12 of the best Sunday lunches to try for National Roast Dinner Day

Would you have a roast dinner on any day of the week or does it always have to be Sunday?

The special day celebrating one of our most traditional dishes is aimed at bringing communities together and encouraging pupils and students to take a break at school and share a good meal.

Will you be celebrating National Roast Dinner Day today? Or maybe tomorrow, Monday?

Why not celebrate a day early with a hearty Sunday roast?

Earlier this year, roast dinners were on the menu as we searched for Warrington's best in dozens of categories.

We wanted to know who served the town’s best British classic and, following your nominations and suggestions, we shortlisted Warrington’s top 12.

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?

The Blue Bell, on Horsemarket Street in the town centre, was the runaway winner, topping the table for roast dinners, but here are Warrington's top 12 Sunday bests, as chosen by you, our readers.

WARRINGTON'S 12 BEST ROAST DINNERS:

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.”

And they took the title this year!

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