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The 10 Best Vegetarian Roast Dinners in Manchester – For a Day with a Full Belly!
Have you ever popped over to a restaurant for a Sunday roast but were let down when you found out there wasn’t a vegetarian option? Bloody disappointing, isn’t it?
Finding vegetarian Sunday roasts isn’t the simplest thing to do since they’re traditionally made with roasted meat. But don’t worry, because we know the best spots for non-meat options!
After a delicious research that ended up with stuffed bellies, we finally assembled a list of our favourite vegetarian roasts in Manchester. Check out our best spots, from cosy experiences to pub-style dining!
Relaxed Dining in Manchester
The Refuge
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Address: Kimpton Clocktower Hotel – Oxford St
Contact: 0161 233 5151
Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 12 pm – 9:45 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm – 8:45 pm
Pricing: ££
Tucked away in the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, The Refuge is one of the most accessible restaurants for vegetarians and vegans. It certainly doesn’t hurt that it has a refined decor, as the Gothic architecture gives it an elegant look.
It’s a very plant-based friendly spot by offering a vegan menu. On Sundays, the Vegan Wellington Individual Roast is a scrumptious lunch, as it’s made with roast potatoes, buttered greens, and roasted squash.
For dessert, there are vegan and vegetarian ice creams from Grandpa Greene’s. But delicious food means it’s highly sought after, so make a reservation to secure a table for Sunday roast.
| Pro Tip: Before making a reservation, have a look at the website’s vouchers section. If you’re lucky, you might get your vegetarian roast dinner at a knock-down price! |
The Allotment Vegan & Vegetarian Eatery
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Address: 1-3 Cathedral Gates
Contact: 0161 243 1419
Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 11 am – 11 pm
- Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm
Pricing: ££
Being vegetarian has never been easier when you swing by The Allotment, a vegetarian and vegan restaurant opposite Manchester Cathedral. The idyllic setting makes it a must-try for Mancunians, even if you’re not on a plant-based diet.
Sunday roast is quite different here… but in an utterly good way! Their Stuffed Butternut Squash is well worth a try, made with roast potatoes, glazed carrots and parsnips, broccoli, quinoa stuffing, and a puree made with red cabbage and butternut squash.
One of the best highlights of dining here is the vibrant meals—everything is picture-worthy! They’re bloody delicious as well, and the picturesque setting makes the whole experience even better.
Another brilliant part? Your vegetarian roast dinner won’t go over £20! But we suggest throwing in some extra pounds for the Sticky Toffee Pudding, which is a perfect finish to a heavy meal.
| Pro Tip: Bring your four-legged friends to the patio! It’s stunning and a nice way to take a break from a walk. |
The Jane Eyre
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Address: 60 Beech Rd, Chorlton-cum-Hardy
Contact: 0161 881 0005, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Thursday: 3 pm – 11 pm
- Friday: 12 pm – 12 am
- Saturday: 11 am – 12 am
- Sunday: 11 am – 10 pm
Pricing: £££
The Jane Eyre has a knack for serving proper Sunday roasts. You’ll get a full tummy once you dine here, where you’ll receive a course meal, including a veggie roast that’s served with roast potatoes and carrots, root veg mash, and vegan Yorkshire pudding.
The ingredients are sourced locally, and you can taste the freshness with every bite, and they don’t stop at their delicious food.
When you swing by, you’ll see that their place is perfect for lazy Sundays because the decor feels very clean. There isn’t a tonne of stuff going on inside, making it ideal for a chill atmosphere.
When dining here, you must order a cocktail! Pair your veggie roast dinner with a Crimson Clover for a refreshing libation to complement the flavours of your meal.
| Pro Tip: If you want Sunday roast, don’t go to their Ancoats location because they no longer serve it. You can visit that one only if you want drinks and bar snacks. |
Elnecot
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Address: Cutting Room Square – 41 Blossom St
Contact: 07412 574 324, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Saturday: 11 am – 11:30 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm – 11:30 pm
Pricing: £
This industrial-style restaurant serves a lovely vegetarian Sunday roast. Elnecot certainly makes it a real treat because it’s vegetarian and vegan-friendly, since it doesn’t come with Yorkshire pudding—you do get extra servings of vegetables, though.
Their vegetarian roast dinner is served with vegan stuffing, roast potatoes, sautéed greens, roasted parsnips and carrots, and broccoli cheese. You can add some extra portions, although we suggest saving the extra quid for dessert.
This trendy spot is perfect for catching up because the drinks menu is chock-full of delicious wines and cocktails. And if you’re dining during Dry January, the non-alcoholic section has reasonable picks!
| Pro Tip: Avoid peak lunch and dinner hours if you want to skip crowded and busy times. There might be a long wait on days when they’re swamped with orders. |
Evelyn’s
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Address: 44 Tib St
Contact: 0161 834 3303, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 10 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 9 am – 11 pm
- Sunday: 9 am – 10 pm
Pricing: £
Evelyn’s in the Northern Quarter is one of those places that offer several choices for vegetarians. Their Sunday roasts come in three options: puy lentil Wellington, hispi cabbage, and cauliflower cheese.
There are other vegetarian choices on the menu, so you aren’t stuck with Sunday roast only. The best part? The flavours are absolutely spot on, as you can taste they’re perfectly cooked!
