Dining
The 5 Best Sunday Roast in London
Proper beef, towering Yorkshires and gravy worth the trip: the London Sunday roasts that earn the afternoon.
In short: our top picks are Blacklock, The Camberwell Arms and The Quality Chop House. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
The Sunday roast is London at its most unhurried: a long table, a good bottle, and a plate that asks you to stay all afternoon. The best are about more than the meat. These are the pubs and dining rooms that get the whole ritual right.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Blacklock | Soho | ££ |
| The Camberwell Arms | Camberwell | ££ |
| The Quality Chop House | Farringdon | £££ |
| The Bull and Last | Highgate | £££ |
| Blacklock | Soho | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Blacklock
Why we pick itThe Sunday roast that made its name; sharing platters of beef and the best Yorkshires in town.
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The Camberwell Arms
Why we pick itA Camberwell favourite where the roast is unhurried and the room hums all afternoon.
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The Quality Chop House
Why we pick itA Victorian chop house doing a precise, old-school roast with confit potatoes worth the trip.
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The Bull and Last
Why we pick itA proper Highgate gastropub; walk the Heath first, then settle in by the fire.
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Blacklock
Why we pick itFamous for its generous all-in Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
Before you book
Roasts sell out, so book and go early; the best kitchens cook a set number and stop. Ask what the beef is and whether the Yorkshires are made to order. And clear the afternoon: a proper roast is not a meal to rush, and the best ones come with a fire and a sofa for after.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Blacklock is our editor's choice: The Sunday roast that made its name; sharing platters of beef and the best Yorkshires in town. Blacklock, The Camberwell Arms and The Quality Chop House lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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