A Sunday roast is a staple of the British dining week, and Leeds is home to plenty of pubs serving up everything from traditional roast beef and Yorkshire puddings to modern twists on the classic lunch.
For this week's food hygiene PAP, we've rounded up 13 Leeds pubs known for their Sunday lunch offerings and looked at their latest food hygiene ratings.
Ratings are based on inspections carried out by local authorities and range from zero to five stars, with five meaning “very good”.
1. Kirkstall Bridge Inn (5 - Very Good)
Kirkstall Bridge Inn received a perfect 5 when inspected on September 17, 2025. | Iconic Media Photo: James Hardisty
2. Beck and Call (5 - Very Good)
This Stainbeck Road institution was inspected on May 13, when inspectors gave it the top score. | Iconic Media Photo: Simon Hulme
3. Whitelock's Ale House (5 - Very Good)
Leeds' oldest pub is also a favourite for Sunday lunch. It received a Very Good score on inspection on May 2, 2024. | Iconic Media Photo: James Hardisty
4. The Adelphi (5 - Very Good)
The Adelphi was inspected on March 20, 2025. It received a Very Good rating. | Iconic Media
5. The Cardigan Arms (5 - Very Good)
A true Leeds institution, food inspectors rated it Very Good on February 12, 2025. | Iconic Media Photo: Simon Hulme
6. The Brunswick (5 - Very Good)
The Brunswick which is considered one of the best places in Leeds for a Sunday roast. It was rated 5 by food hygiene inspectors on April 28, 2026. | Iconic Media Photo: James Hardisty