ROAST dinner was on the menu this week as we asked where in Warrington serves the best of this British classic.
Yorkshire puddings filled with gravy, crispy roast potatoes and tender slices of meat that melt in the mouth – roast dinners have been a staple meal on Sundays for hundreds of years.
Whether it’s for lunch or evening meal, the traditional roast is a firm favourite but where can hungry people get the best that Warrington has to offer?
After launching our new Best of 2024 competition in the Warrington Guardian last month, we wanted to know where to go for a delicious roast dinner.
In our first Best of 2024 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and independent stylists in the town followed by the town’s most delicious pies and then picture-perfect nails.
Next up, roast dinners were in the spotlight and after receiving dozens of nominations over the weekend we have shortlisted a top 12, who will battle it out to be named the best in Warrington.
But now we need your help to choose an overall Best for Roast Dinner winner from our top 12.
There are three ways to vote:
1. Search for the Best for Roast Dinner shortlists post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote
2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes
3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian (Thursday, May 16 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes
(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions)
Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, May 19 and we will be announcing the winner next week.
Keep an eye out for our next Best of 2024 appeal on our social media pages on Friday.
OUR 12 BEST FOR ROAST DINNER FINALISTS:
The Hatton Arms
The Hatton Arms, Hatton
One recommendation said: “Loads of meat and veggies and cauliflower cheese included - not an extra - and the Yorkshire puds come with crispy onions.
“Absolutely delicious!”
For more details go to facebook.com/hattonarmspub
Little Manor
Little Manor, Bell Lane, Thelwall
One happy customer said: “Excellent atmosphere and value for money.
“Perfect for couples, families and events.”
Another added: “Lovely tasty lunch in beautiful surroundings with friendly staff.”
For more details go to facebook.com/littlemanorpub
Vandal
Vandal, The Treasury, Palmyra Square, Warrington
The Sunday dinners here taste “amazing” with recommendations mentioning the crispy roasties, seasonal vegetables and amazing Yorkshire puddings.
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085363973430
Spirit Restaurant
Spirit Restaurant, Knutsford Road, Victoria Park, Warrington
One happy customer said: “The quality of the finest British ingredients is always guaranteed at Spirit and they serve the best Sunday lunch by far.
“The roast beef is full of flavour - it melts in the mouth – the Yorkshire puddings are fluffy and they come with just the right amount of vegetables.”
For more details go to facebook.com/SpiritRestaurant
The Stag at Walton
The Stag at Walton, Chester Road
Customers arrive hungry and leave feeling full.
One recommendation said: “It is incredible here and I have never tasted a roast so delicious.
“The head chef is highly talented and the whole team make the experience one you want to repeat every week.”
For more details go to facebook.com/thestagatwalton
The Trigger Pond
The Trigger Pond, Great Sankey
We had several nominations for the Sunday lunches here will one recommendation saying “they are amazing and probably the best in the area”.
Another said: “I cleared my plate. It was the first roast I’ve enjoyed out in years.”
For more details go to facebook.com/pondtrigger
Bold Street House
Bold Street House, Egypt Street, Warrington
The roasting platters are “something else” at this popular town centre venue.
The chicken melts in the mouth and the gravy is simply “amazing”.
For more details go to facebook.com/boldstreethouse
The Blue Bell
The Blue Bell, Horsemarket Street, Warrington
One nomination said: “The Blue Bell, under new management, does an amazing Sunday roast.
“Top quality ingredients, succulent meat, crisp roasties and tasty homemade gravy.
“Highly recommended.”
For more details go to facebook.com/thebluebellwarrington
Eighteen The Cross
Eighteen The Cross, Lymm
One reviewer on Facebook said: “It’s one the best, if not the best, restaurant I have been to.
We have Sunday lunch every Sunday and every time the food is amazing!”
For more details go to facebook.com/18TheCross.co.uk
Pendergast's Steakhouse
Pendergast’s Steakhouse, Cairo Street, Warrington
The Sunday lunches are popular at this new town centre venue.
The Yorkshire puddings are always crispy and they come with lashings of gravy.
For more details go to facebook.com/Pendergastssteakhouse
Cuppaccino Padgate
Cuppaccino, Harpers Lane, Padgate
The roast leg of lamb is always a popular choice when it’s on the menu.
Plates are piled high with roast meat and all the trimmings, topped with a delicious Yorkshire pudding.
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071535730054
Many Events Food
Many Events Food, Marsh House Lane, Padgate
No need to spend time cooking, why not enjoy Sunday lunch in your own home that’s been lovingly prepared by someone else?
Customers say the meals are “always delicious”.
For more details go to facebook.com/manyeventsfood
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