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Our Top 10 Sunday Roasts In Scotland

31 May 2022 by Sophie White

Read time: 5 mins.

The Sunday roast, a traditional British staple that’s been loved and devoured across the UK for hundreds of years.

In fact, did you know that in the early 15th century, the King’s royal guards ate roast beef every Sunday?

That’s how they became known as the Beefeaters!

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Beefeaters were named after their favourite Sunday meals. Photo by Jeremy Oakley via Creative Commons.

 

Originally featuring beef roasted for hours over a large fireplace or at the local baker’s premises, the humble roast has been taken to new heights in recent years with some of the UK’s best chefs each adding their own flair to it.

There are some brilliant Scottish restaurants and pubs offering their take on the roast, but which one should you try first?

We’ve put together a list of some of the best Sunday roasts in Scotland for treating your friend, loved one or colleague to a delicious meal out.

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Here are our top 10 Scottish Sunday roasts:

 

1. The Broughton, Edinburgh

“Everyone’s local”

  • A unique and characterful pub located on a traditional site.
  • A focus on producing great tasting food in a relaxing atmosphere.
  • Their signature beef roast is accompanied by Yorkshire puddings, duck fat roast potatoes, beans, carrots and gravy.
  • Go all out with sides and choose from pigs in blankets, sage and onion stuffing, roast potatoes or cauliflower cheese.
  • Vegetarian and vegan Sunday roast options are available.
  • Sunday lunch is served between 12pm and 5pm.

££

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Edinburgh is home to many brilliant Scottish roasts. Photo by Saifullah Hafeel.

 

2. The Drake, Glasgow

“Great value for money”

  • A cosy and relaxing independent pub with charming tweed covered seating, exposed walls and outdoor seating in their beer garden.
  • A focus on using seasonal local produce.
  • Choose from a Sunday roast pork loin, beef striploin, chicken supreme or butternut squash served with all the usual - Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, carrots, cabbage, cauliflower cheese and gravy.
  • Enjoy a 3 course Sunday lunch for just £24.
  • Open Sundays 10am – 12am.

££

 

3. The Sheep Heid Inn, Edinburgh

“Full of flavour with gigantic Yorkshire puddings”

  • One of the oldest surviving pubs in Scotland and one of the oldest restaurants in the world with links back to the 14th century.
  • A restored, stylish and charming pub for relaxed dining.
  • Choose from a beef, chicken or pork roast dinner - or get them together with their Trio of Roasts!
  • Enjoy all the usual accompaniments roast potatoes, sauteed greens, roasted root vegetables, Yorkshire puddings and gravy.
  • Choose from a range of sides including cauliflower cheese, stuffing wrapped in bacon, dauphinoise potatoes, broccoli, green beans and spinach.
  • Their Sunday roast for vegetarians features a fig and dolcelatte roast with all the trimmings and lashings of onion gravy.
  • Open Sundays 12pm – 10.30pm.

££

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The Sheep Heid Inn is one of the oldest surviving pubs in Scotland. Photo by Edinburgh Blog via Creative Commons.

 

4. The Loveable Rogue, Glasgow

“A mighty roast in a welcoming environment”

  • A welcoming gastropub serving seasonal food made from locally sourced ingredients.
  • Space is limited so make sure to book ahead.
  • Their hearty Sunday roast features classic Speyside beef with beef fat garlic roast potatoes, brisket mac and cheese, honey root vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, vegetable écrase and red wine gravy.
  • Tuck into three courses for just £32.
  • Vegetarian Sunday roast options are available.
  • Open Sundays 12pm – 10pm.

£££

 

 

5. Bothy Restaurant, Glasgow

“Generous portions in a relaxed environment”

  • A relaxed Scottish restaurant tucked away in Glasgow’s west end.
  • A focus on using farmed and foraged seasonal produce to create classic dishes.
  • Enjoy a traditional roast with honey and thyme roasted root vegetables, duck fat roast potatoes and a rich jus.
  • Perfect for those wanting a full-on Scottish experience with its rustic interior and wait staff dressed in traditional kilts.
  • Open Sundays 11am – 11pm.

££

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There’s plenty of choice when looking for a Sunday roast in Glasgow. Photo by Adam Marikar on Unsplash.

 

6. The Queen’s Arms, Edinburgh

“Great food and large portions”

  • A traditional and comfortable gastropub lined with old books.
  • A focus on using seasonal produce and ingredients from local suppliers to create a home cooked experience.
  • Popular with locals and visitors.
  • Highlights include their famous sharing roast - 14oz of roast beef served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, vegetables, gravy and cauliflower cheese, followed by the dessert of the day.
  • Booking is essential.
  • Vegan roast options are available.
  • Open Sundays from 11am – 12am. Roasts are available from 12pm.

£££

 

7. The Ox, Edinburgh

“A warm ambience and simply delicious roast”

  • A modern gastropub serving simple and honest food.
  • Pet friendly.
  • Tuck into their roast Scottish beef with beef gravy and horseradish, served with a Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots and green beans.
  • Vegetarians can enjoy their Veggie Sunday roast served with tomato gravy.
  • Extras include classic cauliflower cheese and additional Yorkshire puddings.
  • Open Sundays 12pm – 11pm. Kitchen open 12pm – 9pm.

££

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We think a great roast is all about the accompaniments. Who doesn’t love a Yorkshire pudding? Photo by Sam Greenhalgh via Creative Commons.

 

8. No, 10 Bar & Restaurant, Aberdeen

“The best roast in Aberdeen”

  • A welcoming modern and spacious bar and restaurant with relaxed style dining.
  • The restaurant features exposed granite walls, leather booths, dark wood furnishings and low lighting.
  • Choose from either their black & gold Aberdeen rib roast or chicken roast supreme served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Skirlie, Yorkshire puddings and red wine gravy.
  • Extras include honey glazed pigs in blankets, Stornoway black pudding mac & cheese, parmesan crusted cauliflower cheese, truffled mash and more.
  • Open Sundays 12pm – 8pm.

££

 

9. Hawksmoor, Edinburgh

“A first-class experience”

  • Located in a grade A 1930s bank hall, a listed building of national importance.
  • A site from the renowned Hawksmoor group who were awarded the best Sunday lunch in the UK at the Observer Food Monthly Awards.
  • Their Sunday roast features a rump steak slow roasted over charcoal with beef dripping roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, carrots, greens, roasted shallots, garlic and lashings of beef marrow and onion gravy.
  • Open Sundays 12pm – 8pm. Roasts are guaranteed until 3pm.

£££

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Hawksmoor is located at the old HQ of the Royal Bank of Scotland, just off St Andrews square. Photo by alljengi via Creative Commons.

 

10. Porter & Rye, Glasgow

“Outstanding quality and cooked to perfection”

  • A small and cosy restaurant using locally sourced ingredients.
  • A focus on using ingredients with full traceability, farmed by sustainable methods.
  • Their Sunday Lunch features roast beef (braised ox check) with beef dripping Yorkshire puddings, honey glazed carrots, creamed cabbage with smoked pancetta, roast potatoes and vegetables.
  • Dairy and gluten free roasts are available.
  • Open for roasts Sunday 12pm – 5pm.

£££

 

Those are some of our best Sunday roasts in Edinburgh, Glasgow and throughout Scotland.

 

And if you’re a fan of great Scottish food, why not take a look at our Luxury Scottish Hampers for your next special occasion?

 

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