Best Steak Restaurants In London

• Location: 24–26 Maddox Street, Mayfair, W1S 1QH (with a venue in City too)
• Recommended Steak: USDA Nebraska ribeye and British rare-breed cuts
• Price range: From £38
• Atmosphere: Classic New York steakhouse vibes with a cool London edge
• Booking Tip: Best reserved in advance for dinner or weekends

Goodman Mayfair, which opened back in 2008, is a long-standing icon that brings the experience of a New York steakhouse to London. It has an unwavering commitment to quality, using a combination of USDA corn-fed herds in Nebraska and rare-breed British cattle from the Lake District (with a few special cuts like Australian and Japanese wagyu too), and dry-ages their meat on-site, for a minimum of 30 days.

The interiors combine the vibes of a classic New York steakhouse with a London twist, showcasing leather booths, dark wood panelling and low lighting. It's an intimate, refined setting, which makes it perfect for date nights or special occasions. And what's a good steak without a glass of wine to pair? Their list of vino is extensive, with both affordable wine by the glass and vintage bottles for those who like the finer things.

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• Location: 30 Bruton Place, Mayfair, W1J 6NL
• Recommended Steak: Cheateaubriand, cote de boeuf, sirloin
• Price Range: From around £42 upwards
• Atmosphere: Upmarket gastropub with classic British charm
• Booking Tip: Book ahead for dinner; it's popular with locals and tourists

Open since 1952, The Guinea isn't just one of the best places for steak in London, it's also a Mayfair institution. From the outside, you would be forgiven for thinking this is just your classic pub, but make your way in and you'll realise you're mistaken - this is in fact one of the capital's finest gastropubs, led by Head Chef Thiago Brigidi and GM Cristiano Pellizzari.

This joint prides itself on the quality of its beef, sourcing its cuts from the same butchers for almost 60 years, Godfrey's Butchers in Finsbury Park. Get ready for Chateaubriand, cote de boeuf, porterhouse, sirloin, rib, fillet and more, dipping each perfectly cooked morsel into a fantastic lineup of sauces (our favourites were the brandy peppercorn and garlic butter).

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• Location: 11-13 Charlotte St, Fitzrovia, W1T 1RH
• Recommended Steak: Aberdeen Angus Tomahawk served on a Himalayan salt block
• Price Range: Premium; from £65 for 300g
• Atmosphere: Sultry Sicilian flair with red leather seating and dark wood interiors
• Booking Tip: Ideal for date nights or indulgent dinners - book ahead for weekends (and try nab a window seat)

Located in Fitzrovia, Bricco e Bacco is a unique steak restaurant that fuses bold Sicilian flavours with the finest cuts of meat from around the world. The stylish space is filled with vibrant red decor and plush leather seating, where you can enjoy everything from A5 wagyu to Spanish Black Angus or British Shorthorn.

This restaurant is owned by a family of Italian butchers, who have been opening restaurants since 2003 and perfecting their craft since then. Their menu provides an in-depth description of each cut to help you choose, while sides include hand-cut chips and tenderstem broccoli. Just can't decide? They also offer tasting menus from £130 per person.

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• Location: 39-45 Shaftesbury Avenue, Soho, W1D 6LA (with locations in Soho and Exmouth Market too)
• Recommended steak: Lake District costata 
• Price range: steaks from £33, with cut to order steaks around £100+
• Atmosphere: intimate and immersive
• Booking Tip: come hungry; it's hard to say no to the fluffy focaccia and beef fat candle precursor 

Macellaio RC boasts three Italian steakhouses across London (in Soho, South Kensington and Exmouth Market), combining their decades-long butchery experience with theatrical flair. The brand (whose name means 'butcher' in Italian) started in Liguria, Italy by Roberto Costa, who then brought it to London in 2012. They pride themselves on sourcing authentic Italian ingredients and preparing all their dishes with love - offering a true trattoria dining experience.

Their passion is evident in their food; artisanal, dry-aged Marango steaks (a crossbreed between Black Angus and Maremmana cattle) and beautifully marbled Lake District steaks are available, with cuts such as costata, fiorentina, revolver, fillet and rump up for grabs. You'll also find a strong wine list here, championing Italian bottles, not to mention some of the best hand-cut chips in town.

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• Location: 45 Park Lane, Mayfair, W1K 1PN
• Recommended Steak: USDA prime ribeye, New York sirloin and filet mignon
• Price range: £84 upwards
• Atmosphere: Glamorous Art Deco interiors, ideal for romantic evenings or special occasions
• Booking Tip: Reservations are essential (we recommend a window table for views of Hyde Park)

Created by world-renowned chef Wolfgang Puck, and set in one of the city's most luxurious hotels, CUT at 45 Park Lane offers premium steak dining in London. It's famed for its culinary expertise, luxurious setting and for having some of the finest beef in the world - it was even ranked No. 10 in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants in 2025.

The dining room is undeniably stylish while retaining a classic air, featuring rich natural tones, polished floors and low lighting illuminating the modern art that lines the walls. So, whether you fancy USDA prime beef, like filet mignon and ribeye, British native beef or rare cuts, including Japanese and Australian wagyu, CUT should be your go-to for an unforgettable dining experience. 

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• Location: 88–94 Farringdon Road, Farringdon, EC1R 3EA
• Recommended Steak: One of their daily-changing cuts, which often includes sirloin or rump
• Price range: Changes daily, but from around £37 per chop
• Atmosphere: Historic Grade II-listed dining room with Victorian tiling, dark wood, and pew-style seating
• Booking Tip: Dinner slots fill up quickly, especially on weekends - lunch is great for a quieter experience

If top-notch cuts of meat are what you're after, then you can't go wrong with a trip to The Quality Chop House, which has earned itself a place on the National Restaurant Awards list, among other accolades. Under the guidance of executive chef Shaun Searley, this iconic spot promises only the best from its menu.

