A traditional Sunday Roast is a must for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Here are eight suggestions for the best places to go when you fancy Sunday Lunch in Birmingham.
The traditional Sunday Roast is one of my favourite parts of British food. I absolutely love a plate laden with roast meats, roast potatoes, veg, and lashings of hot gravy. Not forgetting the Yorkshire puddings as well, of course!
A while ago, I published a post about the best places for brunch in Birmingham, packed full of fantastic suggestions from some of my favourite Birmingham Bloggers.
So this time I’ve asked them for their recommendations for the best Sunday Lunch in Birmingham, and I’ve added in a couple of my own favourites.
I think you’ll agree that these sound like great suggestions for a good old-fashioned Sunday roast dinner. And best of all, there’s no washing up afterwards!
The Button Factory
Recommended by Sarah from SarahCale.co.uk
The Button Factory is very high on my list of preferred Birmingham restaurants. I love the fact that their kitchens are open which makes you feel as though the whole place is engaging with you. And the staff here are relaxed, courteous and extremely helpful.
So what can you expect from the Sunday Roast they so proudly serve up?
Well for one, it makes you feel as though you have been encased in a delightful array of all things traditional. All vegetables are presented in such a way that you would think they had been farmed especially for you.
Yes, they have a roast squash on the menu for us veggies, along with the option to add a recommended side of alcohol. They also provide an allergen menu for those of us who may have food allergies.
Oh and let’s not forget the mouth-watering puddings. I must admit that Sunday Lunch is the one time when I feel it’s my given right to enter into the realms of “I need a pudding fix”.
And because this gem is situated within the Jewellery Quarter, you could always pop along and purchase something special for someone dear to you!
The Details
The Button Factory
25 Frederick St
Birmingham
B1 3HH
Tel: 0121 236 4653
http://thebuttonfactorybirmingham.co.uk/
1000 Trades
Recommended by Emmalene from A Brummie Home and Abroad
Most people know 1000 Trades on Frederick Street in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter for its awesome pop-ups and fab range of craft beers and organic wines. But did you know they also do a pretty amazing Sunday Roast too?
Imagine a cosy lunch in front of a roaring log fire, or in the eclectically decorated, mismatched rear room overlooking the kitchen. And if that isn’t enough, there is the gentle sound of live jazz to have you grooving and finger-clicking over your roasties.
It’s a simple menu, there’s usually two meat and one veggie choice. But it is always beautifully presented, with luscious, flavoursome meat nestled on a stack of seasonal vegetables and seasoned roasties.
The parsnip crisps are incredibly more-ish, and the tempranillo-braised red cabbage is a taste sensation. I would seriously order plates of this alone.
And there is a light and fluffy Yorkshire pudding, and delicious gravy to top it all off.
My favourite JQ bar also happens to do my favourite Sunday roast in Birmingham. It’s a wonder that I ever leave this place!
The Details
1000 Trades
16 Frederick St
Birmingham
B1 3HE
Tel: 0121 233 2693
http://1000trades.org.uk/
Purecraft Bar and Kitchen
Recommended by Claire from Nosh and Breks
With a food offering crafted by the man behind Michelin-starred Simpsons, it’s no surprise that the whole menu at Purecraft Bar and Kitchen is a winner.
But it’s the Sunday roasts that I love more than anything (and often find myself dreaming about).
Showcasing a different meat every week, you can expect anything from blushing pink beef with cauliflower cheese to crispy pork belly with their signature crackling.
As well as their own Purity Ales, they stock an ever changing selection of craft beers. And the helpful staff can recommend a beer pairing for every dish.
The Details
Purecraft Bar & Kitchen
30 Waterloo St
Birmingham
B2 5TJ
0121 237 5666
https://www.purecraftbars.com/
The Lord Clifden
Recommended by Charlotte from CharlotteRuff.com
If you’re in Birmingham city centre and you’re looking for the perfect Sunday lunch, look no further than The Lord Clifden.
This jewel of a pub is famous amongst city centre locals. It’s located on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter and from the outside looks a bit like ‘an old man pub’, but the quirky art inside says differently.
And then there’s the food – OH LORD the food! The Sunday lunch is legendary!
