The weather is finally cool enough to head to a cosy Suffolk pub and enjoy a traditional British roast dinner.

Tripadvisor uses reviews from diners to narrow down the best establishments to tuck into a delicious Sunday lunch. 

Here are seven of the highest-rated roasts in the region.

1. The Green Man Inn

Where: Tunstall

Rating: 5/5

Bury Mercury: The Green Man scored a perfect 5 from Tripadvisor for its roast dinnersThe Green Man scored a perfect 5 from Tripadvisor for its roast dinners (Image: The Green Man)

The Green Man in Tunstall was named the best pub in the region by the Southern Enterprise Awards in August.

It is the village's only pub and was reopened in 2020 by Simon and Lucia Lucas. 

There does not seem to be a roast menu online for the pub, but their social media page has images of some delicious options, including a roast beef sirloin, haunch of venison and a vegetable Wellington. 

2. Ufford Crown

Where: Ufford

Rating: 4.5/5

Bury Mercury: The meat on offer at The Ufford Crown looks divineThe meat on offer at The Ufford Crown looks divine (Image: Newsquest)

The Ufford Crown is a family-run pub in the village of Ufford.

Their roast menu is one of the most extensive on this list, with seven different options to choose from. 

Highlights include their Dingley Dell pork belly, confit duck leg and nut roast. 

3. Queen's Head

Where: Eye

Rating: 4.5/5

Bury Mercury: The Queens Head has been named a popular pub for a roastThe Queens Head has been named a popular pub for a roast (Image: Newsquest)

The Queens Head prides itself on being a very traditional British pub, and this ethos is reflected in its food. 

There is no Sunday lunch menu advertised online, but the Tripadvisors have raved over the offering, calling the roast a 'winner' for the region.

4. White Horse Inn

Where: Stoke Ash

Rating: 4.5/5

Bury Mercury: The White Horse is on the A140 and is a favourite stopping point for those on a journey through East AngliaThe White Horse is on the A140 and is a favourite stopping point for those on a journey through East Anglia (Image: Newsquest)

The White Horse is located on the side of the A140and lots of people who stop are surprised by the delicious Sunday lunch on offer.

The pub has four roast options available, including roast beef, turkey, loin of pork and a nut roast, all of which come with crispy roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

5. Dennington Queen

Where: Dennington

Rating: 4.5/5

Bury Mercury: The cosy interior of the Dennington Queen matches the homely food on offerThe cosy interior of the Dennington Queen matches the homely food on offer (Image: Newsquest)

At The Dennington Queen, diners are spoilt for choice with the numerous options on the Sunday menu, including two different types of roast beef - rump and back rib.

All of the roasts come with garlic and rosemary roasted potatoes and seasonal vegetables, but there is the choice to add cauliflower cheese to your lunch as well. 

6. The Bell Inn

Where: Rickinghall

Rating: 4.5/5

Bury Mercury: The Bell Inn is a popular spot for those in the North Suffolk region looking for an impressive roastThe Bell Inn is a popular spot for those in the North Suffolk region looking for an impressive roast (Image: The Bell Inn)

The Bell Inn changes its menu seasonally to ensure that the produce cooked is of the freshest quality.

Ingredients are sourced from local farmers and suppliers, and Sunday lunches cost £15.95 and come in a variety of options for diners. 

7. The One Bull

Where: Bury St Edmunds

Rating: 4.5/5

Bury Mercury: The One Bull is set in the heart of Bury St EdmundsThe One Bull is set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds (Image: Gregg Brown)

This is not the first time The One Bull has featured in the press for its roast dinner; in 2022 it was included in The Guardian’s article on ’30 of the best UK pubs for Sunday lunch.'

The Sunday lunch menu changes weekly, but will always feature numerous meat, vegetarian and fish options, as well as a plethora of delicious desserts.