Best Sunday Roasts In Manchester

• 18 Castle Street, Deansgate Locks, M3 4LZ

Cool and contemporary, Dukes 92 is your upmarket alternative for a roast dinner in Manchester. Brimming with clever recipes centred around British favourites, this place is sure to lure you in, thanks to its traditional fare and premium gin collection.

Their Sunday party menu is for groups of 15 people or more, featuring everything from roast rump of beef to a butternut and chickpea pie to accompany rock-salted roast potatoes and homemade Yorkshire puddings. Even better? There's chocolate orange cheesecake for dessert. This is priced at £20 or £26 per person, depending if you're after two or three courses.

• The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, Watson Street, M3 4LP

So much more than just your average gin bar, Three Little Words is a must for Feed The Soul Sundays - where roast dinners come met with cocktails and live music.

Enjoy small plates to start, from baby squid to Padron peppers, followed by all the classic fare and chocolate miso fondant or panna cotta for dessert, perfectly paired with curated drinks. You can enjoy this menu until 9pm, with a talented performer playing between 2.30 and 6.30pm.

• 4, Cathedral Approach, M3 1SW

Searching for the best Sunday roast in Manchester city centre? You can't go wrong with a traditional British boozer and, thanks to its exposed beams and other original features, The Old Wellington has just that vibe.

For food, expect Yorkshire puddings, glazed carrots and parsnips accompanying gravy-topped tender half chicken, sirloin of beef or a hearty nut and vegetable roast. Don't skip dessert either, as there's an indulgent double chocolate brownie up for grabs.

• 27 Peter Street, M2 5QR

The ultimate Bavarian bier palace in Manchester, Albert's Schloss is the place to be for a fun-filled day out. Their Sunday Service extravaganza is filled with Cook Haus roasts, live bands, and rotating DJs to make it a weekend to remember.

Grab the crew and opt for their delicious Bavarian Feast, which comes with everything from roast pork knuckle, chicken schnitzel, and bratwurst to kaiserwurst, chilliwurst, and pork belly.

• 2 Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, M20 2WS

With its traditional interiors, dark wooden beams and Chesterfield sofas, The Metropolitan is a charming West Didsbury boozer that's made for cosy weekend retreats. Enjoy mouthwatering menus of Sunday specials, featuring only the finest in local and seasonal ingredients.

They've got pork loin, lamb shank, cauliflower tart and more on the menu, and if you can't decide on your main then opt for the triple roast, featuring three different meats for just £18. Fancy sharing? They even offer a £65 roast that will feed the entire table, with your choice of mains and all the trimmings.

• 139 Barlow Moor Road, Didsbury, M20 2DY

This cosy boozer is located in West Didsbury, offering everything you could ask for from a traditional pub - we're talking comfy booths, wooden furnishings and a spacious beer garden.

From the three-meat feast for sharing to individual roasts of chicken, nut, beef and slow-cooked pork belly, The Woodstock Arms accompanies all its sumptuous Sunday plates with plenty of trimmings. Think Yorkshire puddings, crisp thyme-roasted potatoes, buttery savoy cabbage and roasted root vegetables.

• No 1 Spinningfields, Spinningfields, M3 3EB

Boasting amazing views of the city from the 19th floor of No.1 Spinningfields, 20 Stories is all about wholesome roasts in stunning surrounds. This sleek rooftop restaurant promises 360-degree angles of Manchester from its floor-to-ceiling windows, with gorgeous, floral decor throughout.

Their Sunday lunch is served between 12 and 4pm, featuring beef sirloin, pork loin and chicken supreme, alongside a celeriac Wellington. Fancy a glass of wine on the side? There are over 600 bottles to choose from, carefully selected by the sommeliers.

• Great Northern, 2 Watson Street, M3 4LP

Looking for some of the best Sunday lunch in Manchester city centre? James Martin Restaurant should fit the bill. This award-winning hotspot from the TV chef is ideal for the humble roast like you've never seen before, giving you the best in seasonal cuts and vegetables every weekend.

You can nab a three-course roast for just £35, which includes wild mushrooms on toast, corn-fed chicken, slow-roasted rump of beef and a dreamy sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

• 50, Spring Gardens, M2 4AH

Head over to King Street, where this unique Pan-Asian restaurant also happens to serve up a mean Sunday roast. Expect high-end surroundings here, from the high ceilings touting ornate chandeliers to the classy dark furnishings and low lighting.

Delving out mushroom and butternut squash Wellingtons, tender chicken breast or juicy slices of perfectly cooked beef with all the trimmings, carved at the table, it's the ultimate way to treat yourself come the weekend.

• Unit 27A – 28, Lowry Designer Outlet, The Quays, M50 3AH

It'll be hard not to inhale a Sunday roast at 11 Central as soon as you smell the delights coming from its kitchen. Pull up a seat overlooking the waterfront at Salford Quays and enjoy your feast.

