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Many thanks to all of you who provided an opinion about the best Sunday roast in the area! Friends I and I were out yesterday and thought we'd share our experience. The Phoenix, Denmark Hill - Unfortunately we sat outside the restaurant for half an hour before learning they were booked for a wedding party. Sadly, the way we were told wouldn't win any customer service awards. At noon they put up a A4 poster and that was that (no indication on the website, etc.). The person putting up the poster was clearly rushed of their feet but customer service isn't their forte. None of us will be returning there anytime soon. The Cherry Tree, Grove Vale - A group of us pop in occassionally. Everyday bar food is good with exception of their wings (which seem to be baked and then some sauce thrown on). - The roast wasn't particularly impressive: luke warm when arrived, roast potatoes dried out, watery gravy. Carrots and parsnips ok. The Yorkshire Pudding was huge and lovely, too bad it was cold-ish. The Bishop, Lordship Lane - Like many of your previous visits it also been hit and miss for us in the past. - As we'd already eaten, we just sampled an appetizer: salt'n pepper squid which was simply fabulous -- freshly made, hot and tasty with homemade mayonnaise! - Someone having the roast dinner said it was delish (and it did indeed look hot, fresh and well-portioned!). - We're going to try them next time. Stay tunned :-) While I know it's outside of East Dulwich, we've recently read about Chef Ramsey's 'revolution on roast'(there is a Southwark location). Sounds wonderful and we'll be trying it at some point. Again, thanks to everyone for their input! Kind regards, Leslie

Heard of The Phoenix and The Cherry Tree. Ok? Great? Anything else? Many thanks!!