During the18th Century, the French started to call the English "rosbifs" because we love eating roast beef. And roast beef is the reason why the ‘Beefeaters’ got their name despite being officially called the Yeomen of the Guard. Why do we mention this? Well, roast beef is at the heart of a traditional British Sunday roast dinner.
Today, we offer many meats as part of our Sunday Roast. You may find chicken, lamb or pork on the menu and in a decent pub or restaurant, there will also be a vegetarian or vegan option.
Sunday Roast at the Fox Connaught
If you’re looking for a traditional Sunday roast then look no further than the Fox Connaught. We’re that unexpected traditional public house that has retained its original charm in a world of chain hotels and restaurants. Our Sunday roasts are pretty special and everyone is guaranteed heartfelt Docklands hospitality.
On the menu at the Fox Connaught is a choice of traditional roast beef, half a roast chicken or for vegetarians, a veg wellington: delicious vegetables wrapped in pastry. All served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, yorkshire pudding and gravy (a veggie gravy option is available too)...with cauliflower cheese as an optional extra. Yum. You can book your table here.
The history of the Sunday roast
The traditional Sunday roast has been around since the reign of King Henry VII. Whilst the well off cooked their roast beef on a spit in their large, open fireplaces, the poor dropped their weekly roast at the bakers on the way to church. As bread wasn’t baked on a Sunday, the roast was cooked in the bread ovens.
Although meat is baked in an oven these days, we still use the term "Sunday roast", and for many, cooking and serving Sunday lunch at home is the very heart of a British Sunday.
What’s the story behind the Yorkshire pudding?
You will find that many Sunday roasts are served with yorkshire pudding. This batter dish was not always served alongside the meat and vegetables. Historically, the pudding was a starter served with lots of gravy with the idea that people would fill their tummies with the cheaper batter rather than the more expensive meat.
What are you waiting for? Book your Sunday roast at the Fox Connaught today!
The Fox Connaught is a little bit special: a hidden gem that sparkles amid the towers of modernity. It delivers 'real' London, with all its quirks. Want a great night out in a traditional London tavern? That's us. A comfortable bed for the night and a delicious breakfast? Yes, we offer that too. Huge outdoor space in the heart of the historical Docklands. We tick that box...and offer free parking to all guests in a secure carpark: a perk worth its weight in gold in modern London.
Then there’s the Sunday roast. Book your table today!
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Monday 23rd December 11am* - midnight
Tuesday 24th December 11am*- 6pm
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Friday 27th December 11am* - midnight
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