Jessica Hopkins 

Observer Food Monthly Awards 2012 Best Sunday Lunch: runners up

Readers' choices of roast dinners and more from around Britain
  
  

The Bull and Last, Highgate, London
The team from the Bull and Last, Highgate, London. Photograph: Jay Brooks for the Observer Food Monthly Photograph: Jay Brooks/for the Observer Food Monthly

LONDON

The Albion
Lovely Georgian building, pretty garden and mighty lunch, including rib of Longhorn beef for two.
10 Thornhill Road, Islington, N1 1HW; 020 7607 7450, the-albion.co.uk

The Bull and Last
Last year's winner still provides exemplary roasts. And with Hampstead Heath just next door to walk it all off, it's everything you need for a perfect Sunday.
168 Highgate Road, NW5 1QS; 020 7267 3641, thebullandlast.co.uk

SOUTH & WEST

The Pony & Trap
Local boy Josh Eggleton has retained the Michelin star that he won last year at this 200-year-old pub. Clever cooking, excellent vegetarian options and desserts.
Newtown, Chew Magna, Bristol, BS40 8TQ; 01275 332 627, theponyandtrap.co.uk

The Albion
The Grade II listed building and courtyard make this a popular Clifton Village spot. Three courses of classic Sunday lunch are part of the package too.
Boyce's Avenue, Clifton Village, Bristol, BS8 4AA; 0117 973 53522, thealbionclifton.co.uk

The Cowshed
With lots of focus on provenance, the Cowshed brings you a family-friendly country roast in the heart of the city.
46 Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2NH; 0117 973 3550, thecowshedbristol.com

MIDLANDS

Larwood & Voce
So commited to local produce that they now grow veg in their own allotment. All topped off with a huge crown of a Yorkshire pudding.
Fox Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AJ; 0115 981 9960, larwoodandvoce.co.uk

The Bell
The Sunday lunch sharing platters let you serve yourself. from the table, creating a home away from home feel.
Alderminster, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8NY; 01789 450 414, thebellald.co.uk

EAST

Hole in the Wall
The location is 16th century and the menu offers seasonal additions to your usual roast.
Primrose Farm Road, Little Wilbraham, Cambridge CB21 5JY; 01223 812 282, hole inthewallcambridge.com

NORTH

Cross Keys
Real log fires in the winter, a courtyard in the summer and locally sourced, seasonal food all year round make this a popular Sunday spot in Leeds.
107 Water Lane, Leeds, LS11 5WD; 0113 243 3711, the-crosskeys.com

The Feathers Inn
Award-winning country pub offering an excellent three-course Sunday lunch for just £20.
Hedley on the Hill, Stocksfield, Northumberland, NE43 7SW; 01661 843 607, thefeathers.net

WALES

Y Ffarmers
A near perfect village pub with an abundance of local produce. All you want from a country Sunday roast.
Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 4LA; 01974 261 275, yffarmers.co.uk

SCOTLAND

Cafe Gandolfi
Don't be fooled by the Italian-sounding name, this Glasgow favourite has been dishing up the best in Scottish produce for more than 30 years.
64 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1NY; 0141 552 6813, cafegandolfi.com

Stravaigin
Aside from the pork belly, you won't find a traditional roast here – try the steak breakfast instead – but you will find brunch classics.
28 Gibson Street, Glasgow, G12 8NX; 0141 334 2665, stravaigin.co.uk

NORTHERN IRELAND

Balloo House
The downstairs bistro is more lively, the upstairs dining room is a little more intimate.
1 Comber Road, Killinchy, Newtownards, Co Down, BT23 6PA; 028 9754 1210, ballooinns.com

 

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