When choosing a restaurant in London, visitors are presented with a seemingly endless selection of themes and flavours. Dotted all over the city, visitors can enjoy some of the world’s most sought-after places to dine. The nation holds its steak dining tradition close to its heart, with a superb cut of meat cooked to perfection being many diners’ default choice of dish when eating out. From a simple yet succulent rump steak to the leader of the pack, the coveted fillet, London steakhouses offer a multitude of cuts, cooking methods and customisations for truly unique and exciting dining. From timeless classics to cutting-edge eateries, try these restaurants for some of the most sought after steak dining in London.
Hawksmoor Seven Dials
An instant classic, Hawksmoor Seven Dials has been the talk of the city since its opening. After searching the globe for the best meat to serve in their Hawksmoor empire, owners Will & Huw discovered that there was no better than that found on home turf. Sourcing from renowned Yorkshire butchers, The Ginger Pig, diners can choose their cut from the butcher’s block, whilst the exclusive Hawksmoor ‘Beef Steak Club’ is offered for the true steak fanatics. Housed in a quaint converted brewery, Hawksmoor sits on a secluded street in the iconic West End.
Kings Road Steakhouse & Grill
A city favourite from one of the culinary circuit’s most esteemed chefs, Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill offers classic steak dishes with a fine dining flourish. Full of character, perfectly lain tables with crisp white tablecloths and glistening wine glasses are offset by hearty pots of mustard for that classic favourite flavour. The dining room is a glamorous, airy space, with the classic brasserie-style furnishings, offset by clean lines and luxurious chandeliers.
Meza
In character-filled Soho, Meza Bar & Grill presents an atmospheric hideaway. In the exclusive dining room, red lighting and plush furnishings evoke a luxurious and seductive ambience. A flavoursome grill selection includes 7-hour cooked pork and succulent chops, as well as tasty nibbles, and a cool cocktail selection shaken by the expert mixologists.
Butlers Wharf Chop House
Effortlessly elegant, Butlers Wharf Chop House presents an unpretentious setting and delectable seasonal cuisine. Reminiscent of an English boat house, the bright and airy dining room is offset by a calm, cosy bar. Whilst overlooking London’s iconic Tower Bridge, guests can sample succulent steaks served sizzling from the charcoal grill, or classics like the Chophouse signature fishcake.
Gaucho, Piccadilly
In a stunningly opulent setting, Gaucho serves cuisine as exciting as its spectacular dining rooms. Set over 4 floors, Glitzy chandeliers, cow hide stools and plush leather benches make for an eclectic, high-end hideaway. Gaucho serves traditional Argentine cuisine with a luxurious edge, with magnificent sharing cuts served alongside the signature Gaucho burger.
About The Author:
Emma Starkie is a London based editor with a passion for good food. She is always on the lookout for exciting restaurants in London, and her favourite restaurant is Crazy Bear in Fitzrovia. She has a guinea pig named Tybalt.