Roast

The Floral Hall, Borough Market, London, SE1 1TL -

Up to
200 guests

About Venue

Roast has an enviable location in the glass portico above Borough Market – set right by London Bridge, it has fine views of The Shard, St Paul’s Cathedral and the market itself. The restaurant is set over two floors, with views of its busy kitchen. Roast is a staunch advocate of British food and drink, offering menus with a strong focus on sustainable ingredients from UK-based suppliers and sourcing produce from the market below. Available to hire on an exclusive or semi-private basis, the venue is a good spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. If it’s a standing occasion, the Roast Bar can be hired for canapé receptions alongside live music. Weddings at Roast

Restaurant review of Roast

Capacity & Layout

Standing

up to 200

Dining

up to 110

Cabaret

up to 100

Facilities & Amenities

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Reviews

Andy Jones
September 2025
Had a table for 2 for roast dinner - One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve ever had! All of the food was spot on, from the vegetables, to the roast potatoes, and the meat was cooked to perfection. Views over the market, attentive staff. Pricey, but you get what you pay for!
Scott B
August 2025
What a wonderful place in an even more wonderful setting. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left we received first class service, nothing was too much trouble. The scallops and halibut dishes were both a taste sensation, I could not fault anything. Paired with a beautiful Albariño, this is what dining is all about. Not an everyday place and the price is reflected in that, but sure is a place to come if you want to be wowed or want to wow someone special.
Phoebe Hollamby
October 2025
We had the afternoon tea at Roast, as a celebration for my sister's hen do. There were a lot of teas to choose from and all the ones we tried were great. The food was amazing. I had the vegan afternoon tea, and didn't feel like I was missing out or being given a poor substitute of the main thing. The warm food, sandwiches and cakes were delightful and very filling. We ended up taking the scones home because we were so full. The staff kindly supplied boxes for us to do so. The decor in the restaurant is beautiful and makes it a really special place for an occasion.

Denise St Clair
July 2025
Right in the heart of Borough Market this place is an elevated oasis of calm above the frenetic buzz below. It is easy to miss but at the time of reviewing has a vibrant sunflower entrance as a land mark. Stairs and a lift are available giving the restaurant interesting views over the market below. Brunch was very good and there was no pressure to vacate our table. Both lunch and afternoon tea looked very good and I would be very happy to return to try either! Service was accommodating and efficient. Facilities were clean and white linen table cloths steamed smooth with a cordless iron….if you like that level of detail you appreciate this! My son’s only complaint was the amount of baked beans served in a minuscule pot was most definitely not sufficient.
Chris
September 2025
I had a meal at The Roast recently. The place was very noisy, which, although not a deal-breaker, was the start of a poor experience. What really let the place down was the service. We must have had five different people waiting on our table of two, which just felt chaotic and impersonal. The service was incredibly slow. A notable example of the lack of attention was that our water glasses sat empty while servers refilled other tables. Additionally, there was a lack of communication about the long wait for the mains, and they completely forgot one of our side dishes. The food was a mixed bag. The Scotch egg starter was pleasant, and the beef wellington was genuinely tasty. But the beef roast didn't deliver. The roast potatoes looked the part and were crispy, but inside they were dry and hard. The roast beef looked good on the plate, but was disappointingly chewy. The final insult was the bill. After waiting a long time for it to arrive, we noticed that a 15% service charge, which is higher than usual for London, given how poor the service had been and the hit-and-miss food, felt completely unjustified. All in all, I can't recommend The Roast. Given the combination of sloppy service, high prices, and inconsistent food, I recommend eating your roast elsewhere.