A time-honoured tradition, a good Sunday roast is the key to a good week, and, luckily, Manchester has plenty of excellent options for you to try. Whether you’re looking for something in the heart of the city or you’re planning a little weekend getaway, whether you’re after the perfect family-friendly dining destination, a romantic escape or a fun hotspot for fun times with friends, the best Sunday roasts in Manchester await at some exceptional pubs and restaurants.
You can enjoy many of the best Sunday roasts in Manchester in historic buildings such as converted churches or stable blocks. Others offer rooftop views from 20 floors up or immerse you in neon lighting and leafy plants. Many offer vegetarian and vegan options too, so you can easily swap roast rump for hearty veggie pies or creative nut roasts. Add delicate starters, wine pairings, pints of local beers and decadent desserts, and your next Sunday roast will be one to remember.
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For breathtaking views at one of the best places for Sunday roast in Manchester – book at 20 Stories Restaurant
The 19th floor of No1 Spinningfields is home to 20 Stories Restaurant, one of Manchester’s most picturesque hotspots. Offering stunning views of the city from its elegant indoor dining space and its wide, plant-filled rooftop terrace, you can enjoy your Yorkshire puddings in a truly unique atmosphere. The Sunday roast includes something for everyone. Choose between juicy chicken supreme or tender beef sirloin. Vegetarians can enjoy a roast here too, with a flaky celeriac Wellington. Each option is, of course, served up with all the trimmings and pairs well with a glass from the extensive wine menu, which includes bottles from all over the world. The roast comes alongside an a la carte menu, so you’ll have plenty of options available, making it perfect for group dining.
For one of the best dog-friendly restaurants in Manchester – book at Gaucho in Manchester
Operating Argentinian restaurants all over the UK for over 30 years, Gaucho Manchester is one of Gaucho’s most stunning locations. Housed in a converted church in the heart of Deansgate, ornate glass chandeliers and chic black and white decor bring a truly gothic touch to this spacious restaurant. Best known for its renowned steaks, the kitchen also whips up one of the best roasts in town. Try the roast Picanha beef served alongside roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and unlimited servings of fluffy Yorkshire puddings and red wine gravy. For a truly unlimited option, order the never-ending roast with your choice of three different joints. Perfect for families, Gaucho offers a children’s roast for a reasonable price and it’s dog-friendly, so the whole family can come.
For one of the best Sunday roasts in Manchester at a neighbourhood gem loved by locals – visit The Jane Eyre in Manchester and Chorlton
With outposts in Manchester and Chorlton, The Jane Eyre was founded and named in honour of the owner’s mum. So, it’s no surprise that this neighbourhood bar has a real family touch with a refreshingly warm and welcoming atmosphere. Throughout the week, the menu offers a Mediterranean-style share-plate menu, and on Sundays, you can enjoy a truly special roast lunch. The Jane Eyre understands you might have had a big Saturday night, so the Sunday roast menu includes a few hair-of-the-dog-that-bit-you cocktails to get you started. Pair a biting bloody mary with some croquettes or sip on a corpse reviver #2 while you enjoy creamy fried goat’s cheese. The roast meat options include a cut of beef sirloin plus a special roast of the day, served with carrots, buttered greens, crispy roast potatoes, pork stuffing and Yorkshire puddings. Vegetarians can try the hearty nut roast, served with all the same trimmings minus the pork stuffing. Finish off with a strawberries and cream sponge alongside a digestif of smooth sherry.
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For a Sunday lunch with a Victorian vibe – check out Hawksmoor in Manchester
Housed in a Victorian-era courthouse, Hawksmoor Manchester has stayed true to the building’s roots, using historic materials to remodel it into a stylish restaurant. That historic vibe makes it an excellent spot to enjoy a traditional roast lunch. Try the tender slow-roast rump with roast potatoes cooked in beef dripping, Yorkshire puddings and veggies, plus a generous serving of bone marrow and onion gravy. Optional sides include the signature Hawksmoor stuffing made with bone marrow, onions and sausage and a celeriac mash and sausage gravy. If you’re dining for two or more, you can order from the sharing cuts available on the blackboard menu. Plus, if anyone isn’t in the mood for roast, they can still order from the usual a la carte menu, with charcoal-grilled monkfish, the juicy Hawksmoor burger and plenty of steak cuts.
For one of the best vegetarian and vegan-friendly Sunday roasts in Manchester – head to Albert’s in Wigan, Salford, Didsbury and Manchester
With outposts in Wigan, Salford, Didsbury and Manchester, every Albert’s restaurant serves up quality food at great prices with warm, unpretentious hospitality. Expect stylish, modern interiors, perhaps with some touches of greenery and pops of colour. With a focus on good British cooking, it’s no surprise that it offers one of the most popular Sunday roasts in Manchester. Choose between roast beef with fluffy Yorkshire pudding and roast chicken with an earthy date-and-sage stuffing. Alternatively, go for the tender roast lamb rump with English mustard and rosemary jus. Vegetarians will have a choice between Mrs R’s cheese and onion pie and a vegan lentil and spinach pie. The roast sharer for two includes roast beef, a quarter chicken and roast lamb, plus stuffing, honey mustard sausages and veggies. You can add Yorkshire pudding to any roast for a small fee and finish off your meal with a decadent sticky toffee pudding from the dessert menu.
