JANUARY will see lots of people starting a ‘new year, new you’ fitness regime but the need for roast potatoes and gravy after tucking into those Christmas dinners has got residents hungry for more.

Therefore, we have scoured the best pubs and restaurants in Bracknell based on their Tripadvisor reviews to help you decide where to tuck into the most ‘amazing Sunday roast’. 

1. The Golden Retriever 

Located in Nine Mile Ride in Crowthorne, this classic British pub boasts an ‘amazing ambience’ and the most amazing Sunday roast.

Out of 1,271 reviews it has been given a rating of four stars and has people wanting to go back for seconds.

One person said: “We ordered the roast beef and it was amazing, everything was fresh and homemade. Lots of seating outside and will be going back again, highly recommend this place.” 

Another customer who was impressed by the thatched roof building said they enjoyed their ‘delicious’ beef with ‘lots of gravy’ and ‘piping hot’. 

2. The Cricketers 

A little ‘pricey’ but worth it according to customers who have eaten at The Cricketers. If you’re looking for a roast with a touch of luxury then this pub is where you’ll want to go.

A family of seven said they were “cared for very well”. She said: Great lamb and pork bellies, deserts were fantastic as well. Highly recommend for a nice meal that will fill you up and leave you happy and satisfied.” 

There’s something for everyone as the veggie wellington impressed one customer. 

One person said: “The portions are generous and it is clear the chefs in the kitchen know what they are doing. The waitress was attentive, friendly and helpful - will no doubt return.” 

3.The Old Hatchet

As well as serving up ‘fabulous’ Sunday roasts, this place offers delicious vegan options and the pricing seems reasonable.

This pub in Winkfield is rated four stars based on 540 reviews and has ‘the best Sunday roasts’.

One person said: “We enjoyed the best Sunday roast, the beef was flavourful and tender and melt in the mouth lamb and vegetables served on the side.”

Another review said: “I could go on and on but just go!...it is worth the trip Sunday Roast is particularly fantastic.” 

Is there so much thing as ‘too much food?’, one customer who visited said “the service was great and would highly recommend for your Sunday roast.” 

4. Peacock Farm Restaurant 

The restaurant located in Bracknell offers a ‘lovely Sunday lunch’ which is affordable price wise.

For its four and half stars, the reviews were pretty mixed with some saying the food is ‘bland’ while others say they enjoyed their roast beef.

One person said: “Had roast beef with sides of cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets. All very bland, the potatoes were more like boiled and were hard. Gravy was tasteless, all disappointing.”

Another review said: “Lovely place, friendly staff. Roast beef was had by all and everyone enjoyed it.” 

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5. The Yorkshire Rose

Located on Forest Road, this restaurant has ‘hearty Sunday roasts’ and ‘excellent’ roast beef and amazing vegetarian options. 

A reviewer from Bracknell visited the restaurant for their wedding anniversary and said it is a ‘lovely Sunday roast, belly pork to die for with very friendly staff.”

One review said: “We had a family meal Sunday and I have to say, it was the best I’ve had for a long time. The staff was very friendly and welcoming from the start”

Another person added: “Sunday lunch was excellent, food, service, ambience. Really modern look in the restaurant, very friendly welcome on arrival, nice quiet table location. Service fast, roast dinner and starter scrumptious, prices reasonable, can’t praise the staff enough.