North Cornwall
The Mariners, Rock
Overlooking the stunning Camel Estuary in the small coastal village of Rock, The Mariners has been recognised as one of the best Sunday roast destinations in the entire UK, and it’s easy to see why. This is a place that keeps things beautifully simple, prioritising local produce and letting quality ingredients do the talking.
Classic roast beef sits alongside thoughtful vegetarian and vegan options, including chargrilled hispi cabbage and a mushroom, beetroot and cashew nut pithivier. It’s the kind of roast that feels both satisfying and special.
Top Tip: Book well in advance, this one gets snapped up quickly, especially in season. After lunch, take a stroll along Rock Beach and watch the estuary go by.
The Mariners
St Kew Inn, St Kew
Set in the tranquil parish of St Kew, a short drive from Wadebridge, the St Kew Inn is the epitome of a traditional Cornish village pub. Dating back to the 15th century, the inn retains all its original charm, with a magnificent open fireplace that crackles welcomingly on winter afternoons.
The Sunday menu is a real highlight: expect smoked sirloin, slow-cooked brisket, roast pork belly, and even whole lemon sole for those who fancy something a little different. Every element is thoughtfully prepared and full of flavour.
Top Tip: Dog-friendly and with meat-free options, it’s a brilliant all-rounder for families and walkers. Polzeath Beach is a short drive away if you fancy a post-lunch walk.
The St Kew Inn
The Atlantic, New Polzeath
Best known for its Italian-inspired menu, The Atlantic takes a refreshingly creative approach to the Sunday roast. Expect beautifully cooked Cornish beef served with Yorkshire pudding and watercress, or something more adventurous like stuffed porchetta with roasted peaches and salsa verde.
Paired with sweeping views over Polzeath Beach and the Atlantic Ocean beyond, it’s a stylish and indulgent way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
Top Tip: Grab a window seat if you can, the views are spectacular.
The Atlantic Bar & Kitchen
St Tudy Inn, St Tudy
The charming St Tudy Inn is located in the picturesque village of St Tudy, on the River Camel, approximately five miles northeast of Wadebridge, one of those places you stumble upon and then don’t want to leave. A former Michelin Bib Gourmand holder, the beautifully renovated 17th-century pub celebrates the finest seasonal produce from the surrounding area with a passion for simple, rustic cuisine, real ales and fine wines.
Seasonally changing menus, a bar stocked with the best Cornish beverages, and roaring log burners during the colder months make it a proper country pub and a place you can feel immediately at home in. On Sundays, the mixed meats roast, beef and turkey, comes with a huge Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes and a gravy that has been described as “out of this world.” Vegan and vegetarian roasts are also available and draw equal praise from guests.
Top Tip: Thanks to its location, you’ll find yourself on the doorstep of the Cornish countryside, perfect for walking and riding, with the famed beaches and fishing villages of North Cornwall close by. Booking is essential.
The Atlantic Bar & Kitchen
The Cornish Arms, St Merryn (near Padstow)
A charming British pub in a picturesque chocolate-box cottage, owned by St Austell Brewery and managed by celebrity chef Rick Stein, The Cornish Arms sits at the heart of the village of St Merryn, just a short drive from the seven bays of North Cornwall.
During winter, the Sunday roast is the undisputed hero, Cornish beef with all the trimmings, cooked by Head Chef Ash and team, best enjoyed cosy by the fire after a bracing coastal walk. Visitors rave about the generous portions, bottomless gravy, and the warm, dog-friendly atmosphere, there’s even a special menu for four-legged guests. Portion sizes are generous, prices reasonable and the service quick and attentive.
Top Tip: Sunday roasts run seasonally through winter and spring, so check ahead before making a special trip in summer, though the wood-fired pizzas from the outdoor oven are a fine consolation if you visit out of roast season.
