Sunday lunch is one of those meals I prefer not to rush. Give me a good table, something worth sharing, a drink or two, and a few hours with nowhere else to be, and that already sounds like a pretty good Sunday.
That is the idea behind Sunday Roast at WOODS Bali. Every Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM, WOODS in Pererenan serves a dedicated Sunday Roast menu with live jazz. Set among greenery and reclaimed wood, the afternoon feels more like a long Sunday gathering than a quick lunch. It works for a couple, a family, or a table full of friends, and the live jazz gives the meal just enough atmosphere without taking over.
What Is Sunday Roast at WOODS Bali?
Sunday Roast at WOODS is a weekly Sunday lunch event centred around roast-style dishes and live jazz. The event currently runs every Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM at WOODS in Pererenan. Guests can choose from several roast options, select three sides and one sauce, and settle in for the afternoon while live jazz plays in the restaurant. Sunday Roast at WOODS Bali
It is a fairly simple concept, which is part of the appeal. There is no need to build an entire Sunday itinerary around it. The lunch itself is the plan. I find that particularly nice on weekends. Instead of trying to fit lunch between several activities, you can actually let the meal take its time.
Why Sunday Roast Works So Well as a Social Meal
A roast naturally lends itself to sharing. There is something about having a larger dish in the middle of the table and passing around sides that makes lunch feel more communal. Even when everyone orders a different roast, the sides and sauces give the table something to share.
That is also why Sunday Roast works for different kinds of groups. A couple can order individual portions and keep things simple. A family can choose different meats and sides for different preferences. A group of friends can go for one of the larger roast portions and make the meal more of a shared spread. It is less about eating quickly and more about having somewhere to spend the afternoon.
What Is on the WOODS Sunday Roast Menu?
The current menu gives the Sunday Roast a little more variety than a traditional one-dish roast dinner.
The main options are:
- Australian Beef Rump Cap
- Organic Chicken
- BBQ Pork Ribs
- Cured Lamb Leg
- Vegan Beefless Steak
Each roast comes with a choice of three sides and one sauce. Selected dishes are also available as whole-roast portions for larger tables. WOODS menu That flexibility is useful when you’re dining with a group. Not everyone has to want the same thing, and the meal can still feel like one shared Sunday lunch.
Australian Beef Rump Cap
The Australian Beef Rump Cap comes as an individual 100-gram portion, served with three sides and one sauce. For a larger gathering, the current menu also lists a whole roast of approximately 1.2 kg, designed to serve around four to five people. This is probably the closest option to the classic Sunday roast most people have in mind.
Organic Chicken
The organic chicken is available as a half portion, with a whole chicken option for a group of around four to five people. It also comes with the choice of three sides and one sauce, so there is plenty of room to customise the plate.
BBQ Pork Ribs
For something a little less traditional, there are BBQ pork ribs. The current menu lists a 500-gram portion, along with a larger whole-roast option. The BBQ sauce is an obvious pairing, although the other sauces are available if you want to mix things up.
Cured Lamb Leg
The cured lamb leg offers another option for anyone who wants something richer than chicken but different from beef. It is available as an individual boneless portion, with a larger whole-roast option currently listed for groups.
Vegan Beefless Steak
There is also a dedicated plant-based option. The current menu lists a 150-gram vegan beefless steak with three sides and one sauce. This makes Sunday Roast easier to plan when the table includes both meat-eaters and plant-based diners.
For allergies, gluten-free requirements, or other dietary needs, you can check directly with the WOODS team before ordering. Ingredients and preparation can change, so the restaurant is the best source for current dietary information.
Choosing Your Sunday Roast Sides
The sides are where you can make the roast feel a little more personal. The current selection includes baby carrots with feta cheese, garlic rosemary pumpkin, roasted potatoes, roasted eggplant, grilled tomatoes, seared red onions, sautéed baby beans, mixed green salad, coleslaw, and Yorkshire pudding.
Roasted potatoes and Yorkshire pudding are the obvious classic combination, but I’d add at least one vegetable side to the plate as well. For a group, there is another advantage to having several choices: everyone can pick what they actually like instead of ending up with a table full of the same side.
The Sauces Make a Difference
There are currently five sauces available with the Sunday Roast:
- Gravy
- BBQ sauce
- Chimichurri
- Red wine sauce
- Café de Paris
Gravy keeps things traditional, while chimichurri gives the roast a fresher, more herb-forward flavour. BBQ sauce naturally works with the ribs, and red wine sauce is a good match for richer meats. It is a small part of the menu, but having different sauces makes it easier to put together a plate that suits your taste.
Sunday Lunch With Live Jazz in Bali
The live jazz is one of the things that gives WOODS Sunday Roast its character. The current event runs with live jazz from 1 PM to 5 PM, alongside the Sunday Roast menu. The music is not the whole point of the afternoon. That is what makes it work.
You can listen when you feel like it, but you can also focus on your conversation, your food, or whatever is happening at the table. There is no expectation that everyone sitting down for lunch needs to be a jazz fan. For me, that is the sweet spot for live music at a restaurant: enough to create an atmosphere, but not so much that you have to choose between listening and talking.
