Mid Cheshire's best roast dinners to enjoy on Easter Sunday

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 Mid Cheshire has to offer?

Which roast dinner takes your fancy?

As part of our Best of 2023 campaign last year, we searched for Mid Cheshire's best roast dinner.

You recommended some fantastic places and we put together a shortlist, where readers voted for their favourite.

The Red Lion in Little Budworth came out on top.

YOUR TOP PICKS FOR A GREAT ROAST DINNER ON EASTER SUNDAY:

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

The Leigh Arms

The Leigh Arms, Warrington Road, Little Leigh

The service is always excellent at The Leigh Arms with “good sized portions” and “never a bad meal”.

Sunday lunch in the sunshine in the beer garden is a good shout.

For more details go to facebook.com/theleigharms

The Stanley Arms

The Stanley Arms, Old Road, Anderton

With customers saying “the Sunday roast is delicious” and “their Sunday roasts are legendary” this was a must for our shortlist.

The recommendation said: “There’s plenty of food on your plate and it’s always piping hot.”

For more details go to facebook.com/moira20102022

The Antrobus Arms

The Antrobus Arms, Warrington Road, Antrobus

One review on their Facebook page said: “Outstanding service and the is food superb.

“It’s perfectly presented and tastes amazing.

“I would definitely recommend this place.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheAntrobus

The Slow and Easy

The Slow and Easy, Manchester Road, Lostock

One nomination said: “We went for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks ago after it was recommended by a friend, and we were not disappointed.

“The food was well cooked and served beautifully and the staff were friendly and welcoming.”

Another simply said: “The best gravy ever!”

For more details go to facebook.com/SlowandEasyPub

The George and Dragon

The George and Dragon, High Street, Great Budworth

Recommendations mentioned the generous portions and very large Yorkshire puddings and “the service and food are both exemplary”.

Another said: “Simply the best roast dinners and we’d definitely recommend it.”

For more details go to georgeanddragonatgreatbudworth.co.uk

The Red Lion, Winsford

The Red Lion, Wharton Road, Winsford

One review on their Facebook page said: “We had an awesome Sunday lunch at the Red lion.

“It was really tasty, great portions and great value with friendly staff.

“Will definitely be back for our Sunday roast fix soon!”

For more details go to facebook.com/TheRedLionWinsford