Lined with grand stately homes, gentle green countryside, cute stone cottages and pretty thatched pubs, the Great West Way is the perfect place to discover the real England. And what could be more traditionally English than a roast dinner on a Sunday lunchtime? A classic English roast dinner has succulent meat, crispy roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, lashings of gravy, lots of fresh seasonal veg, and a side of cauliflower cheese if you’re lucky. You’ll find this traditional Sunday lunchtime meal at many of the pubs and restaurants along the Great West Way route – often accompanied by more modern takes on the classic roast dinner. Here are some of the best options to choose from as you journey along the Great West Way:
The Red Lion Freehouse, East Chisenbury
The Red Lion Freehouse in the Vale of Pewsey is a picture-perfect English pub, complete with thatched roof and pretty beer garden. It is also a Michelin-starred restaurant - so you can expect your Sunday lunch to be of the very highest quality. Given the pub’s excellent location, we would strongly recommend a walk through the surrounding beautiful countryside before your meal to help you build up an appetite. Rather than a sit-down service, the Red Lion Freehouse are currently offering a takeaway two course Sunday Roast to heat and eat at home. You'll need to order in advance.
The Royal Windsor Pub, Windsor
Enjoy a tasty Sunday roast while admiring the spectacular views of Windsor Castle at the Royal Windsor Pub. You’ll feel almost regal. The Sunday roast menu at the Royal Windsor offers meat or vegetarian options accompanied by Yorkshire pudding, honey root vegetables, savoy cabbage and gravy.
Abbey Hotel Kitchen, Bath
Based within Bath's city centre Abbey Hotel, the welcoming Abbey Hotel Kitchen prides itself on using top quality local produce and offering a relaxed dining experience. Their Sunday lunch menu has a selection of delicious meat and vegetarian options to choose from. Go on, tuck in.
The Tutti Pole, Hungerford
A traditional English tearoom and restaurant located in a quaint and historic building, the Tutti Pole in Hungerford serves up roast dinners every Sunday. Expect a classic roast with all the trimmings at a very reasonable price. Yum!
Donnington Grove, Newbury
Set amidst 500 acres of beautiful grounds just outside Newbury, Donnington Grove is a beautiful countryside hotel. You can enjoy a delicious Sunday Lunch here at Beau's Bar and Kitchen. Main courses include Roast Pork Loin with crispy crackling or Roast Lamb leg with mint sauce, both served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and red wine gravy.
The White Horse Inn, Compton Bassett
Set deep in the Wiltshire countryside along the Great West Way, the White Horse Inn in Compton Bassett serves delicious food alongside a wide variety of real ales, lagers and fine wines. You can expect their menus to change daily, reflecting whichever fresh local ingredients have been sourced that day. But on a Sunday, you can always be sure that an excellent roast dinner will have made it onto the list.
The Bird in Hand, Berkshire
The Bird in Hand is a delightful 14th Century English Inn serving tasty food alongside Wadworth ales. Their Sunday lunch menu includes meat or vegetarian options with all the classic sides - crispy roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. What could be more English than that?
The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon
You will find the charming riverside inn The Swan in the centre of the historic town of Bradford on Avon, a great destination for a peaceful Sunday walk. The Swan serves delicious traditional roasts every weekend – the perfect option after a stroll along the river or canal.
The Christopher Wren, Windsor
Sunday lunch at the Sir Christopher Wren - a characterful 4-star hotel located right on the River Thames between Windsor and Eton - includes a choice of roast of the day alongside other meat, fish and vegetarian options. There's also the option to add free-flowing prosecco to your meal to make the occasion even more special.
No.15 Great Pulteney, Bath
No.15 Great Pulteney is an elegant boutique hotel located on the grandest street in Bath. Visit on a Sunday lunchtime for a delicious roast dinner. Their Sunday lunch menu features a variety of roasts made from the best British seasonal product, each accompanied by carrot purée, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal greens, roast potatoes, and cauliflower cheese.
And if that isn’t enough inspiration for your next Sunday lunchtime, take a look at all the Great West Way Sunday Roasts options. Plus, there are lots more culinary adventures to be had on our food and drink pages.
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