TOMORROW is National Roast Dinner Day – Monday not Sunday!
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.
Will you be celebrating National Roast Dinner Day today? Or maybe tomorrow, Monday?
Why not celebrate a day early with a hearty Sunday roast?
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 town’s best British classic and, following your nominations and suggestions, we shortlisted St Helens’ top seven.
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 Moss Bank, on Moss Bank Road, was the runaway winner, topping the table for roast dinners, but here are St Helens’ top seven Sunday bests, as chosen by you, our readers.
ST HELENS’ 10 BEST ROAST DINNERS:
The Bull and Dog
The Bull and Dog, Clock Face Road, St Helens
One nomination for this place said: “It’s got to be the roast lamb dinner at The Bull and Dog.”
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
The Moss Bank
The Moss Bank, Moss Bank Road, St Helens
There were dozens of nominations for this popular place with customers saying it’s “hands down” the best roast dinner around.
And they won this year's title!
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048753289526
The Wheatsheaf
The Wheatsheaf, Mill Lane, Sutton
One satisfied customer said: “The Wheatsheaf will take some beating.
“Had some great Sunday dinners there.”
Another said it’s “by far the best”.
For more details go to facebook.com/TheWheatsheafOfficial
Park Road Café
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
St Helens Sunday Roast To Your Door
St Helens Sunday Roast To Your Door, Great Delph, Haydock
One Facebook reviewer said: “I would definitely recommend this company as it was very easy to order.
“We were kept well informed about delivery times, prices and reheating instructions.
“We were amazed at the portion size of portion and it was all lovely and tasty - fresh food and plenty of it with separate portion of gravy.”
For more details go to facebook.com/sundayroaststhelens
The Grapes Hotel
The Grapes Hotel, Eccleston Park, Prescot
The carvery here gets top reviews – “good mood food on any day of the week”.
For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063988232798
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
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