Roast potatoes, lashings of gravy, all the trimmings – what could be better at the end of a long week than a hearty Sunday roast? Whether you love a meat-filled dinner or a vegan special, there are plenty of excellent places to find that perfect Sunday roast around Nottingham to give you that special Sunday feeling. From family-friendly pubs to high-end luxury roasts, discover CrossCountry's favourite places that will hit the spot on a Sunday.
The Castle
Let’s start off with a classic. The Castle is a red-brick, old-school pub in the heart of Nottingham, located only eleven minutes from Nottingham station. On Sundays, it is the ideal place to tuck into a roast dinner. With four deliciously traditional options, including roast beef, garlic & herb chicken, crispy pork belly, and a vegetarian nut roast, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
If somebody in your group isn’t keen on a roast, then the good news is that the Castle has a wide-ranging menu for you to choose from. With roasts only served on Sundays, you can also order globally-inspired light bites, pizzas, burgers, flatbreads, and more pub classics.
Fothergills
If you’re looking for a classic Sunday roast, look no further than Fothergills. The historic venue with it's large ornate windows and striking brick facade can be found on Castle Road in the city centre, right opposite the Robin Hood statue – meaning that this is not only the quintessential British Sunday roast, but also the quintessential Nottingham Sunday roast.
The extensive menu features everything from roast dinner classics, like pork belly and lamb shank, to seafood and pies, so there is something to please everybody. Perfect for a relaxing Sunday lunch to finish a short break to Nottingham on a strong note, you can go punctuate sightseeing and shopping with a hearty pub lunch at Fothergills. Sunday lunch is served from midday to 8 pm.
Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem
As England's oldest surviving inn, a trip to Nottingham is incomplete without at least getting a glimpse of Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem's weathered stone exterior, exposed timber beams, and charming signage that hangs on a wrought-iron bracket. It's partially carved into the sandstone cliff at the base of Nottingham Castle, which elevates its distinctive look, making the place really feel like it has been a part of the landscape for aeons.
On Sundays, the quaint pub offers a stunning selection of roasts, from 28-day aged sirloin beef to nut roast wellington. Each dish is accompanied by piping hot roast potatoes, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, fresh vegetables, and generous splashes of gravy. For pudding, tuck into the chocolate caramel torte or the blackberry and elderflower eton mess. There's also a vegan pear frangipane with pistachio, making it's a great plant-based destination.
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is less than ten minutes walking distance from Nottingham station, which presents a wonderful opportunity to experience Nottingham Castle, with its museums, talks, and school sessions.
The Griffin Inn
In the quaint English village of Plumtree, just outside Nottingham, visitors will find The Griffin Inn and its excellent Sunday lunch menu. Combining modern-feeling décor with a thoroughly traditional menu of delicious roast options, the Griffin Inn is the perfect place to treat yourself to a special meal on the weekend.
Explore delicious offerings on the menu, like stuffed roast pork belly, braised lamb shoulder, and the butternut squash terrine. If you still have room for pudding, choose amongst classic sweets like sticky toffee pudding, chocolate brownie, and apple crumble. Whether you’re local, and fancy trying out a new pub for your Sunday roast, or are looking for the perfect way to top off your stay in Nottingham, this is a roast dinner you won’t forget.
To reach The Griffin Inn, hop on the Keyworth bus and ride twenty four minutes to The Griffin. Alternatively, grab a taxi from a station and be there in less than fifteen minutes.
The Playwright
Not far from Nottingham Trent University, you will find The Playwright, in all its retro glory. The laid-back interior is perfect for spending a lazy Sunday catching up with friends and diving into a gorgeous roast dinner. The Sunday lunch menu includes topside of beef, chicken breast, and two veggie-filled vegan options. Even better – you can pack your plate full of pigs in blankets and cauliflower cheese, on top of the seasonal veg, roasties, and Yorkshire pudding that comes included.
The Playwright can be found on Shakespeare Street, a nine minute bus ride from the train station. If you're keen to walk, it will take under twenty minutes with plenty of opportunities to see some of Nottingham's sights. One route will take you past the Old Market Square, host to the famous Winter Wonderland ice rink at Christmas, while another provides a glimpse of the City of Caves, an underground network that has been in use since Saxon times.
Le Mistral
You might be surprised to find a French-inspired bistro on this list, but Le Mistral boasts one of the most mouthwatering Sunday roast selections in Nottingham. It's the perfect destination for a romantic dinner, a birthday party, or a relaxed lunch. The Sunday menu features delights like slow-roasted belly pork and crackling, garlic and thyme roast chicken breast, and a particularly beloved vegetarian Wellington with homemade stuffing and Yorkshire puddings.
Le Mistral is located in Sherwood, a twenty five minute bus ride from Nottingham station. Alternatively, hop in a taxi from the station and you'll be there in twelve minutes.
How to get to Nottingham by train
Nottingham Station is well-connected to the rest of the UK via CrossCountry trains. For travellers within England, key stations such as Derby, Birmingham New Street, and Sheffield provide convenient routes to Nottingham. If you're travelling from Scotland, you can catch services from major stations like Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central.
If you’re planning to book a Sunday dinner in Nottingham, or perhaps, looking to travel further afield for a roast in Newcastle, don’t forget to book Advance rail tickets via our website or the CrossCountry app. Before you travel, make sure to check scheduled train times to find the best journey for you. If you need more information, you can contact us here.
Written by Julia