Cornish Arms
This awesome building has been around since the 1700s, back when the small village of Boscastle boasted at least 17 pubs. It became the Cobwebb Inn in 1947, on account of thick cobwebs in the basement allegedly protecting the beer against flies. A tall, characterful building which famously survived the devastating Boscastle flood of 2004, it has rich links with the local community, from its brass band to local Morris dancers, and live bands playing every Saturday night.
Known for its Sunday carvery, the Cobwebb also offers plated roasts, including all the usual meats plus a vegan nut roast option. The carvery draws exceptional praise, a fantastic choice of vegetables, the most delicious crispy roast potatoes, and staff constantly replenishing everything to keep plates piled high. Homemade Yorkshires, very good cauliflower cheese and really fresh veg complete the picture.
Top Tip: Boscastle is one of the most dramatic and atmospheric villages in Cornwall , arrive early, walk down to the harbour before lunch, and let the Cobwebb warm you up afterwards.
Cobweb Inn
The Old Inn & Restaurant, St Breward (Bodmin Moor)
With its cosy dog-friendly bars, huge roaring log fires and sloping beamed ceilings, The Old Inn & Restaurant holds the distinction of being Cornwall’s highest inn, set in the moorland village of St Breward , best known for its granite quarries, breathtaking views, rich history and roaming ponies.
The award-winning Sunday carvery runs every week from noon right through until 9pm , making it one of the most generous Sunday roast offerings in the county. The chef carves freshly cooked Cornish meats including topside of beef, roast leg of pork, turkey breast and roasted gammon, all locally sourced, with a daily-changing specials board of over 25 freshly prepared dishes alongside the carvery. The food earns rave reviews for its hearty, homemade style and genuinely generous portions , this is proper, unpretentious moorland cooking done with real care.
Top Tip: The carvery runs all day until 9pm on Sundays, so a late afternoon roast after a long walk on Bodmin Moor is a brilliant option if you want to avoid the lunchtime rush.
Old inn st breward
Tucked away in a tiny cove just around the headland from Port Isaac, the Port Gaverne Hotel is one of Cornwall’s best-kept secrets. This wonderfully atmospheric old inn has been welcoming guests for centuries, and its Sunday roasts are consistently praised by those who make the journey.
Generous, unpretentious, and utterly Cornish , it’s the kind of roast you’ll be talking about on the drive home.
Top Tip: Combine it with a walk along the coastal path to Port Isaac for a perfect Sunday.
Port Gaverne Hotel
The Bush Inn, Morwenstow
Way up in the far north of Cornwall, perched close to the dramatic cliffs at Morwenstow, The Bush Inn is one of the county’s most historic and atmospheric pubs. Dating back centuries, it’s a genuinely unspoilt Cornish local with bags of character and a Sunday roast to match its surroundings.
Top Tip: Pair it with a walk to the clifftops and Hawker’s Hut for one of the finest Sunday afternoons in Cornwall. This is as far north as Cornwall gets , wild, remote, and utterly special.
Port Gaverne Hotel
Central Cornwall & The Roseland
Tucked into the charming village of Portscatho on the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, The Standard Inn is one of those places that feels like a genuine discovery. It’s also closely connected to the famous Hidden Hut beachside restaurant, so quality cooking is very much in the DNA here.
In winter, open fires and real ales set the scene for a proper Sunday roast, while the daily changing menu keeps things exciting week to week. What makes the roast here stand out is the smoky flavour running through both the meats and the sides , it adds an incredible depth that sets it apart from your average Sunday lunch. And the cauliflower cheese? Reviewers call it a work of art.
The team are happy to let you try a little of each meat if you can’t decide , which, frankly, is the only sensible approach.
Top Tip: After lunch, head left down Treloan Lane for the Towan loop walk , a gorgeous route through the Rosteague Estate to Porth Beach and back along the coast path. The perfect way to earn your pudding.
The Standard Inn, Portscatho
Tucked on Restronguet Creek near Mylor Bridge, this Grade II-listed, thatched pub is famed for its pontoon beer garden that rises and falls with the tide. After a serious fire in 2011 it was painstakingly rebuilt, managing to retain its wonderfully olde-worlde charm , low beams, flagstones and creek-side views make it the sort of place you sink into after a blustery coastal walk.
