Where to eat the roast of the week
The Best Sunday Roasts in London
The London Sunday roast has quietly become one of the city's most competitive meals, and the gap between a great one and a forgettable one comes down to the meat, the potatoes and the gravy. We researched roasts across the capital to find the ones worth building a weekend around. Below are the five we would point friends to first, ranked on merit rather than reputation. All prices are indicative and move with seasonal menus.
Our top picks
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- Published
- 31 August 2026
- Updated
- 31 August 2026
- Last verified
- 31 August 2026
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The top 5 Sunday Roasts in London
- Rank 1Blacklock SohoWATTB Pick— Best overallWATTB96/100From ~£24 pp (indicative)
- Rank 2Hawksmoor Air Street— Best for beef loversWATTB94/100From ~£35 pp (indicative)
- Rank 3The Guinea Grill— Best traditional pub roastWATTB92/100From ~£36 pp (indicative)
- Rank 4The Quality Chop House— Best for a special occasionWATTB90/100From ~£55 pp, set 3 courses (indicative)
- Rank 5The Camberwell Arms— Best in South LondonWATTB88/100From ~£24 pp (sharing platters, indicative)
The WATTB Score is our own research-based editorial assessment out of 100 — not a customer-review average.
The picks in depth
Blacklock Soho
Why it won
Our best all-rounder: it nails the fundamentals and, at around £24 a head, undercuts every pick below it bar the equally-priced Camberwell Arms, for the quality on the plate.
Well-sourced meat from a long-established Cornish family of butchers and farmers
The 'All In' serves beef, lamb and pork on one plate — the only three-meat roast among our picks
Bottomless bone-marrow gravy and duck-fat potatoes at around £24 a head
Trade-off: Sunday tables get booked out weeks ahead, so spontaneity is difficult
Hawksmoor Air Street
Why we recommend it
A beef-led roast built on dry-aged, native-breed sirloin with bone-marrow gravy — the pick when beef matters more than Blacklock's three-meat variety or lower price.
Native-breed, dry-aged British beef — the most beef-focused roast here
Bone-marrow and onion gravy, with a Winslade Wellington for vegetarians
Handsome dark-wood, Art Deco dining room suited to a celebration
Trade-off: At around £35 pp it costs more than the three-meat Blacklock above it
The Guinea Grill
Why we recommend it
An old-school Mayfair pub roast — the pick for historic character, if you accept a small room and around £36 pricing.
Grass-fed, dry-aged beef from Godfrey's, a long-standing butcher
Genuinely historic Mayfair setting — an inn since the 15th century, a grill since 1952
Traditional Yorkshire puddings, horseradish and gravy
Trade-off: Small dining room means tables are limited and go quickly
The Quality Chop House
Why we recommend it
A refined, set three-course Sunday lunch in a landmark 1869 room — the occasion pick when the roast is the main event, not a quick plate.
Beautiful Grade II-listed 1869 Victorian dining room
Considered, seasonal cooking and much-written-up confit potatoes
Set three-course format makes it a proper occasion — the only multi-course roast here
Trade-off: At around £55 for set three courses, the priciest here and a commitment for a casual Sunday
The Camberwell Arms
Why we recommend it
A produce-led neighbourhood roast served to share — the best south of the river, if you can gather a group and travel for it.
Seasonal, produce-led cooking that changes week to week
The only South London pick here, in a well-regarded neighbourhood gastropub
Sharing platters at roughly £24-29 a head — better value than comparable central-London roasts
Trade-off: The changing menu means your favourite cut may not always appear
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How we ranked this list
We judged each venue on the quality and cooking of the meat, the crispness of the roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding, the gravy, value for money and how easy it is to actually get a table, drawing on menus, published reviews and aggregated diner feedback. All prices quoted are indicative, are per person before drinks unless noted, and change with seasonal menus.
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We rank on merit. Commercial links never change which picks make a guide or where they rank.
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Official information, specifications and aggregated expert and user reviews — compared, not guessed.
Clear pros & cons
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
What is the best Sunday roast in London?
For an all-round roast that balances quality and value, we rank Blacklock Soho first, thanks to its well-sourced Cornish meat, duck-fat potatoes and bottomless gravy. If beef is your priority, Hawksmoor's dry-aged sirloin is the benchmark, while The Guinea Grill is the pick for a traditional Mayfair pub roast.
How much does a Sunday roast cost in London?
Prices vary widely and are only ever indicative, as menus change seasonally. A good gastropub or chop-house roast typically starts from around £24 to £36 per person, while premium steakhouse and set-menu options such as Hawksmoor or The Quality Chop House run from roughly £35 to £55 per person before drinks. Note that some venues, including The Camberwell Arms, serve roasts as sharing platters priced for two or more.
Do I need to book a Sunday roast in London?
Yes, for the best places booking is essential. The most popular roasts, including Blacklock and The Guinea Grill, can be reserved out weeks in advance, and small dining rooms fill quickly. Aim to book early in the week and, if you want the best cuts, take an earlier sitting rather than late afternoon.
What time is Sunday roast served in London?
Most London venues serve roasts from around midday until 4pm or 5pm, and popular cuts can sell out before service ends. We recommend arriving no later than 3pm, and earlier if there is a specific joint of beef or lamb you have your heart set on.
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