It’s never too early to start thinking about a Sunday roast. But as we approach autumn, the nights draw in and temperatures take a plunge, there’s certainly more appetite for one.
What you have on your plate when it comes to a Sunday dinner can be divisive, but surely we can all agree that there needs to be a succulent portion of meat (or alternative), fluffy but crispy roast potatoes, and thick lashings of gravy.
Then there’s all the extras – from beautifully cooked vegetables and stuffing balls, to Yorkshire pudding and pigs in blankets, if you allow yourself to indulge. Some have it all, others opt for a more pared-back version, but either way, it’s one of the most beloved British classics.
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Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas are not blessed with glorious weather and temperatures, but what we lack meteorologically, we more than make up for in fantastic restaurants, cafes and pubs, many of which serve up a cracking Sunday roast.
We have plenty to choose from, sometimes its a city centre job, a mooch into town and a roast and glass of red to cap things off. Other times, we head to the boroughs, or sometimes, out to Lancashire, Cheshire and Derbyshire to enjoy a country pub with great walks, a cosy fire and fabulous Sunday menu.
Below, we’ve included several options from must-visit spots in the city centre, to a couple of options in the Greater Manchester boroughs and a few not too far a dive away. Let us know your favourite place for a Sunday roast in our poll too.
The Old Hall Inn – Chinley
The crispy pork roast belly roast at The Old Hall Inn(Image: MEN)
The High Peak village of Whitehough near Chinley, has a lot going for it. Tucked away on the fringes of the Peak District, and situated at the foot of Eccles Pike, it’s perfect for a country walk, which rather conveniently ends at The Old Hall Inn.
Within its historic surroundings, visitors can sit amongst wooden beams, open fires, flagged floors and cosy nooks. Once settled its then time to admire and choose from its wonderful Sunday lunch menu. Served from 12 noon until 7pm it features a While You Wait section – such as Bengali Whitebait and Pork Quavers – as well as starters like chicken parfait.
Their roasts (From £20) are served with all the traditional trimmings, homemade Yorkshire pudding, and our beef stock gravy. Options include a juicy and moreish roast pork belly, aged roast beef, Picanha, crispy and golden chicken supreme, roast lamb leg and nut roast.
Whitehough, Chinley, High Peak SK23 6EJ
Davenport Arms – Woodford
Situated on Chester Road, the Davenport Arms was acquired by brewer Robinsons in the 1920s and for many years the license was held by several generations of the Hallworth family. Its former landlady Yvonne Hallworth worked on and off at the pub for 58 years, before handing over the reins to the Bromleys, who also own The Church Inn pub and Archive Bar in Cheadle Hulme, in 2023.
Some also know the pub by its alternative name – Thief’s Neck – and its gruesome backstory. Part of the Capesthorne Estate dates to the 18th Century, in which the Davenport family were the game wardens to the King’s hunting preserves, and as hereditary foresters of the King, they had the power to put poachers to death without trial.
Beyond its fascinating history, this pub is made for a enjoying a Sunday dinner. The pub is a red-brick building built in the style of a old-fashioned Cheshire farmhouse and features cosy seating areas, roaring fireplaces used in winter and a large bar area.
Signature roasts (From £17) include sirloin beef, chicken supreme and roasted chimichurri cauliflower, all of which come with seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and red wine or vegetable gravy. Feeling hungry? There’s s deluxe roast featuring all of the above plus pig in blanket, cauliflower cheese and stuffing too.
550 Chester Rd, Woodford, Stockport SK7 1PS
Station House – Cheadle Hulme
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In late 2025 well-know Stockport publicans The Almond Family teamed up with Manchester-based brewery Joseph Holt to revive Platform 5 on Station Road, turning it into Station House. The family-run pub group have become something of an institution in Stockport having successfully run venues including Puss in Boots in Offerton, Spread Eagle in Romiley, and Jolly Sailor in Davenport, as well as Fletchers Arms in Denton.
All these spots do a cracking carvery (another to bookmark), while at Station House, they’ve swapped out the carvery in favour of an elevated traditional British Sunday roast with all the trimming and extras. The roast options include a 35-day-aged beef sirloin marinated with black garlic and rosemary (£21.50); red wine and rosemary-braised lamb shank (£23.50); half a Shropshire chicken, skin on with a lemon and herb rub (£19.50); and Porchetta slow-roasted pork loin with sage and apple stuffing (£18.50).
The veggie option is a vegetable roast mix of chestnuts, vegetables, seeds & herbs, with a polenta crust (£18.50), and all come with honey roasted carrots and parsnips, triple cooked roast potatoes, seasonal greens, homemade Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
47 Station Rd, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 7AA
Church Inn – M
The Church Inn in Mobberley was named best pub in the north west earlier this year(Image: MEN)
This historic pub recently claimed the coveted title of best in the north west at the National Pub and Bar Awards. In bestowing the honour, organisers hailed the Church Inn: “the perfect, quintessential English village pub”.
And we couldn’t agree more. Brickwork clad in creepers, bouncing hydrangeas at the doorway, and a beer garden overlooking an ancient church…it ticks all the boxes.
It’s also the perfect setting for a Sunday roast. Start with a nibble with a tipple such as the sage and onion scotch egg before wild board and apple sausages, or go for a starter like the confit duck leg and leek bon bons, before tucking into a roast (from £18.95), which includes 28-day aged sirloin of beef, slow-roasted lamb shank, or supreme. They also offer a mixed meat roast with all the trimmings, and you can add on cauliflower cheese too for £4.95.