On Sundays, the kitchen puts on a dedicated menu featuring a traditional roast alongside other seasonal dishes, with chefs sourcing ingredients from Cornish farmers and fishermen wherever possible. Food is cooked to order, so it may take a little longer , but that’s all part of the experience. Whenever you drop in, you’ll find a warm welcome, log fires and candlelight waiting for you. Past Sunday highlights have included moist turkey and a mushroom and goats’ cheese roast, with vegetables cooked just right.
Top Tip: Arrive early to secure a table on the jetty for stunning water views , parking is limited, so give yourself plenty of time. Dogs are very welcome, with complimentary biscuits at the bar.
Pandora Inn, Mylor
The Rising Sun, Truro
With over 200 years of history within its walls, The Rising Sun is an award-winning gastropub that manages to feel like a charming rural retreat while being just five minutes from the centre of Truro. It’s a popular and beloved spot that consistently delivers on its roast dinners.
Expect well-sourced ingredients, satisfyingly generous portions, and the kind of warm, unhurried atmosphere that makes you want to linger long after your plate is cleared.
Top Tip: A great choice if you’re combining your Sunday lunch with a trip into the city.
The Rising Sun Truro
The Star & Garter, Falmouth
Tucked along the creative buzz of the Old High Street in Falmouth, The Star & Garter is a stylish, intimate dining room that punches well above its weight. It’s a cosy, unhurried spot that feels a world away from the tourist trail, despite being right in the heart of town.
Expect hearty, quality cooking with a refined edge , exactly what a good Sunday lunch should be.
Top Tip: A wonderful spot if you’re spending the weekend exploring Falmouth’s art galleries and independent shops.
The Star & Garter, Falmouth
Situated in the strikingly beautiful historic harbour village of Charlestown in South Cornwall, The Longstore offers a lively yet relaxed setting for a lazy Sunday lunch. With views over an 18th-century working port, the atmosphere is wonderfully informal and full of character.
The roast menu is generous and varied , slow-cooked beef, crisp pork belly, chicken supreme, and a lentil and nut roast for plant-based diners, all served with proper trimmings.
Top Tip: The harbour views make this one a real crowd-pleaser for visitors and locals alike. Charlestown is one of Cornwall’s most photogenic spots , well worth a wander before or after lunch.
The Star & Garter, Falmouth
The Rising Sun Inn, Portmellon (near Mevagissey)
A family-run inn nestled right on the waterside at Portmellon Cove, just a short walk from the fishing village of Mevagissey, the Rising Sun is a genuinely warm and welcoming place , run by Gordy, Kelly and the family with a personal touch and genuine hospitality at its heart.
Under its new owners, the pub has been sympathetically renovated while keeping its heritage intact, and the Sunday roast has quickly become the talking point. Roast beef comes with all the trimmings and a standout red wine gravy, while the cauliflower gets a lovely parmesan crumble treatment that elevates it well above the usual. Live music and a sociable buzz add to the experience, with guests frequently praising the quality, flavour and presentation of the Sunday roasts alongside the cured fish starters.
Top Tip: The location is unrivalled, with views straight across the bay , but the road in from Mevagissey is extremely narrow, so give yourself extra time and take it slowly. Well worth the effort.
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South East Cornwall
The Plough at Duloe (near Looe)
A short drive inland from Looe, The Plough at Duloe is a warm and welcoming village pub that has built a strong reputation for its Sunday roasts. High-quality local ingredients are at the heart of everything here, and the cooking is consistently excellent.
Beautifully portioned and full of flavour, it’s the kind of roast that reminds you why Sundays were invented.
Top Tip: Well worth the detour if you’re exploring the south-east corner of Cornwall. Combine with a visit to Looe or a walk along Seaton Beach before heading inland for lunch.
