Meat Your Roast Expectations at these 5 Restaurants

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:

Located on leafy Swan Street in Guildford, the historic Rose & Crown Hotel was built in 1841 and is ideally situated at the gateway to the State's Swan Valley region. Long a welcome resting place for travellers and visitors, this watering hole is WA’s oldest operating hotel among only a handful of original country classic Georgian pubs in Australia.

 

Set on 2.5 acres, the stately venue commands a prominent position alongside a variety of shops and cafes on the street; stop in on Sunday for the roast special of porchetta with crispy potatoes, greens, cauliflower and cheese, roast pumpkin, Yorkshire pudding and house gravy, or pub classics such as beef and Guinness pie with mash, wilted spinach and gravy, washed down with a glass of red wine.

Take in everything that Kangaroo Island has to offer with a stay and meal at Parndana Hotel Restaurant on Cook Street in Parndana. A warm and welcoming dining room has comfortable tub chairs for chilling out with a cold beer or wine, as well as plush blue velvet dining chairs, polished timber and a fireplace to cosy up beside in colder months.

 

Expect classic pub meals that are hearty and satisfying such as the Sunday roast special of roast lamb, vegetables and gravy, or roast pork belly served on mash with salad, gravy and apple sauce; pizza lovers opt for a slice topped with BBQ sauce, roast chicken, red onion, pineapple and mozzarella cheese, or prawn and chorizo, on a Napoli sauce base with tomato, red onion, mozzarella, parsley and garlic.

Discover a world-famous beach and locally famous food at Avoca Beach House on Avoca Drive in Avoca Beach. Located just a few short steps from the sand and surf, this iconic seafood restaurant offers a relaxed space with 180-degree beachside views making it the perfect spot for lunch, dinner and everything in between. Soak up the rays and sea breezes alfresco or head indoors where floor-to-ceiling glass brings the outside in and the vibe is in keeping with the coastal lifestyle.

 

Delight in Sunday roasts like pork and turkey with all the classic trimmings – think duck fat roast potatoes, roasted parsnips, housemade Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy, all served with nectarine chutney and cranberry sauce – or order pressed lamb shoulder with carrots, goats’ curd, minted mushy peas and lamb jus. Finish indulgently with whipped cheesecake, raspberry and almond crumble.

Head down Defries Avenue to find Zetland’s local gastropub, Village Crown for gourmet-style dishes and meticulously crafted drinks. This vibrant, spacious and earthy venue located beside East Village Shopping Centre is more than just a place to eat and drink – it is a dining destination worth visiting time and again to indulge in signature dishes crafted with passion and precision.

Offering some of the finest Sunday roast specials in Sydney celebrating hearty flavours, tender meat and comforting sides, expect succulent roast beef, lamb, chicken and flavourful pork belly along with seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy; perhaps devour roasted barramundi, with tomato, olive relish and green beans, or bangers and mash with caramelised onion, peas and gravy.

Taste nature on the plate at historic and lovingly restored Watervale Hotel on Main North Road in the Clare Valley. This beautiful old pub is the ideal venue to share a family occasion whether in the bar, lounge, private dining room, or a sunny spot in the beer garden; where a huge paved courtyard allows for soaking up the sun with an icy brew in hand.

 

A mix of country hospitality and contemporary fare awaits, with much of the produce from the onsite organic farm; for a Sunday roast to remember, order roasted chicken with herb butter, sautéed chard, smoked garlic creamed potatoes, lentil salad and preserved lemon vinaigrette, or delve into herb crumbed lamb Milanese with charred lemon, fennel, cranberry and walnut salad.