Eight of the best roast dinners chosen by St Helens Star readers

Would you have a roast dinner on any day of the week or does it always have to be Sunday?

The special day celebrating one of our most traditional dishes is aimed at bringing communities together and encouraging pupils and students to take a break at school and share a good meal.

National Roast Dinner Day precedes National School Meals Week, which starts on Monday and runs until next Sunday, November 12.

Will you be celebrating National Roast Dinner Day today? Or maybe tomorrow, Sunday?

Earlier this year, roast dinners were on the menu as we searched for St Helens' best in dozens of categories.

We wanted to know who served the area's best of British classic and, following your nominations and suggestions, we shortlisted St Helens' top ten.

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?

The Brown Edge Pub was the runaway winner, topping the table for roast dinners, but here are St Helens' top ten roast dinners, as chosen by you, our readers.

ST HELENS' TOP EIGHT ROAST DINNERS:

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.”

And they did!

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