Best Sunday roasts in Newcastle - Where to get your Yorkshire pudding fix
There's nowt quite like a proper Sunday roast, and Newcastle's got some absolute belters. Whether you're after a traditional pub lunch or something a bit more fancy, I've tracked down the best spots across the Toon for your weekly dose of roast beef, Yorkshire puds, and all the trimmings.
Traditional Pub Roasts
The Crown Posada, The Side
This little gem tucked away near the Quayside has been serving proper roasts since Victorian times, and they haven't lost their touch. The beef comes carved thick, the Yorkshire puddings are the size of dinner plates, and the gravy's proper thick. Get there early though - they're only open until 7pm and the locals know quality when they see it. No bookings, so rock up around 1pm to avoid disappointment.
The Bacchus, High Bridge Street
Right in the heart of Grainger Town, The Bacchus does a cracking roast that won't break the bank. Their lamb is particularly good, and they do a mean vegetarian option with all the proper sides. It's a proper old-school boozer with character, and you can easily walk off your dinner with a stroll down Grey Street afterwards. Expect to pay around £12-15.
The Riverside, Milk Market
Down in the Ouseburn Valley, this place has become a bit of a legend for Sunday lunch. They source their meat locally and do everything from scratch - even the horseradish. The setting's lovely too, right by the water with views towards the Tyne Bridge. Book ahead, especially in summer when everyone wants to sit outside. Around £16-20 for a main.
Gastro Pub Excellence
The Patricia, Jesmond Road West
This Jesmond favourite has elevated the Sunday roast to an art form. Their beef comes from rare breeds, the vegetables are all seasonal, and they do things like bone marrow gravy that'll make you question everything you thought you knew about Sunday dinner. It's not cheap at £22-28, but it's worth every penny. Book well ahead - Jesmond folk love their fancy food.
The Job Bulman, Grainger Street
Named after a Newcastle United legend, this place knows how to treat the locals right. Their Sunday menu changes weekly but always includes proper comfort food done brilliantly. The building's gorgeous too - proper Victorian grandeur right in the city centre. Perfect for impressing visiting relatives. Monument Metro station is right on your doorstep.
Restaurant Quality
House of Tides, The Close
Kenny Atkinson's Michelin-starred spot does a Sunday lunch that's more like a work of art. It's not traditional in the sense your grandma would recognise, but the quality is absolutely outstanding. Expect to pay £45+ and book months ahead. It's right by the Cathedral, so you can walk off your meal with a wander around the historic Quayside.
Blackfriars Restaurant, Friars Street
In a 13th-century friary building, this place serves Sunday roasts with proper historical atmosphere. They specialise in traditional British cooking with a modern twist, and their beef comes from local farms. The medieval dining hall is something special, and at £18-24, it's more reasonable than you'd expect for somewhere this atmospheric.
Family-Friendly Options
The Broad Chare, Broad Chare
Terry Laybourne's pub down by the Quayside is perfect for families. Kids get smaller portions of the same quality food, and there's space for prams. The Sunday roast menu includes all the classics done properly, plus they've got high chairs and a relaxed atmosphere. Book ahead - it's popular with the after-church crowd.
Pleased to Meet You, Collingwood Street
Right on the Diamond Strip, this place does a brilliant bottomless roast deal. For £35, you get your main plus unlimited sides, Yorkshire puddings, and vegetables. It's perfect if you're planning to make an afternoon of it, and the cocktails aren't bad either if you fancy extending lunch into evening.
Something Different
Fat Hippo Underground, Collingwood Street
Not your traditional roast, but their Sunday special burger made with slow-cooked beef, Yorkshire pudding bun, and roast potatoes on the side is genius. It's like a roast dinner reimagined, and perfect if you're with people who can't decide between pub food and something more casual.
Top Tips for Sunday Roasting
- Book ahead, especially for anywhere in Jesmond or the city centre
- Most places serve roasts from noon until around 4pm, but the best cuts go early
- If you're driving, parking's easier on Sundays but still check the signs around Grey Street and Grainger Town
- Many places near St James' Park get busy when there's a home match
- The Quayside spots are lovely in good weather but can get packed with tourists
Whether you want a quick pint and pie or a full-blown three-course affair, Newcastle's got you sorted for Sunday dinner. Just remember - good Yorkshire puddings wait for no one, so don't be late!
