read our full ranking methodWhy you can trust WATTB
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In-depth research
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Clear pros & cons
Every pick gets its real advantages and at least one honest trade-off, so you can weigh it.
Transparent sourcing
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.
What the evidence shows
Rankings draw on official venue menus and information, recognition such as the Michelin Bib Gourmand, Top 50 Gastropubs and The Times' best Sunday roasts, current indicative pricing and our editorial assessment of quality, value and convenience. We have not dined at these venues in person.
Limitations
- Prices are indicative and change — check the venue before you go.
- Serving times, menus and details vary by venue and branch; confirm the current Sunday roast offering and opening hours before travelling.
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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