Sunday Roasts & Carveries
James St
James St in the heart of the city specialises in chargrilled and aged steaks, with Tyrone Beef and sustainably sourced fish at the core of its menu. The Sunday Lunch set menu runs to three courses featuring their legendary roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, gravy, roast potatoes and champ.
Taylor & Clay Grill
Located inside the Bullitt Hotel, Taylor & Clay is an award-winning grill restaurant built around a bespoke Asador wood-fired kitchen. Their Sunday roast features rosemary and garlic marinated roast sirloin of beef, maple glazed carrots, seasonal greens, Yorkshire pudding, roasties and gravy.
The Northern Whig
Housed in a magnificent listed building at the gateway to the Cathedral Quarter, The Northern Whig is one of Belfast's most celebrated venues for a Sunday lunch. The award-winning Northern Whig serves contemporary cuisine from 1pm to 8pm on Sundays, with a menu built around the finest locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to warm Belfast hospitality.
Morning Star
Tucked down Pottinger's Entry in the heart of the city, the Morning Star dates back to 1810 and has been ranked in the top 30 pubs for Sunday lunch in the UK. Their Sunday menu changes weekly and the farm-to-fork ethos runs through everything here, with prize-winning beef and lamb sourced directly from local farmers.
The Garrick Bar
The Garrick on Chichester Street is a traditional pub that locals rightly call iconic. The menus are all about flavour and comfort, with classic pub favourites, seasonal specials and generous portions. Their roast of the day is served on Sundays from 12pm to 8pm.
Fountain Lane
Feeding and watering Belfast since 1901, Fountain Lane on Fountain Street is one of the city's most storied pubs and a brilliant spot for a classic Sunday carvery. The Sunday carvery runs every week from noon to 4pm, walk-ins welcome - making it an easy, no-fuss option right in the heart of the city centre.
AMPM
Set in a gorgeous bohemian dining room on Upper Arthur Street, AMPM brings serious style to Sunday lunch in Belfast city centre. The Sunday roast features slow-roasted beef, lamb, chicken and pork from Northern Irish suppliers, served from noon, with two or three courses also available and a kids' menu on offer.
Hastings Stormont Hotel
For something a little more indulgent, the Stormont Hotel's Sunday Buffet Lunch is held in the Grand Ballroom, bringing a real taste of home with traditional hearty favourites made from the freshest local seasonal ingredients. The Grand Sunday Buffet is served every Sunday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm and is one of Belfast's most celebrated Sunday dining traditions. The hotel sits adjacent to Stormont Estate and its beautifully maintained wooded grounds, perfect for a walk before or after.
The Deer's Head & Bell's Brewery
Belfast's original brewpub, founded in 1885, The Deer's Head on Lower Garfield Street is one of the most distinctive Sunday lunch destinations in the city. A traditional Sunday Roast menu is served from noon to 5pm on Sundays and the kitchen is run by MasterChef finalist head chef Jonny Stevenson of Urban Scullery. The Deer's Head is the Irish Restaurant Award winner for Best Gastropub in Antrim 2026, and the pub is the last remaining on a stretch that once held twelve. Inside, Bell's Brewery is on full display, you can watch the entire brewing process from your seat, and wash down your roast with a pint born and brewed in Belfast.
Home Restaurant
Just around the corner from Belfast City Hall, Home Restaurant is a city-centre favourite for relaxed, seasonal dining. The menu champions fresh, locally sourced ingredients, with comforting dishes packed with flavour and plenty of choice for a leisurely Sunday lunch. Settle in, enjoy the warm and welcoming atmosphere and make an afternoon of it in the heart of Belfast.
Holohan's Pantry
Tucked away on University Road, Holohan’s Pantry is Belfast’s only boxty house and a brilliant spot for a Sunday lunch with a distinctly Irish twist. The menu celebrates authentic Irish recipes, seasonal ingredients and locally sourced produce, with the humble boxty taking centre stage. With its warm, homely atmosphere and relaxed approach to hospitality, it’s a great place to settle in for a leisurely Sunday feast.
Capparelli at the Mill
Set in a beautiful old water mill in Dundonald, Capparelli at the Mill is a great spot for a Sunday lunch with a twist. Their Sunday menu includes roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, roast pork belly and rotisserie chicken, all served with plenty of tasty sides. With its cosy setting and great food, it’s well worth the short trip from Belfast city centre.
Waterman House
In the heart of Cathedral Quarter, Waterman House is a great spot for a relaxed Sunday lunch. Their Sunday roast keeps things simple with roast beef, crisp potatoes, seasonal sides and proper gravy. Set in a stylish space with a laid-back feel, it’s the perfect place to settle in and enjoy a proper Sunday roast in the city.
Sunday Sharing Boards
The Bowery
The Bowery on the Lisburn Road is famous across Belfast for its Sunday Sharing Roast Boards. Advised for two, you can choose from a 21-day aged rump with horseradish cream, roast chicken with stuffing and jus, or honey glazed gammon with charred pineapple salsa - all served with Yorkshire puddings, duck fat roast potatoes, baked root vegetables, creamy mash, cauliflower cheese and buttered greens.
Coppi
Right in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, Coppi brings an Italian character to Sunday lunch that's hard to beat. The Coppi Sharing Roasts are served with a board of plate-yourself accompaniments that change weekly.. Open Sundays from noon to 9pm, with leather booths and banquette seating for groups of all sizes, and an outdoor terrace for sunnier afternoons.
Ben Madigan's Bar & Kitchen
Ben Madigan's is a community bar on the Cavehill Road in North Belfast serving lunches and mains from noon, seven days a week. The Sunday Roast Platter, which serves four, is a popular choice with healthy portions and well-presented food.
