Soulful Sunday Roast Dinner with Drag Queens

A Sunday roast becomes a drag cabaret afternoon at Blundells Supper Club, with soul-era songs, games, prizes, karaoke, lip-syncing and plenty of audience involvement. The mood aims for relaxed rather than formal, so you can settle in with lunch and a drink before the show gathers pace.

I like the mix of comfort food and silly entertainment, especially for a birthday, hen party or divorce celebration. I also like the two-hour format: the 2pm to 4pm session gives you a lively afternoon without taking over your whole Sunday.

The main caution is that the show depends on audience energy and numbers. One afternoon had only 11 people, and a long karaoke section lost momentum when nobody wanted to sing. If you prefer a tightly scripted theatre show, this may feel loose.

Key points to know before booking

• Sunday timing: The main session runs from 2pm to 4pm, making it an afternoon event rather than a late-night club outing.
• Drag-led entertainment: Expect interactive hosting, soul music, games with prizes, karaoke, lip-syncing and possible twerk-offs.
• Roast dinner included in some packages: The bottomless option includes food and 90 minutes of drinks, while seated entry includes reserved seating and a glass of fizz.
• Food gets unusually strong praise: The roast has been a real highlight, even for people who arrived with low expectations about the meal.
• Audience size matters: A small crowd can mean more personal attention, but it can also make karaoke and participation sections harder to sustain.
• Celebration add-on: The VIP Party Package includes decorations, a prosecco bottle, shots, popcorn, stage photos and special attention for the guest of honour.

A soul-filled start to Sunday

The idea is simple and appealing: take a traditional Sunday roast, add drag queens, then set the whole afternoon to music from the soul era. You arrive for a 2pm start and settle into a session designed to feel more like a party lunch than a formal stage production.

The entertainment is interactive from the outset. The drag host or hosts lead games, encourage participation and keep the room involved. You might find yourself watching lip-sync performances one moment and joining a game or cheering someone on the next.

That relaxed structure is important. This is not sold as a quiet meal with a show in the background. The drag queens are part of the room, and the audience is expected to respond. If you enjoy playful heckling, group games and a little harmless embarrassment, the format should suit you.

The tone also makes sense for a Sunday. The advertised session is chilled out, with soul-themed music intended to add warmth without turning the meal into a full nightclub experience. Still, the event includes more energetic ideas such as twerk-offs and lip-sync battles, so the pace can change quickly.

What happens between 2pm and 4pm

The exact running order is not fixed in the information provided, so you should think of this as a hosted afternoon with several sections rather than a strict theatre timetable. The advertised elements include the drag experience, music, games and prizes, while the actual afternoon can also feature karaoke and performances.

A typical flow may begin with the drag queens welcoming the room and performing a lip-sync or song. One session began with two queens either singing or lip-syncing, which gave the afternoon an immediate burst of energy.

The games section follows the same audience-first approach. A spin-the-wheel game was used during one afternoon, with prizes handed out to participants. This kind of activity can be the best part of the event if you like being involved, but you do not need to assume that every game will suit your group.

Karaoke is another possible section. Here, your experience will depend heavily on the room. When people are keen to sing, karaoke can keep a party moving. When nobody volunteers, it can drag, especially in a small group. One afternoon had just 11 people, and the karaoke segment continued even as the mood began to soften.

That is a useful warning, not a reason to dismiss the event. The format is built around participation, so a room full of birthdays, hen parties and friends is likely to give the queens more to work with than a very small, quiet crowd. If you are booking as a group, be ready to cheer, volunteer and help the room along.

The afternoon may also include lip-sync battles, twerk-offs and other comic contests. These are not described as guaranteed timed segments, so I would treat them as part of the possible entertainment rather than promise them to your party.

The roast dinner is a serious part of the appeal

The meal matters here. This is not simply a drag show with a token plate of food. The roast received particularly warm praise, with the meal described as much better than expected.

That makes the experience good value for people who want a full afternoon rather than a quick drink and a performance. A roast also gives the event a natural centre. You can eat, chat and watch the entertainment without needing to build the whole afternoon around standing at a bar.

The available details do not list the exact meat, vegetarian choice, side dishes or dessert, so you should check those points before booking if dietary needs are important. Do not assume a particular menu from the general phrase Sunday roast.

The food is also one reason this may work well for mixed groups. Not everyone in your party needs to be a devoted drag-show fan. Some people can come for the Sunday lunch, others for the music and games, and the shared table gives the group a common activity.

Choosing between seated entry and bottomless drinks

The listed seated entry costs £8.50 and includes reserved seating with a glass of fizz. The overall activity summary also shows a $5 price, so pricing appears to depend on the ticket or booking display you use. Check the current price in pounds before paying, and confirm exactly which package you are selecting.

At £8.50, seated entry is the sensible choice if you mainly want the show and the meal is handled separately or included under your particular booking terms. Reserved seating has practical value at an interactive event. You do not need to worry about finding a place during the busiest part of the afternoon, and your group can stay together.

The bottomless food and booze option is listed at £55. It includes 90 minutes of drinks, with beer, cider, wine, sparkling wine, Sex on the Beach, Mojitos, Peach Bellinis, Bloody Marys, sangria, vodka, gin and soft drinks.

The 90-minute limit is worth noting. The whole event lasts 150 minutes, so the drinks package does not cover the entire two-and-a-half-hour period. If you choose it, pace yourself and remember that the bottomless service finishes before the session does.

The package is best value for a group that genuinely wants several drinks alongside lunch. It is less attractive if you only want one glass of fizz or if you do not drink alcohol. The included soft drinks make it more flexible, but the £55 cost still needs to match your appetite and drinking plans.