Now prepare yourself, this place is popular and they don’t take reservations. So you can be in for a bit of a wait to find a table. And you can also wait a good 45 minutes for the food too. Yet we all keep going back because trust me, it’s worth the wait!
My favourite is the Roast Chicken which is basically half a chicken on a mound of sides including mashed and roast potatoes, a huge Yorkshire pudding and lots of veg. So reasonably priced too at most roasts coming in just under £15!
The Lord Clifden is also famous for its entertainment. It’s certainly worth checking out the next time you’re looking for Sunday Lunch in Birmingham!
The Details
The Lord Clifden
34 Great Hampton St
Birmingham
B18 6AA
Tel: 0121 523 7515
https://theclifden.pub/
The Red Lion, Hockley
Recommended by Casey from Global Gastronomers
The Jewellery Quarter is the epicentre of the booming Independent food and drink scene in Birmingham. And any local will tell you that The Red Lion is the place to go for a proper Sunday roast.
Whatever your favoured choice of meat, you can be sure that it will be served perfectly here. Tender lamb, beef or even pork belly complete with exceptional crackling is accompanied by seasonal vegetables. The braised cabbage and kale are some of the highlights and a side of cauliflower cheese is a must.
And whilst the huge home-made Yorkshire puddings dominate the plate there are plenty of crisp, fully roast potatoes hidden beneath them.
The Red Lion is all about comfort and satisfaction, and the drinks list is just as good as the menu. Go visit – it’s worth it.
The Details
The Red Lion
95 Warstone Lane
Birmingham
B18 6NG
Tel: 0121 233 9144
http://theredlionbirmingham.com/
The Garden House
Recommended by Helen from Entertainment Views
The Garden House is not immediately visible if you’re on a mission to travel quickly in or out of Birmingham city centre. But if you’re looking for a sumptuous Sunday roast not too far from the centre of Birmingham, look no further.
This Chef & Brewers gem is tucked in next to the Cobden Hotel, and has a quirky decor inside. Despite the modern decoration, the building itself goes a long way towards portraying a cosy ambience.
Sunday lunch is available all day from 12pm and the menu is suitable for vegetarians as well as connoisseurs of a traditional Sunday dinner with turkey, lamb, beef or pork as the main attraction on the plate.
As a vegetarian myself I can vouch personally for the Roast Nut Wellington with a wide choice of vegetable and potatoes to go with it. My husband is the opposite, a more enthusiastic carnivore you couldn’t wish to meet. So the trio of roasts is a favourite of his.
And if you have room for pud, there’s a superb range of hot and cold options. They’re excellent, and light enough to follow a full Sunday lunch.
The Details
Garden House
160 Hagley Road
Birmingham
B16 9NX
Tel: 0121 454 8315
https://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/west-midlands/garden-house/
The Edwardian Tearooms in the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
The elegant surroundings of the Edwardian Tearooms make the Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery a fabulous, if slightly unexpected, location for Sunday Lunch in Birmingham.
For just £20, two people can enjoy two delicious courses of Sunday Lunch including the biggest and lightest Yorkshire puddings I’ve ever seen!
And of course, you can round off your visit with a stroll around the permanent collection at the Museum – entry is free.
Click here to read my full review.
The Details
Edwardian Tearooms
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham
B3 3DH
Tel: 0121 348 8090
http://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/bmag/edwardian-tearooms
1565 at Park Regis Birmingham
My final recommendation for a Sunday Roast in Birmingham is the Sunday Lunch Carvery at 1565 in the Park Regis Birmingham. The restaurant itself is elegant and relaxing, and for just £14.95 you can enjoy three courses.
Start off your Sunday Lunch with salad from the salad bar or soup with a warm bread roll. Then pile your plate high with a selection of roasts with all the trimmings and masses of different veg options. And round it all off with your favourite from a choice of puddings.
You can upgrade your meal by paying to choose from a selection of alternatives on the menu. But I reckon the basic £14.95 menu is a great value option for Sunday Lunch in Birmingham.
Click here to read my full review.
The Details
1565 at Park Regis Birmingham
160 Broad St
Birmingham
B15 1DT
Tel:0121 369 5555
www.parkregisbirmingham.co.uk/restaurant-bar/
They all look so delicious! I could’ve done with this post when I lived in Birmingham! xo
Wow this makes me feel hungry!! wish you could do one for kent ;)