The best Sunday roasts in and around Manchester

Looking for the best Sunday roast in Manchester? We’ve got you covered.

A proper Sunday roast isn’t just for Christmas. If Morrissey was right and every day really is like Sunday, that means we’d have to have a roast dinner every 24 hours. No bad thing, unless you’re an athlete or a vegetarian. Nut roasts get very boring very quickly.

But he wasn’t, it isn’t and we don’t. But even at a ratio of one in seven, a Sunday roast has to be right. Nothing is more disappointing than a soggy Yorkshire pudding. NOTHING.

What makes a good Sunday dinner anyway? A juicy joint of meat, great roast potatoes, proper gravy like your Grandma used to make, your weekly allowance of veg, all for a decent price. And don’t rule out a carvery – there are still some crackers out there.

Here’s our pick of the best Sunday roast in Manchester – and some a little bit further away, but worth the trip all the same.

So whether you want to stay in the city centre, explore Greater Manchester or head out of town, these are the places that do Sunday lunch in style.

Sunday lunch in the city centre

Louis

Sundays are a family affair at Louis, the sleek new spot blending Manhattan-style interiors with warm Northern hospitality. Their Sunday lunch menu is indulgent, generous, and designed for two people. Choose between the beautifully cooked Roasted Beef Striploin with red wine gravy (£29.50) or Honey Roasted Ham with American mustard sauce (£27.50) – both perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. For an extra £8, upgrade to the full family affair, which brings a trio of bonus plates: a rich beef cheek lasagne, classic Caesar salad, and San Marzano tomatoes with Parmigiano. The sides alone are worth a visit – truffle parmesan crispy potatoes, cheesy sweet potato mash, and mac & cheese all come in at £8 and are just as comforting as they sound. Leave room for the Chocolate Brownie Sundae (£5) – it’s the cherry (and cream) on top of a perfect Sunday.

3 Hardman Square, Hardman St, Manchester M3 3EB

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The Lowry Hotel

For those seeking a more refined take on the traditional roast, The Lowry Hotel’s Sunday Lunch is hard to beat. Served in the hotel’s airy riverside restaurant from 12pm to 6:30pm, this is a three-course celebration of British classics done to five-star standards. Expect expertly roasted meats, seasonal sides, and polished service – ideal for special occasions, family reunions, or simply treating yourself to a superb Sunday meal. Starters might include heritage beetroot salad or a delicate smoked salmon plate, followed by traditional mains like roast sirloin of beef or chicken with all the trimmings, and beautifully plated desserts to round it all off. The setting is elegant yet relaxed, and the kitchen’s attention to detail means you’ll leave well-fed and well-looked after. A classic roast with a luxurious twist.

50 Dearmans Pl, Salford M3 5LH

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Tattu

If you’re after a roast with a difference, Tattu’s Imperial Sunday Roast is unlike anything else in the city. This opulent offering blends traditional British Sunday lunch with bold, contemporary Chinese flavours. Choose from aromatic roast duck, Chinese barbecue chicken, or char siu pork, all served with refined presentation and a flavour profile that dances between sweet, savoury, and spiced. There are inventive meat-free options too, like mock caramel soy beef fillet or satay cauliflower, proving that plant-based can still be indulgent. Priced at £32 per person (with a £10 upgrade option), the experience is topped off with decadent desserts like the Asian Pear Sticky Toffee Pudding or the photogenic Cherry Blossom Dessert. If you’re looking to impress, this is the one.

3 Hardman Square, Gartside St, Manchester M3 3EB

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James Martin

Located inside the stylish Great Northern warehouse, this is refined British dining from one of the UK’s most beloved chefs. Expect slow-cooked rump of beef, beef dripping roasties, Yorkshire puddings, and anise-braised carrots – the kind of roast that makes you want to linger over your last mouthful. And the desserts? A true showstopper: white chocolate and whisky bread and butter pudding with single malt ice cream and honeycomb. Sundays here feel a bit special, but still comforting. Two courses for £27.50, served 12–5pm.

2 Watson St, Manchester M3 4LP

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Fenix

Fenix offers a Greek-Mediterranean twist on the classic roast, and it’s one of the most inventive options in the city. The Lamb Leg En-Clave, slow-roasted and steeped in red wine gravy, is a nod to traditional Greek feasts, while the Robata Grilled Sea Bass brings delicate, smoky flavours to the table. Vegetarians are catered for with a perfectly roasted Cauliflower Steak. Served with a curated selection of sharing sides – think Mykonian Salad, Spicy Roasted Cabbage, and Briam Vegetables – the Sunday Agora menu feels like a lazy lunch in the Aegean. Priced at £45 for two courses, served 12–4pm, it’s a top-tier twist on tradition.

