Now the weather is beginning to turn colder and autumn sets in, it’s got us thinking about roast dinners and laid-back Sundays.
There are some amazing places to grab a Sunday roast in Southampton – from venues offering all the trimmings to those that offer a bit of a twist on your Sunday lunch.
Read on as we delve into some of the restaurants and pubs in Southampton city centre where you can book a Sunday roast. Whether it’s the traditional meat, vegetarian or vegan options, you’ll be sure to find somewhere to satisfy your Sunday lunch tastebuds!
Sunday roasts in Southampton city centre
Bacaro, Ocean Village
You may not expect an Italian restaurant to be a Sunday lunch spot, but Bacaro offers something a little different for a weekend treat. Their Venetian Sunday Roast Ritual features a seasonal sharing roast as well as a selection of cicchetti (traditional Venetian small dishes and snacks). The menu regularly changes with the seasons and available produce so do check with Bacaro if you’d like to know what’s specifically on the menu for the Sunday you plan on visiting.
Banana Wharf, Ocean Village
With its waterfront views, Banana Wharf is a perfect spot for those of you looking for a laid-back vibe on your Sunday. Their menu features locally sourced meats. With the option to tuck into a sharing board with the trimmings or choose your own individual roast. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are also available, along with a dedicated children’s menu. And if you don’t fancy a large meal, smaller appetite portions mean you can still enjoy a traditional Sunday roast.
Carnicero, Oxford Street
This Galician steakhouse offers a Spanish twist to its Sunday lunch menu. Choose from your traditional meats or push the boat out with a mixed roast. All are served with trimmings including roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, cauliflower cheese, broccoli, honey roasted carrots and parsnips as well as their very own bone marrow and beef dripping gravy. At Carnicero, vegetarians can also enjoy a delicious Sunday lunch with their nut roast.
The Cricketers, Carlton Place
This traditional city centre pub prides itself on its real ales and is a popular spot for a Sunday lunch. Added to which, The Cricketers is dog-friendly, so why not bring your four-legged friend along for your meal out?
Dancing Man Brewery, Town Quay
Join in with the Dancing Man Brewery’s ‘Sunday School’ – their Sunday roast menu features many of your traditional favourites as well as alternative options including rolled porchetta. A vegan roast is available and for under 12s, their children’s roast dinners can be purchased for just £9.95 and come with their own ice cream pudding. Plus, on those warmer Sundays you can sit outside.
Duke of Wellington, Bugle Street
Step inside this stunning 12th century building for a Sunday roast surrounded by history. Take your pick from roasted gammon, chicken or topside of beef. Vegan, gluten-free and smaller appetite adaptations can also be made. Alternatively, the Duke of Wellington also offers a selection of other Sunday lunch alternatives such as steak and ale pie.
Figurati, Ocean Village
Named as the Best Restaurant in Southampton at the British Restaurant Awards 2025, Figurati is a popular spot for Italian fare. Their Sunday roast menu pays homage to the restaurant's Italian roots with dishes such as roasted porchetta (roast pork belly) and trimmings such as garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes. Children’s portions are also available for under 12s.
George’s Restaurant, St Michael’s Street
Make a reservation at one of Southampton’s longest surviving independent restaurants at George’s. While the food is typically Greek, on Sundays a Sunday lunch is served. Choices include roast beef, roast turkey or a combination of the two. Plus these can be followed by traditional desserts such as spotted dick or syrup sponge pudding.
London Road Brewhouse, London Road
Combine your roast dinner with some premiership football at London Road Brewhouse. This sports bar live-screens most premiership games as well as other sporting events such as the Six Nations. Choose to dine indoors or head to roof terrace for your Sunday roast.
Papillon, Commercial Road
A former church, Papillon is a historic venue that sits opposite the Mayflower Theatre. Graze on roast topside of beef, roast lemon and thyme chicken or honey-roasted ham (vegetarian and gluten free options are available) or pick from the venue’s a la carte menu.
