Sunday Lunch at The BarnYard
A proper Sunday roast,
out in the Kent countryside
The BarnYard has been family-run since 1984, and Sunday is still the day we build the week around. Roasts are served from 12:00pm to 3:30pm in our restaurant in the orchards near Upchurch, an easy drive from Rainham, Sittingbourne and the Medway towns. Everything is cooked fresh on site, from the thyme roast potatoes to the Yorkshire puddings.
Irish beef, half a roast chicken, cola and maple baked gammon, roast pork with proper crackling and apple sauce, or a butternut, kale and apricot roast. Every one comes with crispy thyme roast potatoes, a Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables. Then there is the good bit: a dish of golden cauliflower cheese, a couple of pigs in blankets, an extra Yorkshire, truffle and parmesan fries or beer battered onion rings, all there to be added to the middle of the table. Bring everyone, and there is a sharing platter for two or four with all three roasts on it.
Roast served Sundays · 12:00pm to 3:30pm
A taste of the sunday lunch menu
A taste of what we love to serve. Our menus change with the seasons, so some dishes may no longer be available, and all photography is for marketing purposes only.
Lunch with
an orchard view
The restaurant sits in 150 acres of orchards at the end of Oak Lane, one quiet turn off the road near Upchurch. Inside, The Rooster is our cosy main dining room under the original oak beams. When the sun is out, tables go outside into the Courtyard, a sheltered sun-trap framed by our original barns, with the festoon strings overhead and the orchards beyond.
It is all family-run, and the same kitchen team who cater every wedding here cook your Sunday roast too. Two large free car parks sit beside the restaurant, so the walk from car to table is a short one.
Explore the Restaurant
A taste of The BarnYard
The food, the tables and the setting. Take a look before you book.
Dogs welcome,
tails and all
We're a proper dog-friendly bunch (and we've welcomed the odd hamster too). The Courtyard is theirs to enjoy, the outdoor patio just in front of The Rooster, there are fresh water bowls at every door, and there's always a treat or two on hand. Pull up a table, four legs very much included.
Book a Dog-Friendly TableWhat our diners say
Fresh, local, cooked with prideRated 4.4 from over 970 Google reviewsThe food was excellent, especially the steak, it was cooked perfectly. Service was wonderful. A proper countryside lunch in a setting you don't want to leave.
This was our first visit to The Barnyard to celebrate our mother's birthday and it didn't disappoint! From the moment we arrived the staff were extremely friendly and attentive. The menu had lots of choice, so much so we could have ordered all of it, it was delicious! Another visit is a must, we can't wait to come back.
Excellent spot off the beaten track. Lovely restaurant, service excellent, perfect breakfast. A genuine countryside escape only minutes from the motorway, very rare to find this kind of setting so accessible.
Absolutely outstanding from start to finish! The food was exceptional, beautifully presented, full of flavour, and clearly prepared with great care and attention to detail. The service was just as impressive. The staff were warm, friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout our visit. It's rare to find a restaurant where every aspect of the experience is spot on, but The BarnYard certainly delivers. We couldn't fault a thing and will definitely be returning.
Our estate, hand-painted · Tap for directionsSunday lunch near Rainham,
Sittingbourne and the Medway towns
Five minutes from the A2 and ten from the M2, between Rainham and Sittingbourne. One turn down Oak Lane and the countryside takes over.
- Address
- The BarnYard, Oak Lane, Upchurch, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7EZ
- Parking
- Two large free car parks beside the restaurant. No fees, no apps, no fuss.
- Open
- Roast served Sundays, 12:00pm to 3:30pm. The restaurant opens at 9am for breakfast.
- Drive times
- About 5 minutes from Rainham, 12 from Sittingbourne, 15 from Gillingham, 20 from Chatham and about 25 from Maidstone via the A249 and M2.
The practical bits,
answered
When is Sunday lunch served?
Roasts are served every Sunday from 12:00pm to 3:30pm. The restaurant opens at 9am, so you can come early for breakfast or a coffee first.
Do I need to book?
Booking ahead is the safest way to get the table you want. Check live availability in our enquiry hub, or call 01634 235059 and we’ll sort it for you.
Is there a children’s roast?
Yes. Under 10s can have a Mini Sunday Roast for £10, or three courses from the children’s menu for £15.
What about vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free?
The Butternut, Kale & Apricot Roast is fully vegan, and the wider menu is marked for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Tell us about any allergies when you book and the kitchen will plan for them.
Can we bring the dog?
Yes, four-legged friends are welcome in the Courtyard, the outdoor patio just in front of The Rooster, with fresh water bowls at every door. Dogs are not allowed inside the main buildings.
Where do we park?
Right beside the restaurant. There are two large free on-site car parks with plenty of space, directly adjacent to the venue.
Book a table
for Sunday lunch
Roast served Sundays, 12:00pm to 3:30pm. Check live availability and reserve your table in our enquiry hub.
Booking a big family table or a special occasion? Send us a message or call 01634 235059 and we'll sort it for you.
Pull up a chair at The BarnYard
A countryside restaurant where every dish is cooked fresh on site by a kitchen team that genuinely cares. Lunch, afternoon tea or Sunday roast, booking ahead is recommended.
