Bolton has plenty on offer, so you can get your fix whether you favour Yorkshire puddings or an array of colourful vegetables.
To help you decide where you’ll tuck into a classic Sunday roast next time you fancy one, we asked Bolton News readers for their favourites.
Naming several pubs that offer the traditional dish, we’ve rounded up the comments on our Facebook post.
Best pubs for a Sunday roast in Bolton, according to locals
The Royal
After scouring the responses, the pub with the most votes was The Royal in Farnworth.
One local said: “The Royal Farnworth absolutely lovely”.
Another commented: “Royal in farnworth x”.
Others simply commented the name of the pub, which has also received praise on Google Reviews.
The pub has a 4.7 rating from 128 reviews with one customer saying: “Been here loads of times for a Sunday lunch, highly recommended reasonable price, tender beef or lamb, lots of other choices and pleasant happy staff, outside tables available, all in all a lovely day. I’ll be back!”
This person said: “Delicious home cooked food served by friendly staff. It’s a real gem.”
Hulton Arms
Another popular pub among locals is the Hulton Arms with one commenting: “Hulton Arms 100% . Enjoy x”.
On Tripadvisor, the pub has a 3.9 rating from 35 reviews and customers have shared their experiences with one saying: “Its been years since Ive been in the Hulton Arms but thought I would try lunch. Every meal was fantastic and piping hot. Great staff and Manager. Would definitely return again.”
Another commented: “Visited today with dad and sister, we all chose the Sunday lunch of a lamb roast , was absolutely beautiful, we all enjoyed, service was fantastic and will be Visiting again soon xx”.
The Morris Dancers
The Morris Dancers was also highlighted by locals as one of the best pubs to enjoy a Sunday roast in Bolton.
One local said: “Morris dancers xx”.
The pub has a 4.2 rating on Google Reviews from 158 reviews – one customer shared: “Cracking traditional pub with great locals.”
Another commented: “Great pub, great atmosphere, family friendly until late”.
The Thomas Egerton
The Thomas Egerton also seemed to be a popular pub for a Sunday lunch.
It’s impressed customers on Google Reviews (4.4 rating from 667 reviews) with one commenting: “Excellent Sunday roast with the most succulent lamb I’ve had in a long time.
“Everything on the plate from the veg to the roast potatoes were cooked to perfection and the empty plate testified to that!”.
Another said: “Went for a meal here with a friend and we both had the 3 course Sunday lunch meal. Everything about it was the perfect. I had the salt and pepper chicken starter which was really good, the Sunday roast was the best I have had in a very long time I would go back just for that.
“Pudding was the vanilla cheesecake which was also amazing. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff too. Will definitely be going back.”
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Cross Guns Inn
This pub in Egerton was highlighted by locals for being one of Bolton’s best pubs for a Sunday roast.
The traditional dish was described as “amazing and plentiful” by one local while another said it was “gorgeous”.
Cross Guns Inn has a 4.3 rating from 320 reviews on Google Reviews.
Other pubs that received praise from locals in Bolton include The Beehive in Horwich, Bob’s Smithy Inn, The Finishers Arms and more.
Was your favourite pub for a Sunday roast mentioned? Let us know in the comments.
