Sunday Lunch in Leeds | 10 Seriously Good Roasts
Looking for the top places for Sunday Lunch in Leeds? A life without the much-loved British classic just doesn’t bear thinking about. And whilst it can be great fun to whip up a home-cooked meal, after a long week at work (and perhaps a heavy Saturday night), who really has the energy to cook?
Not to mention dealing with the mound of washing up afterwards. Luckily, we have you covered with our list of where to find the best Leeds Sunday Lunch. And not a sink of dirty plates insight.
Sunday Lunch in Leeds City Centre | Sunday Lunch in the surrounding Leeds area
Sunday Lunch Leeds City Centre
Shears Yard
This modern contemporary kitchen boasts some of the hippest interiors in Leeds; think exposed brick, concrete floors, and filament lights. Their Sunday menu – served between 12 noon and 5 pm is small but perfectly formed, with a focus on fresh, local and seasonal produce.
Begin with a Jerusalem artichoke and truffle velouté, before moving onto mains, which include roast sirloin of beef, pork shoulder, or a vegetarian option of salt-baked vegetable pithivier, served with all the trimmings.
11-15 Wharf Street, The Calls, LS2 7EH – 0113 2444144
Dakota Grill
Located right in the centre of Leeds, just five minutes from the train station, Dakota has a stylish take on a classic roast dinner. Their bar and grill are brimming with character and elegance, and with excellent service, you are in safe hands.
Their three-course Sunday lunch menu offers a great selection of classic meats to choose from; gammon, lamb, beef, or chicken breast served with crispy roast potatoes, maple glazed root vegetables, and a perfect Yorkshire pudding.
Need something sweet? Dig your spoon into a moist sticky toffee pudding and ice cream to end your weekend on the best note, or wander to the terrace for a sophisticated espresso martini.
8 Russell Street, Leeds LS1 5RN · 0113 322 6261
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie
What better place to fuel up for some serious retail therapy, than at Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie? With rooftop views over the city, friendly, professional service, and a beautiful art deco interior, it’s easy to see why Harvey Nichols is a great option for Sunday Lunch in Leeds.
Whilst there might only be a beef option available for your more traditional roast, there are plenty of other interesting and tempting options on the Sunday menu, including roasted lamb rump with braised lamb shoulder, and crab risotto with charred sweetcorn and pickled fennel.
107-111 Briggate, LS1 6AZ, 0113 2048000
Malmaison
Malmaison in Leeds is a stylish hotel only a short walk away from the train station. Their restaurant is a chic fusion grill restaurant serving up modern cuisine made from classic and seasonal ingredients.
Discover one of the most unique Sunday lunches in Leeds with unlimited starters from the chefs table and your choice of Sunday roasts with all the trimmings or an alternative selection of mains. From Mal burgers, grilled black bream, linguine pomodoro and more.
1 Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG – 0113 426 0047
Ox Club
The award-winning Ox Club restaurant has been featured in both the Michelin and Good Food guides for the past five years (which impressively, is exactly as long as they have been open), so you know you are in good hands. Utilising a solid-fuel grill to char meats, vegetables, and fish, the menu is bold and imaginative and features interesting lesser-known cuts and ingredients. The chefs at Ox Club are champions of utilising produce from local suppliers, and you can watch them work their magic through the open kitchen. Be sure to nip next door to the attached Headrow House, to whet your whistle with their huge selection of beers and ales.
19a The Headrow, LS1 6PU – 0113 487 1814
The Midnight Bell
Set within in Leeds Brewery’s flagship pub is The Midnight Bell. They’re all about using the finest Yorkshire ingredients, evolving with the seasons and keeping things simple.
Their Sunday lunch menu consists of classic dishes including steak and ale pie, Yorkshire Dales beef, roasted belly pork with crackling, pigs in blankets and sticky toffee pudding. Other popular dishes are traditional fish and chips, Yorkshire puddings, a Yorkshire cheese board and more.
101 Water Ln, Holbeck, Leeds, LS11 5QN – 0113 244 5044
Whitelock’s Ale House
Known as the oldest pub in Leeds, Whitelocks dates back to the 16th century, and the interior hasn’t changed much since it was built. With its long brass bar, printed mirrors, and real log fire in the winter, this is one of the cosiest pubs in the city. Serving arguably the best Leeds Sunday Lunch between 12 noon and 8 pm, your only job is to decide between roast beef, pork, lamb, or a nut roast, served with all the trimmings and a healthy dose of gravy. Wash it down with one of their many, ever-changing real ales, and thank us later.
Turks Head Yard, LS1 6HB – 0113 245 3950
Owl
Right on the Lockside of Leeds’ Canal is one of the best restaurants Leeds has to offer a place renowned for its intimate fine dining with Head Chef Mark Owens at the helm, who opened up Owl originally with business partner and chef extraordinaire Elizabeth Cottam. The Owl showcases all the finest advancements in modern British food you could wish for, and their Leeds Sunday Lunch is no different.
Boasting an impressive four-course array of the finest Yorkshire offerings you could find, open your palette with their trademark Owl charcuterie and chase with their divinely tender Thirsk lamb, Yorkshire puddings with beef dripping and roasties. And it doesn’t end there, next course salt aged loin of Beef Wellington with beef fat mash and if you’ve room for any more I’d top it off with their decadent rum and honey cake. What more could you ask for?
Lockside, Mustard Wharf, Mustard Approach LS1 4EY – 0113 531 6621
Sunday Lunch Leeds Area
The Beck & Call
Owned by the same folk as Ox Club, Headrow House, and Belgrave Music Hall, The Beck & Call is a sprawling, family (and dog) friendly pub nestled away in serene, suburban Meanwood. Home to a huge beer garden, the Sunday lunches on offer are well worth the short journey out of the city centre. A simple, classic menu of roasted topside of beef, pork belly, lamb shoulder or vegetarian/ vegan haggis is only elevated by the extra side options of pigs in blankets, cauliflower cheese and creamy leeks. Beers and ales are in plentiful supply here, just don’t blame us for the food coma.
Stainbeck Road, LS7 2NP, 0113 2661192
The Myrtle Tavern
The Myrtle Tavern is last but not least on our list, offering up generous roast dinners which come with all the trimmings, and plenty of tempting sides on offer if you want to level up your roast.
Think garlic & rosemary roast potatoes, creamed leeks, stuffing, roasted caramelized carrots & parsnips, Savoy cabbage, all smothered in gravy. An ultimate Sunday lunch spot, for all the family, your pups are also welcome in their heated lodge area.
Parkside Road, Meanwoo, Leeds, LS6 4NE, 0113 275 2101
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22/03/2023