Best Sunday Roasts in Sydney – Traditional Pub Roasts Sydney
Traditional British Sunday Roast
Sunday Roast @ The Bat and Ball Hotel
Traditional Sunday’s @ P.J.O’Brien’s
The Palace Hotel, Traditional Sunday Roast
The Porterhouse Traditional Irish Sunday Roast
A traditional Sunday roast dinner would often consist of a whole chicken, leg of lamb, joint of beef, or hog, as well as roast potatoes, Yorkshire Puddings, a variety of vegetables, and gravy.A traditional Sunday roast dinner would often consist of a whole chicken, leg of lamb, joint of beef, or hog, as well as roast potatoes, Yorkshire Puddings, a variety of vegetables, and gravy. Here are our picks on the Best Sunday Roasts in Sydney and Traditional Pub Roasts Sydney.
It’s a big substantial meal, as is all traditional British food. It’s our Sunday Brunch alternative. We usually eat it at home with the whole family, but many people also go to their local bar to eat it while drinking local beer or cider. We roast a variety of meats, the most common of which are beef or chicken, but other meats such as lamb, pork, or even game such as duck can also be used.
Sunday roasts in Sydney
Nothing screams Sunday like a traditional Sunday roast. Despite the fact that we went it alone many years ago, we’ll gladly keep this very British ritual of roasted meat, vegetables, and gravy to close the week—warm grins and full tummies guaranteed. We are here to help you choose the Best Sunday Roast Sydney.
Sydney has some pretty excellent Sunday roast alternatives, whether you prefer a conventional pub serving or a unique variation, caramelized carrots or an extra helping of peas, meat falling from the bone, or no meat at all. It doesn’t get much better than that if it’s served on a Sunday with a drink, gravy, and a Yorkshire pudding on top.
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Sundays are about relaxing and recuperating
Even when the sun is shining, those of us from colder climates do love our traditional Sunday roasts. Here at BBM, we’ve had an eat around town on your behalf to find the best roast dinners in Sydney. You’ll probably think it’s impossible to get a traditional roast dinner in Sydney, but believe us, there are plenty of places in Sydney serving Sunday Roasts… so here are Best Sunday Roasts in Sydney – Traditional Pub Roasts Sydney.
Discover the best traditional Sunday roasts in Sydney
Sunday Roast @ The Bat and Ball Hotel
The Bat and Ball Hotel is one of BBM’s favourite Roast Dinners in Sydney. Traditional Sunday roasts start from just $15 per head and this comes with all the trimmings including proper Yorkshire Puddings! Choose from Beef, Half a Chicken or Pork and wash it down with a $12 Jug of Coopers shared between your pals. If you’re British or Irish and looking for a taste of home, this is the one for you.
WE ARE CURRENTLY OPEN EACH DAY WITH NSW REQUIRED SOCIAL DISTANCING. BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED. TAKEAWAY DINNERS AND BOTTLE SHOP SALES ALSO AVAILABLE.
495 Cleveland Street, Surry Hills, 2010
www.thebatandball.com.au
Traditional Sunday’s @ P.J.O’Brien’s
P.J.O’Brien’s claim they do ‘The Best Sunday Roasts in Town’. With roast beef, roast lamb, roast chicken and their ‘roast of the day’, there’s a whole host of roasts to choose from (have we said ‘roast’ enough yet?). The meat comes served with a creamy mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy. You can stay on after your dinner for a whisky and PJ’s ‘Trad Sunday Sessions’, from 6-9pm, featuring live Irish music. Perfect to keep you warm from the chill outside.
57 King Street, Sydney
(02) 9290 1811
www.pjobriens.com.au/sydney
The Porterhouse Traditional Irish Sunday Roast
If you’re feeling a little bit homesick and are pining for a proper taste of home, then go to The Porterhouse. Cosy and traditional, they have award-winning food to fill your tummy, including what they call Sydney’s best and original roast. It comes served with roast potatoes, pumpkin, peas, carrots all topped off with Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
The best bit about The Porterhouse’s roast is that it only costs $12. Pints of Guinness, Kilkenny and Bulmers are only $6 too, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
233 Riley Street, Surrey Hills, 2010
Ph: 02 9211 4454
www.porterhouse.com.au
The Gazebo, Roast Chicken + Aperol Sunday Session
One of our favourite Sunday Sessions in Sydney, The Gazebo kick off Sunday with Aperol Spritz cocktails from $12 and we just love the Roast Chicken with Paprika Mash.
