Sunday Roast at Southsea Castle

A Sunday roast with sea views and historic charm

Make your Sunday special with a delicious roast dinner at the restaurant inside Southsea Castle. Whether you’re catching sunshine in the outdoor courtyard or cosying up inside the castle’s thick stone walls, this is a roast worth planning your weekend around.

The sunlit courtyard becomes a summer haven for alfresco dining and cocktail sipping. From there, enjoy unparalleled views across The Solent to the Isle of Wight. In cooler months, the warm, atmospheric restaurant rooms create an inviting backdrop for long lunches, good wine and hearty food.

Starters to begin your Sunday feast

Kick off with shareable starters that set the tone for relaxed dining with friends and family. Choose from:
Marinated olives and warm ciabatta with aioli, oil and balsamic
Chorizo and gruyère croquettes with chorizo aioli
Confit garlic and rosemary baked brie
Warm homemade cheese scones with sundried tomato and olive butter

Each dish delivers flavour and comfort while you wait for the main event.

Classic Sunday roast choices

The star of the show is the Sunday roast dinner, served with all the traditional trimmings: roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots, green beans, savoy cabbage, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and rich gravy.

Choose from:

Roast pork belly
Roast chicken
Roast sirloin of beef
Deep fried brie with homemade chilli jam (vegetarian)
Vegan meatloaf

All roasts come with generous portions and thoughtful presentation, perfect for Sunday indulgence.

Options for kids and groups

The kids’ roast menu mirrors the main choices with smaller portions and big flavour — perfect for family dining. If you’re celebrating a special occasion, go for the Family Sunday Roast Sharing Feast. This feast brings a trio of meats and all the classics to a central sharing board for everyone to enjoy together. It must be pre-ordered and paid in advance.

Why book a Sunday here?

With its blend of historic views, relaxed atmosphere and delicious traditional cooking, the Southsea Castle roast is a Sunday lunch destination worth visiting again and again. Bring friends, family or a lucky date — Sundays taste better here.