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The Best Sunday Roast in Liverpool for 2026, Ranked
A proper Liverpool Sunday roast is worth planning around: the best ones serve only on Sundays, often within set hours, and the most popular kitchens sell out or run out of roasts mid-afternoon. We compared the city's standout options on the things that actually matter - the quality of the meat and trimmings, how much meat choice you get, serving windows and booking, setting and price - so a mixed group can pick one and book it. Our ranking runs from the best all-rounder for the classic search down to the buzziest casual walk-up.
Our top picks
The Blackburne Arms
Hawksmoor Liverpool
Barnacle
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 20 September 2026
- Updated
- 20 September 2026
- Last verified
- 20 September 2026
- Sources
- 10 sources
We research and rank options from public data, official information and published reviews. How we research →
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The top 5 Sunday Roast in Liverpool for 2026, Ranked
- Rank 1The Blackburne ArmsWATTB Pick— Best overallWATTB91/100Classic plated roast, mid-range pub pricing (indicative)
- Rank 2Hawksmoor Liverpool— Best for a special occasionWATTB89/100From ~£29 (dry-aged rump), indicative
- Rank 3Barnacle— Best for an upmarket, chef-led occasion roastWATTB84/100Upmarket sit-down pricing - confirm when booking (indicative)
- Rank 4Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Liverpool— Best for groups who want to shareWATTB81/100From ~£29 pp (sharing board), indicative
- Rank 5La Bistroteca at Baltic Market— Best casual walk-up roastWATTB78/100Roast pricing not published - confirm on the day (indicative)
The WATTB Score is our own research-based editorial assessment out of 100 — not a customer-review average.
The picks in depth
The Blackburne Arms
Why it won
The venue Scousers name most for the roast itself, with the widest meat choice and the longest serving window - the safest all-round booking.
Widest meat choice on the list - beef, chicken, lamb or nut roast - so mixed and veg/vegan groups can all book one venue
Long 12pm-7.30pm Sunday window (booking required) means far less chance the roast has sold out
Repeatedly named among Liverpool's best/favourite roasts by local editorial
Trade-off: Booking is effectively essential - not a reliable walk-in
Hawksmoor Liverpool
Why we recommend it
The strongest single plate on the list - dry-aged beef, beef-dripping potatoes and bone marrow gravy - if you'll pay more and arrive before 5pm.
Best raw ingredient quality on the list - dry-aged beef, beef-dripping potatoes, bone marrow & onion gravy
A vegetarian Winslade Wellington means non-meat diners aren't left out
Landmark India Buildings setting suited to a special occasion
Trade-off: A la carte per-plate pricing is the priciest per head among the pub-format options
Barnacle
Why we recommend it
The occasion pick: a chef-led Sunday roast at an upmarket Georgian Quarter restaurant - book ahead and treat it as an event, not a casual roast.
The most upmarket, chef-led roast here, with strong kitchen pedigree (Paul Askew of The Art School)
Seasonal, sustainability-minded kitchen with meat and vegetarian roast options
Stylish sit-down setting in a restored Grade II-listed building for a roast that's an occasion
Trade-off: The most expensive, upmarket option here - not a budget roast
Bread Street Kitchen & Bar - Liverpool
Why we recommend it
A full-table sharing board of three meats in a central, brand-name spot - the easy pick for a group that can't agree.
Unique full-table sharing board of beef, chicken and pork - ideal for indecisive groups
Recognisable Ramsay brand in a prime, easy-to-find Liverpool ONE location
Plant-based celeriac wellington on the set menu for non-meat diners
Trade-off: Neither the cheapest option nor an independent, local venue
La Bistroteca at Baltic Market
Why we recommend it
A buzzy, walk-up-friendly roast with modern sides in the Baltic Triangle - go early, it reportedly sells out weekly.
Buzzy food-hall setting that takes walk-ups as well as bookings
Chef-led modern sides such as truffle cauliflower cheese at casual prices
Wide Sunday opening (~11am-9pm) suits a relaxed, flexible catch-up
Trade-off: Reportedly sells out weekly, so availability is the trade-off - go early
Map of Liverpool
How we ranked this list
We built this ranking by comparing each venue's official Sunday roast menus, prices and serving times against local editorial roundups (Confidentials, The Guide Liverpool, LiverpoolWorld) and VisitLiverpool's guide, then weighing meat choice, trimmings, booking practicality, setting and value with editorial judgement. We have not eaten at these venues; prices and times are indicative and drawn from published sources, so confirm on the day.
Prices and availability last checked September 2026; these change, so confirm current details with the provider before buying.
