Looking for a new spot for Sunday lunch? Whether you’re eating alone, dining with a friend, or with multiple family members in tow – a meal out on a lazy Sunday afternoon is a real treat.
Rather than labouring over a traditional roast or concocting a summer salad – you can head into Wimbledon for a stress-free lunch (without the piles of washing up).
Wimbledon has plenty of spots that serve an excellent Sunday lunch – whether you decide to go all in with a roast, enjoy a solitary pint with a few snacks, or branch out with some international cuisine.
Here’s a handful of great places to visit:
You can dig into the lunch menu here between Midday and 9pm (or until they run out of food!). There’s a superb brunch menu for those who haven’t even had breakfast when they arrive – let alone lunch – while the lunch menu offers a traditional spread to satisfy adults and children. Choices for roasts include beef rump and buttermilk roasted chicken, or you can tuck into the celebrated Dog & Fox burger packed with cheese ale onions, lettuce, mayo and more.
Quite importantly – perhaps critically – they don’t skimp on the portion sizes. Come along expecting generous sides and a plate piled high. There’s also a covered patio space to enjoy food and drink outdoors – whatever the weather.
Close by is another classic: the Hand in Hand. It’s located right on the verges of Wimbledon Common, and close to gardens of Cannizaro Park, so you’ve got the perfect opportunity to stretch your legs after lunch. There’s plenty of space to eat and drink outside on their plant-laden patio space as well.
The Sunday menu promises succulent beef, pork belly, garlic & thyme chicken and a mouth-watering veg Wellington (and plenty else). But, you can just as easily enjoy food from their main menu – including feta salad and a charcuterie plate for a lighter meal. Dogs are welcome and will receive a complementary biscuit to enjoy. The pub is also celebrated for its real ales, if you fancy a drink or two. That said, it’s worth booking in advance to secure a seat, as they’re exceptionally popular.
If you’ve been out walking on Wimbledon Common on a Sunday morning and need somewhere to sit down for a bite to eat, The Fox & Grapes is the perfect spot. A highly rated, independent pub on the edge of the Common, its Sunday lunches are legendary among locals.
There are always four different Sunday roast options available, as well as salmon, tagine and pumpkin tortellini offered as alternatives to a classic roast. There’s also a great selection of ice creams and sorbets to enjoy in warmer weather.
Near the Common and the shops, The Rose and Crown is a popular spot to meet friends, watch sports, or enjoy the patioed beer garden.
Sunday lunch options are extensive, with six roasts available—including a gigantic beef Wellington for two, a 21-day-aged striploin of beef. At the same time, if you’re looking for something lighter, you can sample their charred courgette, mint and chickpea salad or their asparagus and lemon risotto.
Dogs are more than welcome to come along for a bite to eat after a stroll around Wimbledon Common, and the Rose and Crown is set up for dining al fresco in the summer, too.
The village branch of this classic British chain opened in 2016, bringing its relaxed café-style dining to Wimbledon. The Sunday lunch menu includes The Ivy Sunday Roast, which is dry-aged sirloin with Yorkshire puddings, rosemary roast potatoes, carrot and swede mash covered with red wine gravy – as well as the vegetarian grilled halloumi with mixed grains or the Ivy Burger.
The a la carte menu is also available, offering a wide choice of options, including rib-eye on the bone or lobster linguine for those looking for something different.
You’ll find this modern British eatery just off the high street. Sunday lunch options include rump of West Country beef, Sutton Hubbard half chicken, and Dingley Dell pork roast. There is also a vegetarian option of mushroom, lentil, and beetroot Wellington. Standard pub choices are also available, with plenty of locally sourced ingredients.
The Fire Stables is also child and dog-friendly, and can be found just off Wimbledon High Street. Even better, the front partition of the restaurant is rolled back in warm weather, allowing you to enjoy your meal with plenty of fresh air and sunshine.
Come Sunday lunchtime, this pub is bustling with people, especially families. We recommend arriving early to secure a table. The menu celebrates seasonal British produce, while the pub has a distinctly ‘country feel’, situated right by Wimbledon Common. In summer, you’ll find plenty of patrons relaxing on the large green space in front of the pub, enjoying a drink or bite to eat.
The Sunday lunch choice includes a 21-day-aged beef rump, rolled Dingley Dell pork belly, and sage and lemon half roast. You can also tuck in to lighter dishes on their Sunday menu, such as the Caesar salad or vegetarian plant burger.
This restaurant is part of the Gladwin Brothers’ franchise, whose main aim is to provide the very best of local, seasonal veg and sustainably sourced meat from their farm in Sussex. Applied to their Sunday meals, this includes a sumptuous beef sirloin, rack of pork, farm chicken and roasted cauliflower steak.
The Black Lamb is also renowned for oyster shucking and fine English wines, so there’s good reason to visit on any day of the week – Sundays included.
While French bistro Côte doesn’t offer a Sunday roast option, the weekend menu is absolutely worth a try—with confit pork belly, poulet breton rôti, and sirloin steak among the tempting choices. Cote also offers a great range of gluten-free dishes, from steak to confit duck à l’orange.
There is plenty of outdoor seating in summer for a Sunday gathering with family or friends. Côte’s menus also fluctuate yearly according to the seasonal produce available.
Located near Wimbledon station, The Alexandra is a great choice for a top-notch Sunday lunch. It’s got all the classics alongside excellent alternatives, including seared bavette steak, plant burgers and fish and chips. The Sunday lunch options include roast West Country beef, roast rosemary and garlic duck leg, and a roast for two to share – perfect for a Sunday afternoon stop before heading to the station, or to explore the shops in central Wimbledon.
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