A proper Sunday roast is worth planning around, and Eastleigh and the villages around it have plenty of options. We pulled real Google ratings for the pubs and restaurants within about six miles of the town centre, and kept only the ones whose reviewers actually talk about their Sunday roast.
The Eastleigh Sunday Roast Spot Rankings
1. The Otter — Boyatt Ln. 4.5★ from 1058 Google reviews; Google's review topics for this venue include “sunday roast” (31 mentions).
2. The Cricketers Inn — The Cricketers Inn. 4.5★ from 827 Google reviews; Google's review topics for this venue include “sunday roast” (45 mentions), “roast beef” (12 mentions).
3. The Ship Inn — 2 Whites Hill. 4.5★ from 564 Google reviews; Google's review topics for this venue include “sunday roast” (42 mentions).
4. The Peartree Inn — Winchester Rd. 4.5★ from 242 Google reviews; Google's review topics for this venue include “sunday roast” (15 mentions).
5. Fox & Hounds — Birch Spinney. 4.4★ from 2252 Google reviews; Google's review topics for this venue include “sunday roast” (75 mentions).
6. The Railway Inn Botley — Station Hill. 4.4★ from 1403 Google reviews; Google's review topics for this venue include “sunday roast” (104 mentions), “roast lamb” (3 mentions).
Booking tip: the highest-rated spots get booked up by Friday for the following Sunday — call ahead rather than turning up and hoping.
Ranked by real Google rating and review count, checked September 2026. Ratings can change — always check current reviews before you go.