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 Sunday lunch is one British tradition worth observing. All you need is a lazy afternoon, an expandable waist line, good company and more Sunday papers than you could ever hope to read. A cracking hangover from the night before is an additional extra which can always be soothed by a potent Bloody Mary. London is packed with places offering fantastic Sunday menus covering everything from authentic roasts with full trimmings to lighter lunch options which will leave you able to walk, rather than waddle, home.
Anglesea Arms
 35 Wingate Road, W6 The greatest British theft of the 20th century was plotted in this charming West London outpost. Bruce Reynolds and his dubious associates masterminded the Great Train Robbery from a corner of this pub. Despite this less than salubrious history, the Anglesea is now a firm favourite withy West Londoners. This also happens to be one of London’s orginal gastropubs. The ever changing menu is chalked up on massive blackboard and Sundays are regularly rammed so get there early to avoid being squeezed into one of their tighter corners. The quality of the food almost makes up for the slightly snotty attitude of the staff. There are no traditional roasts, rather inventive modern British cusine such as oysters and Guinness bread, sea bass and champ, and pheasant faggots and wild mushroom risotto. A local institution. Address: 35 Wingate Road, W6 Information: 020 8749 1291 Sunday lunch price: £15 Nearest Station: Goldhawk Road Tube  The Salusbury
50-52 Salusubury Road, NW6 West Hampstead is a leafy enclave tucked away behind the crowded streets of Kilburn. The Salusbury is a local gem and has all the ingredients of the perfect gastropub from the rustic décor down to the vaguely Mediterranean menu and friendly service. Enjoy a lazy Sunday lunch in the separate dining room and take advantage of their special weekend prices. The food is well prepared and presented in the usual gastro fashion, large white plates with artistic sprinkles of suitable herbs. The roast alternates weekly and is usually either juicy beef or succulent lamb, with an occasional extra of roast cod. Lighter alternatives include taglioni with smoked haddock, leeks and cream and a more adventurous king scallop lasagnette with broccoli and chestnuts. Choose a bottle from their extensive wine list to wash away your hangover and indulge yourself. Address: 50-52 Salusubury Road, NW6 Information: 020 7328 3286 Sunday lunch price: £11 Nearest station: Queen's Park Tube Cross Keys
1 Lawrence Street, SW3 Spend a Sunday strolling along the river and wind your way through the quiet back streets of Chelsea until you reach this charming restaurant. The Mediterranean style conservatory makes an ideal Sunday lunch spot and has a nicely relaxed atmosphere. The attentive staff cater to your every whim leaving you free to laze around in true Sunday style. The Sunday menu offers gourmet food at ridiculously competitive prices. Starters include a gloriously light roasted plum tomato galette with feta and herb salad while more adventurous lunchers can tuck into chicken thigh skewer with green coconut chutney. Traditionalists will be pleased to see the inclusion of a full roast with all the trimmings alongside a mouthwatering combination of sesame crusted seabream, saffron and broad bean risotto. It’s worth waiting a while to make room for dessert as you can feast on delights such as sticky toffee pudding and white chocolate mousse with strawberries and raspberry coulis. Address: 1 Lawrence Street, SW3 Information: 020 7349 9111 Sunday lunch price: 2 courses £14.95 , 3 courses £17.95 Nearest station: Sloane Square Tube The Bull
292-294 St. John Street, EC1V This Farringdon favourite has recently been given a full make over and now resembles every other vaguely trendy bar in the area, rather than the scuzzy student hang-out it once was. The two elements that make this venue stand out are their amazingly affordable Sunday roasts and their eclectic music policy. Decks nestle in the corner, candles adorn dark wood tables, the atmosphere is cosy and the staff exude antipodean charm. Their Sunday menu is fully traditional with beef, chicken and a nut roast to keep the veggies happy. Enjoy some top tunes and some of the best pub grub in the area at the new look Bull. Address: 292-294 St. John Street, EC1V Information: 020 7278 8405 Sunday lunch price: £7.50-£5.50 Nearest station: Angel Tube San Lorenzo Fuoriporta
