Sydney’s Best Roasts
- neighbourhoodmedia
- Jul 14
- 8 min read
Updated: Sep 5
A roast lover’s guide to the pubs, plates and spots serving the best roasts across Sydney.
Craving a proper Sunday roast? Discover Sydney’s best roasts from pubs serving beef, pork, lamb, and even duck — complete with Yorkshire puddings and rich gravy.
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst’s Best Roasts (2010):
🔥 The Clock Hotel
📍 470 Crown St, Surry Hills
📆 Sunday
Could the Clock be home to Surry’s perfect Sunday sesh? Head down for their Sunday Roast ($30) - a hearty plate of tender roast beef, honey & mustard parsnips, golden roast potatoes, carrots, rainbow chard, a crispy Yorkshire pudding and rich, comforting gravy. Pair it with $2 oysters from 12–6pm and $15 margaritas all arvo — because Sundays are for good food, good drinks and even better company.
🔥 Harry’s
📍40/44 Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills
📆 Monday - Saturday
Craving a roast Monday-Saturday? Run, don’t walk to Harry's, whose Famous Rotisserie is available from 11:30am til late, 7 days a week.. Featuring Chickens served by the half ($27) or whole, ($46) Kinross Lamb Leg ($28) and Berkshire Porchetta ($28) by the thick and juicy - tucked into a fresh sourdough baguette or plated up solo with your choice of crunchy cos salad and fries or rotisserie veg, potatoes and gravy. Grab some sides to amp up your rotisserie picks: a good old Yorkshire Pudding or buttery mash with chicken gravy for the classic lovers, or freshen up your plate with thinly sliced pastrami and pickles.
But wait, there’s more! Harry's are now bringing their Sunday Roast A-game, having just launched a new range of specials that includes (you guessed it) a proper Sunday Roast. From 12pm until sold out, dig into rotisserie beef ($25), Yorkshire pudding, Beef dripping vegetables, roast potatoes, and gravy.
🔥 Forrester’s
📍336 Riley St, Surry Hills
📆 Monday - Sunday
Forrester’s in Surry Hills has redefined the classic roast with The Big Yorkie — and the best part? You don’t have to wait for Sunday. This epic dish is served every day of the week, until sold out. Picture this: melt-in-your-mouth roast of the week, crispy roasted potatoes, seasonal veggies and rich, house-made gravy, all piled into a giant Yorkshire pudding. Light and crunchy on top, soft and gooey underneath, it’s the perfect vessel to soak up every last drop of gravy. Created by Applejack Culinary Director Patrick Friesen, The Big Yorkie has made headlines as the roast to rule them all. Loved by locals, chefs and food critics alike, it’s a hearty, over-the-top feast you’ll want to book in for — any day you like.
😇 Trinity Bar
📍505 Crown St, Surry Hills
📆 Sunday
Settle in for a hearty feed with your choice of tender roast beef or crispy roast pork ($30), served with all the classic trimmings. Pair it with a perfectly poured pint of Guinness and you’ve got yourself the perfect Sunday session. Available from 12pm until sold out - now taking pre-orders to guarantee your plate!
🌹 The Waratah
📍308-310 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst
📆 Sunday
Sundays are for slowing down and tucking in at The Waratah. Each week, the kitchen serves up a different roast ($38) — think succulent lamb, crispy pork or tender beef — with all the proper trimmings: crispy hasselback potatoes, buttery carrots, fresh green beans, a golden Yorkshire pudding and rich, glossy gravy. Available Sundays only, until sold out.
Some more worthy mentions for your Sunday Roast crawl:
🏏Bat & Ball (495 Cleveland St, Redfern): Pork belly or classic beef ($25).
🗼 Chez Crix (106 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills): A Sunday roast with a little French flair, pepper-rubbed roast beef, potato-crusted pork neck, or coronation chicken, served with luxe sides like peas, carrots glacé, Yorkshire puds, and apricot & raisin rice.
