Comforting & Flavourful

Sunday Lunch

Relax, unwind and enjoy one of Yorkshire’s finest Sunday lunches, where outstanding local ingredients, expert cooking and the warmest of welcomes create a meal to remember.

Sunday Lunch Menu


Savour the art of a truly exceptional Sunday lunch, where timeless British classics meets quality. Thoughtfully prepared using superior local ingredients, our menu celebrates beautifully cooked seasonal produce, perfectly roasted meats and elegant vegetarian dishes, each crafted with care and attention to detail by our talented head chef.  

Whether gathering with wider family, catching up with friends or simply treating yourself, settle in, enjoy a leisurely afternoon and let us make your Sunday something special.  

Table set for dining
Dessert at the Exelby Green Dragon

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Sunday Lunch Menu is available to order from on Sundays 12 to 3pm.

Due to the short service time, we recommend booking ahead to ensure your preferred time is secured. You can find the booking form here. 

Our starters range from £8-£9 with our classic roasts starting at £16, to the more premium dishes at only £24. Typically, to order two courses on a Sunday will cost around £30 per person, including a drink or two. A family of four could easily dine with us for an affordable total of £80-£100.

It’s super easy to book a table with us, and takes under a minute to fill out your details.

Please remember to include any allergy and accessibility needs in the “Special Requirements” section, and select “lunch,” from the dropdown options.

Click here to book now. 

Yes, we have a full children’s menu which is available on a Sunday. You can find a wide array of kid-friendly favourites such as perfectly fried Chicken Strips, or creamy Mac and Cheese, to more adventurous dishes such as Arancini, and Red Pepper pasta. Specially offered on a Sunday is a smaller portion of either Roast Beef for £11 or Roast Gammon for £10.

Our head chef has devoted time to ensuring that our recipes cover a wide range of dietary requirements, with other menu items needing small tweaks to make it safe for various allergies.

We make our batter using gluten free beer, meaning all of the items that go in our fryers is gluten free! There are plenty of plant-based options, such as our creamy Butternut Squash and Sage Rigatoni, and our perfectly grilled Celeriac Steak.

As we are an old building, there are a few uneven floors, or one-step differences, but mostly we are all on one level. There is stepless access to the rear of the building, through the beer garden, a short walk from the car park.

The car park is large and secure with a specific disabled access space, and a specific parent and child space. We also have a private disabled bathroom.

If you are able to provide details of your accessibility requirements in your booking, or give us a call to let us know, we can reserve a table that will be most appropriate for your party.

See below for a more in-depth review of each dish, perfect reading material for deciding what to eat this Sunday!

 

Secure your table

To secure your Sunday Lunch table for the time you want – don’t delay, book now!

Sunday Lunch Menu Details

Starters

Soup of the Day – £8.50
Our soups are freshly prepared by our chefs using the finest seasonal ingredients, carefully selected to showcase the best flavours of the season. Served with warm artisan sourdough and salted butter, it’s a comforting yet elegant way to begin your meal.
 

Traditional Prawn Cocktail – £9.00
Sweet, succulent North Atlantic prawns paired with crisp lettuce hearts, ripe cherry tomatoes and delicate cucumber ribbons, lightly dressed in a refined Marie Rose sauce. Accompanied by hearty brown bread and salted butter for a sophisticated interpretation of a cherished British favourite.
 

Beetroot Salad – £8.00
Heritage roasted beetroot and tangy pickled beetroot paired with a smooth whipped goat’s cheese mousse, served with seasonal leaves and finished with a delicate balsamic dressing. A beautifully balanced starter, combining earthy sweetness, vibrant acidity and creamy richness.
 

Ham Hock Terrine – £8.50
Slow-cooked ham hock terrine, pressed and packed with rich, tender meat, served with traditional piccalilli, warm artisan sourdough and salted butter. A classic combination of savoury depth, gentle spice and tangy sweetness, celebrating timeless British flavours
 

Mains, Roasts, Sides

ROASTS

Topside of Beef – £21
Carefully selected topside of beef, renowned for its rich flavour and fine texture, slow-roasted to achieve exceptional tenderness while preserving its natural succulence. Expertly carved and served pink where desired, allowing the quality of the beef and the depth of its traditional roast flavour to take centre stage.

Gammon – £17
Carefully selected gammon, traditionally cured to develop its distinctive depth of flavour, then slowly roasted to ensure exceptional tenderness and succulence. Expertly cooked to enhance its natural sweetness and rich character, delivering a timeless roast that showcases the quality of the meat in every slice.

Chicken Supreme – £21
Premium chicken supreme, sourced from carefully reared birds and roasted to perfection for a beautifully crisp skin and moist, tender texture. Held in a 10% marinade for 60 minutes, our chef uses methods to ensure the meat is juicy and seasoned on the exterior and interior, making every bite a delectable mouthful . Elegant and refined, this dish celebrates the purity of the meat and the skill of traditional roasting methods.

