The Best Sunday Roast in South London

Looking for the best Sunday roast in South London? The search ends here. 

With the sudden drop in temperature, blistering winds and dark nights, it’s no wonder us brits are craving a gravy soaked roast dinner. Whether you’re opting for traditional roast beef, chicken, lamb, or perhaps a meat-free roast, South London has it all.  

As a renter or young professional in South London you’ll be looking for the best Sunday roast to enjoy on your weekend off. That’s why we’ve compiled the ultimate list of the best Sunday roasts in South London. Ranging from gastropubs to cosy café style eateries, we’ve got something for everyone.

The Beast of Brixton

We’re kicking off the best Sunday roast in South London with a firm favourite, The Beast of Brixton, located on 89 Acre Ln, Brixton Hill. 

With space to book a table of up to ten people, gather your housemates and nurse your hangover with their award winning mains, sides and puddings. 

Or do you prefer a lazy Sunday afternoon at home? If so, the Beast of Brixton offers a collection service where you can feast on your roast in the comfort of your own home.

The Crooked Well

Located in the heart of Camberwell, at 16 Grove Ln, The Crooked Well is an award winning Gastro Pub. They offer a selection of Sunday roasts, with all the trimmings. 

Treat yourself to a roast belly of pork with crackling, apple puree and a selection of sides, including pigs in blankets and sage and onion stuffing. If you fancy a vegetarian roast dinner, why not try the spiced lentil and butternut wellington, with a side of cauliflower cheese? As a result of the wide selection and reasonable price, this one of our top picks for the best Sunday roast in South London.

Leadbelly’s

Next up we have Leadbelly’s, located in Deal Porter Square, just a short walk away from Canada Water Station. 

Leadbelly’s is one of the few restaurants in South London that offers an almost entirely gluten free menu. Their Sunday roast is no exception, with the head chef and his team creating a menu that caters to a range of dietary requirements and budgets. However, the food stays locally sourced and delicious. 

Priced at a reasonable £13.95, Leadbelly’s offers roast chicken, beef and lamb. As well as a vegan roast dinner option. All served with Yorkshire pudding, honey & thyme roasted veg, steamed greens, roast potatoes and gravy.

The Montpelier 

The Montpelier is a traditional independent pub in the heart of Peckham Rye.  With terrace tables and live jazz music, it’s one of south London’s hidden gems. If you’re after a slightly more sophisticated Sunday roast, this is the place for you. 

Start with mushroom arancini, burrata and pork belly bites. With topside angus beef for the main and sticky toffee pudding to finish, you can’t go wrong. 

Sustainable, British produce is the focus of their menu. All their meat and veg for their Sunday roasts comes from Holly Farm in Sussex. You can’t get more local, with all their herbs sourced form their neighbours allotment. 

The Montpelier ticks all the boxes, making it a top choice for one of the best Sunday roasts in South London.

Camberwell Arms 

Winning top spot in the Guardian’s best Sunday lunches in 2017, making it one of the best roasts in South London, is the Camberwell Arms. This joint has earned a reputation for offering a sharing, feast style menu. So grab your family or a group of friends and head on down to  65 Camberwell Church St. 

With whole roasted chickens, shoulders of lamb and dry aged steaks, you might find yourself in a self induced food coma. 

If you have space to squeeze in a pudding, The Camberwell Arms offers ice cream, sorbets and a selection of cheeses. 

Cafe Van Gogh

Claiming the title of best Sunday roast in South London that is entirely vegan, is Café Van Gogh. 

Found at 88 Brixton Rd, where all the food served is 100% plant based. Café Van Gogh is almost an entirely zero waste restaurant, with all the leftover food waste being composted. 

Variety is top of the priority list in this South London establishment, with an ever changing selection of specials. Indulge in a nut roast or a  mushroom wellington. If you fancy something with a twist, try the jack-seasoned plantain, served with mash, veg and rich red onion gravy. 

After you’ve had your fill of one of the best roasts in South London, why not wash it down with a cold pint or a refreshing glass of wine in one of the many rooftop bars in the nearby area. 

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