19 of the best pubs in Ireland for a Sunday roast – from an old-school thatched bar to a city-centre favourite

There’s nothing quite as Irish as a meat-and-two-veg dinner. It’s comforting, filling and familiar. But when it’s elevated to a proper roast, with crispy potatoes, Yorkshire puds, jugs of gravy and all the trimmings, it becomes even more special. Home-cooked might be top-tier for many of us, but when you don’t fancy the faff (or the pile of dishes), it’s time to look elsewhere. Here’s a list of pubs and a few pub-adjacent spots that I love, along with some excellent recommendations, all of which truly get what a roast should be. PS: if any pub or restaurant owners are reading, take note – we need more Sunday roasts around!