Nut Roast – £17
A beautifully crafted vegetarian centrepiece, our indulgent nut roast is rich with flavour, packed with carefully selected ingredients and baked to golden perfection. Deliciously wholesome yet wonderfully satisfying, offering a luxurious twist on the traditional Sunday roast.

Served with …

All of our roasts are served with a selection of beautifully prepared Sunday roast accompaniments, from golden, crispy roast potatoes and creamy, buttery mash to gently braised red cabbage, honey-roasted carrots and parsnips, and delicate wilted greens. Finished with fluffy, golden Yorkshire puddings and generous lashings of rich, indulgent gravy – all the little luxuries that make a Sunday roast truly special.


Stuffed Yorkie Upgrade £5

A wonderfully indulgent twist on a British classic. Tender beef, slow-cooked for 16 hours until melt-in-the-mouth perfection in a rich, deeply flavoured ragu, generously nestled inside a golden, fluffy Yorkshire pudding. A comforting yet luxurious dish, full of rich, hearty flavours, a perfect elevation to any Sunday roast.

 

MAINS

Celeriac Steak – £17
A beautifully roasted celeriac steak, bringing delicate earthy flavours and a wonderfully tender texture with a golden, caramelised finish. A refined and satisfying plant-based dish, celebrating the simplicity of seasonal ingredients with a touch of indulgence. Served with all the trimmings of our traditional roast dinners.

Coley, Gnocchi and Brown Butter – £24
Delicate, flaky coley served with pillowy soft gnocchi, brought together with a rich, nutty brown butter sauce. A beautifully balanced dish, combining delicate flavours and comforting textures for an elegant yet indulgent dining experience.

Wild Mushroom Risotto – £18.00
A rich and creamy mushroom risotto, delicately infused with earthy woodland flavours and finished with a touch of indulgence. Paired with pickled artichoke and artichoke crisps to create sharp flavour, and contrasting textures. Comforting, beautifully balanced and luxuriously smooth, with every spoonful celebrating the simple elegance of seasonal vegetables.

 

SIDES

Cauliflower Cheese Gratin – £7.00
Tender cauliflower florets nestled in a rich, velvety cheese sauce, topped with a golden, bubbling gratin crust. Comforting, indulgent and beautifully creamy, this is a timeless classic with a touch of elegance; the perfect side to any of our delicious roasts.

Creamed Spinach – £4.50
Tender, vibrant spinach gently folded through a rich and velvety cream sauce, delicately seasoned to bring out its natural flavour. Luxuriously smooth, beautifully comforting and a deliciously indulgent take on a classic side.

 

Desserts, Cheeses

Burnt Basque Cheesecake – £10 
Rich and smooth Burnt Basque cheesecake, delicately caramelised to perfection. Its luxuriously creamy centre is balanced with a spiced apple and sultana compote and tart yoghurt and honey ice cream. A thoughtful dessert, combining indulgent sweetness with seasonal fruit and delicate tanginess. 

Spiced Toffee Apple Cake – £10
Delicately spiced toffee cake, topped with thinly sliced apples and baked to perfection. Finished with a generous drizzle of silky toffee sauce and served alongside smooth vanilla ice cream. This elegant and seasonally focused dessert balances warming spices, rich caramel notes and comforting sweetness.
 

Apple and Blackberry Crumble – £9
Local orchard apples and juicy blackberries baked beneath a golden, crisp crumble topping. Whether you choose to pair this warm dessert with smooth vanilla ice cream or warm custard, this timeless British classic, balancing tart berry notes with comforting sweetness, is the perfect dessert for a crisp winter’s day.
 

Ginger Parkin Cake – £10
This beautifully rich and sticky Ginger Parkin cake is handcrafted using dark treacle, golden syrup and warming spices to create the beloved Yorkshire classic we all know and love. Served warm, and with your choice of smooth vanilla ice cream or custard, it celebrates the simple elegance of a true regional classic. 
 

Chocolate Brownie – £10
A homemade, indulgent dark chocolate brownie with a dense, velvety texture, is paired with a tarte cherry compote and delicate Chantilly cream. The richness of the warm chocolate is beautifully balanced by bright cherry flavours and silky cream, creating a luxurious and satisfying dessert.
 

Cheeseboard – £12
A selection of carefully chosen cheeses, served alongside crisp crackers, fresh slices of local apple and our chef’s homemade damson and rosemary jelly. Balancing the creamy, mature and tangy flavours with sweet fruit and fragrant herbs, this perfect finish to your dining experience is rich, elegant and full of character.
 

 

The Exelby Green Dragon
Wine at the Exelby Green Dragon