IT'S Easter Sunday - the perfect day to enjoy a fabulous roast dinner.
But where could you go to enjoy the perfect meal?
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?
Which roast dinner takes your fancy?
As part of our Best of 2023 campaign last year, we searched for St Helens' best roast dinner.
You recommended some fantastic places and we put together a shortlist, where readers voted for their favourite.
The Brown Edge Pub in Thatto Heath came out on top.
YOUR TOP PICKS FOR A GREAT ROAST DINNER ON EASTER SUNDAY:
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
After winning the 2022 award, 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
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