New research has just revealed which cities Brits can get the nation’s favourite Sunday dinner for a fraction of the price
Sunday roasts are incredibly important to Brits(Image: Getty)
There are very few things more quintessentially British than an amazing Sunday roast or grabbing a bargain.
Fortunately for Brits, research has revealed which UK cities serve up the lowest-priced roast dinners so people can combine the two – with the cheapest coming in at a wallet-saving £6 less than the nation’s average.
At an average cost of just £12.48, roasts being served in the north-east city of Sunderland are the cheapest in the country. Research done by price comparison experts, Idealo, has revealed the top 10 best places to get a roast if you want to go easy on the purse strings, with fellow northern cities, Hull and Sheffield, and Wales’ second largest city, Swansea, also providing roasts for a bargain.
Sunderland locals or visitors to the city can go to grab a good deal and pubs like The Dun Cow, which is known for its generous portions and cosy, traditional atmosphere.
The Welcome Tavern is also a charming pub that offers a delicious Sunday lunch, which is praised for its good value and generous portions. One reviewer said of the pub: “What a lovely historic nautical pub. “
While another said: “Lovely traditional pub with great Sunderland welcome from both staff an other customers. Had a great Sunday lunch with good music.”
But if Sunderland is too far away for you to take advantage of their cheap meats, veg and potatoes, other cities across the country are offering Sunday bargains.
Sitting at number two on the top 10 cheapest roast list is Swansea, where it costs on average £15.23, and rounding out the top three is the most central city in England, Coventry, which costs £16.65.
Recommendations for those areas include The Village Inn in Swansea – a highly rated local favourite with a warm, welcoming coastal atmosphere, and The Millpool in Coventry, with hand-pulled ales and a classic British pub menu.
Hull in East Yorkshire is not that much more expensive at number four which charges an average £16.76 for a Sunday dinner. The next six cities only have £1.18 between them – with Southend-on-Sea in at number five costing £16.80 and Sheffield in South Yorks., at number ten charging just £17.98.
Recently, Mirror writer Shania King-Soyza decided to tuck into a roast at a pub that Bristol Live readers crowned as the best roast dinner spot in 2024. The Famous Royal Navy Volunteer on King Street is one of Bristol’s historic pubs, established in 1673, and is renowned for its “nostalgic and refined” roast dinner.
“The moment we stepped inside, I was immediately taken by the stunning Grade II* listed building, which exuded a Tudor-like charm, with its dark wooden floors, dim lighting, and vintage tables and chairs. We then made our way to the extensive bar boasting a selection of 36 beers and ciders,” she wrote.
At the end of the dinner, Shania delivered her verdict. “I was also pleased with the portion size, and the presentation scored a perfect 10/10. However, considering my bill came to £19.50, I’m not sure I’d return specifically for their roast, but I’d certainly pop back for their beer selection and perhaps sample a tempting dessert,” she concluded.