Church Ln, Mobberley, Knutsford WA16 7RD
Jane Eyre – Ancoats and Chorlton
Roasts are served every Sunday at The Jane Eyre(Image: Supplied)
Jane Eyre, a neighbourhood bar and restaurant, is known for serving up simple cocktails, local beers and a menu of beautiful wine, alongside small plates made for sharing. They also do a brilliant Sunday roast.
Sundays give the option of two course for £31, or three courses for £35. Starters include Chicken terrine, focaccia crisp, honey & mustard mayo; Smoked mackerel paté, horseradish crème fraiche, pickles, crackers; and Heritage tomatoes, parsley & caper vinaigrette, basil.
For mains you can choose from roast sirloin of beef, confit pork belly, or chicken supreme, served with beef fat roast potatoes, roasted carrots, root veg mash,pork stuffing, buttered greens, ‘yorkie’, and special Sunday gravy. There’s a vegan nut roast option too,
And last, but not least, there’s the puddings, which spans sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch and vanilla ice cream, the chocolate ganache with olive oil and sea salt, and affogato
60 Beech Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester M21 9EG
Trof – Manchester City Centre
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Earlier this year, Trof on Thomas Street decided to do something a little different. Despite its success and popularity, the team overhauled the entire concept, renamed itself The Trof, and decided to reinvent itself as both an independent pub and a dining room serving refined British food.
Led by restauranteur Matt Nellany and chef Jamie Pickles, who are also behind the highly rated Deansgate restaurant and cocktail spot, Stow, they decided to keep the pub aspect on the ground floor, whilst creating a dedicated restaurant space upstairs – with a menu that been described as a ‘love letter’ to British pub classics and local produce.
The classic roast dinner is one constant though. To start there’s options including smoked haddock with saffron arancini or hogget mince on dripping toast, before a knockout selection of roasts (from £22)
Choose from rump of beef, pork and sage sausage meat stuffed porchetta, slow roasted shoulder of hogget, chicken breast with pork stuffed thigh and shallot, beetroot and goats curd, with all the trimmings. Seasonal sides include creamed spinach and carrot and swede mash.
6-8 Thomas St, Greater, Manchester M4 1EU
Bay Horse
The Bay Horse Tavern will host London favourites The George on Tuesday evening(Image: manchester evening news)
Positioned on Thomas Street right in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, this modern take on a Victorian Pub is one of the neighbourhood’s most popular spots.
As well as Bottomless Brunch, and a large pub menu, there roasts are perfect for when autumn arrives. All their roasts (from £17) are served with giant Yorkshire puddings, vegetables, plus rosemary roasties and gravy.
There’s a choice of roast chicken supreme, topside of beef, and roasted cauliflower, plus sides including chips, cauliflower cheese, pigs on blankets with a honey and mustard glaze, and baked camembert mash.
35-37 Thomas St, Manchester M4 1NA
Gladstone Bistro – Stalybridge
Gladstone Bistro’s roast(Image: Supplied)
The barbershop and bistro not only bring the food of the West Bank to Tameside, but also put on a Sunday roast, which has become something of a hit with its hints of the Palestinian spicing and cauliflower cheese.
Their Sunday service was born out of a real love for roast dinners. A staple in every household around the country but not so commonly found on tables in Palestine, nonetheless, the grew up with it so were determined to get their own version right for customers. Rich with the familiar tastes of zaatar, tahini, and sumac, their roast offers a Middle-Eastern twist on this classic British favourite.
Diners can choose two courses for £32 or three courses for £36. Starters include tiger prawns in a garlic, chilli and lemon butter, Soup with focaccia, braised featherblade croquettes with roasted garlic emulsion and chilli and feta filo cigars.
Roast options include rump of beef rolled and rubbed in Middle Eastern spices, and served with homemade horseradish cream,seasonal vegetables, creamy mash, beef dripping roast potatoes, a giant Yorkshire pudding and gravy. There’s chicken supreme, spiced lamb and a cheese onion and zaatar pie too. There’s a range of side too like garlic creamed spinach, cauliflower cheese, and truffle mac and cheese.
Unit 3, Pattern House, Castle St, Stalybridge SK15 1NX
Blacklock – Manchester City Centre
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Nestled in the corner basement of a Grade II Listed textiles warehouse in the city centre on Peter Street, Blacklock prides itself on being able to pretty much utilise every single part of the animal that can possibly be used. “We use the whole animal to make something of everything,” the restaurant’s menu proudly states.
Every Sunday, Blacklock serves up its famous roast dinner, which they claim is ‘as good as your mum’s’. To start, there’s a hangover cure in the form of a Breakfast Martini, before mushrooms on toast, or crayfish cocktail, plus the pig’s head on toast.
Their mains selection is made up of either 55 day aged beef rump, 28 day aged lamp leg, or a 21 day aged pork loin (£24-26), served with Yorkshire puddings, duck fat roasties, seasonal vegetables and an ‘unsparing’ amount of gravy. The ‘All In’ is for the sharing kind, featuring a heady mix of beef, lamb and pork roasts for £28 per person.
37 Peter St, Manchester M2 5GB
Maray – Manchester City Centre
Maray has become a hit since launching in the city centre four years ago. The name and concept of Maray were inspired by Le Marais, a vibrant and culturally diverse district in Paris that the restaurant’s founders visited around 2012.
The Manchester outpost of the Liverpool haunt has its own Middle Eastern take on the Sunday roast with previous iterations including a roast chicken aromatically spiced with za’atar, lemon and saffron, amongst other wonderful plates.
The roasts will fire back up from September with past options including spiced pork belly, roasted chicken supreme, topside beef, and nut roast. Make sure to get some sides too including their famous cauliflower cheese or roasties, carrots and mash all spiced with aromatic spices and herbs.
14 Brazennose St, Manchester M2 6LW