Picture this, it's 2pm on a brisk Sunday afternoon, you've just finished a trip down Northcote Road and you're starting to flag. You need a slap-up Sunday roast and you need it fast. Luckily, this South London neighbourhood is bursting with sleek eateries, gastro pubs and cosy boozers complete with roaring fires and mouthwatering menus. From free-flowing gravy, to piles of golden roasties and Yorkshire puddings as light as a cloud, here is our guide to the very best spots for Sunday lunch in Clapham.
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Last updated on 18th July 2024
Head to The Clapham North Pub for a mouthwatering roast that'll blow your socks off. Choose from lemon and thyme chicken, slow-roasted rump of beef, rolled pork belly or a vegan Wellington, all accompanied by spuds, vegetables, gravy and a hefty Yorkshire pud.
Located in the heart of Old Town and just a stone's throw away from the urban oasis of Clapham Common, The Sun is a traditional British boozer serving up some seriously cosy vibes. Choose from a selection of classic roast dishes or a range of mains (complete with tonnes of veggie and vegan options) and settle yourself in for a drawn-out Sunday session, with a glass of wine in hand.
Located right on the high street, The Railway Tavern is a cute, cosy pub with scrumptious roasts to boot. Not only can you bag sirloin of beef, a half of chicken and a tasty nut roast, but also Southern-fried chicken with jacket potato mash, corn and gravy.
Located just a short stroll away from Clapham Common, No 32 The Old Town is a bright and contemporary restaurant with a fairy light-lit terrace perfect for al fresco dining. From noon on Sundays this place offers a range of roasts, expect 28-day-aged beef, free-range chicken and tasty vegan alternatives. Opt for a side of truffle macaroni cheese for the ultimate weekend indulgence.
Boasting tonnes of space and private nooks, The Belle Vue is the perfect place for a group Sunday lunch in Clapham. A friendly neighbour pub conviniently located opposite Clapham Common station, this spot is also known for serving some of the best vegan-friendly roasts.
The Saxon is up there with the best place for a Sunday lunch in Clapham, offering a colourful and contemporary setting for your weekend feasting. Whether you're cosying up inside or on the terrace, this bar will blow you away with its signature plates and expertly crafted cocktails.
Located just a hop and skip away from Clapham South station, The Perky Nel is the perfect spot for a family affair. Bursting with space (and with a dog-friendly policy), this place offers a two-course Sunday feast for only £20, with a range of cocktails and international wines to wash it all down with.
Located just a short walk between Clapham Common and North tube station, The Falcon is a popular pub for Sunday roasts. Pop along this lovely spot to get your fill of beef, chicken, pork or nut roast, with extra cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets.
After a brisk walk across the common, why not warm up with a hearty Sunday roast on Northcote Road? Old Bank is a great choice, offering various premium cuts of meat and a delicious nut roast, each accompanied by all the trimmings.
Sunday is something of an institution at The Four Thieves (which incidentally won DesignMyNight's 'Best Pub' award in 2018). The stuff of hangover dreams, you can feast on veggie wellington, corn-fed chicken or Scotch rump of beef, before moseying over to the bar for bloody marys and board games. Hasta la vista headache.
Here at DesignMyNight, we reckon that anywhere that serves sides of extra cheesy macaroni balls deserves a special mention. With a list of sides that will have your eyes sneakily darting down the menu, you wouldn't be blamed for forgetting about this place's main show - but to do so would be a mistake. And with interiors as enticing as the food? The Plough is a repeat visit kind of place.
Warm your cockles after a ramble around Clapham Common with a trip to Northcote Arms. Its Sunday menu is enough to make any mouth water, showcasing beef, pork, chicken, a combo of the three or a butternut squash and spinach Wellington.
A short walk away from Clapham North station, The Phoenix is a modern, trendy pub that's best known for its Indian fusion menu. Every Sunday, they're cooking up marinated roast chicken, lamb or a nut roast, served with cumin-infused Yorkshire puddings, Bombay potatoes, chaat cabbage, spiced carrots and homemade gravy. Prices start from just £16.50 each, and on a summer's day you can even enjoy this feast in their spacious beer garden.
All of the Sunday lunches served at The Northcote come with double egg Yorkshire puds, goose fat roasties, honey glazed parsnips, creamed leeks, rainbow chard and lashings of super-thick gravy. Located in the heart of the Clapham action, be sure to book ahead if you're planning on coinciding your visit with one of the Six Nations matches, as this place gets packed out.
Recently undergoing an art-deco inspired makeover, Lost Society does the weekend quite like nowhere else in Clapham. With roaring parties every Saturday night, Sunday see this place launch into recovery mode with mellow acoustic tunes, bottomless bloody marys and mouthwatering roast dinners.
The Windmill is a friendly neighbourhood pub with ample space for summertime al fresco lunches. Kick off a mammoth Sunday feast here with one of their signature sharing boards, before digging into a classic roast served with all the trimmings - with the option to add a bowl of roasties smothered in uber-rich gravy. We're not drooling, you are.
Somewhere between a cosy pub and sophisticated eatery, The Abbeville offers the perfect lazy London afternoon setting. Curl up in a corner with a pint and a plate piled high with some of the best roast potatoes in the capital. In the summer months, the sunny terrace and street-side tables fill up quick - so be sure to head here early.