Worple Road Mews, SW19 The little sister of Knightsbridge stalwart, San Lorenzo, this excellent Italian is far more relaxed and family friendly than Princess’s Diana former favourite. A solid favourite all year round for Sunday lunch, it really comes into its own in summer. Indulge your stomach and your senses, whiling away an afternoon on their terrace. Sip fine wines and tuck into an array of traditional delights. A special Sunday menu is on its way but the upscale trattoria food is always a delight and will please adults, children and the tennis stars who flock there during Wimbledon. Classic favourites blend with modern recipes in a menu packed with the freshest pastas, risottos, pizzas and Italian specialities such as pappardelle with wild boar sauce. The wine list is extensive and well chosen and the personable owner Ghigo Berni is always on hand to smooth over any potential problems with his Italian charm. Address: Worple Road Mews, SW19 Information: 020 8946 8463 Sunday lunch price: £35-£45 Nearest Station: Wimbledon Tube / Rail The Ebury
11 Pimlico Road, SW1 The Ebury is a million miles away from the scuzzy pub it used to be. They may pull pints at the bar but they also mix cracking cocktails and serve the freshest seafood from a spectacular, ice-encrusted area. Downstairs the dining area is decked out with enticingly comfy chairs and the bar generates a lively, sociable atmosphere perfect for whiling away a Sunday afternoon. The upstairs room is a more refined setting with a menu that exceeds even the most upmarket gastro pub expectations. The cooking is creative without being overly fussy and the menu is essentially modern British with some inventive twists. The only roast available is an Angus sirloin served with root vegetables, baby spinach and Yorkshire pudding. Other popular choices include gourmet comfort foods such as Alsace bacon sandwich with caramelised onions and roasted tomatoes, deep fried Haddock with chips and tartare sauce and Toulouse sausages with creamed potatoes and onion gravy. If you can spare the time wait until you have room for one of their exceptional desserts such as the indulgent hot chocolate pudding with pecan nuts and vanilla ice cream. Address: 11 Pimlico Road, SW1 Information: 020 7730 6784 Sunday lunch price: £25 Nearest Station: Sloane Square Tube Pug
68 Chiswick High Road, W4 Pug is currently lighting up the West London drinking and dining scene. Named after local painter William Hogarth’s pet dog, it is the brainchild of gastronomic giant, Brian Baker, who used to be Elton John’s personal chef. Soothe your hangover with a powerful Bloody Mary at the bar and curl up with the papers in a cosy enclave before enjoying a sensational Sunday roast in their light, airy dining room. Pug excels at producing gourmet food at local prices. Feast on a traditional pork or lamb roast with a mixture of classic and innovative trimmings including rosemary roast potatoes, honey roast parsnips, savoy cabbage with red onion and pancetta and veal jus. If your body is not quite ready for such a massive meal then try the delicious butternut squash and parmesan risotto or salmon fishcakes with poached egg and course grain mustard sauce. Vegetarians and families are well catered for. Address: 68 Chiswick High Road, W4 Information: 020 8987 9988 Sunday lunch price: £9.50 Nearest Station: Stamford Brook Tube The Crown
116 Cloudesley Road, N1 The Crown is a true local gem, nestling amid rows of Georgian townhouses in a leafy street of the beaten Upper Street track. The ambiance is determinedly low key creating the perfect blend between “gastro” and “pub.” The cosy interior with dark wooden panelling and eye catching glass panels is matched by some superlative gastro grub which means you may have to sacrifice the Eastenders omnibus if you want to secure a table on a Sunday! Kick-start your weekend with a wicked Bloody Mary from their new and improved selection, before consulting their ever-changing blackboard menu. Roasts vary seasonally between lamb, beef and pork and are fully equipped with all the trimmings. Other options are their famed sausage and mash, gorgeously creamy risottos and fresh pasta dishes. A perfect Sunday spot and in summer the outdoor seating area is always buzzing with familys, locals and even their pets. Address: 116 Cloudesley Road, N1 Information: 020 7837 7107 Sunday lunch price: £10.50 Nearest Station: Angel Tube |
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