Staying near Looe? We’ve put together a full guide to the best Sunday roasts in Looe, covering everything from harbourside carveries to contemporary riverside dining.
The Plough at Duloe (near Looe)
West Cornwall
The Gurnard’s Head, Zennor
Named after a brooding rocky promontory said to resemble the grotesque head of a gurnard, this gloriously remote clifftop inn is unmistakable , its mustard-yellow exterior positively gleaming in the sunshine, its moniker emblazoned on the roof. Inside, all is cosily weatherproof: open fires, comfy sofas, scrubbed-wood tables and paintings set the tone, with an unfussy vibe that makes it instantly welcoming.
On Sundays, the pub comes alive with chatter as travellers from far and wide celebrate one of the best roasts in Cornwall , complete with all the trimmings, proper cheesy leeks and a Yorkshire pudding half the size of your plate, washed down with a local ale. Head Chef Max Wilson’s cooking is confident, creative and rooted in seasonal produce, and the menu offers two or three courses at a set price , great value for the quality on offer.
Just 500 yards from the dramatic coastline and within 15 minutes of both Penzance and St Ives, this handsome hideout ticks every conceivable box.
Top Tip: Book ahead for Sunday lunch , it’s essential. And if you really want to make a weekend of it, stay over; an early morning stroll to the nearby cliffs followed by lazing with the Sunday papers is unbeatable.
The Gurnard’s Head, Zennor
The Victoria Inn is one of Cornwall’s most treasured and oldest inns , a proper old-school pub with plenty of character, a warm welcome, and some seriously good food. Pretty in pink, the building dates back to the 12th century, and inside you’ll find low-beamed ceilings, thick stone walls, roaring fires in winter, and a suntrap beer garden for sunnier days , all just a short stroll from Perranuthnoe Beach.
The Sunday menu features exciting dishes at reasonable prices, and the vegetable sides are a real highlight , this is a kitchen that clearly takes as much care with the trimmings as it does the meat. There are plenty of Michelin stickers at the windows, which hint at the quality of the cooking, and the staff are warm, knowledgeable and happy to guide you through the menu.
Under new ownership and recently renovated, it’s generating real excitement locally , an historic, atmospheric and welcoming place with food that’s exquisitely prepared and served.
Top Tip: The location puts you right on the doorstep of Mount’s Bay and the South West Coast Path , a walk along to Marazion and back before lunch is the perfect way to earn your Yorkshire pudding.
The Victoria Inn, Perranuthnoe
Set on Penzance’s historic Chapel Street, the Turks Head lays claim to being the oldest pub in town, with a tavern of some sort on this spot since the 13th century. Once the haunt of sea dogs and smugglers, stories persist of a hidden tunnel leading directly down to the harbour , and while the contraband may be long gone, the pub retains plenty of olde worlde charm.
Unspoiled by contemporary design and décor, it’s a soul-soothing, local pub offering a fresh, seasonal menu alongside local craft beverages. The Sunday roast , billed as a “roast feast” , lives up to the name, coming with all roast meats available alongside every trimming going. The roasted beetroot in particular gets a special mention from regulars. Vegetarian options like a lentil and squash Wellington sit comfortably alongside the meat choices.
Sunday lunch is one of the busiest times here, so booking ahead is strongly recommended.
Top Tip: The secret garden is a hidden retreat well worth seeking out , perfect for a post-roast pint on a sunny afternoon, with the sea breeze rolling in from the quay just around the corner.
The Turks Head in Penzance
The Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn
Sheltering behind the sea wall in one of Cornwall’s busiest fishing ports, just a stone’s throw from Newlyn‘s famous fish market, the Tolcarne Inn has been welcoming miners, seafarers, artists and food lovers since 1717. It was taken over by renowned Cornish chef Ben Tunnicliffe, who set out to create the kind of place he’d want to visit himself , great food, unpretentious surroundings, and friendly service.