The Goods Yard Building, Goods Yard St, Manchester M3 3BG

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Pip

The ever-thoughtful Mary-Ellen McTague brings her inventive, sustainable approach to the roast game at Pip, and the results are both comforting and full of creativity. Sourcing produce from local regenerative farms and using clever low-waste techniques, Pip’s Sunday menu is an homage to Northern ingredients done differently. The £31 for two courses or £38 for three setup gives diners room to explore – with standouts including the Roast Beef with Yorkshire pudding, Slow Roast Porchetta with smoked apple sauce, and Herb-Fed Chicken with truffled leek sauce. Vegetarians and pescatarians are well looked after too – think Braised Leek & Butterbean Gratin or Pip Fish Pie. All mains are served with thoughtful, flavour-packed trimmings – caramelised onion purée, seasonal greens, beef dripping or vegan roasties, and plenty of rich, homemade gravy or sauces. Served every Sunday from 1–8pm (last booking at 7:45pm), it’s the ideal place for a long, lazy roast with good wine, better company, and food that makes you feel great.

Blackfriars St, Manchester M3 2EQ

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Gaucho Manchester

Housed in a stunning former church, Gaucho brings Argentinian flair to the British roast. Their roast sirloin of beef is the star, carved thick, juicy and pink, served with roast potatoes, seasonal veg, and unlimited red wine gravy. Yes, you read that right – unlimited gravy. For the hungriest diners, there’s a bottomless roast option (£37pp) with a selection of three meats and endless trimmings, including their famous Yorkshire puddings cooked in beef dripping. A smart, stylish setting with warm service – just make sure you’re seated before 5pm, when the roasts run out.

2A St Mary’s St, Manchester M3 2LB

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The Firehouse

A neighbourhood favourite with an edge, The Firehouse puts a creative spin on traditional Sunday roasts. Choose from lemon, garlic and thyme roasted chicken (breast or half) or roast rump of Cheshire beef with horseradish. Both come stacked with Firehouse Yorkies, crispy roast potatoes, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, buttered greens, and a glug of house gravy. For non-meat eaters, the oyster mushroom Wellington is a winner, wrapped in golden pastry and served with vegan trimmings. There are lush add-ons too, from leek and cauliflower cheese to wood-smoked chipolatas. Comfort food, levelled up.

40 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JG

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Zouk Tea Bar and Grill

For a South Asian take on the British roast, Zouk is unmatched. Their Whole Roasted Poussin and Mini Lamb Roast come with spiced gravy, Yorkshire puddings, and seasonal veg with a flavourful twist. Larger parties can opt for the Zouk Roast Platter, a generous spread including poussin, lamb, and topside of beef. Or try the impressive Sajji Roast Leg of Lamb, cooked with fragrant traditional spices – perfect for a sharing feast (just pre-order 2 hours ahead). There’s a vegetarian tikka roast too. With warm hospitality and bold flavours, Zouk delivers a roast that’s rich, hearty, and full of flair.

5, The Quadrangle, Chester St, Manchester M1 5QS

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Evelyn’s Café & Bar

Set in the Northern Quarter with a cool, laid-back vibe, Evelyn’s offers a roast that’s all about quality ingredients cooked well. Their sirloin of roast beef is tender and served just pink, with a perfectly puffed Yorkshire pudding that might spark food envy at the table. The free-range roast chicken is no slouch either, with crispy golden skin and heaps of flavour. Expect a colourful medley of sides: parsnips, carrots, mashed swede, broccoli, cabbage, and roast potatoes, all bathed in a sticky, rich gravy that’s worth writing home about. Honest food, done very well.

44 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LA

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Ducie Street Warehouse

This trendy warehouse venue offers one of the most flexible Sunday menus around. From dry-aged shorthorn beef sirloin to roast supreme of corn-fed chicken, rosemary leg of lamb, and even gammon, there’s plenty of choice (all priced from £15–16.50). Vegan roasts change weekly and are always imaginative. For those who can’t choose, try ‘Something for Everyone’ (£24) – a sampler of all the meats with all the trimmings. There’s also a sharing menu (from £28) with showstoppers like tomahawk of beef or miso-glazed fish. Don’t miss their wildly creative cauliflower cheese menu, with eight different varieties, including truffle, blue cheese, and vegan options.

