THERE is nothing more delicious or inherently British than a Sunday Roast, so we decided to find out which roasts are the most highly rated in the Wrexham and Flintshire areas.
We had a look on Tripadvisor to see what the current top recommendations are for the most scrumptious roast dinners in your area.
The best roast dinners in Wrexham
1. The Boat Inn
Situated in Eribistock, The Boat Inn comes highly recommended with over 400 glowing reviews on the website. One customer said: "The roast beef was absolutely sublime" while another said: "I can highly recommend the roast beef, absolutely stunning." The pub is in an idyllic location on the banks of the flowing river and has been praised for its high quality of service and food giving it an impressive 4.5 stars.
2. The Dog and Pickle
This British Pub has received over 470 impressive reviews for its "gorgeous" roast dinner options. One customer was especially impressed with their extra gravy to compliment the "pink beef, huge Yorkshire pudding and fresh veg." The service and food quality are described as fantastic and overall it received 4.5 glowing stars.
3. The Alyn
"Sunday lunch is a must have" according to one satisfied reviewer who said that it was spot on. The beautiful atmosphere and attentive staff make it an enjoyable experience, and the pub located in Rossett has been reviewed over 900 times on Tripadvisor alone with a high 4 star rating.
4. The Royal Oak
For just £10, you really can't go wrong with a roast dinner from The Royal Oak in Bangor On Dee. The portion sizes are great, and the veg and Yorkshires are described as fantastic. One customer said: "Compliments to the chef, we will definitely be returning very soon", despite another saying there was too much gravy! But, for the price, the pub earns a well-deserved 4 star rating.
5. The Fat Boar
The generous portions and first-class food gives this Wrexham favourite a generous 4 star rating. The Fat Boar is described as a great Sunday dining experience with a superb Sunday roast. With the added bonus of food being delivered, what's not to love? They also provide vegetarian options which one customer said was "by far the best I've had."
Best roast dinners in Flintshire area
1. The Crown
Situated in Trelawnyd, The Crown offers an "absolutely gorgeous" Sunday lunch with attentive staff and amazing food service. One customer even travelled from Manchester to experience the roast dinner and was certainly not disappointed, giving it a deserving 4.5 star rating.
2. The Cross Keys
The roasts are fabulous and the service is excellent with a good helping and good value, as well as a varied menu to choose from. One review said: "We had the traditional roast of local lamb which was delicious. The food and presentation had a lovely home cooked feel to it", giving it a highly earned 4.5 star rating from over 180 reviews.
3. The Red Lion
Penyffordd is home to a superb pub with a roast that is definitely worth visiting for. One customer said: "Everyone loves a Sunday roast, especially a home cooked one. Well, the Red Lion certainly excels at their roasts. The beef is cooked to perfection, the gravy is nothing short of beautiful and their Yorkshire puddings are massive." The pub received a 4.5 star rating from over 370 reviews.
4. Glasfryn
A Sunday lunch so good that customers just keep on going back. This pub certainly does not disappoint, especially with a minimal wait and great atmosphere to compliment the delicious meat and veg. The pub is part of the Brunning & Price pub chain making the roast beef a very popular choice. Overall, it received a 4 star rating from over 1,200 reviews.
5. Stamford Gate Hotel
With all aspects of the visit being superb, a very satisfied customer said they will be looking again almost immediately to tuck into a delicious roast at the Stamford Gate Hotel in Holywell. Another reviewer said: "I had the turkey and my friend had the pork and both dishes were well-presented, hot and had a great choice of veg." It's always a good sign when you're too full for dessert! It received a 4 star rating.
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