THE BEST SUNDAY ROASTS IN THE COTSWOLDS
Sunday in the Cotswolds is best spent by a crackling fire, a pint in hand and a plate piled high with roast beef, roast potatoes, filled Yorkshires and gravy that knows no end. It’s ritual as much as meal where families and friends gathered, dogs curled at your feet and the day melting away with every bite.
Here are some of our favourites for you to enjoy.
Here are some of our favourites for you to enjoy.
THE HORSE AND GROOM
BOURTON ON THE HILL
Recently awarded a Bib Gourmand for their food, Sundays are something special at the Horse and Groom since the addition of the their three-meat sharing roasts!
All of their roasts are "double spud" (roast and mash), and if you order the beef or sharing roast, your Yorkshires will be filled with rich beef shin.
www.pubonthehill.com
All of their roasts are "double spud" (roast and mash), and if you order the beef or sharing roast, your Yorkshires will be filled with rich beef shin.
www.pubonthehill.com
THE HOLLOW BOTTOM
GUITING POWER
As the new younger brother of The Horse and Groom at Bourton on the Hill and The Halfway at Kineton, you would expect a similar roast at The Hollow Bottom. However, when we visited it was like a pub from 20 years ago. A full restaurant with tables full of roasts and an overflowing bar of day drinkers, walkers dogs and families and friends enjoying the rebirth of of the Cotswolds. favourite pubs.
thehollowbottom.com
thehollowbottom.com
THE BELL INN
LANGFORD
The Bell Inn at Langford was the first that duo Peter Creed and Tom Noest opened, focussing on good simple pub food with a straightforward wine list, spirits and beer selection.
Since then, they have launched three more (The Lamb at Shipton, The Fox at Broadwell and, most recently, The Sherborne Arms in Nothleach) and all offer a cracking Sunday roast and wonderful atmosphere.
www.thebelllangford.com
Since then, they have launched three more (The Lamb at Shipton, The Fox at Broadwell and, most recently, The Sherborne Arms in Nothleach) and all offer a cracking Sunday roast and wonderful atmosphere.
www.thebelllangford.com
THE HALFWAY AT KINETON
KINETON
Since taking over the pub in January, The Halfway at Kineton has become one of the most popular foodie spots in the Cotswolds.
Their "double spud" (roast and mash) roasts with brisket-filled Yorkshire Puddings are the thing of dreams.
www.thehalfwayatkineton.com
Their "double spud" (roast and mash) roasts with brisket-filled Yorkshire Puddings are the thing of dreams.
www.thehalfwayatkineton.com
THE STUMP
FOSS CROSS, NR NORTHLEACH
Known for their incredible pasta and pizza, The Stump also bash our some banging roasts on a Sunday.
thestump.co.uk
thestump.co.uk
THE FOSTON'S ASH
THE CAMP, STROUD
The Foston’s Ash Inn is the kind of pub that seems built for Sundays in the autumn and winter. The fire seems to always be roaring, the welcome’s easy, and the roast is everything you want it to be, generous slices of perfectly cooked meat, crisp roasties, filled Yorkshires and a decent glass of wine.
www.fostonsash.co.uk
www.fostonsash.co.uk
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THE KILLINGWORTH CASTLE
WOOTTON, NR WOODSTOCK
Recently awarded 3 AA Rosettes for their food, The Killingworth Castle is a beautiful pub in the village of Wootton and the perfect place to enjoy a Sunday roast after exploring the stunning Blenheim Palace just a stone's throw away in nearby Woodstock.
www.thekillingworthcastle.com
www.thekillingworthcastle.com
THE DOUBLE RED DUKE
BAMPTON
The chefs at The Double Red Duke can always be found cooking over fire, and Sundays are no different where they over some wonderful roasts over the glowing embers.
www.countrycreatures.com/double-red-duke
www.countrycreatures.com/double-red-duke
THE PLOUGH INN
STRATTON, NR CIRENCESTER
Located just outside Cirencester, The Plough Inn at Stratton is under the management of Cirencester's dynamic culinary duo, Sam & Jak, who have transformed the pub to offer an exciting menu of classic pub dining, smoky offerings and a cracking Sunday roast.
theploughstratton.com
theploughstratton.com
THE PAINSWICK
PAINSWICK, NR STROUD
The Painswick is a beautiful, picture-perfect Palladian boutique hotel which is not only a wonderful place to stay, it's a great spot to eat too with menus created by created by Head Chef Jamie McCallum using the finest local ingredients.
thepainswick.co.uk
thepainswick.co.uk