Devour the likes of roast striploin of beef with truffle cauliflower cheese, rosemary and garlic goose fat potatoes alongside winter greens, or a veggie chestnut version that's just as moreish - perfect for a surprisingly cheap Sunday roast in Manchester. To top it all off, there's a great selection of craft beer and gin on offer too.

• Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Oxford Street, M60 7HA

Weekends are well spent at The Refuge, where tasty dinners take place in the pretty garden or main dining area. This elegant spot is tucked away inside the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, flaunting opulent decor with touches of gold.

Meanwhile, the menu has a selection of thirst-quenching cocktails, roast dinners and heaps of sides to fill you up, whether you're in the mood for garlic and thyme-crusted Cumbrian chicken, slow-cooked Lancashire lamb rump or a roasted squash and celeriac Wellington.

• 73 Rochdale Road, Ancoats, M4 4HY

The Marble Arch is a multi-award winning, Grade II-listed pub in Ancoats, serving up freshly-made beer from Marble Brewery. Expect a wide range of their own beers alongside guest ales, as well as a menu of cracking pub grub.

Swing by on a Sunday for rosemary and garlic leg of lamb, drunken slow-roasted rump of beef, crispy pork belly or a spinach and pine nut strudel, topped off by Yorkshire puddings, buttered steamed greens and root vegetables.

• Back Pool Fold, Chapel Walks, off Cross Street, M2 1HN

Known for their unbridled approach to British pub dinners, Sam's Chop House on King Street are here to quell any and all needs for a Sunday roast. they use fresh ingredients sourced from the UK, with a real focus on quality.

Get over here for succulent cuts of beef, chicken or pork belly (with a plant-based option available too) paired with fluffy potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, enriched veggies and gallons of gravy. On top of all that, you can sip fine wines from their extensive menu.

• 533 Wilbraham Road, M21 0UE

For a Sunday roast dinner in Chorlton, there's no better place than this boozer. Famed for its hearty offering, The Chorlton Tap has the largest selection across the area on its menu, which can all be washed down by the craft beer or cask ales that the venue is equally well-known for.

They offer three sumptuous cuts of meat alongside vegan options, served with huge Yorkshire puddings and crispy roast potatoes - available between 12 and 7pm.

• 41-43 Blackfriars Road, M3 7DH

Hands down one of the best for a Sunday roast in Salford, The Black Friar is a venue that should not be missed. You'll find cosy, pub-style interiors in the front and a sleek, modern restaurant at the back, filled with pretty plants and leading out to a beer garden, giving you multiple options for where to enjoy your meal.

They offer a choice of chicken, beef or a vegan option, served with crispy roast potatoes, buttery mash, Yorkshire puddings and lots of veggies. You can enjoy two courses for £32 or three for £39, with Basque baked cheesecake and a coconut tart featuring on the dessert menu.

• 1C School Lane, M20 6RD

An ideal choice for the best Sunday roast in Didsbury, Hispi is a swish neighbourhood bistro that's a stand-out favourite among locals. It's £39 for two courses, while three cost £44, which includes the likes of roasted cauliflower, confit duck leg or a classic roast beef.

You can even share a 35 day dry-aged sirloin beef fillet with all the trimmings between two at this high-end destination, and there's a delightful vanilla creme brulee for dessert.

• Dakota Hotel, 29 Ducie Street, M1 2JL

Home to some of the best cuts of meat, Dakota Bar and Grill can be counted on to come through with sumptuous British dishes that reflect the seasons. Settle in among the modern furnishings of the dining room, with a terrace ready for you if you fancy alfresco drinks afterwards.

Choose between beef, chicken or a nut roast, all served with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and more piled high on the plate. Afterwards, it has to be the apple and cinnamon crumble.

• 184-186 Deansgate, M3 3WB

If you're going to get a high-end roast dinner in Manchester city centre, it's sure to be here. This decadent spot is complete with their signature dark interiors and bespoke cocktails - what more could you want on a Sunday afternoon?

Not only renowned for their carvings, Hawksmoor is delving out an indulgent roster of vegetables and gravy styles combined with plenty of fine wine. Their slow-roasted rump with all the trimmings comes in at £28 per person, with the option to add on sides like cauliflower cheese or roasted bone marrow with onions.

• Henry Street, M4 5DA

Edinburgh Castle is a cool Ancoats pub that dates back to 1811, serving an ever-changing menu of seasonal roast dinners. Tuck into Highland beef, lamb shoulder or roasted celeriac, all of which is served alongside mouthwatering vegetables and plenty of tasty drinks.

You can also nab two courses for £33, or three for £39, with indulgent desserts like salted caramel choux buns or carrot cake and ice cream on offer.

• 108 High Street, M4 1HQ

One of the most popular Northern Quarter venues, TNQ offers a la carte dining, lunch menus and hearty roasts. There's enticing cuts of meat and freshly baked pies across the dedicated Sunday menu, so all you need to do is figure out the perfect drinks to pair.

They're even offering two courses for £25.95, or three for £29.95, including gin-cured trout to start and dreamy desserts like a cherry cake with chocolate mousse.

