When the weekend rolls around and the roast potato cravings hit, it's important to know where you can wolf down a superb spread. From wholesome pubs whipping up succulent Norfolk pork belly alongside Bramley apple sauce (and offering post-dinner games of pool), to haunts just a short walk from the station providing droolworthy vegan fare, check out our guide to Kentish Town's best Sunday roasts.
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Last updated on 27th December 2024
Housed in a striking Edwardian building, The Vine is a fun-filled pub situated between Kentish Town and Tufnell Park. As well as exposed brick walls and wooden panelled floors, it boasts a sun-soaked beer garden that attracts punters during warmer weather. Visit on a Sunday for a slap-up roast alongside a game of shuffleboard. Before competing against your friends, wolf down the likes of chicken served with bread sauce, porchetta alongside a cider apple sauce or a vegan Wellington.
If you're on the hunt for the best Sunday roast Kentish Town has to offer, then make sure to stop by Never For Ever on the weekend. Located only a moment from the station, it's a pretty, leafy and modern setting to enjoy some cracking grub. Slink into one of the leather sofas or pull up a dainty wooden chair to feast on its hearty offering from 12pm onwards. The menu features a rump of beef, served with horseradish cream (£23.50), Norfolk pork belly alongside Bramley apple sauce (£21.50), half chicken crown (£21), and baked aubergine drizzled in a mushroom gravy. If you fancy playing a few games after, there's even a pool table for you and your friends to gather round.
The Gipsy Queen has to be up there with some of the best places serving Sunday lunches in Kentish Town. The independently run pub is a craft beer haven fronting soft, modern decor such as beige walls, rustic wooden tables and chairs, plus an exposed brick fireplace. When it's not serving Japanese food by Konbini Kids, it's whipping up hearty roasts with all the trimmings. Think delicious cuts of beef, drowned in rich gravy and served with vegetables. Come for an epic spread and stay for some sports or comedy.
The Grafton is a Kentish Town boozer that sports charming Victorian interiors after its modern restoration: think elegant tiles and pretty light fixtures. You'll find shelves stacked with books, giving a homely feel, and a bar pouring the freshest pints. Its Sunday roast is a thing of beauty to be enjoyed basking in the natural light that pours in through the large windows. Tuck into plates of sous vide pork belly, Cumbrian chicken supreme served with pork and apricot stuffing, or roasted sweet potato, spinach and portobello mushroom en croûtes.
A beautiful pub sporting tall ceilings and low-hanging lights, The Bull & Gate should be a must-visit when it comes to finding a spot for your weekend roast. Its walls are adorned with old, framed photographs, plus its arched doorways and towering pillars give it a grand feel. Using only the freshest and finest ingredients, its Sunday menu includes the likes of truffle chicken croquettes to start. Then, they're followed by beef, pork or a beetroot, Swiss chard and mushroom Wellington, all served with potatoes, creamy leeks, purple carrots and a Yorkshire pudding.
