The Best Pubs for Sunday Roasts in Kent

Where to Find the Perfect Roast in Kent

Kent is one of the best places in the UK to enjoy a Sunday Roast. For some reason to two go together in perfect harmony, especially if the food is accomanied by some local ales, wine or beer. We’ve selected our favourite pubs that serve roasts from roaring fires in 15th-century inns to coastal gastropubs serving roast sirloin and Yorkshire puddings by the sea. This is The Kent Tourist’s guide to the best pubs for Sunday roasts in Kent for 2025.

1. The Radnor Arms, Folkestone

Address: Christchurch Rd, Folkestone CT20 2SX
Price range: £22–£28 per roast

Located in the heart of Folkestone’s buzzing West End, The Radnor Arms is quickly becoming one of Kent’s most acclaimed gastropubs, known for its modern British menu and exceptional Sunday lunches. It is also The Kent Tourist’s favourite pub in the UK.

Housed in a beautifully restored Victorian building, the pub blends coastal chic with traditional comfort. Sunday roasts feature locally sourced meats and generous servings of roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and homemade gravy.

Their roast beef and slow-cooked pork belly are customer favourites, while vegetarians can enjoy a rich nut roast with red wine jus. The Radnor Arms was listed in the 2024 Good Food Guide and is a firm favourite among locals for its relaxed, stylish atmosphere. Make sure you check out the bar before or after your meal for a very cocktail and very cool experience.

A touch of class: A map of where The Radnor Arms source their food from.

2. The Rose and Crown, Sevenoaks

Address: London Rd, Sevenoaks TN13 2TH
Price range: £21–£27 per roast

A regular fixture in our pub guides, this is a traditional country pub with a contemporary twist. The Rose and Crown sits in the charming town of Sevenoaks, just outside Dunton Green. Expect perfectly cooked roasts, excellent service, and an inviting atmosphere complete with a log fire in winter and a sunny garden in summer.

The Sunday menu features Kentish topside of beef, roast chicken, and slow-roasted lamb shoulder served with crisp roast potatoes and seasonal veg. Pair your meal with one of their fine local ales or a glass from their carefully curated wine list. they also have an excellent three meat roast that cannot be missed.

The pub was a finalist in the Kent Dining Pub of the Year Awards 2023, cementing its reputation for quality and consistency.

3. Pomus, Folkestone & Margate

Address (Folkestone): 53 Tontine St, Folkestone CT20 1JR
Address (Margate): 9 The Centre, Margate CT9 1JG
Price range: £20–£26 per roast

With locations in both Folkestone and Margate, Pomus is a rising star in Kent’s food scene, known for its creative menus and focus on sustainability. Their Sunday roasts are served in minimalist, Scandinavian-inspired surroundings with an emphasis on local and seasonal produce.

The menu often includes roast rump of beef, slow-cooked lamb, or free-range chicken with cauliflower cheese, maple carrots, and perfectly crisp potatoes.

Pomus also offers an impressive vegan roast and a rotating menu of small plates throughout the week. The Folkestone site in particular has earned rave reviews for combining fine-dining presentation with a relaxed, coastal feel.

4. The Plough Inn, Faversham

Address: Stalisfield Rd, Faversham ME13 0HY
Price range: £18–£24 per roast

Just outside Faversham, The Plough Inn is a beautifully restored countryside pub that prides itself on home-cooked roasts, locally sourced ingredients, and friendly service.

Set among hop fields and farmland, this pub captures the essence of Kent’s rural charm. Their Sunday roast menu includes roast sirloin, pork belly with crackling, and chicken with lemon and thyme — all served with Yorkshire puddings and rich gravy.

They’ve also won acclaim in the Taste of Kent Awards, thanks to their commitment to fresh, local produce and their extensive vegetarian options.

The Plough Inn near Faversham

5. The Print House, Tenterden

Address: 11 W Cross, Tenterden TN30 6JR
Price range: £22–£30 per roast

A favourite among locals and visitors alike, The Print House brings modern brasserie dining to the picturesque town of Tenterden. Known for its elegant interiors and open kitchen, this restaurant-pub hybrid offers one of the most refined Sunday roasts in Kent.

Dishes include roast sirloin of beef, free-range chicken, and nut roast wellington, each paired with seasonal vegetables, crispy potatoes, and a rich homemade jus.

The Print House also boasts an extensive cocktail list and was featured in Kent Life Magazine’s Top 10 Sunday Roasts for 2024.

6. Walnut Tree, Aldington

Address: Forge Hill, Aldington, Ashford TN25 7DT
Price range: £20–£25 per roast

Nestled in the village of Aldington near Ashford, Walnut Tree Inn is a quintessential country pub that combines cosy interiors with locally sourced cuisine.

Their Sunday roasts are hearty, traditional, and cooked with precision — think tender roast lamb, golden potatoes, and vegetables straight from nearby farms.

Locals love its relaxed, dog-friendly atmosphere and its proximity to scenic countryside walks, making it the perfect spot for a roast and ramble.

7. The Woolpack Inn, Warehorne

Address: Church Rd, Warehorne, Ashford TN26 2LL
Price range: £22–£28 per roast

Another favourite of The Kent Tourist, and part of the Radnor Arms family, this is a historic 16th-century inn on the edge of Romney Marsh. The Woolpack Inn in Warehorne is part of the celebrated Pickled Egg Pubs, offering traditional pub charm with a modern, seasonal menu.

Their Sunday roasts are a local highlight — particularly the roast beef with giant Yorkshire puddings and the slow-roasted pork shoulder with apple compote.

The pub has received multiple accolades for its food and hospitality, including a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award (2023), and it’s a firm favourite among walkers and cyclists exploring the area. You can also stay at the Inn in one of their incredible boutique rooms.

8. The Hampton Inn, Herne Bay

Address: 72 Western Esplanade, Hampton-on-Sea, Herne Bay CT6 8DL
Price range: £17–£23 per roast

With panoramic sea views over Herne Bay, The Hampton Inn is one of Kent’s best coastal pubs for a Sunday roast. The combination of hearty portions, friendly service, and unbeatable location make it a hidden gem.

Their Sunday roast menu includes traditional beef, chicken, and pork options — plus a nut roast — all served with crispy potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, and seasonal vegetables.

Guests can enjoy their meal overlooking the sea, and on sunny days, the outdoor terrace offers one of the best dining views on the north Kent coast.

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