A Deliciously Evil Roast: Evil Eye, York

York is one of those cities which never gets boring. It is overflowing with amazing things to see and do, and I have accumulated quite a bucket list during my three years here. Evil Eye Lounge is known as allegedly Johnny Depp's favourite English pub, which he discovered whilst filming for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.Whether this is true or not, Evil Eye is known as the place to go for an excellent cocktail, huge portions of Thai food and finally, their 'Evil Roast.' Last Sunday, I got the chance to tick this off my list with my housemates and couldn't wait to share some photos with you all:

It's making me hungry just looking at it! It may not be the prettiest plate in the world, but for me that's not what a great Sunday Roast is all about; it should be honest, simple and, most importantly, massive! Evil Eye's offering certainly lives up to these expectations - and this is the 'normal' size, if you really want a challenge, you can opt for the 'Monster' portion.
Evil Eye offer a variety of meat options, including beef, chicken, pork, lamb and nut roast for the vegetarians. I chose the pork and thoroughly enjoyed the extremely crispy crackling which came with it. I loved the creamy mash and red cabbage, along with the massive Yorkshire pudding which was covered in plenty of gravy. The meat was moist and tasty, and a particular highlight was the stuffing, which was a far more interesting Thai-inspired version than your standard sage and onion. The portion was just right for me (and I love my food, especially my roasts) so I would recommend the normal sized portion for almost everyone. Overall, it was an extremely tasty plate of food, especially washed down with a couple of cocktails:

Since Evil Eye is after all predominantly a bar, we couldn't resist a few cheeky drinks to wash down our meal. My housemate chose the Evil Smoothie, which added a kick of vodka and baileys to a chocolate and banana ice cream smoothie. I opted for the Evil Spring Punch; a light and refreshing combination of vodka, chambord and prosecco, topped with raspberries. Both were the perfect balance of 'naughty but nice' and show just how varied the cocktails are.

The roast is available from midday until 4pm on Sundays, but I'd recommend getting there early as once it's gone, it's gone - and you don't want to miss out!

I've still got plenty of meals to try before I graduate, including Evil Eye's non-roast Thai menu. Other restaurants on my 'must-eat list' include Ambiente Tapas and York Cocoa House. Where is your favourite place to eat in York? I'd love to hear your recommendations!

Jess

- Bloglovin . Twitter . Instagram -