One practical point: the description says the bottomless option includes both booze and food, while seated entry is described separately as reserved seating with fizz. Confirm the meal arrangement for the exact ticket category before booking, since the choices are not presented in identical terms.

The drag hosting can make or break the afternoon

The appeal of this event rests on the performers. You are not just watching a roast dinner with background music. The drag queens are expected to lead the atmosphere, bring people into games and give the afternoon its comic edge.

The strongest parts of the format are the moments when the queens are actively in charge: opening performances, audience games, prize rounds and special attention for people celebrating. A confident crowd gives the host something to play with, and a good host can help shy people take part without making them feel trapped.

The weaker point is the possibility of gaps in leadership. During one session, the early drag performances were fun, but the queens who had performed did not lead the later karaoke section. With no eager singers and no strong handover, the room lost energy.

If the idea of being called on worries you, ask your group to agree in advance how involved you want to be. You can enjoy the show from your table, but the event is designed for interaction, and the host may invite people to participate. A birthday or hen group should expect some fuss and public attention.

The advertised material also refers to a Carmen Sutra appearance, but that performer did not appear during one booked afternoon. Treat any named performer as subject to change unless the venue confirms the lineup directly. The experience provider is Haus of Fun, and questions can be sent to [email protected].

Birthday, hen party and divorce celebration options

The VIP Party Package is sold per group and only works when purchased with a fully paid event ticket. An add-on bought without a valid standing or seated ticket will not be accepted.

This is not a small upgrade for one person. It is intended for a group celebration and includes a decorated table in one of the better areas, balloons, confetti and a goody bag. The guest of honour takes part in the Queen’s Catwalk and receives extra shout-outs during the afternoon.

The package also includes a surprise treasure chest, with a chance to take part in the cabaret shows, plus a stage photoshoot with the drag queens. There is one bottle of prosecco, one round of shots with one shot per person and unlimited popcorn during the event. Additional prosecco bottles are listed at £20 each.

I can see the appeal for a hen party or birthday group that wants a ready-made celebration. You do not need to bring decorations, plan games or find ways to get the guest of honour noticed. The divorce-party angle is also clearly part of the event’s cheeky personality.

The value depends on group size and how much you would otherwise spend on decorations, drinks and extras. Since the package is paid per group, read the current terms carefully before adding it. The description does not state the exact price of the VIP package, so you need to confirm that figure before making the final decision.

Food, drinks and the small-crowd question

The most encouraging detail is that the roast can be better than expected. That gives the event substance beyond the novelty of drag entertainment.

Drinks are more mixed. One afternoon found the drinks weak, so I would not choose the experience solely for cocktails or expect a strong pour. The bottomless package offers a wide menu, including cocktails, wine, spirits and soft drinks, but the range on paper does not guarantee generous measures.

Group size is the other variable. A packed room is not promised, and one session had only 11 people. A small audience can make your group more visible, which may be useful if you want personal attention for a birthday. It can also leave awkward pauses during karaoke and participation games.

If you are looking for a polished, continuous cabaret with a large crowd, ask about expected numbers and the confirmed lineup before booking. If you are happy with a loose afternoon where the quality depends on the host and the people in the room, the uncertainty may be part of the fun.

Who will enjoy this Merseyside afternoon?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Friends planning a birthday, hen party or divorce celebration
• People who enjoy drag, karaoke and audience games
• Groups that want lunch and entertainment in one booking
• Visitors who prefer a relaxed afternoon to a late-night event
• Anyone who enjoys soul music and playful group participation

It is less suited to you if you want a quiet roast, a formal stage production or a tightly timed show with every act guaranteed. The entertainment can be excellent in one section and less effective in another, especially when the audience is small or reluctant to take part.

The event is hosted in English, so you should feel comfortable following jokes, instructions and song cues in English. Wheelchair access is listed as available. The duration is 150 minutes, with the main session running from 2pm to 4pm, so you can plan the rest of your Sunday around it.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your group needs time to coordinate.

Should you book Soulful Sunday Roast Dinner with Drag Queens?

Book it if your priority is a fun group afternoon, a good roast and the chance to laugh at interactive drag entertainment. The food is a real strength, and the mix of soul music, games, lip-syncs and celebration extras gives you plenty to do for the price of a simple lunch.

I would choose reserved seating if you want to keep your group together, and the £55 bottomless option only if your party will make full use of 90 minutes of drinks. For a birthday or hen party, the VIP package may be worthwhile, but confirm its price and the performer lineup first.

Go in expecting a flexible, audience-led show rather than a flawless cabaret production. Bring friends who will cheer, volunteer and sing if needed, and you have a better chance of getting the lively afternoon this event is designed to provide.

FAQ

What time does the Soulful Sunday Roast Dinner take place?

The session runs from 2pm to 4pm. The full activity duration is listed as 150 minutes.

What entertainment is included?

The event includes an interactive drag queen experience, soul-era music, games with prizes, karaoke and possible lip-sync battles and twerk-offs.

Is food included?

Food is included with the listed bottomless booze and food option at £55. The seated entry option is listed at £8.50 and includes reserved seating with a glass of fizz, so confirm the food arrangement for your selected ticket.

What drinks are included in the bottomless package?

The 90-minute drinks package includes beer, cider, wine, sparkling wine, Sex on the Beach, Mojitos, Peach Bellinis, Bloody Marys, sangria, vodka, gin and soft drinks.

Can I buy the VIP Party Package without an event ticket?

No. The VIP Party Package is only valid when bought with a fully paid standing ticket or seated ticket in categories A, B or C.

Is the experience wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Wheelchair access is listed as available, and the host or greeter operates in English.