The Best Sunday Roasts in Swanage

May 24th, 2024

A classical British weekend is never fully complete without a delicious Sunday roast to send you off into the upcoming week! With a wide selection of fantastic pubs and restaurants dotted around Swanage, guests staying at Ulwell Holiday Park are never short of choice on where to enjoy a delicious Sunday roast. To help you decide which restaurant or pub to visit during your holiday in Dorset, we’ve complied a list of the best Sunday roasts available in Swanage!

 

The Village Inn

Our own restaurant at Ulwell is well renowned amongst our guests and locals for its delicious Sunday roast.With fantastic views over the Dorset coast and countryside,  The Village Inn offers a cosy, rustic ambiance which allows you to relax and soak up the friendly atmosphere of this family-owned pub in Swanage. The Village Inn’s menu is brimming with traditional favourites and modern twists – meaning that there truly is something for every member of the family to enjoy!

All Sunday roasts served at The Village Inn are home-cooked using the freshest ingredients from local suppliers and farmers. Our Sunday roasts offer guests the chance to sample a choice of locally sourced meats – including chicken, ‘Fossil Farm’ beef and ‘Samways’ pork. What’s more, we also offer a vegetarian Sunday roast option as well as a kids’ size roast! If you require a gluten-free or vegan meal (or should you require a meal that caters to any other dietary requirements) – simply get in touch with our team. Our expert chefs may be able to create a delicious meal alternative for you!

The Village Inn stocks a wide range of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks – many of which are locally brewed beers and ciders from across the Jurassic Coast! If you’re looking to enjoy a glass of red or white wine whilst enjoying a Sunday roast in Swanage, simply talk a member of staff who will gladly talk you through our wine menu.

We believe that what truly sets The Village Inn apart from other restaurants in Swanage, is not just the exceptional food and drink, but also the warm hospitality and inviting atmosphere – making our pub restaurant in Swanage a firm favourite among families, friends, and holidaymakers alike! What’s more, we are ideally located in the countryside of the Purbeck Hills, making us ideally placed for a leisurely pub walk in Swanage!

 

the village inn pub restaurant

 

The Black Swan

The Black Swan is a popular traditional pub on the outskirts of Swanage. The Black Swan serves their Sunday roasts every Sunday, between 12:00-15:00 alongside their everyday menu. Here you can experience a wide range of Sunday roast options including beef, pork, lamb, chicken or even the ‘Roast Combo Feast’ which offers guests to sample all of the meats on the menu! If you, or a family member, would prefer to eat a veggie meal –  The Black Swan also offers a delicious mediterranean sharing platter, wild mushroom arancini balls and a Morrocan tagine! The Black Swan does get busy, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.

 

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak  is often regarded as being one of the oldest and most traditional pubs in all of Swanage – and, like all the best traditional pubs, The Royal Oak serves an absolutely unmissable Sunday roast! The Royal Oak is well-known for their friendly and welcoming atmosphere, as well as their generous portion sizes – all of which have very reasonable prices. The Sunday roasts available at this particular pub in Swanage provide guests with a choice of three to four meat options, alongside a colourful array of fresh vegetables!

 

The Greyhound Inn

If you’re planning to head a little further afield, be it to explore the local area or to enjoy a walk up and around Corfe Castle – we highly recommend that you check out The Greyhound Inn. This country pub is often regarded as the ‘go-to spot’ after enjoying a walk around the historic hills.

The Greyhound Inn serve an excellent Sunday roast for families and friends to enjoy together! All meals cooked at The Greyhound Inn reflect staple flavours of British heritage dishes – including fresh vegetable, rich sauces and tenderly cooked meat cuts.

family enjoying a sunday roast in swanage

 

Family-Friendly Holiday Park in Swanage

Our holiday park in Swanage is ideally placed in the beautiful countryside – making it the perfect place for staying in a holiday home, in your caravan – or even a for enjoying a camping holiday in Dorset! Ulwell Holiday Park offers a wide range of accommodation options including holiday homes, caravan and motorhome pitches, camping pitches and even a rustic glamping pod! To secure your holiday in Swanage, book your accommodation online or call our friendly reception team at 01929 422823.

 

What our guests say

  • A lovely quiet site

    Andy Blackwell

    A lovely quiet site, nice warm amenities with good sized shower cubicles, shop not open yet as it’s too early but the local pub is ideal. Staff were very friendly and helpful. If you’re reasonably fit you can walk into Swanage but the bus service is great so why would you want to. Overall a very nice break, we will be back.

  • Super swimming pool

    Joseph Molford

    Fantastic site, we have had a brilliant holiday. Super swimming pool and changing facilities. Site really handy to get to Swanage and Studland. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff for a lovely holiday.

  • Excellent quality caravan site

    Peter Skrobacz

    Excellent quality caravan site, top quality, small and friendly, location fantastic. Been visiting Ulwell for over 25 years now and every year is special.

  • An amazing week at Ulwell

    Jenny H

    We have just returned back from our weeks stay at Ulwell Holiday Park with our 2 small children and dog. It was an absolute brilliant week! The site has everything you need, and more! A lovely comfy pub on site for drinks and a bowl of chips, a small shop, swimming pool, large play are with park, and the bus stops right outside.. what more could you want

  • Easter break

    Mit

    We have just returned after a brilliant Easter break. Couldn’t fault anything at all and we didn’t want to leave. We didn’t visit the pub but the shop is stocked with local produce and essentials. The facilities are great and the location convenient. Our van was spotless and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back

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Finding us

BY ROAD

From Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry and following the B3351 into Swanage.

From Wareham using the A351 into Swanage, turn left along the seafront towards Studland.

BY BUS

The park is situated on the main bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage.

GPS

1 ° 58’ 16” West, 50° 37’ 34” North

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