Our Guide To the 5 Best Sunday Lunch & Roast Dinners Around the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon & Warwick

If you’re seeking the perfect Sunday lunch not far from Mount Pleasant Barns in Walton, here are some of our favourite local and hidden-gem picks we often recommend to our guests staying with us. Each offers charm, generous roasts, warm hospitality — and a real taste of the Cotswolds / Warwickshire country-pub life.

The Horseshoe, Shipston-on-Stour (The locals “secret”)

Why go: A true local favourite for Sunday lunch — unpretentious, friendly, and reliably good.
What to expect: Their Sunday lunch menu changes and generally includes a good choice of roasts with seasonal sides. A reviewer called it “the best lunch we’ve had in a long time.”
Ambience: A historic 17th-century coaching inn (Grade II listed) with rustic charm.
Hours & dining: Thing to know is that you can’t book! They are open 12-6pm on a Sunday and you just turn up!

Top tip: Go after 2pm when the busiest time is over.  They accept dogs!

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The Howard Arms, Ilmington

Why go: A beautifully restored pub in an idyllic village, with a reputation for excellent cooking and refined roasts.
What to expect: Their Sunday menu often includes dry-aged Aberdeen Angus beef, Old Spot pork loin, corn-fed chicken and vegetarian options, all served with roast potatoes, seasonal greens, root vegetables, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. They also run a full lunch & dinners menu.
Ambience: Traditional Cotswold stone building, cozy interiors with fireplaces, and a quiet village-green setting.
Recognition: It has been awarded a rosette for culinary quality and is well regarded with locals in the area. 

The Fuzzy Duck, Armscote

Why go: Rustic charm meets creative Sunday roast menus. It’s a hidden gem with flair.
What to expect: Their Sunday menu features roasts from local farms: beef and pork from Todenham Manor Farm, lamb from Lightorne Farm. Guests praise the “incredibly delicious Sunday Lunch … in a cosy, warm and beautiful setting.” 
Ambience: Exposed beams, flagstone floors, open fireplaces, with a beautifully landscaped courtyard garden for al fresco dining.
Reviews & service: OpenTable reviews highlight “excellent Sunday lunch,” thoughtful touches, and friendly staff. 

The Swan Inn, Broadway

Why go: Classic, reliable, and beautifully placed in Broadway’s heart.
What to expect: The Swan offers a seasonal Sunday roast menu, with all the trimmings — roasted potatoes, root vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and bottomless gravy. Their daytime food menu also includes lighter mains (scampi, gammon, tart) when you want something less heavy.
Ambience: A characterful Cotswold stone pub with comfortable dining corners and a warm, welcoming feel.
Tip: Book ahead, especially in good weather or if you’re dining with a group — it’s a popular spot.
Great for after a walk up to Broadway Tower.

Make It a Weekend to Remember: Stay at Mount Pleasant Barns

After a Sunday spent indulging in some of the finest roast dinners the Cotswolds and Warwickshire have to offer, there’s no better way to round off the weekend than by unwinding back at Mount Pleasant Barns. Nestled in peaceful countryside and surrounded by rolling fields, our luxury barns are the perfect base for a foodie escape — whether you’re planning a leisurely lunch-hopping tour, a relaxing getaway with friends, or a romantic weekend retreat. With spacious interiors, wood-fired hot tubs, and views that stretch for miles, it’s the ideal place to kick off your boots, pour a glass of wine, and savour that Sunday feeling long after the plates have been cleared.

 Book your cosy countryside break at Mount Pleasant Barns today