With the onset of Autumn now creeping up on us and a noticeable chill in the air in the mornings, the urge to ‘hunker down’ and enjoy some good-quality cosy time becomes ever stronger.
Of course, one of the best ways to do that is to head out to a nice homely pub and treat yourself to a hearty Sunday roast.
Without doubt, filling up on roast parsnips, Yorky puds and roast spuds always feels like a decadent treat when Winter starts to hint a return.
Of course, the real trick to enjoying a Sunday roast is finding a suitably cosy pub to hunker down in. Somewhere that will, in addition to serving top-notch fayre, make you feel warm and welcome from the outset.
Fortunately, we in Peterborough are rather blessed in this respect as we are blessed with a very good selection of charmog boozers that can deliver those essentials in spades.
While there is no one local pub which could claim to be the de-facto ‘best’ place to enjoy a Sunday roast, there are a good few which, according to Tripadvisor, are definite runners and riders. Pubs which have developed such a strong reputation for delivering outstanding food, great service and a warm welcome that customers seem to simply gravitate to them automatically when the nights start drawing in.
We have taken the online travel platform’s data and used to compile a shortlist of ten local pubs which, based on their Tripadvisor reviews, are most likely to warm your cockles and fill your tummy in equal measure.
We’re sure one of the following highly-regarded boozers will be just the ticket if you feel to feel the urge to chow down somewhere cosy in the weeks and months to come.
5. Gordon Arms, Oundle Road
A perennial favourite with roast dinner connoisseurs for years, the Gordon Arms is something of an automatic choice for many when the urge to hunker down gets strong. For many, the the Oundle Road pub's warm decor and homely vibe is as much of a draw as the persistently enjoyable food. Molly and her friendly team also earned regular praise. " "Best roast I have had in a pub for ages," noted one very pleased customer. "Everything cooked to perfection." Photo: David Lowndes
6. The Blue Bell, Glinton
The Blue Bell in Glinton is a long-established favourite with villagers and visitors alike. In many ways, it as the archetypal country pub: cosy, welcoming and handsome, with high-quality food served by courteous staff members. "Beautiful food in lovely surroundings," observed one reviewer "You can’t go wrong at the Bell." Another simply said "My wife and I go regularly and are never disappointed." Photo: Google
7. The Bluebell, Helpston
"Quaint" and "charming" are two words which are frequently used by reviewers to describe this much-loved, dog-friendly pub in Helpston. "Everything was sooo tasty and delicious," cooed one reviewer, who ordered the large roast with three separate meats. "Big portions arrived - and Yorkshire puddings were huge!" they added. Photo: Google
8. Millstone, Barnack
An ever-popular stop-off point for walkers exploring the adjacent Hills & Holes, the Millstone is one of those rare pubs which has, thankfully, managed to retain its authentic 'country boozers' vibe. Customers are big fans of the food too. "We had three roast dinners, all different: lamb, beef and pork, and all excellent," explained one reviewer. Another was even more succinct with their praise. "Yum, is all I can say." Photo: David Lowndes