There’s nothing quite like a Sunday roast at the end of a long week.
Looking for the best Sunday roast in York? Whether you’re craving a classic pub roast with crispy Yorkshire puddings, a refined restaurant Sunday lunch or a great-value family carvery, York has no shortage of standout spots for a proper end-of-week feast.
From city-centre gastro pubs to riverside restaurants and country favourites, we’ve rounded up the top places for Sunday lunch in York, including prices, serving times and what each venue does best – so you can book with confidence and get straight to the gravy.
Quick picks: Where to get the best Sunday roast in York
Chopping Block at Walmgate Ale House
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Head upstairs at Walmgate Ale House and you’ll discover The Chopping Block, a French-style bistro with all the finesse and none of the pretense. As well as their contemporary Anglo-French menu, they also do a slap-up Sunday roast which comes as part of a two or three-course set menu.
Roast beef, roast pork, pulled beef with onion and a vegetarian wellington are all on offer, but the real gem is the sage and onion stuffed chicken. You’ve got to get it while you can though, as they only prepare a limited quantity each Sunday. Whatever you go for, you’ll get roasties, seasonal veg and homemade Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Spice up your order with a side of cheesy leeks, it’s a mouth-watering addition to your meal that you won’t regret – bonne appetite!
Best for: Something a bit different – bistro vibes and a ‘hidden’ roast spot.
Where is it? Chopping Block at Walmgate Ale House, 25 Walmgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9TX.
How much? The roast is available on its own for £20 per person, or as part of a set menu priced at £26.50 for two courses and £30.50 for three courses.
When? Served from 12pm to 9pm.
The Star Inn the City
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The Star Inn the City’s Sunday Lunch is the star of their beautifully crafted menu. Meat eaters have a choice of roast pork loin, Yorkshire Wold’s chicken and roast sirloin of salt-aged beef sourced fresh from Wilberfoss farm, while veggies can enjoy the decadent spiced carrot & marmalade wellington.
For sides, you’ll have duck-fat roasties, seasonal veg, a huge Yorkshire pudding and proper gravy that’s rich in flavour. Feeling fancy? Upgrade to their royal Yorkshire pudding for an extra special pud stuffed with summer truffle, ox cheek and sautéed foie gras.
Best for: A fancy, treat-yourself Sunday lunch (with upgrade-worthy Yorkies).
Where is it? The Star Inn the City, Lendal Engine House, Museum Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7DR.
How much? From £24 to £27.
When? Served from 12pm to 4pm.
The Fat Badger
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For a lovely Sunday dinner with views of York Minster, The Fat Badger’s the place to go. Their roasts are hearty, with a choice of slow-cooked beef rump, pork loin with crackling and chicken supreme to tantalise your taste buds.
Vegetarians and vegans can look forward to a vegan feta leek & potato pie – and everyone gets a generous helping of roasties and seasonal veg with a Yorkshire pudding topping it off and red wine gravy to pour as you please. We recommend adding the cauliflower cheese to your order to make your meal really moreish.
Best for: A classic roast with York Minster views.
Where is it? The Fat Badger, 2-4 High Petergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7EH.
How much? From £19.95 to £22.95.
When? Served from 12pm to 8pm.
Bosun’s at The Riverfront
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Bosun’s is a 2 AA Rosette restaurant on the riverbank that proves Sunday roasts can be gourmet. Roast pork, pink-in-the-middle roast beef topside, and honey mustard roast ham will get meat-eaters’ mouths watering, while vegetarian diners can sample their tasty nut roast.
Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, the roast potatoes are a crowd pleaser for everyone, and the seasonal veg, Yorkshire pudding and flavourful gravy top it all off perfectly. Their roast dinners come as part of a two or three-course menu, so the only question that remains is will you try the cider poached apple with whipped goats cheese to start or indulge in a sticky toffee pudding for afters?
Best for: A special-occasion roast with restaurant vibes.
Where is it? The Riverfront York, Ferry Lane, Bishopthorpe, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 2SB.
How much? Two courses for £32 and three courses for £39.
When? Served from 12pm to 6pm.
The Whippet Inn
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With its chic modern decor and alluring ambience, The Whippet Inn is one of York’s most popular eateries, standing out because of its refusal to cut corners where the food is concerned. Sunday roasts are taken very seriously there, and you won’t regret treating yourself to their two or three-course Sunday menu.
Vegetarians can enjoy a mushroom & lentil wellington with watercress & spinach pesto. For meat eaters, it’s a difficult choice between the 16-hour slow cooked rump of aged beef and the chicken breast poached with brandy, butter and thyme, complete with chicken skin crunch and a crispy chicken wing. Each protein comes with a special gravy that makes the flavours pop. On the side, you’ll get garlic & thyme roast potatoes, honey-roasted carrots, seasonal greens in a lemon butter emulsion, roasted red onions and a three cheese cauliflower cheese with herb breadcrumbs that’s too enticing for words.
Best for: Date nights and foodies who want a proper set-menu roast.
