Where to find a great Sunday roast

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There’s something deeply comforting about a Sunday roast - thick slices of meat, golden roasties, Yorkshire puddings, seasonal veg, and rich gravy. In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, you’re spoiled for choice: from classic pubs to country-house hotels, here are some top places to enjoy a roast that really hits the spot.

1. No.10 Bar & Restaurant, Aberdeen

Located in the heart of Aberdeen’s West End, No.10 Bar & Restaurant offers a slow-cooked Sunday roast that feels both elevated and homely. Their menu usually includes options like Black & Gold Rib Roast or Roast Chicken Supreme, served with all the trimmings - roast potatoes, seasonal veg, Yorkshire pudding, skirlie, and rich red wine gravy.

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2. Ardoe House Hotel & Spa, Aberdeenshire

For an elegant Sunday lunch, head out to Ardoe House Hotel & Spa. Every Sunday, they serve a traditional roast with a choice of 1, 2, or 3 meats. Options include honey & mustard gammon, roast rib of beef, and turkey.

The roast comes with braised red cabbage, roasted root veg, crisp potatoes, pigs in blankets, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing and gravy - even better, children under 3 eat free. It’s the kind of roast that feels like a celebration.

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3. Fennel, Inverurie

If you’re in Aberdeenshire and want a roast in a relaxed, modern restaurant, Fennel in Inverurie is an excellent pick. Their Sunday roast menu rotates but usually has three different roasts available throughout the day, so you’ve got some variety to choose from.

All three roasts are served with skirlie, mash, garlic roast potatoes, honey roast parsnips & carrots, steamed greens, rich gravy and giant proper homemade yorkies.

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4. Bieldside Inn, Aberdeen / Bieldside

Perched on North Deeside Road in a relaxed, welcoming setting, The Bieldside Inn is a go-to spot for a seriously good Sunday roast. Their roast beef (from local Aberdeenshire supplier Donald Russell) comes as thick, juicy slices with duck-fat roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, skirlie, and a cauliflower cheese bake.

The portions are generous, the service is warm, and the atmosphere is friendly - locals say it’s “one of the best around” for a comforting, high-quality roast.

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5. Ferryhill House Hotel, Aberdeen

Ferryhill House Hotel offers a beautifully indulgent Sunday roast and their Scotch Beef Rib Roast is a firm favourite.
The roast is served with roast potatoes, skirlie, a yorkshire pudding, seasonal veg, and gravy. If you really want to elevate the meal, you can add truffle potatoes, mac and cheese or pigs-in-blankets. It’s traditional but with a touch of flair.

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6. Cock & Bull, Balmedie

If you like a warm, local pub vibe, Cock & Bull is a lovely option. Their Sunday menu includes a traditional roast (£16.50 for the classic) with all the trimmings.

It’s the kind of place where you can dig into your roast, chat, and relax, great for families or laid-back gatherings.

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7. The Spiritualist, Aberdeen

Something a little different - The Spiritualist on Langstane Place does a Sunday roast that’s casual but very tasty. Their menu includes roast rump of beef, maple-glazed ham, or a wild mushroom & goat cheese tart (vegetarian), all served with roasties, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.

It’s quirky, cosy, and a lovely spot for a laid-back Sunday meal.

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Whether you prefer a cosy pub, a countryside escape, or a stylish city restaurant, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire offer no shortage of places to enjoy a comforting Sunday roast. Each spot brings its own twist, from rich gravies and local meats to homely sides and welcoming settings, making Sundays the perfect excuse to slow down and savour something hearty. So, gather your favourite people, book a table, and tuck in… the North-east knows exactly how to do a roast right.