👑 Royal Albert (140 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills): Slow-cooked beef rib or quarter smoked chicken ($27) with roast veg and all the trimmings.
Newtown & Enmore's Best Roasts (2042)
🏦 Bank Hotel
📍324 King St, Newtown
📆 Sunday from 12pm
A long-time Newtown institution, Bank Hotel is known for its laid back charm, killer beer garden, and live music upstairs at Waywards — but come Sundays, it’s all about the roast. Expect tender roast beef ($30) with golden roast potatoes, honey & mustard parsnips, sweet carrots, rainbow chard, a perfectly crisp Yorkshire pudding, and a generous pour of rich, house-made gravy.
🌈 Coopers Hotel
📍221 King St, Newtown
📆 Sunday from 12pm
Love a good Yorkie with your roast? You’ll want to get down to Coopers. Choose between slow-roasted beef or pork ($25) served with seasonal veg — potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower — all piled into a giant Yorkshire pudding and drenched in rich, house-made gravy. Add live acoustic sets on the deck from 3pm–6pm, and you’ve got the ultimate Sunday session, no matter the weather.
Sydney Park Hotel
📍631 King St, Newtown
📆 Every Day in July | Sat + Sun in August
Everyone loves a bit of Christmas in July — especially when it’s served every day of the week. All through July, Sydney Park Hotel is dishing up a special daily roast with not one, but two meats: turkey and ham, plus seasonal veg, mash, cranberry sauce, red wine gravy and a Christmas bonbon ($34). A roast pumpkin option is also available ($24).
From August, the classic weekend roast returns with slow-roast beef, giant Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, root veg and red wine gravy ($32).
🦆 Duk Inn
📍194 King St, Newtown
📆 Tues - Sun, 5-10pm
Craving some roast meat Monday-Saturday? Duk Inn’s got you sorted. While most places keep the roasts for Sunday, this King Street staple serves up their famous Roast Duck (Half $50/$80) and Peking Duck (Half $65/$99) Tuesday - Sunday. Crispy skin, tender meat, and all the comforting roast goodness you’ve been chasing — any day you like.
Some more worthy mentions for your Sunday Roast crawl:
🌲 Forest Lodge Hotel (117 Arundel St, Forest Lodge): Pork belly or classic beef ($25)
🍻The Erko (102 Erskineville Road, Erskineville): Roast beef ($30) with honey & mustard parsnips, roast potatoes, carrots, rainbow chard, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Mosman's Best Roasts (2088)
The Buena
📍76 Middle Head Rd, Mosman
📆 Sundays
Mosman’s beloved local, The Buena, serves up classic pub roast goodness with a rotating line-up of beef, crispy pork or lamb ($32). It’s the kind of place where checking @the_buena on a Sunday morning to see what’s on the menu has become a weekly ritual for locals. The sides stay deliciously consistent — fluffy Yorkshire pudding, golden roast potatoes and carrots, steamed broccoli, and plenty of rich, velvety gravy. This is high-quality pub fare where fine dining flavours are served with the kind of hospitality that makes you feel right at home.
Mosman Club
📍719 Military Rd
📆 Sundays
If you do one thing, do it well — and these guys have absolutely nailed the classic lamb roast. Available 11:30am–8:30pm, it comes with all the trimmings for just $28. Sign us up!
The Botanist (Kirribilli)
📍17 Willoughby St
📆 Sundays
Sundays at The Botanist aren’t like any other — they’re serving the famous Beef Wellington ($65): grass-fed beef with mixed mushrooms, spinach, and jus. Served with mashed potatoes and a simple leaf salad with shallot vinaigrette. But the fun really begins when you ‘elevate’ your Sunday roast with FIVE incredible extras! Think grilled half-shell scallops with garlic butter ($12) or yellowfin tuna crudo with whipped tahini & kombu salsa ($30). These mouth-watering add-ons take your roast to the next level — get ready to pimp your Sunday feast!