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For a three-course Sunday lunch – visit The Cherry Tree in Bolton
Hanging plants and neon lettering welcome you into The Cherry Tree. Serving up seasonal, local cooking in a cosy, eclectic atmosphere, this Bolton restaurant is a great spot for a relaxed Sunday lunch. Order the three-course option and start with the refreshing soup of the day or try the juicy oven-baked prawns with n’duja sausage butter. For the main event, you’ll have the choice of 28-day aged beef, chicken breast with sage and shallot stuffing or slow-braised Lancashire lamb, each with all the trimmings. Add on some honey-roasted carrots or a plate of pigs in blankets on the side. There are plenty of options for dessert, including the indulgent millionaire chocolate caramel bomb and the light and airy tropical fruit pavlova.
For one of the best Sunday roasts in Manchester for families – book at Station South in Levenshulme
Rows of bike racks and picnic tables line the entrance to Station South, a relaxed cycle cafe and bar housed in a restored red-brick train station. A popular weekend destination, you can be sure it has perfected its Sunday roast (served from 1 pm each week). Each week, Station South sources its specialty roast from local butchers to ensure the best, freshest quality. Alternatively, the kitchen always offers a juicy roast chicken and a vegetarian Wellington filled with leek, Jerusalem artichoke and chestnut. Each roast comes with the usual trimmings (including a giant Yorkshire pudding) and a wine recommendation. There’s also a kids’ roast option. Finish off with a creamy burnt Basque cheesecake or a seasonal spiced fruit crumble.
For one of the best places for Sunday roast in Manchester – head to Masons restaurant bar in Manchester
Elegantly comfortable, you will find Masons restaurant bar on the ground floor of Manchester Hall. Once the Freemasons Hall, there’s an air of grandeur to this stylish, forest-like restaurant in shades of green and brown. Cosy up in the green velvet booths that wrap around each table, giving each group plenty of privacy. The Sunday roast menu includes optional snack dishes of juicy olives and freshly shucked hand-dived oysters to enjoy before digging into a chicken liver parfait or melon and ham starter. Along with classic beef and chicken roasts, Masons offers both a creamy baked feta and a flaky sea bass. All four options come with maple-roasted carrots and crispy roast potatoes.
For a Sunday roast with live music – visit Menagerie Restaurant in Manchester
Enjoy juicy cuts of roast beef to a soundtrack of live music at Menagerie Restaurant. Serving lunch from noon with performances from 2 pm, this vibrant restaurant and bar is great for a laidback lunch. With velvet chairs, neon lights and unique artwork, it’s one of the coolest hotspots in Manchester. Opt for a classic roast of beef, chicken or lamb, or try the vegan roasted cauliflower, each served with the usual trimmings. You can upgrade each to a bottomless Sunday roast to enjoy 1.5 hours of unlimited wine, bloody marys, fruit punch or beer. Alternatively, for a romantic lunch, order the Chateaubriand for two; it comes with the trimmings plus your choice of sauce. A great option for families, kids can get a mini roast for free when dining with an adult who’s also ordered a roast.
For a historic getaway – visit The Rams Head Inn in Denshaw
Head up to Saddleworth Moor and visit The Rams Head Inn for one of the best Sunday roasts in Manchester. With sweeping countryside views, historic memorabilia dating back over 450 years and log fires in every room, it’s the perfect spot for a cosy weekend getaway. The classic roast beef is always an easy option, but The Rams Head Inn also offers tender turkey breast and succulent honey roast ham. Each dish comes alongside seasonal vegetables, roast King Edward potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and proper beef gravy. The kids’ menu offers each roast in a smaller size. Add on some cheesy cauliflower cheese or some sage and onion stuffing balls for an extra treat.
For one of the best Sunday roasts in Manchester for dates – book at Dukes 92 in Manchester
Dukes 92 operates out of an old stable block where horses would come when delivering food to a nearby warehouse. Today, the stables still deliver food, from the kitchen to your table, in a dining space that reflects historic heritage and modern comfort. With multiple rooms including two bars and a canalside terrace, book in the main dining area and settle in under hanging plants and warm lights. The Sunday menu includes classic beef rump with Yorkshire pudding and chicken with date and sage stuffing, alongside a vegetarian Lancashire cheese and onion pie. All three come with crispy rock salt roasties, mash and glazed carrots. Alternatively, try the vegan lentil and spinach pie or a hearty roast beef sandwich in a soft brioche roll. Pair your roast with beer or cider on tap, a full-bodied wine or a bubbling peach spritz.
With months’ worth of Sunday roasts to try, you’re sure to find your new favourite. Each spot has something special and unique, from roast sandwiches to unlimited Yorkshire puddings. With warm, welcoming atmospheres and unparalleled hospitality, Manchester knows how to do a Sunday roast right.
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