5 Faves to Get Your Sunday Roast Fix!

Some of our fondest memories are long Sunday lunches, spent at the table with family, friends and flowing wine.

Let’s face it Aussies love a good roast – the Sunday tradition is all about sitting down to a big meal of veggies, gravy and roast meat with your family to reconnect after a long work week.

How did this tradition begin? The Brits love of beef began during the reign of King Henry VII in 1485 when the Royal guard would eat fresh roasted beef every Sunday after church; resulting in them being affectionately known as the ‘Beefeaters’.

Here are five of our faves to get your Sunday roast fix:

Discover a charming, renovated venue offering delicious pub meals, local beer, cider and cocktails at The Belgrave Hotel on Burwood Highway in Belgrave. Just a stone’s throw from Puffing Billy Train Station, this Melbourne dining destination is ready to welcome you with warm hospitality, a beautiful fire to keep the chill at bay and a family-friendly vibe.

 

Gather your loved ones and savour a traditional Sunday roast at The Belgrave with a weekly rotation of roast selections such as lamb with mint sauce, pork and apple sauce, or beef, all enjoyed with vegetables and gravy; or devour grilled lamb and rosemary sausages, served with mashed potato, gravy and a side of pan-fried vegetables.

For fine dining in the best little corner of Tedder Avenue, Gold Coast locals and visitors head to Main Wave Restaurant in Main Beach. Dine alfresco as fairy lights twinkle in trees and softly glowing candles set an ambient vibe to soak up balmy GC evenings; or head indoors where a vibrant mural of a wave and the beach takes centre stage and intimate tables await for romantic rendezvous.

 

Join the action on Sundays for a two-course roast and dessert special, with weekly changing meat such as roast chicken, vegetables and gravy with red wine poached pear cheesecake, ice cream and berry compote; or slow-cooked beef cheeks in a rich Napoli red wine jus with roast vegetables and baked cheesecake with berry compote to finish.

No visit to the Macedon Ranges is complete without refuelling and recharging at country-style bistro Millfield Café on Inglis Street in Ballan. A cottage vibe awaits with an enticing garden courtyard ideal for soaking up the rays on balmy days while catching up with family and friends over a brew; while indoors warm up by the cosy open fire in chilly months while perusing a rotating menu showcasing local produce, wine and spirits.

 

From herb roasted chicken to crispy crackling pork, there is a Sunday roast to tempt all tastes – think confit garlic roasted chicken breast, served with white and sweet potato Dauphinoise, seasonal greens and red wine jus, or lamb shank, creamed leek and mashed potato in a rich tomato sauce; finish with sticky date pudding, butterscotch sauce and ice cream.

The Railway Hotel on Ferrars Street in South Melbourne has been serving locals and visitors quality food, beer and wine since 1856. This classic watering hole has the largest beer garden in the area where you can chill out and listen to live music, while indoors has plenty of original charm, paying homage to the timeless essence of iconic Aussie pubs that have left an indelible imprint on the city.

 

A cosy open fireplace entices for chilly months as you devour a selection from the rotating roast of the day specials, served with roast vegetables, gravy and Yorkshire pudding; or delve into slow-cooked brisket, with Chicago-style BBQ sauce, hand-cut chips and slaw, enjoyed with a glass of Pinot Noir.

Dine with views over the bowling green and beyond, capturing the best Mosman has to offer, at Rolly’s Bistro @ Warringah Bowls on Bradleys Head Road. Find a light-filled and stylish dining room, or dine alfresco and watch the bowling action, as you catch up with family and friends over a delicious meal and drink.

 

Expect an elegant and fresh menu designed to share from bar snacks of sizzling chilli and garlic prawns or Provencal mussels and crusty bread to Sunday roast specials such as crispy crackling pork with golden potatoes and apple sauce, or herb-crusted rack of lamb with vegetables and gravy.