Ducie St, Manchester M1 2TP

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Hawksmoor

Known for its steaks, Hawksmoor also does one of the finest roasts in town. The slow-roast rump of beef is the star here, cooked to tender perfection and paired with dripping roast potatoes, bone marrow gravy, and an enormous Yorkshire pudding. If you’re feeling indulgent, the slow-roast prime rib for two or three is a true centrepiece. Finish off with their legendary sticky toffee pudding, rich and treacly with perfect sponge. From £20pp, it’s great value for this level of quality – but make sure you book early, as roasts sell out fast.

184, 186 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WB

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Abel Heywood

This Northern Quarter pub, named after a former Manchester mayor, offers a welcoming roast in a traditional setting. The sirloin beef, served medium rare, is juicy and full of flavour, while the Yorkshire pudding is tall and crisp. There’s a good mix of roasted carrots, parsnips, cauliflower, and broccoli, though the roasties could use a little more crunch. Still, it’s a solid effort, and the warm, pub atmosphere makes it a perfect pit stop for a relaxed Sunday.

38 Turner St, Manchester M4 1DZ

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Albert’s Schloss

If your ideal roast includes live music and steins of beer, Albert’s Schloss is the one. With a live gospel choir every Sunday and a choice of Cheshire chicken, pork belly, Lancashire beef, or leg of lamb, this is a feast with fanfare. There’s even a mushroom and butternut strudel for vegetarians. Starters include a croquette platter with Alpine flavours, and desserts are every bit as indulgent as you’d expect. Served from 12pm–9pm, roasts start at £15 and offer a fun, communal experience that’s full of spirit (and spirits).

27 Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR

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The Counter House

A bustling Ancoats favourite, The Counter House delivers a roast with serious attention to detail. Their dry-aged Lancashire sirloin beef is cooked just right – tender, juicy, and packed with flavour. The vegetarian Wellington, filled with sweet potato, black beans, and chickpeas, wrapped in flaky pastry, is equally impressive. Each plate comes piled high with savoy cabbage, carrot and swede mash, crispy roast potatoes, and a golden Yorkshire pudding. Add a portion of cauliflower cheese, southern-spiced fries, or courgette fritters if you’re feeling greedy. Finish with a decadent dessert – the sticky toffee pudding with butterscotch and honeycomb is a firm favourite.

35 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6AJ

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Sam’s Chop House

Sam’s Chop House is a thoroughly British boozer. Established in 1872 by local businessman Samuel Studd, it’s traditional, cosy, with heritage lovingly preserved. Its patrons have included some of Manchester’s finest including artist LS Lowry who can still be found sat at the end of the bar, immortalised in bronze. They have one of the best wine lists we’ve ever seen in a pub, let alone a restaurant, and their food is best of British.

The roast rump of beef is from Dukesmoor and aged for 28 days. Although the colour looked fantastic it was slightly over if you like your beef pink. It had bags of taste though. Tere was no fat and it was seasoned well. The rosemary roast potatoes were crunchy on the outside with the fluffiest middle and easily the best of the competition. Served with a huge golden Yorkie, beautifully sweet carrots and greens including a rather unusual baby gem we really liked, and robust gravy, this was a very British affair. Bravo.

Back Pool Fold, Manchester M2 1HN

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Tariff & Dale

Tariff & Dale is the big white building set in this impressive former cotton warehouse on the corner of Tariff Street and Dale Street in The Northern Quarter. Brick and bare wood are an honest backdrop for lovingly restored industrial features, with soft leather and bare yellow bulbs creating a tactile and warm space. This was the first time we’d eaten in the basement restaurant. We prefer upstairs as there is little natural light down there, but the space does come into its own in the evenings.

The rare roast topside of beef was superb. It was that shiny it glistened. A really fine looking piece of meat which tasted as good as it looked, served wonderfully pink and tender. The slices were big and thick but you hardly noticed as they melted and slid down with ease. No big chewing action needed here. The trimmings were as good with well cooked roasties and Yorkshire. You can tell we are in the top three, with creamy mash, vegetables al dente, and the cheesiest cauliflower cheese. Full marks for this roast, friendly staff and a good value three course menu.