Order a Bloody Mary to balance the rich flavours of the meal, but a mimosa is also a good option for a refreshing and citrusy drink.
Bring your mates for a get-together. The ambience is laid-back with a touch of refined taste. The brick walls, indoor plants, and modern industrial style make this spot perfect for chill Sundays!
| Pro Tip: We strongly recommend booking a reservation on weekends, especially starting at 5 pm on Sundays. This way, you can avoid long queues and possible hour-long waiting times! |
The Counter House
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Address: Ice Plant Apartments – 35 Blossom St, Ancoats
Contact: 0161 414 0065, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 10 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 12 am
- Sunday: 12 pm – 9 pm
Pricing: ££
An Ancoats favourite for a reason, The Counter House is a gem that makes delicious meals. They know how to cook up consistent Sunday roasts, even when they skip the meat for a vegan Wellington.
The delicious vegetarian roast is served with sweet potato (a welcome change from the usual potatoes), black beans, chickpeas, baby spinach, and vegan gravy. Make it even more satisfying by adding a side of cauliflower cheese or a tenderstem broccoli.
Another reason why this is a popular spot? The ambience is perfect for hanging out! There’s a wall of greenery with plenty of sunlight in the daytime and a cosy ambient lighting at night—the ideal spot that feels like you’re away from the city!
| Pro Tip: Don’t forget to ask the servers for the best wine pairing for your vegetarian roast! They have a long list of wines and cocktails to complete your chill Sunday. |
Bar and Pub-Style Service in Manchester
The Bay Horse Tavern
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Address: 35-37 Thomas St
Contact: 0161 669 5799, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 12 pm – 12 am
- Friday – Saturday: 12 pm – 2 am
- Sunday: 11 am – 10 pm
Pricing: £
Sunday roast and beer? There’s no better combo! We knew there was a reason when we tried The Bay Horse Tavern one time, because after that, we came back again and again for their vegetarian roast!
Instead of chicken, you’ll get glazed cauliflower, which also comes with seasonal veggies, garlic and rosemary roasties, and rich gravy. Grab a cold glass of Boddington’s to pair it with, to balance out the rich flavours of the vegetarian roast.
The place is also ideal for a chill Sunday with your mates. The vibe feels like a more refined pub since the decor is inspired by Victorian pubs but with a contemporary spin to it, so expect a laid-back atmosphere.
| Pro Tip: Visit early on Sundays, or book a reservation as soon as possible. They can run out of vegetarian roast, so head over there before they’re completely out! |
Albert’s Schloss
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Address: 27 Peter St
Contact: Online form
Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9 am – 2 am
Pricing: ££
Albert’s Schloss knows how to cook good food and serve riveting entertainment. This Bavarian-style place will give you a taste of what German food and beer taste like—and even the vibe feels like a German bar, but with a Mancunian twist to it!
And when it comes to food, everything is smashing! Sunday luncheon is buzzing with flavours, even when you skip meat on your Sunday roast.
The Butternut Squash Spinach en Croute is packed with flavours! It comes with roast potatoes, root veggie mash, tenderstem broccoli, cabbage, peas, and of course, the rich vegetable gravy!
Don’t miss out on live entertainment! This place is filled with electrifying performances, from music to comedy!
| Pro Tip: There’s a performance each night, but visit their website for the schedule. Not all shows are available every night in Manchester. |
Reddish Ale
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Address: 14 Broadstone Rd, Reddish, Stockport
Contact: [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday: 2 pm – 10 pm
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 3 pm – 10 pm
- Thursday: 12 pm – 10 pm
- Friday – Saturday: 12 pm – 11 pm
- Sunday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Pricing: £
This Stockport bar is worth the drive from the city centre. Reddish Ale, a family-run bar, is a charming place that cooks up a storm and pours out corkers! This place is right up your street if you fancy beer and quick catch-ups.
They know how to do a vegetarian Sunday roast really well, which is tasty with a flavourful gravy, but not too rich that it’s overwhelming. On the first day of the week, they serve food starting at 2 pm, and it’s called Slow Sundays, a nod to taking it easy.
For our non-vegetarian mates, the meat on the Sunday roast changes every week. Don’t forget to check out the beer selection for the finest cask ales!
| Pro Tip: Arrive a bit earlier than 2 pm for the vegetarian roast, especially if you’re coming with a group. The place is small and they don’t take reservations, so it’s a good idea to pop in early to secure a table. |
10 Tib Lane
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Address: 10 Tib Ln
Contact: 0161 833 1034, [email protected]
Hours:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday – Saturday: 12 pm – 12 am
- Sunday: 12 pm – 10 pm
Pricing: ££
10 Tib Lane, located on 10 Tib Lane, is a bar that carries itself with an air of sophistication. But it remains a casual hangout for Sunday roasts, with a ridiculously good drinks menu!
Plant-based diets will love their vegetarian roast dinner, which is made with mushroom Wellington. It comes with braised red cabbage, roast potatoes, carrot and swede mash, greens, and gravy.
Vegans can rejoice, too! Their Sunday roast is available in a vegan option—just ask the server!
| Pro Tip: It’s best to book a table in advance on Sundays. Sometimes, slots fill up fast, especially around holidays. |
