Best Sunday Roast In Bristol

Need a hearty British meal or looking to try a new twist on some classics? There are a number of options in our city to satisfy hungry stomachs after a big weekend. Loads of pubs and restaurants are whipping up dishes complete with sides of vibrant veggies, Yorkshire puddings and golden brown potatoes, all smothered in gravy. From traditional boozers to riverside cottages, tap into the top spots to enjoy a rejuvenating Bristol Sunday roast here. 

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Last updated on 9th January 2025



The Ostrich

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For the best Sunday roasts at Bristol's Harbourside? Check out The Ostrich, which sits right on Bathurst Basin. This dog-friendly destination is bless with cosy interiors and a glorious summertime terrace overlooking the water, but it's the Sunday lunch that's really caught our eye. 

The British gastro menu here includes confit Somerset pork belly with burnt apple purée and stuffing, rump cap of Angus & Hereford beef, and Castlemead chicken supreme marinated in garlic and thyme with stuffing, alongside a vegan alternative of celeriac, squash and pearl barley filo parcel with mushroom gravy. And for pudding? Biscoff doughnuts.

The Langford Inn

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Found 10 minutes from Bristol airport in some of the furthest reaches of the BS postcode, The Langford Inn is a village pub in the lovely Lower Langford location on the edge of the Mendips. Sundays here centre around 'The Great British Roast', focusing on seasonal ingredients across dishes like Cameron Naughton pork belly 'porchetta', Castlemead Farm chicken and mushroom Wellington. 

Victoria Park, Bristol

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Found on Raymend Road near Bedminster station, Victoria Park is a popular local spot that's serving up some of the finest Sunday roasts. From tender hand-carved sirloin of beef, pork loin and turkey across a trio of meat or individual portion to lamb shank in a red wine gravy and mushroom Wellington to boot, there are all kinds of tasty mains in store here.

Crispy British roast potatoes, golden Yorkshire pudding and lashings of rich gravy accompany, all served with roasted carrots, roasted parsnips and glazed tenderstem broccoli too.

The Bowl Inn

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North Bristol boozer The Bowl Inn can be found in the village of Almondsbury, a characterful location for hearty pub classics and outdoor dining on the multi-tiered patio in the summer. The 'Great British Roast' takes over here on Sundays, spanning the Cameron Naughton pork belly 'porchetta' with apple sauce, Castlemead Farm chicken, rump of Hereford and Angus beef, a trio of meat, and seasonal vegetable Wellington. 

The Cottage Inn

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Housed inside a former storage facility for Baltic timber, The Cottage Inn is a charming local pub that's been around since 1868. expect traditional wooden interiors and a beer garden out the front - overlooking the harbour.

You can tuck into a variety of delicious roast dinners, from rump of Hereford and Angus beef to a roasted mushroom, five bean and kale Wellington. Plus, you can wash it down with craft beer, cask ale or cocktails.

The Royal Oak Clifton

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Fronting mains such as Dexter beef, slow roast porchetta and roast chicken supreme, The Royal Oak Clifton is a grand shout for a Sunday roast. Enjoy tucking into sides such as cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire puddings and the lot.