Tariff St, Manchester M1 2FN

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Mamucium

Sunday mains are a cut above the usual at this restaurant in Hotel Indigo next to Victoria station: Cheshire beef with ox cheek suet pudding, Goosnargh chicken with Blackstick blue dauphinoise, or Lancashire Beef Wellington for two carved at the table. Alternatives include Dover sole with Morecambe Bay shrimp butter or spinach and goats cheese pie with roast celeriac. Served all day, mains from around £16.

6 Todd Street, Manchester, M3 1WU

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Refuge

There are individual roasts at the Refuge on Oxford Street, but it’s worth pushing the boat out with a sharing platter: roast beef, suckling pig and chicken with roast potatoes, Chantenay carrots and parsnip, Vimto-braised red cabbage, buttered greens, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese and pan gravy. The best Sunday roast in Manchester -? Probably not far off. Sides include pigs in blankets. Served all day, £17 for individual roasts, or £39 for the sharer.

Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA

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Dakota

The Sunday offering at this Ducie Street newcomer includes roast beef, chicken or nut roast with Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, honey roast parsnips, carrot and swede mash, green beans and cauliflower cheese for the table. For an extra £10 you can add regional cheeses from the trolley. Served 12.30pm – 5pm, two courses £25.

29 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JL

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Kala Bistro

Alongside pork belly and beef, more unusual Sunday lunch options at Gary Usher’s King Street bistro include confit duck leg with roast potatoes, or roast cauliflower with butterbean mash and salted lemon, as well as aged sirloin on the bone to share (for a £15 supplement). Leave room for Yorkshire parkin with butterscotch sauce and Chantilly cream. Served 12pm-4pm, two courses £20.

55 King St, Manchester M2 4LQ

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TNQ Restaurant

Awarded a runner-up title in the Observer Food Monthly awards, TNQ’s Sunday roast is taking on establishments across the country. The meat (beef rump, lamb leg, pork belly) is well-sourced, crisp but fluffy potatoes are roasted in dripping and four seasonal veg options complete the plate. It’s £12.95 for the roast alone, £16.95 for two courses or £19.95 for three.

108 High St, Manchester M4 1HQ

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Gorilla

The kitchen at Gorilla churns out all sorts of wonderful dishes, not least their epic Sunday roasts. Choose from slow-roasted Lancashire topside of beef, crispy free-range Cheshire pork belly, mushroom and celeriac Wellington or roast garlic and thyme chicken breast. A plate with all the trimmings will set you back £14. And for an extra £4, level up with add-ons like pigs in blankets, cauli cheese, extra roasties and buttered greens. Served from 12pm.

54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5WW

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Trof

The original home of the NQ roast, Trof’s Sunday dinners are legendary. Choose from chicken, beef, pork, lamb, or Trof’s amazing vegan roasts. All are served with seasonal veg, good old roasties, homemade sauces and proper gravy from noon. Prices start at £13.50.

8 Thomas St, Greater, Manchester M4 1EU

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Sunday lunch out of town

Hispi

Gary Usher’s neighbourhood bistro Hispi in Didsbury offers a set Sunday lunch including roast beef, pork belly or chicken breast with seasonal accompaniments – or a dry aged sirloin to share, for a supplement. Follow with English apple and plum crumble with burnt honey custard. Served 12pm-4.30pm, two courses £25pp.

1C School Ln, Didsbury, Manchester M20 6RD

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Pack Horse Hayfield

Further afield but well worth the trip, this country gastropub on the edge of the Peak District serves Sunday lunch celebrating the best regional produce: Derbyshire beef sirloin or slow-roast Chisworth lamb shoulder (or spiced falafel for veggies) with beef fat potatoes, glazed parsnip, carrot and swede, greens, Yorkshire pudding, and bone marrow gravy. From £15.

3-5 Market St, Hayfield, High Peak SK22 2EP

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White Hart Inn, Lydgate

This award-winning pub dates back to 1788 in the picturesque village of Lydgate, close to Saddleworth. Sit by the roaring fire and tuck into seasonal starters such as game terrine before trying the pork belly with savoy cabbage or roast beef which comes with cauli cheese as standard. Don’t miss the impressive wine list. Served 12pm-7.45pm, three courses £27.50.

51 Stockport Rd, Lydgate, Oldham OL4 4JJ

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