2 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay, 2011
ph: 02 9357 533
www.gazebowinegarden.com.au
The Palace Hotel, Traditional Sunday Roast
The Palace Hotel is one of our favourite city pubs and every Sunday the put on a truly awesome Sunday Roast. Our top tip is to get there early and make the day of it.
73–742 George Street, Haymarket, Sydney, 2000
palacehotelsydney.com.au
Pilu at Freshwater – Special Sunday Treat
For an expensive treat, take a trip to Pilu at Freshwater. It’s a little bit out the way, but if you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary or different special occasion, then it is so worth the effort. When we visited they did an oven roasted suckling pig with rosemary-scented crackling for $100 for two people.
Yes, it is expensive, but it is the stuff of legend and comes served with pinzimonio, seasonal vegetables and roast potatoes. Booking ahead is recommended to ensure you get a table and a roast.
Moore Road, Harbord, 2096
Ph: 02 9938 3331
www.piluatfreshwater.com.au
The Local Taphouse, Darlo, British Sunday Roast
The Local Taphouse, as the name suggests, is a great local pub with a fantastic selection of tap beers and great pub food. The interior is beautifully decorated and our favourite place to kick back with a beer is the rooftop. For around $20, you can get a proper traditional British style roast dinner special that comes with beef, pork and a traditional Yorkshire pub.
Every roast dinner comes with a side of perfectly cooked crackling. The vegetables here get as much care and attention as the meat. The Local Taphouse is a taste sensation and must visit for a traditional Sunday Roast.
122 Flinders Lane, Darlinghurst, Sydney, 2010
Ph: (02) 9360 0088
www.taphousedarlo.com.au
Four In Hand, Paddington, Sunday Roast
Four In Hand do a weekly Sunday roast to die for. But if you feel like splashing out a bit, for $38 you can get the roast beef rump they do, which comes served with tongue, sweetcorn, bone marrow and smoked potato mayonnaise. Side dishes include salads with dressings that sound made up and steamed kipflers with shallots.
When we last visited they were offering a whole suckling pig with accompaniments. The minimum headcount required for this meal was 10 people and you need to phone up and give the restaurant 48 hours notice, but what you get in return is a divine meal fit for royalty.
105 Sutherland Street, Paddington, NSW 2021
(02) 9362 1999
www.fourinhand.com.au
Paddo Inn, Sunday Session & Traditional Roast
Also located in Paddington is the Paddo Inn. Every week, from $27, they do a traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings. They also have an extensive drinks list, including many beers, wines and spirits. One of our favs for it’s Sunday Session with live DJ’s creating the atmosphere for a vibesy Sunday.
Wines are available by the glass, but you might find it cheaper to order a bottle between friends and split the cost. Either way, it’s great food at a decent price, so what are you waiting for?
Here’s what they have to say: “On Sundays it’s all about the roast! Available from 12pm until sold out. Made by our very own British-born Head Chef Mark Holland. Riverine Sirloin beef, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus, kale & honey-mustard root vegetables.”
338 Oxford Street, Paddington, NSW, 2021
(02) 9360 9668
Bondi Beach Public Bar
Bondi Beach Public Bar, located in the center of Bondi, is the best place to get a Sunday Roast. Warm-up with their Club House Sunday Roast, which includes Yorkies, roast potato, greens, and gravy for only $15. This roast is only available on Sundays from 12pm, so get in quick.
