One of the best things about the weekend is looking forward to a glorious roast on a Sunday.
There are so many excellent pubs that take advantage of the Sunday dinner hype in Dartford, but the News Shopper team are here to bring you the greatest according to Google and Tripadvisor reviews.
Whether you love large portions smothered in gravy or prefer a finer dining approach, we have all the best options laid out.
Here are our top five places in Dartford for Sunday dinners:
- The Malt Shovel - 3 Darenth Rd, Dartford DA1 1LP
Supposedly famous for its lovely cauliflower cheese, The Malt Shovel claims to offer homemade Sunday dinners with locally sourced produce.
There is a great nut roast option here for any vegetarian visitors.
The pub itself is cosy with an attractive beer garden which is partly covered if you would rather get out of the sun while you eat.
A Tripadvisor review reads: “Had a Sunday roast here last weekend and it was hands down one of the best I've ever had.
“The beef was delicious, the cauliflower cheese out of this world and the service was 10/10.
“Thanks so much for a lovely meal.”
- The Rose - 36 Overy St, Dartford DA1 1UP
Visitors here praise both the cost and quality of the food.
This family-run pub appears to have a real traditional style and a huge spacious beer garden to soak up the sunshine.
If you prefer eating at home, there are also options for takeout or delivery as well.
A Tripadviser review reads: “After having read many great reviews about this pub's Sunday lunch me and a friend decided to try it and I must say what an excellent Sunday lunch it was the roast beef was very tender and well-cooked just as I like it.
“The staff were very friendly and helpful.
“It's a pub I certainly would return to for a meal when I’m in the area.”
- Chequers - Darenth Rd S, Darenth, Dartford DA2 7QT
This pub is located in a pleasing countryside location close to the villages of Darenth and Hawley.
A huge 16th-Century inn with even bigger plates of Sunday roast.
This is another venue with a large beer garden so that you can make the best of the good weather.
A Google review reads: “The best Sunday roast for miles around… big plate with lots of meat and veg and piping hot…. Beautiful.. always my go to Sunday lunch.. and always a welcoming vibe.”
- The Plough - 65 High Rd, Dartford DA2 7BW
The Plough’s website says that it provides “traditional favourites, served with a contemporary presentation” so their Sunday dinners don’t just taste amazing, they look good too.
This place is a great pub to bring your kids along to as they can burn off their energy in the play equipment in the beer garden.
A Google review reads: “The roast dinners were exceptional, and the desserts were amazing too.
“Portions were spot on for a hungry family.”
- The Bull - Lombard St, Horton Kirby, Dartford
Another traditional pub with jaw-dropping views of the countryside from the beer garden.
Reviews seem to repeatedly highlight the great “old school roast potatoes” cooked in meat fat as well as the friendly staff.
A Google review reads: “Food is excellent!
“Never had a bad meal here.
“Sunday lunch!
“Belly of Pork crispy, cauliflower cheese, comes with your meal no extra charge, crispy potatoes - Cannot fault anything.”
Did we miss your favourite off the list? - Let us know in the comments where your favourite place for a Sunday roast is in Dartford.
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