Gastropub · Salford
Sunday roasts here are worth booking ahead for — it's an easy walk from St Peter's Square, and the upstairs dining room turns tables briskly, so food lands fast when someone small is running out of patience. The Sunday menu runs to two or three courses, portions are sensibly sized rather than overwhelming, and cauliflower cheese comes free with the roasts. Still and sparkling water are complimentary too, which quietly saves a few pounds. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, vegan options and buggy access, plus outdoor seating for days when everyone needs air. The interior is genuinely handsome, and the staff are attentive without hovering — one visitor called the service "absolutely outstanding". It's a popular spot that also hosts weddings and private events, so weekends get busy; book, and you'll be fine.
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