The Perfect 10: Sunday Lunches

Posted: 13/01/12

Katie Jones

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No weekend would be complete without a Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. We're talking good old fashioned roasts followed by a proper pudding, washed down with a glass of fine wine.

The Corner Room at Town Hall Hotel, London. Photo: Town Hall Hotel

So where do you find such tasty treats? Take a look at our guide below to find the best Sunday lunches on offer at pubs, restaurants and hotels across the UK.

The best places for Sunday lunch

Monachyle Mhor, Perthshire, Scotland
 This Highlands hideaway is a foodie mecca. It's snug yet stylish but the award-winning cuisine is what this hotel has become known for. Unless you live locally, you're probably going to want to stay for a weekend, which means your day will start with a hearty Scottish breakfast before you even get round to lunch. A three-course meal is next on Sunday's agenda, which includes the likes of baked lemon sole, roast leg of Perthshire lamb and fudge parfait on the menu. Feeling hungry yet? Lunch is £32 per person. See a full menu at <a href="http://mhor.net/" target="_blank">Monachyle Mhor</a> and find out more at <a href="http://www.i-escape.com/monachyle-mhor.php" target="_blank">i-escape</a>
Fishmore Hall, Ludlow, Shropshire
 Fishmore Hall is a weekend in the country kind of place, and of course, no weekend break would be complete without a good old fashioned Sunday lunch. The restaurant was awarded three AA rosettes last year and if that's not enough to tempt guests, perhaps a roast rib of Herefordshire beef and a few Yorkshire puddings will. A two course Sunday lunch is £20, three courses is £30. Find out more at <a href="http://www.fishmorehall.co.uk/" target="_blank">Fishmore Hall</a>
Hotel du Vin, nationwide
 For a high-quality Sunday lunch that is easy on the wallet, Hotel du Vin's award-winning bistros won't disappoint. A traditional roast with all the trimmings is available for £15.95 per person, including one other course and coffee. Find out where this offer is valid at <a href="http://www.hotelduvin.com/hotels.aspx?gclid=cpjk6ky8yq0cfuoo4aodeuj9hq" target="_blank">Hotel du Vin</a>
The Anchor Inn, Lower Froyle, Hampshire
 Head chef, Kevin Chandler, trained under Gordon Ramsay and the Galvin brothers before moving on to the kitchen at this 16th century inn . Guests can expect something different from your average Sunday lunch, with dishes such as pork five ways or caramalised apple crumble cheesecake to get the tastebuds tingling. It's £20 for two courses from the Sunday menu. Find out more at <a href="http://www.anchorinnatlowerfroyle.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Anchor Inn</a>
The Montpellier Chapter, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
 The Chapter is one of Cheltenham's newest hotels and its Montpellier location makes it the perfect spot for Sunday shopping and fine dining. Tom Rains heads up the Chapter's restaurant, under consultancy from food writer Simon Hopkinson. The Sunday lunch menu includes all the classics - roasts, apple crumble and custard - as well as lighter options for those on a new year detox. Two courses is a reasonable £15 or it's £17.95 for three courses. Find out more at <a href="http://www.themontpellierchapterhotel.com/" target="_blank">The Montpellier Chapter</a>
The Corner Room at the Town Hall Hotel, London
 The Corner Room launched last Spring at East London's chicest hotel, the Town Hall. Michelin star chef Nuno Mendes set the restaurant up as a more affordable alternative to the hotel's other fine dining offering, Viajante. However, seasonal ingredients mixed with Mendes innovative menu means that the dishes on offer here are second to none. A three-course lunch washed down with a glass of fine wine in one of London's most stylish settings - it's the only way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. Find out more at <a href="http://townhallhotel.com/index.php/dining/corner_room/" target="_blank">The Corner Room</a>
The Drawing Room, Powys, Wales
 This is a hidden gem in the Wye valley - the kind of bolthole you retreat to when you're looking for a weekend of eating, drinking and not doing much. There are only six tables in the restaurant here, but the low-key vibe shouldn't put guests off when there's immaculately presented, delicious food on offer. Meat-eaters should look out for Welsh beef and Brecon mountain lamb on the carefully crafted, locally sourced menu, before escaping to one of the cosy bedrooms upstairs. Main meals start at around £17. Find out more at <a href="http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/us/luxury-hotels/the-drawing-room" target="_blank">Mr & Mrs Smith</a>
A Hole in the Wall, Cambridge
 Masterchef finalist Alex Rushmer runs this picture-perfect pub which serves up brilliant, gourmet grub. The menu changes frequently in keeping with the seasons and availability of local ingredients, but the diverse yet hearty menus will keep all foodies happy. Find out more at <a href="http://www.holeinthewallcambridge.co.uk/" target="_blank">A Hole in the Wall</a>
The Pig, New Forest, Hampshire
 The Pig is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after country hotels in the UK and its conservatory-style restaurant is the perfect setting to soak up the spectacular views of the grounds, whilst sampling some of the foodie delights on offer. The menu changes daily (depending on what's growing in the garden) but you can expect the likes of good-old fashion pies, New Forest wood pigeon salad and plenty of grilled fish for non meat eaters. Main meals start at around £14. See the menu at <a href="http://www.thepighotel.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Pig</a> and find out more at <a href="http://www.mrandmrssmith.com/us/luxury-hotels/the-pig" target="_blank">Mr & Mrs Smith</a>
The Devonshire Arms, Beeley, Derbyshire
 For Sunday lunch with a bit of history on the side, this 18th century coaching inn on the picturesque Chatsworth Estate is one of Derbyshire's local treasures. While Charles Dickens was once a visitor at this prestigious Inn, it's now more famous for serving up top pub grub  (it has been named Derbyshire's Gastro Pub of the Year for three year's running). Local produce is in abundance here - there's a daily menu of game caught from the Estate and many other ingredients are sourced from the Chatsworth farm shop and vegetable garden. Look out for the pub's Barter board too. If you bring an ingredient which is requested on the board you will receive a bar token in exchange. A good deal, in anyone's books. For menus and more information, visit <a href="http://www.devonshirebeeley.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Devonshire Arms</a>