top spots for a sunday roast in the west
/ Mandy CouzensLooking for the best Sunday roast in Melbourne’s West?
There is nothing quite like the comfort of a tender, succulent roast, especially on a cold winter’s day. Mamma has put together a collection of our very best roasts in Melbourne’s West - all with a side of veg, gravy and even a Yorkshire pudding if you’re lucky!
The new owners - who also own the Mona Castle and Ascot Vale Hotel are the latest caretakers and have breathed new life into the old girl.
You can see already that everything is more elevated, the space AND the meals - and with so much more to come - there is a larger renovation planned for later this year!
The Smeaton Hotel is one of those classic pubs. Neing the oldest weatherboard pub in Victoria, it still feels classic. Spruced up, but also untouched. Still with every bit of its character.
You may have driven past this hotel not knowing the deliciousness that lay beyond its simple facade.
Well, Mamma is here to tell you that you need to stop, park, and come inside and enjoy one of the best pubs you will find
The Swiss Mountain Hotel in Blampied in Melbourne's West not only has a great name - it's a FAB pub! We get so excited with the scent of the crackling fireplace that warms up the welcoming rustic bar and bistro space. Rock walls and timber are the vibe here. It was renovated about 15 years ago but has kept all the character you want in a country pub. Oh, the Sunday roast is great here too!
The Wallace Hotel – Big family feels, bigger Sunday roasts and a beautiful backyard. Just off the Western Freeway, tucked into the country town of Wallace, sits a pub that’s absolutely worth the pit stop - or Mamma says perhaps even a day trip. And yes, you read that right - there’s an actual full size tram in one of the gardens! It’s a hit with little ones and makes for an iconic Sunday session
The Morning Star in Williamstown has long been a favourite pub in the West, and we won’t lie – Mamma couldn’t be happier to see it in the capable hands of Stephen, Matt, and Aaron. Naturally, we were front and centre when the doors reopened, and wow, the makeover is pretty special. The addition of a kids’ corner and cubby house makes it an even better option for families to enjoy.
Mamma has loved this The Vic Hotel in Footscray since its renovation a few years back. It’s a pub that still feels like a pub, an updated space that still feels original. The food is incredible from entree to dessert - the buffalo wings, the mussels, the burger and oh my word, the honeycomb parfait… oh, and the Sunday Roasts are amazing! This is one to keep coming back to.
If you live in Kingsville, then you’d already know about this place. Flocks of families and brew loving folks have already discovered the newest micro brewery in Melbourne’s West and as Mamma does, we stumbled upon Barbarian and its beacon of yellow and stayed for a few hours - they now have a full kitchen! With amazing meats, and even a Sunday Roast, you'll walk out full and content!
Great views from the rooftop, beautiful menu, pub classics and an amazing pub in Williamstown - The Hobsons Bay Hotel is perfect for family dining or a catch up with friends!
The little pub on the corner in Seddon has reopened, and what a neighbourhood treasure it is! It first opened in 1874 so it’s great to see it still standing and looking spectacular. Have a meal with friends in the courtyard; watch some sport and grab a cheeky wine in the bar; enjoy a sit down meal in the dining room. Enjoy pub classics like bangers and mash, chicken parmas and a Sunday Roast!
The Bridge Hotel in Werribee is a stunning pub with a fresh and very flash new fit out. The menu is well thought out to satisfy the grown ups and the kiddos plus the service is welcoming - exactly what you want in a family dining experience. There is plenty of space with both indoor (love the booth seating) and outdoor dining areas, and they have a great Sunday Roast - yummo!
This is a step up from your average pub - the food is EXCELLENT at the Plough Hotel, they have a great kids menu and a Sunday roast!
This amazing art deco building hides some treasure in Newport. The Junction Hotel has it all - amazing charm, a spacious Beer Hall which is a great relaxed spot to come and have a delicious pub meal with the family - eat indoor or outdoor - and the food is fantastic with kids menu, 14 craft beers on tap, and so much more. Oh, make sure you taste test their hearty Sunday Roast, it's delicious!
Modern pub fare in the heart of Warrnambool - what’s not to love folks! The Cally Hotel is the place to go for when you are after that regional pub vibe. With friendly locals, front bar, and bistro - plus arcade room for the kids, you are sorted for a delicious lunch! The food is great and with all the faves. Parmas, burgers, steak, pastas and so much more. The perfect local pub for your next weekend outing - check it out folks!
The Station Hotel in Footscray is such an incredible family friendly pub in Melbourne's West. Not only is the food EXCELLENT, the space is too - warm and comforting inside with dining area and bar area, but outside is a huge space complete with a NEW playground! PLUS kids eat free on Tuesday and Wednesdays, and they have a petting zoo each Sunday, with the option of a Sunday Roast - amazing!
Celebrating rotisserie meats with some great veg and sides options too, Sunshine Social, a much loved Mamma fave, has just been elevated! Mamma and the kiddos loves the food here - it is always damn delicious and the super relaxed vibe and big kid play area makes this a must-go for families wanting a great feast (incredible value too.)

The Park is a family friendly gastro pub with some super style in the heart of Werribee! This has been one of Mamma's fav westie pubs for a while now - always GREAT food and a great relaxed atmosphere. Every season there is a new menu to try, so Mamma just keeps coming back! The menu has a great variety of meals so it’s really hard to choose - everything is absolutely amazing.