Guardian Best Of 2023 top ten roast dinners revealed

ROAST dinner was on the menu this week as we asked where in Mid Cheshire serves the best of this British classic.

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 Mid Cheshire has to offer?

After launching our new Best of 2023 competition in the Northwich and Winsford Guardian and the Knutsford Guardian last month, we wanted to know where to go for a delicious roast dinner.

In our first Best of 2023 category we were looking at the best hair salons, barbers and independent stylists in the town followed by the area’s most delicious pies and then picture-perfect nails.

Next up, roast dinners were in the spotlight and after receiving dozens of nominations over the weekend we have shortlisted a top ten, who will battle it out to be named the best in Mid Cheshire.

But now we need your help to choose an overall Best for Roast Dinner winner from our top ten.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Roast Dinner shortlists post on our Northwich, Winsford and Middlewich, and Knutsford Facebook and Twitter pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Northwich and Winsford Guardian or Knutsford Guardian (Thursday, May 11 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.co.uk – please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, May 15 and we will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best Of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR TOP TEN BEST FOR ROAST DINNER FINALISTS:

The Rose and Crown

The Rose and Crown, Knutsford

According to The Rose and Crown’s Facebook page, there’s a reason why their Sunday roasts are the talk of Knutsford.

According to satisfied customers “the roast beef is the best” and “they start cooking their gravy on a Thursday!”

For more details go to facebook.com/roseandcrownknutsford

Vale Royal Abbey Arms

Vale Royal Abbey Arms, Chester Road, Northwich

One happy customer recommends the Yorkshire puddings at this venue as “they’re huge, just like my mum’s”.

Another said it’s “great service, good value and fantastic food”.

For more details go to facebook.com/VRoyalAbbeyArms

The Red Lion Inn, Little Budworth

The Red Lion, Vicarage Lane, Little Budworth

This traditional country pub serves fresh, home cooked food and there’s always a warm welcome.

One nomination simply said The Red Lion is “without doubt the best place for Sunday lunch”.

For more details go to facebook.com/redlioninnlittlebudworth

The Golden Pheasant

The Golden Pheasant, Plumley Moor Road, Knutsford

Hungry visitors always leave here feeling full and it’s easy to see why – the Yorkshire puddings look fantastic.

One happy customer said: “It’s always hot and tastes delicious and with four portions of vegetables and a great choice of meat, we wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

For more details go to facebook.com/goldenpheasantatplumley