Best Sunday Roasts in Tynemouth
From grand hotel carveries with sea views to proper pub roasts with all the trimmings, here are the best spots for a Sunday lunch in Tynemouth.
A proper Sunday roast is one of life's great pleasures, and Tynemouth has no shortage of places to find one. Whether you want a formal three-course affair overlooking Longsands, a help-yourself carvery with sea views, or a generous pub lunch with a pint, there is something here for every appetite and budget.
Here are the best places for a Sunday roast in Tynemouth.
The Grand Hotel
The Grand Hotel is the most traditional setting for Sunday lunch in Tynemouth. You have two options under one roof: The Brasserie, a formal dining room with panoramic views over Longsands Beach, and Copperfields, the hotel's more relaxed pub.
The Brasserie serves a sit-down Sunday lunch made with locally sourced ingredients — expect a choice of roast meats, proper Yorkshire puddings, seasonal vegetables, and rich gravy. The views from the dining room are hard to beat, particularly on a bright winter's day when the sea is dramatic and the beach is empty.
Copperfields offers essentially the same quality in a more casual, walk-in setting — no booking required, though it fills up quickly. If you want the Grand experience without the formality, this is the one.
Booking: The Brasserie is reservation only. Copperfields is walk-in only.
Best for: A special-occasion Sunday lunch with the best sea views in Tynemouth. Book the Brasserie well ahead for window tables.
The Gibraltar Rock
Perched above King Edward's Bay with views across to the Priory, The Gibraltar Rock on East Street has long been a favourite for Sunday lunch. The pub underwent a major renovation and now has a downstairs bar serving pub classics and an upstairs restaurant with a more refined menu.
The Sunday carvery has been a staple here for years. You choose your cuts of meat — typically beef, turkey, and gammon — and then load your plate with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, stuffing, Yorkshire puddings, and vegetables. The gravy is generous and the portions are proper.
If you are seated in the upstairs restaurant, the carvery is brought to your table rather than being self-service, which adds a touch of formality. Either way, the views from the Gibraltar Rock are spectacular — it is one of the most dramatic pub locations on the North East coast.
Best for: Classic carvery in a stunning clifftop setting. Arrive early or book ahead — it gets very busy on sunny Sundays.
Miller & Carter Tynemouth
For a more premium Sunday experience, Miller & Carter on the seafront offers a Sunday Roast Sharing Board for two. The board features chicken, steak, and lamb cooked by their chefs, served with signature sides and unlimited beef dripping sauce, greens, and chantenay carrots.
At around sixty-seven pounds for two, it is not a budget option, but the quality of the meat is excellent and the sharing format makes it feel like an event. Miller & Carter also offers a more conventional Sunday set menu if you prefer individual plates.
The restaurant occupies a prime seafront position overlooking Longsands, and the interior is smart without being stuffy.
Best for: The sharing board is a treat for couples or friends who want to make Sunday lunch an occasion. Book online for the best availability.
Pleased To Meet You
Pleased To Meet You on Front Street — known locally as PTMY — started life as a cocktail bar in Newcastle city centre before opening this Tynemouth outpost. The Sunday roast here is a proper affair: four meats and a vegan option, all served with roast potatoes, mash, four types of vegetables, and a generously oversized Yorkshire pudding.
The atmosphere is relaxed and slightly more contemporary than the traditional pub roast. It is a good choice if you want a quality Sunday lunch followed by a cocktail, or if you are dining with a group that includes non-meat-eaters — the vegan roast is a genuine option, not an afterthought.
Best for: Four meats, a proper vegan option, and a Yorkshire pudding the size of your head. Good cocktails too.
The View
The View sits right on the seafront above Longsands Beach, and it is hard to argue with the name — the outlook across the sand is one of the best in Tynemouth. Their Sunday lunch menu features roast dishes served with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, market-fresh vegetables, and roast gravy.
The View is open from 8.30am, so you can combine a morning coffee or brunch with a later Sunday lunch if you are making a day of it. The kitchen closes thirty minutes before the restaurant, so do not leave it too late. It is a bright, well-decorated space that suits families and couples alike.
For more seafront dining options, see our best restaurants guide.
Best for: Beachfront Sunday lunch with one of the finest views in Tynemouth. Kitchen closes at 4.30pm.
The Tynemouth Castle Inn
The Tynemouth Castle Inn sits right opposite Longsands and is a solid all-rounder for a pub Sunday lunch. The menu features traditional roasts alongside the pub's regular offerings, and the setting — looking straight out onto the beach — makes it feel like a proper coastal Sunday.
If you have been surfing at Longsands or walking the coastal path, this is a convenient and satisfying stop. It is also home to Oswin's fish and chips if anyone in your party would rather skip the roast — see our fish and chips guide for more.
Best for: A reliable pub roast opposite Longsands — a natural stop after a morning on the beach.
Tips for Sunday Lunch in Tynemouth
Book ahead. Almost every venue on this list gets busy on Sundays, particularly during summer and on sunny days. If you have a group or want a specific table, reserve in advance.
Timing. Most places serve Sunday lunch from midday until mid-afternoon. The Grand Hotel and Gibraltar Rock tend to fill their first sittings quickly.
Walks before or after. One of the best things about Tynemouth is that you can combine a coastal walk with a proper Sunday lunch — work up an appetite along the cliffs, then settle in for roast beef and a pint.
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