The Lawton Arms, Church Lawton

Sunday roasts here are the real deal — proper portions, decent gravy, the kind of thing you actually look forward to rather than just tolerating. The Lawton Arms has that traditional pub feel without being scruffy about it, kept clean and put together in a way that not every local bothers with. Staff are genuinely friendly, not just going through the motions. It gets busy on Sundays for obvious reasons, so don’t expect lightning-fast service if you’re going peak time — but honestly, the food’s worth the wait.