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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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Frequently asked questions
What is the best Sunday roast in Liverpool?
For the plain 'best Sunday roast' search we rank The Blackburne Arms first: it's the venue local editorial most consistently name for the roast itself, offers the widest meat choice (beef, chicken, lamb or nut roast) so mixed and veg/vegan groups can all book, and serves across a long 12pm-7.30pm window. Hawksmoor Liverpool takes second for the single best plate - dry-aged beef and bone marrow gravy - if you're marking a special occasion and happy to pay more and arrive before 5pm.
How much does a Sunday roast cost in Liverpool?
It varies a lot by format, and these figures are indicative. Expect mid-range pub pricing at The Blackburne Arms; around £29 for a dry-aged rump at Hawksmoor; a full-table sharing board at about £29 per person at Bread Street Kitchen; and an upmarket, chef-led roast at Barnacle (pricing isn't published online, so confirm when booking). La Bistroteca doesn't publish its roast price either, so confirm on the day. Always check current prices with the venue before booking.
Do you need to book a Sunday roast in Liverpool?
For the sit-down venues, yes. The Blackburne Arms requires booking, and Barnacle, Hawksmoor and Bread Street Kitchen all effectively need a reservation, especially for groups. Timing matters too: Hawksmoor can't guarantee roasts after 5pm, and Barnacle's Sunday service runs roughly 12pm-6pm. La Bistroteca at Baltic Market takes walk-ups as well as bookings, but it reportedly sells out weekly, so go early.
Where can you get a vegetarian or vegan Sunday roast in Liverpool?
Several of our picks cater to non-meat diners. The Blackburne Arms offers a vegetarian roast that can be made vegan on request alongside its meat roasts, Hawksmoor lists a vegetarian Winslade Wellington, Barnacle offers a vegetarian roast option alongside its meat roasts, and Bread Street Kitchen's set menu includes a plant-based celeriac wellington. For a mixed group where some don't eat meat, the Blackburne Arms is the easiest single booking, with a vegetarian roast that can be made vegan on request.
Sources & further reading
10The information and claims in this guide draw on the references below. We check these when a guide is published or updated.
- Official informationPrimary source
Hawksmoor Liverpool - Sunday Roast (opens in a new tab) — Hawksmoor
Supports: Hawksmoor roast dishes and indicative prices (rump £29, sirloin £32, Wellington £28), sides and the 5pm roast cut-off
- Official informationPrimary source
Hawksmoor Liverpool - location (opens in a new tab) — Hawksmoor
Supports: Hawksmoor Liverpool address at India Buildings, 8 Brunswick Street
- Official informationPrimary source
The Blackburne Arms - Catharine Street (opens in a new tab) — The Blackburne Arms
Supports: Blackburne Arms Sunday roast meat choices, 12pm-7.30pm serving, booking requirement and L8 7NL address
- Official informationPrimary source
Sunday Roasts at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants (Ramsay Roast) (opens in a new tab) — Gordon Ramsay Restaurants
Supports: Ramsay Ultimate Sunday Roast sharing board at ~£29pp at Bread Street Kitchen Liverpool, plus +£20pp 90-minute wine option
- Official information
The Best Places for a Sunday Roast in Liverpool (opens in a new tab) — VisitLiverpool (Marketing Liverpool)
Supports: Bread Street set menu pricing and the wider Liverpool roast landscape
- Official informationPrimary source
Barnacle Restaurant & Bar - Liverpool (opens in a new tab) — Barnacle Restaurant & Bar
Supports: Barnacle's current Georgian Quarter location (24 Hardman Street, the former School for the Blind), Sunday roast service, kitchen team and Sunday ~12pm-6pm hours
- Official information
La Bistroteca - Baltic Market (opens in a new tab) — Baltic Market
Supports: La Bistroteca trader details and Baltic Market Sunday opening hours and walk-up/booking policy
- Customer & expert reviews
10 of the best Sunday roasts in Liverpool according to Scousers (opens in a new tab) — Confidentials
Supports: Local consensus supporting The Blackburne Arms' reputation and venue roast options
- Customer & expert reviews
Blackburne Arms: Is this the best Sunday roast in Liverpool? (opens in a new tab) — LiverpoolWorld
Supports: Editorial review supporting The Blackburne Arms' reputation as a top Liverpool roast
- Related analysis
The Liverpool Sunday Roast Guide 2025 (opens in a new tab) — The Guide Liverpool
Supports: La Bistroteca (Livia Alarcon) roast sides and reputation, and general Liverpool roast landscape
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