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.
9. The Cuckoo, Alwalton
Another charming boozer on our list which earns plaudits-a-plenty for being 'a lovely looking pub.' Attentive service and professional courtesy are standout aspects for many reviewers. "The place has style, service was quick and very friendly," offered one customer. "The staff could not do enough for us and the food was delicious," said another. Photo: Google
10. Blue Bell, Werrington
The Blue Bell in Werrington is another local pub where staff seem to know the age-old difference between hospitality and customer service. "The staff couldn’t do enough for us to make our visit so enjoyable," reported one elderly couple, "they went above and beyond to assist." Both the service and food are frequently described by reviewers as "outstanding." Photo: David Lowndes