Mosman Rowers Club
📍 3 Centenary Dr
📆 Sundays
Perfectly roasted, rotating protein paired with golden, crispy roast vegetables, rich gravy, and a classic Yorkshire pudding. For members, it’s almost a bargain at $32; non-members pay $36 — both well worth the taste and the gorgeous view over Mosman Bay.
Me-Gal
📍2A Bradleys Head Rd
📆 Sundays
Prefer your Sunday roast with a view? At Me-Gal, you’ll indulge in the finest local, sustainable ingredients while overlooking the sparkling Sydney Harbour. Choose from crispy pork belly ($48), sticky BBQ wagyu brisket ($48), or for the veggos, a citrus-brined cauliflower steak ($38) — all served with classic sides like buttery pommes purée, native spiced red cabbage, Yorkshire puddings, and rich jus. Cap it off with a sticky date pudding crowned with Tahitian vanilla ice cream and warm citrus toffee (main + dessert $64).
St Siandra
📍 75 Lower Parriwi Road
📆 Wednesday - Sunday
Busy on Sundays? No worries — here’s a roast you can enjoy any most days of the week, and these options are perfect for sharing with friends. Gather the gang and dig into a whole roast lamb shoulder ($115) served with chickpea tagine, apricot, and labneh, or opt for a whole roast chicken ($100) with pearl onion, radicchio, and jus gras. This spot boasts uninterrupted water views and a killer drinks’ menu to perfectly complement your feast!
Minksys
📍287 Military Rd
📆 Sundays
The team at Minksys takes the Sunday roast plate seriously — and so do their loyal regulars. From 12pm every Sunday until sold out, tuck into your choice of Pork or Beef, served with all the classic trimmings. Word on the street - get there early because it does sell out. No surprise when it’s only $25!
Balmain’s Best Roasts (2041):
Balmain Bowling Club
📍 156 Darling St, Balmain
📆 Available: Every Sunday, lunch & dinner
For a classic, crowd-pleasing roast without breaking the bank, head to Balmain Bowling Club. Each Sunday, they offer a rotating roast- a different weekly feature like lamb, beef or pork - served with roast potato, pumpkin, cauliflower mornay, peas, and gravy.
Priced at just $19.90 for members (or $25 for visitors), this hearty meal is ideal for a full, comforting feed that won’t break the budget - perfect for families or those looking for good value and generous portion sizes.
The London Hotel
📍 234 Darling St, Balmain
📆 Sundays, from 12 pm until sold out
Sink into a beautifully traditional Sunday roast at The London Hotel. Expect succulent choices - think sirloin of beef, pork belly and loin, lamb shank or vegetarian nut roast - accompanied by roast potatoes, parsnip, autumn greens, Yorkshire pudding, and rich gravy.
Situated on Darling Street, this beloved pub combines hearty fare with a warm, community-driven vibe - often paired with live acoustic music in the afternoon (3–6 pm). A perfect weekend treat that feels timeless and nourishing.
The Riverview Hotel
📍 29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
📆 Sundays, 12 pm–9 pm
The Riverview Hotel serves a signature roast that’s as comforting as its scenic riverside setting. For around $34, dig into a traditional roast beef complete with baked vegetables, seeded mustard jus, and Yorkshire pudding.
Available all day on Sundays (lunchtime through dinner), it’s a flexible option for a lazy weekend bite. According to Time Out and others, this local gem continues to earn praise not only for the food but also for its welcoming atmosphere and reliable service.
The Royal Oak
📍 36 College St, Balmain
📆 Sundays, 11am till sold out
Nestled in a historic corner building, The Royal Oak’s Sunday roast is a local favourite that pulls in gatherings from near and far. For around $32.50, expect generous servings of Berkshire pork or White Pyrenees lamb, complete with all the trimmings - roast veggies, Yorkshire pudding, and rich house gravy.
Given its popularity, especially in winter, consider calling ahead or placing a preorder to secure your share.
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