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Magnolia Brasserie
Location: Faringdon
About: A relaxed atmosphere boasting a brand new feature kitchen and wood burning stove creating an exciting theatre watching the talented Chef’s preparing your meal in front of your very eyes; what better place to enjoy your Sunday lunch? With a selection of favourites and traditional Sunday roasts available, all made with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, be ready for a dining experience with no limitations. Magnolia Brasserie was recently awarded 2 AA rosettes under the leadership of Head Chef, Ben Bullen. Book online here.
Serving Times: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Price Range: Sunday roast £14.50
Children's Menu: N/A
Address: 56 London St, Faringdon SN7 7AE
Telephone: 01367 241272
Blunsdon House Hotel
Location: Blunsdon
About: Blunsdon House Hotel offers the finest of roast dinners. Choose from a selection of meats, and enjoy them alongside all the trimmings you'd expect from a traditional Sunday lunch. This is the perfect place to visit with friends or family to save yourself the cooking.
Serving Times: 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Price Range: 3 courses £16.85
Children's Menu: Kids under 12 £7
Address: Blunsdon, Swindon SN26 7AS
Telephone: 01793 721701
Cast Iron Bar & Grill
Location: Pipers Way
About: Enjoy a bit of family time at Cast Iron Bar & Grill, part of the Swindon Marriott Hotel. Just outside Old Town, this is perfect place to go to escape the hustle and bustle of Swindon and relax with some top-notch food. The carvery-style three course buffet is full of all your favourite Sunday staples, and is sure to leave everyone satisfied!
Serving Times: 12.30pm – 2.30pm (last sitting at 2pm)
Price Range: 3-courses, £13.95 per person
Children's Menu: £6.95 for children under 12, under 6s go free
Address: Pipers Way, Swindon, SN3 1SH
Telephone: 01793 512121
Chiseldon House
Location: Chiseldon
About: You’d expect good things given the name. And you’d be right. Ideal for special occasions and weekend treats, Chiseldon House is a true Georgian gem. The roasts in question are particularly popular for their tender cuts of meat, sizeable Yorkshire puddings and healthy portion of seasonal vegetables.
Serving Times: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
Price Range: From £13.95 for 2 courses
Children's Menu: Smaller portions available on request.
Address: New Road, Swindon, SN4 0NE
Telephone: 01793 741010
Marsh Farm Hotel
Location: Royal Wootton Bassett
About: Enjoy a Sunday Lunch menu from freshly prepared ingredients, sourced from local producers. Choose from a delicious selection of dishes; from hand-carved roasted meats, crispy roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables to pan fried salmon, sautéed potatoes and wilted greens with hollandaise sauce.
Serving Times: 12.00pm – 4:00pm
Price Range: From £14.95 per person
Children's Menu: Half price for children under 12 years
Address: Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8ER
Telephone: 01793 842800
The Old Boathouse
Location: South Cerney
About: Situated on the South Cerney lakes, this country pub delivers eye-catching scenery and a mouth-watering menu. Whether you’re after a traditional roast with all the trimmings, or something a little different, the menu is not short of options. If you’re looking to go all out, a three course lunch is waiting for you with a choice of starters and sweet treats. Book here.
Serving Times: 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Price Range: From £11.95 per person
Children's Menu: Smaller portions available on request
Address: Lake 6, South Cerney, GL7 5FP
Telephone: 01285 864000
The Weighbridge
Location: West Swindon
About: From quality cuts of meat to crisp roast potatoes, The Weighbridge's epic Sunday lunch menu ticks all of the right boxes. Throw in some tasty veggie options, an excellent selection of puddings and an impressive, wine, beer and ale offering and you've got yourself the perfect Sunday retreat.
Serving Times: 12.00pm - 8.00pm
Price Range: Main Meals from £13.50
Children's Menu: Dedicated children's menu.
Address: Penzance Drive, Swindon, SN5 7JL
Telephone: 01793 881500
Sally Pussey's Inn
Location: Royal Wootton Bassett
About: Now if you’ve even remotely HEARD of Sally Pussey’s Inn, it’s no doubt because of their infamous Sunday Lunch. Their carvery is well known throughout the area as one of the very best. So much so, they offer their carvery three days a week! This Sunday, get down and see what all the fuss is about. With top-quality British meat and all the sides you can think of, cooked to perfection, there’s a reason why Sally Pussey’s Inn has the reputation is has!
Serving Times: 11:45am - 8:30pm
Price Range: £9.50 Carvery
Children's Menu: £6.50 Carvery
Address: Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, SN4 8ET
Telephone: 01793 852430
Longs Bar
Location: Old Town
About: One of Old Town's best-loved and most established bars are also known for their PROPER Sunday Lunch. At these prices, you'd be crazy not to give them a try. You can also go for the "Turf & Turf" which is ALL the meats for just £1.50 extra.
Serving Times: 12.00pm - 5.00pm
Price Range: 1-course £10.95, 2-course £12.95
Children's Menu: Kids eat free! (Under 10s)
Address: 86-87 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BB
Telephone: 01793 534519
Out for Sunday lunch?
Go in style with an aperitif
Before going off for a big Sunday lunch, we like to have a few friends or family round for a glass of bubbly. It's the perfect aperitif and start to a Sunday lunch that makes it all feel like much more of an occasion. There's a huge buzz for Prosecco and also home-grown English wines so we've gone down the middle and recommend Bolney Estate Bubbly NV, an off-dry sparkling wine from Sussex that will please Prosecco and Champagne fans alike!
Wine pairings for a home-cooked Sunday lunch
Of course if you're planning Sunday lunch at home the most important thing after the food is getting the wine right. In partnership with Novel Wines, we've selected a range of wine pairings for every style of Sunday lunch!
Roast chicken is one of the most popular options and it's often hard to decide between a red or a white wine. Fab middle ground is to go with a lightly oaked, zingy white like the Painted Wolf Paarl Roussanne from South Africa. This is a multi-award winning wine bursting with peaches, lime and cream. If you prefer turkey to chicken, which can be slightly meatier, then go for a bigger Chardonnay or try a Hungarian white wine like the excellent Kardos Furmint, full of ripe red apples and butter notes.
Going for classic roast beef? For us it's got to be a red wine and something that's rich and juicy but not overly so. Nero d'Avola, an Italian variety from Sicily, is our best bet. Packed with blackberry and plum fruits, the silkiest tannin in the Mediterranean and a juicy finish to cut through your beef and yorkshires make it a top match. Try the organic Colomba Bianca 'Kore' Nero d'Avola for a great example.
Lamb can be a great wine partner because of its fats and full flavour. A medium bodied red like the plummy Kayra Kalecik Karasi from Turkey is bound to impress, or you could go for a curveball and try a spicy Gewurztraminer like this Ilocki Podrumi Traminac Premium from Croatia.
If you're not a meat person, then those trading Sunday lunch for a fish dish can't go wrong by pairing fish with one of our favourite white wines: Kyperounda Petritis. Originating from Europe's highest altitude vineyards in the Cyprus' Troodos Mountains, this white is choc-a-bloc with ripe gooseberry and lime fruits, perfect with white fish or oily fish dishes. Vegetarian nut roast instead? Go for the nutty, creamy Chateau Ksara Blanc de Blancs from Lebanon - there's nothing like it.
