A big yummy roast dinner is the perfect comfort meal, with the roast of choice alongside ample veg, stuffing and of course, all drowned in gravy.

Sometimes though, the effort required to cook the meal and tackle the clean-up afterwards is just too much.

Luckily that's where restaurants come in handy, as many now offer a yummy roast with all the trimmings.

So you know where to go in Hampstead Heath, we've rounded up the best five restaurants around the area for the perfect roast dinner according to write-ups on Google Reviews.

The best roast dinners around Hampstead Heath

The Wells Tavern

Location:  30 Well Walk, London NW3 1BX

Rating: 4.4/5

One guest said: "Amazing service! Great Sunday roast (amazing beef cut no fatty bits) and yummy sav blanc! One of my favourite pubs in Hampstead!"

The Holly Bush, Hampstead

Location: 22 Holly Mount, London NW3 6SG

Rating: 4.4/5

One guest said: "This has to be one of the best pub lunches in London and certainly the best Fullers pub.

"Had a Sunday roast here for my birthday lunch and it was once again outstanding with amazing food. I had the roast lamb and it was cooked to perfection with lovely roast veg."

The Flask

Location: 14 Flask Walk, London NW3 1HE

Rating: 4.5/5

One guest said: "Excellent Sunday roast, including the best vegetarian option I've ever had. Decent size portion, although I could have done with one or two more pieces of veg. Friendly service, and reasonably priced."

The Spaniards Inn

Location: Spaniards Rd, London NW3 7JJ

Rating: 4.4/5

One guest said: "Exceeded my expectations. Genuinely surprised to go out for a meal in Hampstead and feel like I got value for money. Had the Sunday Roast and everything on the plate was cooked to perfection. Portion was massive."

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Freemasons Arms Hampstead

Location: 32 Downshire Hill, Greater, Hampstead Heath, London 

Rating: 4.2/5

One guest said: "Very handsome restaurant in a great location just off Hampstead Heath. We had the Sunday roast, which was hearty, tasty and well-priced. Will definitely visit again."