Porters Steakhouse, Queens Terrace
With Porters’ roast dinners featuring all the trimmings as standard, you will be nicely full on either their dry-aged striploin or their succulent brined chicken breast Sunday lunch dishes. Also on the menu are a selection of starters including torched mackerel, dill and apples and puddings such as lime mousse.
Tap & Tandoor, Westquay
How about a Sunday roast with an Indian twist? At Tap & Tandoor, you can enjoy a two-course Sunday lunch from just £22.95. Mains include lamb shank, tandoori chicken or veggie option, paneer tikka. Tap & Tandoor also live-screens many of the premiership football matches. Pre-booking is essential.
The Cowherds, Southampton Common
Pitched as a country pub, The Cowherds has an enviable position right on Southampton Common.
Take your pick from an extensive Sunday lunch menu with dishes including pan roasted lamb rump and slow-cooked pork belly. There’s also a dedicated children’s menu (and a great park opposite for post-dinner play time afterwards) and The Cowherds is also dog-friendly.
The Dell, St Mary’s Stadium
Named after Southampton Football Club’s former ground, The Dell sits within St Mary’s Stadium and serves up a meat carvery on Sundays. Whether you fancy turkey, beef, pork or the vegetarian option, this popular spot for football fans offers laid-back Sunday lunches from 12noon-5pm (excluding men’s match days).
The Jetty, Ocean Village
Set within Southampton Harbour Hotel, with stunning views over Ocean Village marina, The Jetty is an alternative spot for a Sunday roast. Traditionally a seafood restaurant, The Jetty’s Sunday lunch menu will often feature a couple of Sunday roast options. The menu is ever-changing but their sample menu features tempting options including overnight roast beef and duo of chicken roast.
The Olive Tree, Oxford Street
This authentic Italian restaurant on Southampton’s Oxford Street offers a wide variety of meats for its Sunday roasts menu alongside their traditional Italian menu. With its relaxed atmosphere, The Olive Tree is a great spot for a leisurely Sunday afternoon. Both indoor and outdoor dining is available and for vegetarians, a tasty nut roast is on the menu.
The Platform Tavern, Town Quay
Pair up your Sunday lunch with a pint of craft ale at The Platform Tavern. The pub’s Sunday menu is available from 12noon-7pm and features topside beef, chicken supreme, leg of lamb and pie roast as well as pub favourites such as fish and chips. On selected Sundays you may also get to enjoy a spot of live music – check out The Platform’s website for details of what’s coming up and be sure to book to avoid disappointment.
The Red Lion, High Street
Just a short stroll from Westquay shopping centre, you’ll find The Red Lion. Dine in one of the oldest pubs in the city with your traditional Sunday lunch options available. There are also children’s portions and for those of you feeling particularly hungry – large portions are also available.
The Scholars Arms, Above Bar Street
This laid-back sports pub has a wide Sunday lunches menu with dishes including slow cooked lamb shank and a selection of hand-carved meats. The Scholars Arms is both family and dog-friendly too.
The White Star Tavern, Oxford Street
Book yourselves a Sunday roast at this historic inn, where Sunday specials include shoulder of lamb, sirloin of beef, pork belly and chicken supreme. Their vegetarian option offers something a little different from the traditional nut roast - squash pithivier (which can also be adapted for vegan diets). Plus, there’s a lot of tempting offerings on The White Star's dessert menu too!
For those of you looking to make a break of it in Southampton for the weekend, you can also book a night’s stay here too.
Make a Sunday of it in Southampton
Make a day of it and spend some time exploring our city centre whether you fancy a spot of shopping in Westquay, heading to one of our museums or art galleries or perhaps even taking a post-meal stroll around Southampton’s Old Town. And, if you fancy staying a little bit longer – look out for events happening in the evening such as live theatre, comedy gigs and much more.
Please note, prices and menu information were correct at time of publishing.
