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This Leeds Sunday roast has been named amongst the best in the country
That's our Sunday plans sorted.
Clementine Hall -
3rd January 2024 
The Whitehall Restaurant and Bar has made it onto a list of the top 10 Sunday roasts in the UK.
Labelling themselves as 'an independent in the city of Leeds', Whitehall is a modern restaurant based on Wellington Street serving up British cuisine using classic ingredients.
Guests can enjoy high quality classics such as fish and chips as well as pizza and pasta, but over the past few years they have become famous for their incredible Sunday roast.
And now, this accolade has been recognised by viral Instagram account Rate Good Roasts who have released their ultimate top 10 Sunday roasts in the UK list.
The Rate Good Roasts panel sampled more than 200 Sunday dinners across the country, assessing them on everything from meat to venue to value for money.
Whitehall Restaurant and Bar comes in at number 8, after a thorough review against 10 categories including vegetables, sides, potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding, venue, drinks, value, and service.
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Here is the official ranking by Rate Good Roasts:
- The Abbey Inn, Byland 97%
- The Loch & The Tyne, Old Windsor 96% and Hawksmoor, Manchester 96%
- Castle Farm, Midford 95.5%
- Belzan, Liverpool 95%
- The Elgin, Maida Vale 94% and Gladstone Bistro, Stalybridge 94%
- Greens, Sale 93%
- Bank, Bristol 92.5%
- Jones&Sons x Madame Pigg, Dalston 91% and The Whitehall, Leeds 91%
- The Gin Trap Inn, Ringstead, 90%
- Maray, Manchester 89%
Tom Casson, the account’s chief judge, said: "There's something romantic about a Sunday Roast. It's an event. Whether it’s an opportunity to see old friends or a family celebration of some kind. You don't want to be let down. As an adult, it almost feels like you are going out, out on a Sunday.
"You want a stand out dish on the specials board, a lamb or a porchetta and a creative main option for our veggie or vegans friends. Personally I want the Yorkshire puddings big enough to act as a vessel for the gravy. Potatoes need to be in that sweet venn diagram spot of fluffy and crispy."
Whether you fancy a succulent rump of beef or a vegetable wellington, Whitehall caters to all in a relaxed, intimate setting and we can certainly see why it has been ranked on this list.
To find out more and to book your table, take a look at Whitehall's website.
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