The Setting at WOODS Bali
The restaurant itself suits the slower pace of Sunday Roast. WOODS is built around reclaimed wood and surrounded by greenery, giving the space a natural, rustic character. Its Mediterranean-inspired menu and relaxed hospitality add to the feeling without making the restaurant overly formal.
It also gives the Sunday Roast a distinctly Bali setting. Instead of recreating a traditional British roast pub, WOODS takes the familiar idea of a long Sunday lunch and places it within its own Mediterranean and tropical surroundings. That is probably what makes the experience more interesting.
Sunday Roast in Pererenan for Families and Groups
When I’m choosing somewhere for a group lunch, flexibility is usually high on the list. People have different appetites, different dietary preferences, and very different ideas of what they want to order.
The Sunday Roast menu makes that relatively easy. There are several meat options, a vegan choice, a good selection of sides, and larger roast portions for sharing. That gives families and groups more freedom without turning the lunch into a complicated ordering exercise.
WOODS also offers a dedicated Group Booking service for parties of nine or more. For a birthday, family gathering, reunion, or simply a large Sunday lunch with friends, I would recommend you to book through the group-booking option rather than leaving the table arrangement to the last minute.
Why Sunday Roast Works in Pererenan
Pererenan is well suited to this kind of afternoon. The area has a more relaxed feel than some of the busier parts of Canggu, and WOODS’ greenery and reclaimed-wood interiors add to that slower pace.
There is also something nice about having the entire afternoon centred around one place. No rushing from lunch to the next activity. No checking the time every half hour. Just lunch, jazz, and a table full of food. That is really the appeal of a Sunday roast in Canggu and Pererenan. It gives the weekend a little structure without making it feel busy.
How to Plan Sunday Roast at WOODS
There is not much to organise, but a few things are worth checking before heading to Pererenan.
1. Check the Event Date
Sunday Roast is currently scheduled every Sunday from 1 PM to 5 PM. Still, I recommend checking the latest event listing before making plans, particularly around public holidays or special dates.
2. Reserve Your Table
WOODS notes that tables for Sunday Roast are limited, so booking ahead is recommended. Sunday Roast at WOODS Bali For two to six guests, a regular table reservation should be enough. Groups of nine or more can use the dedicated Group Booking service.
3. Check the Menu Before You Go
If someone in the group has allergies or specific dietary requirements, have a look at the latest menu and contact the restaurant if you need clarification. The menu is the best source for current dishes, since food options can change over time.
4. Leave Some Time for Lunch
There is no point booking a Sunday roast if you have somewhere else you absolutely need to be five minutes later. I’d leave the afternoon relatively open. Arrive, order, eat slowly, listen to the jazz, and let lunch run at its own pace.
Final Thoughts
Sunday Roast at WOODS Bali brings together everything that works about a long weekend lunch: plenty of food, a relaxed setting, good company, and enough time to enjoy all of it.
The current Sunday Roast menu covers Australian beef rump cap, organic chicken, BBQ pork ribs, cured lamb leg, and vegan beefless steak, with a choice of sides and sauces. Selected roasts can also be ordered in larger portions for sharing.
Live jazz runs alongside the lunch from 1 PM to 5 PM every Sunday, adding atmosphere without turning the restaurant into a music venue. WOODS Sunday Roast event And then there is the setting: reclaimed wood, greenery, Mediterranean-inspired food, and the slower pace of Pererenan.
If Sunday lunch usually means squeezing a meal into an already busy day, this is probably one to approach differently. Keep the afternoon open, book a table, and let lunch take its time.
Ready for Sunday Roast? Reserve a table at WOODS Bali. For groups of nine or more, use the dedicated Group Booking option.
Frequently Asked Questions
What day is Sunday Roast at WOODS Bali?
Sunday Roast at WOODS Bali is currently held every Sunday at the restaurant in Pererenan. WOODS Sunday Roast event
What time is Sunday Roast at WOODS Bali?
Sunday Roast is currently scheduled from 1 PM to 5 PM every Sunday. WOODS Sunday Roast event
Is there live jazz during Sunday Roast?
Yes. WOODS currently includes live jazz as part of its Sunday Roast event, running from 1 PM to 5 PM. WOODS Sunday Roast event
What food is served at Sunday Roast at WOODS?
The current menu includes Australian Beef Rump Cap, Organic Chicken, BBQ Pork Ribs, Cured Lamb Leg, and Vegan Beefless Steak. Each roast comes with a choice of three sides and one sauce, while selected options are also available as whole roasts for groups. WOODS menu
Are there vegan options for Sunday Roast?
Yes. The current menu includes a Vegan Beefless Steak with three sides and one sauce. WOODS menu
Should I reserve Sunday Roast at WOODS in advance?
Yes. WOODS notes that Sunday Roast has limited tables and recommends booking ahead. WOODS Sunday Roast event
Can I book Sunday Roast for a large group?
Yes. WOODS has a dedicated Group Booking service for groups of nine or more people. WOODS Group Booking
Where is WOODS Bali?
WOODS is located in Pererenan, Badung, Bali, close to Canggu. The restaurant features reclaimed-wood architecture, greenery, and a Mediterranean-inspired menu. WOODS Bali About
