Tisbury Roasts take over The Lewes Road Inn 

Tisbury Roasts take over The Lewes Road Inn 

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Winter is well and truly here, and with that comes Sunday roasts! Back on the menu and with a wide selection of roasts and even bigger portion sizes, I think I've found the next best pub to visit for Sundays! Salt got invited down to try out one of Russell Tisbury’s famous Sunday roasts. My colleagues have covered his food before in the magazine, so I was excited to try for myself after hearing so much about them. Arguably one of the best chefs around the city and combined with the recent refurb the pub is ready for “pubbin szn”

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The bright blue exterior cannot be missed, a fresh lick of paint really does wonders. The elevated seating area outside the front, invites you to sit down and come inside. As you walk through the doors, the space opens up into a big room filled with loads of comfortable seating, a pool table and a colourful garden area. The vibes were perfect, on Sundays you can expect DJ’s to be playing chilled tunes and a good hustle and bustle of people coming in and out for food and drinks. From the get go the staff were really attentive and welcoming, checking in regularly with us. It was really appreciated as we were quite a big group and with two babies at the table, it was chaotic to say the least, but in the best of ways. 

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After ordering drinks we sat down to dissect the menu, all a little bit too hungry as usual, we made up our minds quickly and got the orders in. Most of my friends went for the pork belly, my boyfriend went for the roast vegetables, herb and polenta loaf and his sister opted for the other veggie option, the wellington with roasted butternut squash, portobello mushrooms, goats cheese, puy lentils and caramelised onions. On the other hand I went for the four meat roast having everything on it from chicken, lamb, beef and of course pork belly. All the roasts came with; garlic and herb roasted potatoes, glazed beetroot and carrots, root vegetable puree and buttered mixed greens. Don't forget a massive fluffy Yorkshire pudding to top it off. I have to say again, the portion sizes were no joke, you seriously got your money's worth. We couldn't stop there though, ordering some sides, we went for the truffle cauliflower cheese and the honey mustard pigs in blankets. 

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As expected when all the food arrived we were all quiet for about ten minutes trying to make a dent in the tastiest and biggest looking roast I've had in a long time. The cuts of meat were tender and just melted in your mouth. Everyone loved the pork belly, especially with that perfect layer of crackling on top. As for me, my favourite of the meats was a toss up between the pork belly or the lamb. The flavours were on point and combined with the tenderness of the meat, it was just delicious. Let alone the sides, don't even get me started on them. My friends were practically fighting over them. I cannot recommend the pigs in blankets and truffle cauliflower cheese enough, they were packed full of flavour. That honey mustard glazing in particular was something else!

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After doggy-bagging up the leftovers, we moved on to the pudding. No matter how much food I eat or how full I am, I will always make space for pudding. A few of us ordered desserts and we decided to share them around, so we can all try a bit of everything. Personally, I had to get the brownie, I love all things chocolatey and gooey. Whilst my friend opted for the sticky toffee pudding and my boyfriend ordered the banana parfait cheesecake. Again just like the roasts, the flavours of the puddings were sensational. All the sweet and tangy sauces perfectly complemented the rich puddings. The brownie was by far my favourite, not only for my love of chocolate but the texture, oh the texture was so creamy and gooey. Absolutely perfect, no complaints. Same for the sticky toffee, really moist and covered in a delicious sort of caramel sauce. Lastly, the banana parfait cheesecake was next level. I wasn't expecting it to be like ice cream or for me to like it so much, but the flavours together worked so well with the coldness of the ice cream. It was actually really refreshing after such an enormous feast. Before leaving, I saw their week day menu that captured my eye. From juicy burgers, traditional Neapolitan pizzas, nachos, loaded fries and saucy wings. This has left me with a feeling of unfinished business. I will have to return soon. I then left the pub slightly overdosed on food and bimbled back home with friends to lie down, digest and do nothing. A perfect Sunday all in all. 

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Lewes Road often gets overlooked in Brighton as a food destination, but with more cafes, restaurants and breakfast spots opening up than ever before, it is slowly becoming quite the food hub. It still has a way to go, but with the likes of The Lewes Road Inn and their chef Russell Tisbury in charge of setting the standard I look forward to returning. 

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To book a table or get more info head to their website at www.thelewesroadinn.co.uk

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