Belfast’s best Sunday roasts

Located in east Belfast, in the village of Ballyhackamore – affectionately coined “Ballysnackamore” – Neill’s Hill offers a Sunday carvery that ticks all the boxes in taste, variety and value. For just £16.95 visitors can receive a full carvery made up of three types of meat and all the traditional trimmings. What makes this venue exceedingly popular for Sunday lunches however, is the option of a vegan/vegetarian nut roast at £13.95 to satisfy your herbivore palette and plant-based companions.

A popular spot in the local bar scene, located in the city’s famous Cathedral Quarter. The Northern Whig offers a variety of roasts that are both inclusive and affordable, making it a great choice for a hearty lunch after a big weekend in the city. Serving up staples such as roast turkey and ham, roast beef or shoulder of lamb, all roasts are served alongside champ seasonal vegetables and gravy delivered in one large Yorkshire pudding. Although fully loaded, this is a Sunday roast that won’t break the bank at just £20 for three courses, £35 for a roast and a bottle of wine, or £13 for just their roast.

One of the most renowned restaurants in Belfast, James St doesn’t allow its fine dining reputation to overcomplicate its classic Sunday lunch. Offering a set Sunday menu, diners can expect a delicious roast consisting of roast beef, yorkshire puddings and all other accompaniments, as well as a selection of starters and desserts from just £22. With its city-centre location, a two-minute walk from City Hall, James St makes for the perfect spot to relax with good food after a long weekend in the city or a busy Sunday shopping trip.

Nestled away next to one of Belfast’s most popular bars, at Shaftsbury Square, Darcy’s offers a Sunday roast that makes you feel as cosy and warm as the restaurant itself. Describing its offering as “down-home”, Darcy’s delivers a real Irish roast that will make you reminisce of the one your mum or granny would make. With the option of stuffed roast chicken and ham, honey roast ham or lamb shank, all served with a wide selection of appropriate accompaniments, Darcy’s doesn’t miss the mark on Sunday’s, delivering quality, traditional roasts, at a reasonable price. As well as this, the family-run restaurant offers a vegan and vegetarian option also, meaning no one will miss out upon visiting.

Millar’s offers casual fine dining in the heart of south Belfast, serving fresh, seasonal, local produce. The talented team here has created a seasonal menu, using the best local produce, including an unbeatable Sunday lunch. Available 1pm to 7pm every week, the menu boasts some exceptional roasts such as thick cut roast sirloin of beef, garlic and rosemary rump of lamb, lemon and thyme roast chicken supreme and more!

Horatio Todd’s is a comfortable, welcoming local pub and restaurant, providing the residents of East Belfast with quality drinks, food and entertainment. The Sunday menu is highly popular, so booking a table is strongly recommended. From Roast Silverside of Beef to Slow Roasted Porchetta-Pork Belly, the roasts are excellent. Oh, and we especially love the homemade Yorkshire puddings!

The menu at Cyprus Avenue is dictated by seasonality and using locally sourced produce. Portraits of the suppliers hang on the walls of the restaurant to demonstrate to the guests where their food comes from. The restaurant has 60,000 bees located on its roof too, providing urban honey which gets used in many dishes from its daily changing menu. The plant-based offering here is superb, which makes this place a great option for vegans and vegetarians alike.

Since opening in 2012, Coppi has twisted the flavour of Belfast’s food scene for good. Husband and wife team, Tony and Andrea O’Neill have brought a little piece of Venice to Belfast by introducing cichetti to the city – a Venetian style of tapas. If you do find yourself craving the perfect Sunday roast however, then Coppi has it covered. The infamous Sicilian roast lamb and roast porchetta with all the trimmings will leave you satisfied at the end of your weekend for sure.

Gnostic has quickly become a standout for its exceptional Sunday lunch, offering a dining experience that marries bold flavours with contemporary flair. Known for its inventive approach to classic dishes, Gnostic’s Sunday lunch menu elevates the traditional roast to new heights. Diners can expect perfectly cooked meats, rich gravies, and an array of seasonal sides that are as visually appealing as they are delicious. The restaurant’s commitment to using locally sourced ingredients ensures each dish is fresh and full of flavour, while the chic, welcoming atmosphere adds to the overall experience. With its innovative menu and stylish setting, Gnostic is undoubtedly one of Belfast’s top spots for a Sunday meal, attracting those who appreciate quality and creativity in every bite.