• 167 Burton Road, M20 2LN

A neighbourhood bar and restaurant in the heart of West Didsbury, Volta is well-known for their Sunday roasts. The interiors are simple and pared-back, with a charming outdoor terrace that you can dine on as well.

They offer a spectacular Sunday platter that's designed to share, costing £20 per person and including three types of meat. Or for their standard option, choose between beef, pork, chicken and two different veggie options, served with spiced red cabbage, seasonal greens and both mashed and roasted potatoes.

• 41 Blossom Street, M4 6AJ

This Ancoats venue isn't just about the small plates (although they really are something to swoon over), as there's a mean Sunday roast on the menu too.

Head on over to Elnecot for the chance to tuck into Welsh wagyu beef, crispy slow-roasted pork belly or lemon and thyme chicken, with a recommended wine pairing suggested for each dish. Be sure to save room for pudding though, as the chocolate fondant is not to be missed.

• 8 Thomas Street, M4 1EU

Trof is a Northern Quarter name churning out some top Sunday roasts. Join them for mounds of flavour across a cheap and cheerful menu, giving everyone the chance to cosy up with steaming hot comfort food in the chillier months.

Served between 12 and 9pm, their offering includes crispy pork belly, dry-aged beef, chicken breast or a beetroot Wellington. If you've got room afterwards, be sure to try the Bailey's tiramisu as well.

• 52, Cross Street, M2 7AR

Part of the Victorian Chop House Company, Mr Thomas's Chop House can be found on Cross Street. This vibrant venue is filled with traditional tiled walls, dark wooden furniture and a huge shelf brimming with bottles of fine wine.

Their Sunday service features delicious plates of crispy pork belly, sirloin of beef or mushroom Wellington with all the trimmings, as well as tasty starters like mackerel mousse and braised nduja scotch eggs.

• 23 Peter Street, M2 5QR

Situated in Spinningfields, Peaky Blinders really know how to do Sundays right. They offer three courses for £27, or two for £23, including starters like chicken wings or homemade soup, followed by juicy cuts of meat or a black bean roulade.

Be sure to leave room for a sticky toffee pudding, and sample one of the many wines on offer. As for the venue itself, think 1920s-inspired interiors, with glamourous touches of gold throughout the dark wooden surrounds.

• 38 Turner Street, M4 1DZ

This award-winning pub is one of the best places for a Sunday roast, housed inside a boutique hotel in the Northern Quarter. This charming destination pairs retro interiors with mismatching wooden chairs, creating a quirky, relaxed vibe for dining.

If you're heading out on a weekend date? The Abel Heywood has a sharing platter for two with succulent cuts of meat, pigs in blankets, fluffy spuds, a range of veggies, Yorkshire puddings and gravy - coming in at £39.95.

• 6 Slate Wharf, M15 4SW

Sundays call for cosying up in wooden interiors, tucking into plates of comfort food favourites and washing it all down with a few freshly poured pints.

That's where The Wharf comes in, with its Canalside views and spacious interiors, as well as a sunny patio area for the warmer months. The menus change here on a daily basis, but rest assured, you're guaranteed a hearty roast covered in delicious gravy.

• 35-37, Thomas Street, M4 1NA

The Bay Horse Tavern is home to one of the city's best Sunday dinners. From roast chicken to topside of beef or a roasted cauliflower option, this place will have you feasting on comfort food classics from a cosy Northern Quarter setting.

Be sure to order a cauliflower cheese on the side, with smoked Applewood and a parmesan crumb. That's not all that's on offer though, as this laid-back watering hole also boasts pool tables and a regular lineup of live music.

• 48 Greenwood Street, WA14 1RZ

The Con Club not only has that famous rooftop tipi, but also a whole host of options come your weekend feast. Expect tempura prawns and chicken liver parfait to start, followed up with beef, lamb or chicken with bubbling cauliflower cheese, seasonal vegetables, red cabbage and swede.

Their roast dinners will set you back as little as £17.50, with plenty of refreshing cocktails on the cards too. Plus, you can share a roasted lamb rack or tomahawk steak between two, served with all the trimmings.

• Smithfield Building, 44 Tib Street, M4 1NB

Brought to you by the team behind Mughli and Queenswood, Evelyn's Cafe Bar is a chilled, all-day dining destination in the Northern Quarter, complete with high ceilings, exposed brick walls and hanging plants.

From 12pm every Sunday you'll find mustard-coated beef sirloin, harissa buttermilk chicken, Morrocan lamb or a lentil Wellington topped with homemade gravy, and you won't want to miss out on their three-cheese cauliflower either.

• Unit 5, Chester Street, M1 5QS

After the best place for a Sunday roast in Manchester with halal options aplenty? Then Zouk bar and grill on Oxford Road is just the place for you. This stylish destination spans across three floors, filled with vibrant, modern decor and touting a pretty outdoor terrace.

As for their menu, expect an Indian twist on the British classic with the likes of sajji-roasted leg of lamb or slow-roasted beef, combined with Yorkshire puddings, spicy gravy and seasonal greens.