As the nights get darker and the temperatures slump, hearty British classics will be returning to pub menus up and down the country.

Lamb shanks, sausage and mash, but most importantly proper Sunday Roasts.

Ok, admittedly they're always on the menu, but you have to agree they taste better when it's dark and cold outside rather than glaringly hot.

The Sunday Roast is traditionally a large joint of meat, be it roast beef, lamb, pork or chicken with roast potatoes and vegetables.

The traditional Sunday Roast is believed to have begun way back in 15th-century England during the reign of King Henry VII.

Every Sunday, after church, his royal guards would enjoy a ritual of freshly roasted beef, this is where the affectionate term “Beefeaters” came from.

But enough about that, it's time to get stuck into what really matters: where's the best roast near you?

Top 5 roasts around Hexham according to Tripadvisor

Carts Bog Inn

Langley-on-Tyne, Hexham, NE47 5NW

Recent reviews: "Lovely little pub with a cosy and relaxed atmosphere. Great food and really friendly attentive staff. Be sure to check opening times as not open every day, but well worth a visit."

"Beautiful lunch with family. Lovely old pub with beautiful views. Lots of character. Staff very helpful and friendly."

The Heart of Northumberland

5 Market Street, Hexham, NE46 3NS

Recent reviews: "Great traditional pub serving uncomplicated, quality food. Although not a vegetarian, I was tempted by the vegetarian Wellington meal and was not disappointed. Good sized portion with lots of flavour. Others had the pate, soup, steak and fish & chips....all enjoyed. Not over priced. Friendly, efficient service."

"Very friendly professional service, excellent food. Had family over from the US and they loved the pub and food. Will be back."

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General Havelock Inn

9 Ratcliffe Road, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6ER

Recent reviews: "Delicious Sunday lunch. I was lucky enough to be there when the guest roast was pork and the apple sauce was made from apples from their own 15 year old tree picked that morning. So good it should win awards."

"Called in just after 2pm on a Sunday on the off chance of getting a bite to eat. Was delighted to receive a warm welcome and subsequently a 1st class Chicken roast dinner with all the trimmings. (Parsnip were exceptional)."

The Boatside Inn

Warden, Hexham, NE46 4SQ

Recent reviews: "This was our third visit and their usual high standard, friendliness and attention was maintained once again. The food was so well presented. We shall certainly return in the not too distant future."

"Very welcoming staff, light lunches offered as well as a full restaurant menu, with a sunny garden and outside tables if the weather is good."

The Twice Brewed Inn

National Landscape Discovery Centre, B6318 Military Road, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7AN

Recent reviews: "Stayed here overnight while hiking the Wall. Amazing pub, great atmosphere, awesome gin and fun beer tasting flight. Restaurant was also brilliant and served us up our favorite meal of the week. Breakfast provided great variety and our requested packed lunch was really good with the best chocolate tiffin I've tasted. Can't recommend enough".

"Great food, great atmosphere and service. Lucky to get a table according to the lady whom seated me as it was a busy Sunday. Got the lamb Sunday roast with mint sauce. Great meal and didn't need to add Salt. Not expensive either".