The menu evolves on a daily basis, built around an early morning conversation with the fish merchant and calls from day boat fishermen selling their catch direct. A traditional roast is served on Sundays, and it’s a true hidden gem by the sea , hot, tasty and plentiful, with meat that melts in the mouth and staff who go above and beyond. In winter, a wood burner keeps things wonderfully cosy as you while away a Sunday afternoon.
Top Tip: Sunday opening runs until 4pm, so it’s ideal for a late, leisurely lunch after a morning walk along the Newlyn to Mousehole coastal path.
The Tolcarne Inn, Newlyn
The Old Coastguard, Mousehole
In the picture-perfect fishing village of Mousehole in far west Cornwall, The Old Coastguard is a beloved restaurant with rooms that offers stunning sea views and a menu rooted in exceptional local produce. Its Sunday lunch is a quieter, more refined affair , ideal if you’re looking to escape the crowds and savour something special.
Top Tip: Book a table by the window for views across Mount’s Bay towards St Michael’s Mount.
The Old Coastguard, Mousehole
For something genuinely unique, head to Roskilly’s , a working organic dairy farm on the Lizard Peninsula with a wonderful farm restaurant that serves Sunday roasts in the most idyllic of settings. This is slow food in the truest sense: unhurried, honest, and deeply rooted in the Cornish countryside.
Save room for their legendary ice cream.
Top Tip: A brilliant choice for families , children love exploring the farm before or after lunch. The Lizard Peninsula is home to some of Cornwall’s most dramatic coastal scenery, including Kynance Cove.
Roskilly’s sunday roast
The Peterville Inn, St Agnes
Sitting in the heart of the pretty coastal village of St Agnes, just ten minutes’ walk from Trevaunance Cove , the award-winning Peterville Inn is a firm favourite with both locals and visitors. It’s on the pricier end of the Cornwall roast scene, but the quality more than justifies it.
Produce is local and seasonal, the cooking is accomplished, and the puddings are genuinely worth saving room for.
Top Tip: Booking ahead is essential here, particularly at weekends. Don’t leave it to chance.
The Peterville Inn, St Agnes
Sitting right on the water’s edge at Helford Passage, with views across the river to Helford village, The Ferryboat Inn is one of the most scenically blessed pubs in the whole of Cornwall. It’s a classic, no-fuss Cornish pub that delivers a thoroughly satisfying Sunday roast in an utterly magical setting.
Top Tip: Arrive early to bag a seat outside on a sunny Sunday , it doesn’t get much better than this. The Helford River is one of Cornwall’s most beautiful stretches of water, ideal for a post-roast stroll.
The Peterville Inn, St Agnes
The Croust Hut, Troon (near Camborne)
Located by the atmospheric King Edward Mine near Camborne, The Croust Hut has developed a loyal following thanks to its fantastic food and popular Sunday roasts , which returned by popular demand after a brief hiatus. It’s a characterful, foodie-friendly spot with a distinctly Cornish mining heritage as its backdrop.
Top Tip: Check their social media for current Sunday availability, as roasts can sell out.
The Croust Hut, Troon (near Camborne)
Things to Do After Your Sunday Roast in Cornwall
Once you’ve demolished your Yorkshire puddings and mopped up the last of the gravy, Cornwall has no shortage of ways to round off your Sunday properly.
Walk the South West Coast Path
with over 300 miles of coastal trail winding through Cornwall, there’s always a spectacular stretch within reach of wherever you’re eating. Browse Cornwall One’s beach guides to find your nearest stretch of coast.
Explore a fishing village
Mousehole, Mevagissey, Cadgwith, and Port Isaac are all worth a wander after lunch.
Head to a beach
even in autumn and winter, Cornwall’s beaches are dramatic and beautiful. Kynance Cove, Porthcurno and Watergate Bay are among the finest.
Visit a local gallery
Tate St Ives, the Newlyn Art Gallery, and the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden are all well worth an afternoon visit.Take in the harbour , whether it’s Padstow, Fowey or Falmouth, watching the boats come and go over a coffee is the perfect way to end a perfect Sunday.
