There’s nothing more comforting than a classic Sunday roast – except perhaps with cocktails …
For the Traditionalist – FXB, various locations
It goes without saying that the folks at FXB know a thing or two about beef and the Sunday roast offering is no exception. Enjoy a heaving plate of perfectly cooked (to your liking) roast beef, stuffing, crunchy vegetables with a generous swirl of horseradish and lashings of gravy on the side. It never disappoints and the Sunday special Bloody Mary also appeals.
For the Cocktail Lover – Brookwood, Dublin 2
Smack bang in the city centre, Brookwood is perfectly placed for a languid Sunday lunch followed by a walk around St Stephen’s Green. The succulent, slow-roasted beef takes centre stage, and is served with Yorkshire pudding, roasted carrots, smoked cheese and pancetta cabbage, mash and gravy. To complement the feast, Brookwood offers a curated selection of signature cocktails including a classic Bloody Mary, Mimosa or a Vodka Martini for those of a certain disposition.
For the Casual Cohort – Eleven, Loughlinstown, Dublin 18
My weekend wishlist here would kick start with a starter of cured beef carpaccio with aged parmesan and extra virgin olive oil followed by free range rack of Irish pork with apple sauce. Other roast options include roast beef striploin and corn fed chicken. There may or may not be cheese and cocktails involved too.
Other great options include the highly regarded Old Spot on Bath Avenue, The 51 Bar on Haddington Road for a classic carvery, The Legal Eagle on Chancery Place in Dublin 1, Fade Street Social in Dublin 2 and the modestly priced offering from Ox Horn Grill on Mespil Road in Dublin 4.