Where? The Whippet Inn, 15 North Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 6JD.
How much? Two courses for £29.95 and three courses for £34.95.
When? Served from 12pm to 5pm.
Eagle & Child
Housed within a timber framed, Grade-II listed building, Eagle & Child has all the charm of a quaint country pub, but it’s right in the heart of York city centre. If the interiors don’t sweep you off your feet, their Sunday roast menu surely will.
Take your pick between four meats, all of which are supplied by the Yorkshire Dales Meat Company. You’ve got the tender beef topside, pork loin with crackling, roast chicken and lamb rump, while veggies can tuck into a delicious nut roast. The trimmings are terrific too, with roasties and mashed potatoes accompanied by seasonal veg, red wine gravy and the all important Yorkshire pudding.
Best for: A cosy, proper-pub roast right in the city centre.
Where is it? Eagle & Child, 9 High Petergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7EN.
How much? From £17 to £22.
When? Served from 12pm to 7pm.
Pearly Cow
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Close your week in style with a Sunday roast from Pearly Cow. The farm-to-table restaurant has won awards for their high quality meat, so you know you’re only getting the crème de la crème. Whether you go for the 45-day salt-aged beef sirloin, the roast chicken or the pork belly, you won’t be disappointed. For an extra £18, you can upgrade to an 8oz fillet with bone marrow if you want to go all out.
Plant-based patrons can choose between a colourful butternut squash stuffed with quinoa and chickpea salad, or a nut roast which comes with a special vegetarian gravy. As for trimmings, they keep it traditional with Yorkshire pudding, roast parsnips, glazed carrots, roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese stacked on your plate. It’s another set menu affair, so be sure to make room for a starter, dessert or both.
Best for: An upmarket roast with top-tier meat.
Where? Pearly Cow York, 1 Clifton, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 6AA.
How much? Two courses for £36 and three courses for £44.
When? Served from 12pm to 8pm.
The Royal Oak
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A Sunday spent milling about York city centre can be topped off perfectly with a classic roast from The Royal Oak. This pub is just minutes away from York Minster and has a warm, friendly atmosphere that’ll make you wish it was your local.
They do a mushroom bourguignon pie for vegetarians, whereas carnivores can enjoy roast beef, chicken, pork belly or all three if you want variety. They serve generous portions but the sea salt & rosemary roasties are so good, you’ll wish there was more. There’d be no room for it on your plate though, with Yorkshire puddings, green cabbage, roasted carrots, creamed leeks and honey glazed parsnips (and of course gravy) also on the side.
Best for: A no-nonsense roast in a friendly pub – perfect after exploring the city.
Where is it? The Royal Oak, 18 Goodramgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7LG.
How much? From £15.50 to £21.50.
When? Served from 12pm to 7pm.
The Ivy
One of the finest restaurants in York, The Ivy on St. Helen’s Square is a beautiful, sophisticated space and their Sunday roast menu is simple yet sumptuous. Choose between roast beef and roast half chicken and stuffing, both of which are cooked to perfection.
The delightful dishes come with two Yorkshire puddings, rosemary roast potatoes, green beans with almonds, soft, buttery carrot and swede mash finished with an excellent red wine gravy. Cap it off with a gin-infused Ivy Iced Tea for a tipsy treat.
Best for: A glam roast with cocktails and a side of people-watching.
Where is it? The Ivy, 2 St. Helen’s Square, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8QP.
How much? From £24.95 to £27.95.
When? Served from 11am to 4pm.
The Masons Arms
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At the Masons Arms, you’ll get no frills, fantastic fare in a classic British pub setting not far from Clifford’s tower. Their roast is for sure one of the best, most reasonably priced in York, giving you the choice of three meats – usually roast chicken, beef or pork – and a heap of delicious sides.
You’ll get roast potatoes and creamy mashed potatoes, honey roasted carrot and parsnips batons, mixed vegetables and a rich helping of cauliflower cheese. Drizzle on your gravy and you’re good to go – unless you want additional apple sauce, cranberry sauce, mint sauce or horseradish, all of which are available at no extra charge.
Best for: Great value and generous portions in a classic pub setting.
Where? The Masons Arms, 6 Fishergate, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4AB.
How much? Just £16.95.
When? Served from 12pm to 9pm.
Pear Tree Farm
A short drive from the city centre, Pear Tree Farm is a go-to for a great value roast amongst York locals. In fact, it’s something of a specialty for them and they even serve carvery dinners throughout the week.
They have a selection of three, 14-hour slow-cooked meats, and if you’d like, you can have all three at once. The option of cheese, onion & potato pie means vegetarians aren’t left out either. No appetite is too big or small as everyone gets to choose the size of their serving, which comes with vegetables, roasties, heavenly fluffy Yorkie puds and as much gravy as you can manage.
Best for: A pocket-friendly family outing.
Where is it? Pear Tree Farm, Monks Cross Drive, Huntington, York, YO32 9GZ.
How much? From £9.99 to £15.79.
When? Served from 11am to 9pm.
