Traditional Sunday Lunch - written by Rick Braddock

Traditional Sunday Lunch

Reviews on "Traditional Sunday Lunch" in and around the South Manchester Area.

I'll take you back to last September. The weather was just starting to show that Summer was over, and it was cold enough to look forward to a good old Sunday lunch at the weekend.

As it was such a highlight of the week, I decided I would impress my new girlfriend by taking her to various eateries over the Autumn period.

I spent several hours researching on the internet which were the best places to go and eat on a Sunday afternoon. My research proved difficult, however I did manage to get a short list together of a few restaurants come gastro pubs, where there patrons had took the time to write reviews based on there experiences.

Over the Autumn of 2008, both my girlfriend and I frequented quite a number of venues and became quite knowledgeable on the subject of Sunday Lunch in south Manchester.

The highlights of our experiences were such that I decided one day that I would write a quick article and post my findings on the internet, so here we are!

The most English of English things in life is the traditional Sunday lunch, strange that this trademark piece of British history was imported by Roman invaders a couple of thousand years ago, or something like. However, regardless of it's history, the English Sunday Roast, is something that hasn't altered much in all the time of it's existence.

Returning to my reviews, the first place I took my girlfriend was Rhubarb in West Didsbury. A quaint little place in the trendy "foodie" district. This restaurant is more of an evening restaurant type of place than an afternoon venue, if you get my drift. Voted one of the best restaurants in Manchester, and to be honest was nice but the atmosphere wasn't quite right for a Sunday afternoon. Food good though!

The following week we found ourselves venturing into the Cheshire lanes. We discovered a real gem called the Duke of Portland. Situated on the outskirts of Northwich it only took 20 minutes from Manchester Airport and really was worth the drive. Sunday lunch was about andpound;12 from memory which is a little top heavy, but was worth it.

The following week led us nearer home and we wandered into mobberly where we found the Frozen Mop. Great little Gastro Pub and well worth a visit.

Next, the Church Green in Lymn. Absolutely out of this world. The owner chef has a michellin star and boy can you tell, the food is pucka. The price was andpound;12 and was great value.

The following week we decided to stay nearer home and find a good local pub. We nipped up to Hale barns where we found the Gallery. Well Corban's Gallery it's called. Here we found bliss. The place was exactly what we both wanted from a venue to spend an hour or two on a Sunday afternoon. The food is fantastic, as good, if not better than anywhere else we had visited yet half the price. Huge portions, no extra charge for side orders, and only andpound;5.95. Absolute bargain!

I really have to say in all honesty, that since last November I have eaten every Sunday lunch in Corbans Gallery.

You won't get better, so give it a try!