St Helens Star Best Of 2023 top eight roast dinners revealed

Yorkshire puddings filled with gravy, crispy roast potatoes and tender slices of meat that melt in the mouth – roast dinners have been a staple meal on Sundays for hundreds of years.

Whether it’s for lunch or evening meal, the traditional roast is a firm favourite but where can hungry people get the best that St Helens has to offer?

After launching our new Best of 2023 competition in the St Helens Star last month, we wanted to know where to go for a delicious roast dinner.

In our first Best of 2023 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and independent stylists in the town followed by the town’s most delicious pies and then picture perfect nails.

Next up, roast dinners were in the spotlight and after receiving dozens on nominations over the weekend we have shortlisted a top eight, who will battle it out to be named the best in St Helens.

But now we need your help to choose an overall Best for Roast Dinner winner from our top eight.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Roast Dinner ails shortlist post on our St Helens Star Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s St Helens Star (Thursday, May 11 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, May 15 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday for the next Best of 2023 category.

OUR TOP EIGHT BEST FOR ROAST DINNER FINALISTS:

Vigour

Vigour Restaurant, Bridge Street, St Helens

One happy customer said: “The Sunday roasts are always made with fresh ingredients and the vegetables are cooked just right.

“Most importantly, it’s always piping hot – delicious.”

For more details go to facebook.com/Vigourkitchen

The Brown Edge Pub

The Brown Edge Pub, Nutgrove Road, Thatto Heath

This is popular eatery won last year’s Best for Roast Dinner and their happy customers nominated it again in their dozens.

One nomination said: “The Brown Edge continues to deliver the very best roast dinners in the town, and their friendly staff - especially Hannah and George - make your Sunday visit even more special.

“They deserve to win again this year.”

For more details go to facebook.com/thebrownedgepub

The Wheatsheaf

The Wheatsheaf, Mill Lane, Sutton

The freshly cooked food gets a thumbs up from The Wheatsheaf.

The plates are piled high with meat, vegetables and potatoes and topped with crispy Yorkshire puddings and oodles of gravy.

For more details go to facebook.com/TheWheatsheafOfficial

Algrante's Coffee Shop Cafe

Algrante’s Coffee Shop Café, Four Acre Lane, Clock Face

You can eat your Sunday lunch in the café or take it away – both come highly recommended.

Customers say it’s “always fantastic food” and they’re never disappointed when they visit.

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063552487966

The Bull and Dog

The Bull and Dog, Clock Face Road, St Helens

This venue ticks all the boxes – “good food, good atmosphere and excellent service”.

The roast dinners are a hit with customers – homecooked food that’s good quality and good value for money.

For more details go to facebook.com/bullanddogpub

Park Road Cafe

Park Road Café, Park Road, St Helens

One recommendation said: “Their roast dinner is always cooked to perfection.”

Another said: “They do the best Sunday dinners – so tasty and fresh – and we wouldn’t eat anywhere else.”

For more details go to facebook.com/PRCSTHELENS

The Junction

The Junction, News Lane, Rainford

The Sunday carvery is a real hit with customers each weekend with a wide variety of choice to suit all appetites and tastes.

One review on their Facebook page said: “What a lovely Sunday dinner.

“The staff are always really friendly and the service is always fabulous.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheJunctionRainford

Sunday Roast To Your Door

St Helens Sunday Roast To Your Door, Great Delph, Haydock

If you ever fancy eating Sunday lunch at home but don’t want to cook or wash up, why not order one straight to your door?

One recommendation said: “A delicious three meat roast and the portion size is huge.

“Just what we needed and without the hassle of cooking and washing up.”

For more details go to facebook.com/sundayroaststhelens