8 best places for a Sunday roast in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire

Sometimes all you need to perk yourself up is a top-notch roast dinner.

Roast meat with all the trimmings, buttery mash, golden-brown Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, lashings of gravy, the list of mouth-watering ingredients goes on.

But when it’s Sunday and cooking isn’t on the agenda — and you’re looking to indulge — you should know the locations to visit nearby when in need of a roast.

So fill your boots at one (or several) of my recommended places to visit for a Sunday roast in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Amuse

Amuse has a fantastic set menu on offer every Sunday and roast beef with all the trimmings features on it. Oh, and a range of desserts including chocolate mousse, pavlova and pecan pie.

Customers can choose two courses for £25.50 or three courses for £33.

Address: 1 Queen’s Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL

Sunday roast beef with all the trimmings at Aberdeen restaurant Amuse. — The Sunday lunch options at Aberdeen’s Amuse restaurant include roast beef with all the trimmings. Image: Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.

Ardennan House Hotel

You’ll be happy to hear that Ardennan House Hotel, located in Inverurie, is among the Aberdeenshire restaurants offering a traditional Sunday roast.

A selection of meats are available to choose from every week, served with all of the trimmings and homemade Yorkshire puddings.

Address: Old Kemnay Road, Port Elphinstone, Inverurie AB51 3XD

Roast at Ardennan House Hotel. — Love homemade Yorkshire puddings? Well, you’ll be a fan of the roast at Ardennan House Hotel. Image: Supplied by Ardennan House Hotel

The Atrium

If The Atrium is the venue you decide on, you’ll spot its ‘Sunday roast special’ on the menu.

The restaurant has quickly become a go-to for many in the city for its fresh, locally sourced ingredients, a lot of which will feature in your roast’s plate…

Address: 50 Chapel Street, Aberdeen AB10 1SN

Gressingham duck breast at The Atrium. — Gressingham duck breast is also among the food offering at The Atrium. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

No.10 Bar & Restaurant

Diving into the slow-cooked Sunday roast at No.10 Bar & Restaurant would be a great way to round off your weekend.

Choose from a premium Scotch beef rib roast or classic roast chicken supreme, served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, skirlie, a homemade Yorkshire pudding and red wine gravy.

Address: 10 Queens Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1XL

Inside No.10 Bar & Restaurant. — Inside No.10. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

Vovem Meat & Liquor

It isn’t unheard of for steak lovers to make a beeline for Union Street’s Vovem Meat & Liquor. I fall into that category.

The premium bar and steakhouse also nails its roasts. It offers a Sunday roast sharing platter for £30, while an individual portion costs £15.99.

Address: 254 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TN

Table spread at Vovem. — Consider Vovem’s roast (or steak) for your next Sunday lunch in Aberdeen. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson

The Cowshed

The Cowshed in Banchory gives you the option of beef, chicken or fish to tuck into with your roast.

There’s also a veggie alternative consisting of paneer Masala, dhaba-style paneer masala and braised rice.

Address: Raemoir Road, Banchory AB31 5QB

Dishes available at The Cowshed in Banchory. — The Cowshed is located in Banchory. Image: Darrell Benns/DC Thomson

Newburgh Inn

The chefs at Newburgh Inn work closely with their suppliers daily and weekly, sourcing fresh produce from within a 50-mile radius of the premises in order to make use of our region’s outstanding larder.

When you’re tucking into your Sunday roast at the restaurant, not only will you be able to enjoy the tasty ingredients, but do so knowing you’re supporting multiple local businesses as well.

Address: Main Street, Newburgh, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 6BP

Sunday roast at Newburgh Inn in Aberdeen. — Newburgh Inn.

Newmachar Hotel

Offering a contemporary and welcoming environment in which to enjoy the award-winning cuisine on offer, the impressive food and decor is what sets Newmachar Hotel apart from anywhere else in the area.

While they have a wide range of soups, small plates, salads, sharing platters, steaks, burgers, big plates, side orders and deserts to choose from, their Sunday roast has always been a popular option among diners.

Address: Oldmeldrum Road, Newmachar, Aberdeenshire AB21 0QD