203/180 Campbell Parade
Bondi Beach NSW 2026
T (02) 9132 5777
Dove and Olive
Do you say a complete Sunday roast for $20.90? Dove and Olive, it goes without saying, provide their customers a lot of bang for their cash. Choose from a honey-glazed smoked ham roast or a sage and onion stuffed turkey, both served with all the fixings, starting at 11:30 a.m. on Sundays. Combine it with a beer from one of their 26 rotating taps, and you’ve got yourself a great way to end the week. They also provide a vegetarian and vegan options.
156 Devonshire St, Surry Hills, 2010, NSW
02 9699 6001
The Duke of Clarence
A weekly roast special is only fitting for this 19th century England-inspired tavern. With a full Winter Roast Sunday’s menu, you’re not limited to just one dish. Choose from the roast beef sirloin from Britain, the roast pig belly, or the roast leg of lamb (all $28). Dutch carrots, gravy, beef fat roasted potatoes, and Yorkshire pudding are among the sides that come with each meat meal. There’s also roasted pumpkin with wild rice ($24) for herbivores.
Laneway, 152, 156 Clarence St, Sydney NSW 2000
+61 2 8999 3850
The Kurrajong Hotel
The Kurrajong Hotel, located in the midst of green Erskineville, is a welcoming neighborhood bar that attracts locals every night of the week (pups and bubs included). Finish your weekend with a serving of their Sunday Roast ($25 per person), which is available all day Sunday until sold out.
106/108 Swanson St, Erskineville NSW 2043
(02) 8385 6892
The Lord Dudley
The Lord Dudley is one of Sydney’s oldest and most popular pubs. Every Sunday, they have a $25 roast special with two different options to choose from. Roast pig loin with roasted potatoes, pumpkin and greens, Yorkshire pudding, apple sauce, and gravy, or roast lamp rump with all the fixings
236 Jersey Rd, Woollahra NSW 2025, Australia
+61 2 9327 5399
No. 92 GPR
No 92 serves three roasts, one of which is a delectable vegetarian alternative. Book for lunch or supper; their roast is served from 12 p.m. until the last reservation at 6 p.m. Your ticket ($28pp) includes a sumptuous roast and all the fixings, including an authentic Yorkshire pudding created by chef John Lyons, who hails from Leeds, England. With a glass of LattaVino Pinot Noir and a crackling fire, you’ve got yourself a Sunday treat.
92 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe NSW 2037
+61 2 9571 9292
Drake Eatery
This Bondi institution places a strong emphasis on tradition. The corner nook just added a roast to its menu, and it will continue to rotate its offerings each week to take advantage of the season’s bounty. A slice (or slab, if that’s your thing) of Coorong Angus scotch fillet, Greenslade chicken, and Mirrool Creek lamb leg are among the ingredients designed by chef and owner Ian Oakes.
Oakes’ famous crispy potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and the all-important Yorkshire pudding are served alongside. Roasts will be served with a selection of Ian’s famed crispy potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and Yorkshire puddings for the table to share, not to mention the sides. From 12:30 p.m. until sold out, $32.
Curlewis St &, Gould St, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
+61 2 9130 3218
The Anchor Bar
Within Sydney’s bounds, the regular roast at this South Bondi eatery has become rather legendary. The dish is served as a mountain of sides piled atop a portion-sized chunk of meat of your choice (there are often many protein options). This isn’t a sophisticated spin on a classic, but a tried-and-true version of a favorite weekly dish. Our one bit of advise is to get there early, as it’ll be one of the city’s busiest spots by Sunday.
8 Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach NSW 2026
61 422 936 277
The Tilbury Hotel
Watering hole in Woolloomooloo Thanks to an interior revamp by the renowned Luchetti Krelle and a new menu by head chef Jimmy Richardson, the Tilbury Hotel is significantly more polished than it used to be. While the location is significantly more upscale than the ordinary pub, it nonetheless serves a weekly roast, which has returned to the menus for the winter months of June and July.
Every Sunday, a rotating roast is provided, with pig, beef, and lamb on the menu, as well as all the trimmings of seasonal vegetables and gravy. The Tilbury has conveniently publicized the roasts that may be expected online for planners.
12-18 Nicholson St, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
61 2 9368 1955
Georgina Deacon & Tom Shakir @eltorgie
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