A Sunday roast has got to be one of the highlights of the week, hasn’t it? Crispy roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings and lashings of proper gravy – it’s comfort food at its best. Whatever the season, come rain or shine, you’ll find us tucked away in cosy pub corners tucking into our favourite meal of the week, which has long been a great British tradition.
But where to head when you fancy letting someone else do the cooking (and the washing up)? East Yorkshire’s excellent food scene means you’re spoilt for choice. So, let’s go ahead and explore some of the best Sunday lunches our region has to offer.
Beverley Arms
Back to Top of ListLocated in the historic heart of Beverley, the team of chefs at the Beverley Arms cook up fabulous weekly roasts with a choice of different cuts, crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and homemade gravy. But it’s their enormous Yorkshire puddings that bring us back time and time again.
Their light and airy open plan dining area helps to create the perfect ambience and if you’re lucky enough to be seated near the huge windows which look out onto North Bar Within, you’ll enjoy gorgeous views of the magnificent St Mary’s Church whilst you’re tucking into your roast.
The Triton Inn
Back to Top of ListIndulge in the timeless tradition of a Sunday roast at the Triton Inn, a beautiful country pub in the picturesque village of Brantingham. Snuggle up in a cosy corner next to their open fire for truly relaxing weekend vibes. Their menu is created from fresh, locally sourced ingredients and roast topside of beef, rolled and stuffed belly pork and roast chicken are the stars of the show each Sunday. Sides include beef dripping roasties, sage and onion stuffing, roast vegetables and you can choose to add cauliflower cheese too (oh go on then, you’ve twisted my arm)!
The traditional village of Brantingham is the perfect place for a walk to work up your appetite and you’ll find plenty of footpaths and bridleways providing access to the stunning Yorkshire Wolds.
There’s a kids play area outside and the pub is dog friendly too, making Sundays here a real family affair.
Seacourt Hotel
Back to Top of ListIf you love a good carvery (and who doesn’t), then the Seacourt Hotel in Bridlington is an excellent choice. Popular with locals and visitors to the coast, you’ll find the Seacourt Hotel in a lovely peaceful spot overlooking the south beach. A Sunday roast with sea views? Sorted!
Their mouth-watering carvery selection consists of up to five different meats, loads of delicious veg, huge Yorkshire puddings, stuffing balls, bubble and squeak and gorgeous gravy. With three different plate sizes to choose from, all appetites are well catered for, but we always go for the largest to sample three different meats!
Why not join their friendly team this Sunday? Dogs are even welcome in the front restaurant, so they don’t need to miss out. Pawfect!
Sleepers Bar and Kitchen
Back to Top of ListJust a few minutes’ walk from Beverley’s town centre, you’ll find Sleepers Bar and Kitchen. The modern but cosy interior welcomes you in and provides a lovely setting for your weekly roast. Choose from topside of beef, roast chicken or quorn sausage, which are served up with roast potatoes, creamy mash (double potato for the win!) veggies, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Roasts are priced between £12 and £14, providing great value for money.
Sleepers is dog friendly so your four-legged friends can come along too.
Highfield House
Back to Top of ListEnjoy your Sunday roast in the lavish surroundings of Highfield House, a 5-star boutique hotel in the lovely market town of Driffield. With a focus on the finest quality local ingredients, choose from the likes of sirloin of beef, pork shoulder, a garden roast (their vegetarian offering) and delicious seasonal specials, all served with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese and fresh greens from the kitchen garden. Or for something a little different, try their roast chicken sharing platter - feast on a whole roast Soanes chicken with all the trimmings! A children’s Sunday roast menu is also available for your little ones.
When the weather is fine, the upper terrace is the perfect spot to catch some rays and admire the stunning gardens. After your feast, stretch your legs with a walk through the 8 acres of grounds and woodlands. Pop to reception to collect a map and garden guide.
Well behaved doggies are also welcome in certain parts of the house.
Manchot Tapas Bar and Restaurant
Back to Top of ListFor a different take on Sunday lunch, check out Manchot which is just a short walk from Bridlington’s 900-year-old working harbour. Offering a tapas Sunday lunch, you get to choose all your favourite bits and it’s great for social gatherings as you can share with friends and family (if you can bear to share, that is)! Choose a ‘main event’ such as toad in the hole, the roast of the day or a delicious homemade pie and then choose which ‘sidekicks’ you fancy. All the usual suspects are there – pigs in blankets, stuffing balls, Yorkshire puddings, roast potato, mashed potato, a great selection of veggies and cauliflower cheese. With such a great choice, the hard part is narrowing down what to order. Or you could just take one of everything, of course!
Well behaved dogs are welcome and no doubt will be happy to help finish off any leftovers.
The Tiger Inn
Back to Top of ListDiscover delicious homemade pub grub in one of Beverley’s most historic establishments, The Tiger Inn. You’ll find this Grade II listed building on Lairgate, just a short walk from the main shops in the town centre.
Step inside the Tudor-fronted building to enjoy roasts cooked to perfection. The food is hearty, the portions generous and the prices very reasonable.
Dogs are welcome to join you for lunch and there is a lovely beer garden at the rear for those warmer days.
The Old Lamp Room
Back to Top of ListYou’ll find the Old Lamp Room in an usual position, on a platform at Cottingham train station. Once an old station storeroom, its owners have lovingly transformed it into a cute and quirky eatery with a reputation for great food.
Step inside the small but perfectly formed restaurant and you’ll be greeted with plenty of cosy nooks to sit in, fairy lights and eclectic decoration (we especially love the big fake zebra head that hangs above the fireplace)!
Roast beef, pork and chicken are all available each Sunday, as is a vegetarian option and they come with all the trimmings you’d expect. We recommend that you leave room for dessert when visiting The Old Lamp Room as their cakes are pretty legendary and the perfect way to finish off your meal.
This is an extremely busy little place so it’s always better to book ahead to avoid disappointment.
Dockside Kitchen
Back to Top of ListFor a fine dining experience that won’t break the bank, we love Dockside Kitchen which is close to Bridlington’s historic harbour. At the helm is celebrated Yorkshire chef, Martin Shaw, who has worked in several Rosette-winning restaurants across the country, as well as The Ivy in London where he crafted culinary delights for visiting VIPs.
So, what does Sunday lunch look like here? As you’d expect from such a knowledgeable and well-respected chef - absolutely divine! Roast rump of Yorkshire beef and local free-range pork with all the trimmings sit alongside pan roasted coley with Bridlington crab butter.
Although a fine dining restaurant, the atmosphere is very welcoming so go along for a relaxed afternoon of stunning food.
The Star at Sancton
Back to Top of ListThe perfect way to end the week. The Star at Sancton knows exactly how a satisfying Sunday roast should be served! Tuck into tender cuts of meat from the local butcher, beautiful duck fat roasties, a great selection of vegetables and lashings of gravy. Pour it over their impressive Yorkshire puddings which are two time winners of the Great Yorkshire Pudding competition and are still unbeaten today!
Where do you like to head for Sunday lunch in East Yorkshire? We'd love to hear!