Why Porterhouse Serves the Best Sunday Roast in Winchester
Winchester has no shortage of places to enjoy a Sunday roast, but Porterhouse Steakhouse sets a standard that few can match. Located at 24 Jewry Street in the heart of the city, our kitchen team brings the same exacting attention to our Sunday menu that defines our weekday steakhouse offering.
It starts with the beef. We source premium British cuts and dry-age them for a minimum of 28 days, developing the deep, concentrated flavour that makes the difference between a good roast and an exceptional one. Every joint is slow-roasted to order, rested properly, and carved thick at the table.
Then there are the Yorkshire puddings — risen tall, crisp on the outside, soft within, made from a batter recipe our head chef refuses to share. Alongside them: seasonal vegetables sourced from Hampshire farms, roast potatoes with a shatter-crisp exterior, and a bone marrow gravy that ties the entire plate together.
This is Sunday lunch done properly. No shortcuts, no compromises, and absolutely no packet gravy.
Top 5 Sunday Roast Options at Porterhouse
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28-Day Aged Roast Sirloin
Our signature cut. Dry-aged for 28 days, slow-roasted pink and carved tableside. The depth of flavour in every slice is what keeps our regulars coming back Sunday after Sunday. Served with all the traditional trimmings and our bone marrow gravy.
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Slow-Roast Lamb Shoulder
Hampshire lamb shoulder, slow-cooked for six hours until it falls apart at the touch of a fork. Finished with a rosemary and red wine jus that complements the natural sweetness of the meat. A firm favourite with our Sunday regulars.
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Free-Range Chicken
Whole free-range chicken, brined overnight and roasted golden with thyme butter. Succulent, flavourful, and served with a generous portion of proper bread sauce. The classic choice, elevated to Porterhouse standards.
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Porterhouse Wellington
Our twist on a British classic. Prime beef fillet wrapped in mushroom duxelles and golden puff pastry, served sliced with all the Sunday roast accompaniments. A centrepiece dish for those who want something truly special.
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Vegetarian Roast
A roast without compromise. Seasonal root vegetables, herb-stuffed portobello mushroom, crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and rich vegetarian gravy. Proof that a proper Sunday roast does not have to revolve around meat.
Traditional Accompaniments
At Porterhouse, the accompaniments are never an afterthought. Every element on the plate earns its place.
Roast Potatoes
Par-boiled, roughed up, and roasted in beef dripping until shattering-crisp on the outside and fluffy within. The way your grandmother made them — if your grandmother was a perfectionist.
Yorkshire Puddings
Towering, golden, and made fresh every service. Our Yorkshires rise tall in screaming-hot tins and arrive at the table still puffed with steam. They are, frankly, magnificent.
Seasonal Greens
We work with local Hampshire growers to bring the best of the season to your plate. From tender-stem broccoli and buttered savoy cabbage to heritage carrots roasted with honey and thyme.
Bone Marrow Gravy
The centrepiece of any great roast. Our gravy is built from roasted beef bones, marrow, pan juices and a splash of red wine, simmered for hours into a rich, glossy sauce that ties everything together.
Sunday at Porterhouse — The Experience
A Sunday roast at Porterhouse is not a rushed affair. We encourage guests to settle in, take their time, and enjoy the kind of relaxed, unhurried lunch that Sundays were made for. Arrive at noon, leave when you are ready.
Families are welcome. We have always believed that great food should be shared across generations. Children's portions are available for all our Sunday roasts, and our team are experienced at making younger guests feel at home without disrupting the atmosphere for everyone else.
For those who want to elevate the occasion, our sommelier has curated a selection of wines specifically chosen to complement the Sunday menu. A full-bodied Malbec alongside the aged sirloin, a Burgundy with the lamb shoulder, or a crisp English sparkling to start — each pairing is designed to enhance the flavours on your plate. This is the kind of fine dining experience that Winchester deserves on a Sunday.
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