Where to Find the Best Sunday Roast in Manchester

A new addition to Manchester’s culinary scene, this Belgian restaurant offers one of the most unusual Sunday roasts in the city that has become so popular that they’ve had to also start serving it on a Monday! Choose from a meat or vegetable option and you’ll receive a plate full of all the traditional ingredients for a roast dinner – the difference is that your gravy is served in a huge vat, perfect for dipping into as you would a fondue!

Grab a friend with a smaller appetite than yourself and head to The Refuge on a Sunday afternoon to dig into their now iconic roast dinner platter. A huge plate will be delivered to your table, piled high with roast pork, beef and chicken, crispy roast potatoes, gigantic Yorkshire puddings and plenty of veggies, including their famous Vimto-braised red cabbage. We dare you to finish it all.

One of the tastiest traditional Sunday lunches in Manchester can be found tucked under the railway arches at Gorilla. Book in advance as the delicious food tempts in plenty of punters and there’s normally a wait for a table – although you can always indulge in Bloody Mary’s at the bar while you wait! Choose from beef, chicken, pork or a vegetarian option, with plenty of veggies, roasties and gravy to complete the meal.

If you like your Sunday roast served with a little light entertainment, book a table at Albert Schloss for their Sunday Service. Not only will you be treated to one of the most delicious roast dinners in the city (a variety of meats to choose from, all the trimmings) but there’s also a gospel choir on hand to serenade you as you dine. Fancy staying out a little later? DJs hit the decks after 4pm and you’ll be sipping cocktails in the photo booth before you know it!

This Chorlton eatery’s Sunday roast was the original roast dinner sharing platter in Manchester, offering a board filled with goodies for either two or four to divide between themselves. Choose from half or a whole chicken, or piles of beef and pork, along with all the usual trimmings including seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and plenty of potatoes.

Trof has been a Northern Quarter favourite for over 10 years, offering a variety of Sunday roasts that keep diners coming back for more. The menu always includes roast beef, chicken and pork, with meat and vegetarian specials added to the menu each week. Their crispy red onion and rosemary roast potatoes stand out as one of the best sides in the city, complemented by piles of seasonal veg, crispy Yorkshire puddings and delicious gravy.

Tucked away just off Great Ancoats Street, The Angel is a hidden gem. One of the best pubs in the city, their roast dinners draw in just as many punters as their impressive beer selection. Grab a seat by the open fire or head upstairs to the cosy dining room to sample their traditional Sunday roasts, piled high with all the usual trimmings and served with pots of tasty gravy.