Tuck into the likes of Hereford bone-in ribeye, Aberdeen Angus sirloin and much more, with sides ranging from confit potatoes to bone marrow chimichurri. As for the venue itself, expect a Grade II-listed space filled with Victorian features, spanning across two sophisticated floors.

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• Location: One Tower Bridge, Crown Square, SE1 2SE
• Recommended Steak: Sharing cuts like porterhouse and daily specials cooked over coal
• Price range: From £36 for 300g
• Atmosphere: Sleek, modern interiors with green marble, dark wood and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus live-fire cooking
• Booking Tip: Book ahead for weekends or private dining upstairs

Situated right next to Tower Bridge, The Coal Shed is a fantastic steakhouse that's come all the way from Brighton. This two-story venue features a main restaurant, a mezzanine and private dining rooms, as well as an open kitchen where you can watch the chefs prepare the premium cuts of sustainably sourced meat and fish.

There's an old-world glamour to the space, with dark interiors, marble-topped tables and black leather booths. As for the menu, expect cuts of beef from Britain, Ireland and Australia, from salt-aged sirloins to wagyu striploin and ribeye.

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• Location: Soho, City and Covent Garden.
• Recommended Steak: Aged rump, porterhouse and smoked beef rib
• Price range: From £25 upwards
• Atmosphere: Lively, with an open kitchen and theatrical food presentation
• Booking Tip: Great for groups - book ahead for dinner slots

Meat lovers are sure to have temper on their radar, especially the Broadwick Street branch, hailed as 'Soho's original smokehouse'. This place brings the buzz of Soho to its restaurant with a lively atmosphere, not to mention a centrepiece firepit that adds to the theatrics.

Bringing in their meat exclusively from British farms (pasture-raised), temper age and butcher their cuts on-site and cook them over live fire. With sides of beef fat potatoes and a penchant for tacos, this is a memorable moment for meat-eaters in the city.

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• Location: 27 Poultry, City of London, EC2R 8AJ
• Recommended Steak: Chateaubriand or Spanish ox chop, carved tableside
• Price range: Around £40 - £70 per person for steak
• Atmosphere: Gorgeous old school charm with luxurious touches
• Booking Tip: Make sure to book ahead, especially for dinner

For those of you who fancy a swanky steak experience, Lutyens Grill is calling your name. Set within The Ned, inside the former bank manager's office, the wood-panelled dining room offers a bit of vintage glamour, with plush leather seating and soft lighting.

Named No. 39 in the World's 101 Best Steak Restaurants, this place is famed for its gorgeous cuts - from huge slabs of cote du boeuf or T-Bone to ribeye, fillet, Japanese wagyu and so much more - not to mention its lunchtime trolley service, where you can enjoy unlimited prime rib carved tableside.

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• Location: 49–51 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, EC2A 3PT
• Recommended Steak: They have fire-cooked cuts to share, often including dry-aged beef rib or pork chop
• Price range: From £25
• Atmosphere: Industrial-chic with open kitchen, in-house salumeria, and a nose-to-tail ethos
• Booking Tip: Dinner slots fill up fast, especially for weekend bookings and larger tables

Wondering where to eat steak in London? A stylish Italian eatery in the heart of Shoreditch, Manteca is brought to you by David Carter of Smokestak and Chris Lech of Petersham Nurseries and Sagar + Wilde. The venue was inspired by their travels across Italy, with a menu that takes influences from all over the country. They earned themselves a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand when they were a pop-up in Mayfair, before soon moving to their permanent home.

While they also serve fresh pasta dishes and small plates, make sure to try their prime cuts of Hereford beef. Choose between an eye of chuck or a sirloin cut, paired with one of their many premium wines or signature cocktails.

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• Locations: Soho, City, Shoreditch, Covent Garden and Canary Wharf
• Recommended Steak: Porterhouse, rump cap and "skinny chops"
• Price range: Affordable; mains from £15
• Atmosphere: Cool basement-style chop house with a buzzy crowd
• Booking Tip: Walk-ins possible, but weekends fill up fast

Taking the traditional chophouses of the 1700s and elevating them into the 21^st century, Blacklock is unpretentious, unquiveringly cool and all about bloody good steaks (and let's not forget its affordable price points, too).

Launched by Gordon Ker in 2013, in a former Soho brothel no less, it sources its meat from Philip Warren & Sons. The family of farmers and butchers have been breeding native and rare-breed meat since 1880, ensuring their pasture-raised herds are of an incredible quality. Blacklock also believe in whole animal cooking, slinging out everything from pig's head on toast for starters to lamb cutlets and unmissable beef steaks, such as porterhouse, prime rib, sirloin and so much more.

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• Location: 47–51 Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, N1 9BU
• Recommended Steak: Flat iron (plus they have great rotating specials, like wagyu and bavette)
• Price range: Budget-friendly, most steaks around £15
• Atmosphere: Warm and welcoming with exposed brick, soft lighting, and a buzzy, communal feel
• Booking Tip: No reservations - arrive early or expect a short wait during peak hours

Flat Iron started in 2021 as a pop-up, with an ethos to serve high-quality steak - specifically underused flat iron cuts - at an affordable price. And now? It's built a loyal following, with 15 affordable steak restaurants in London to its name.

Their signature flat iron steak is just £15, served exactly how you like it, or you can go for one of their rotating specials, like Scottish bavette or wagyu. To complete your feast, you can choose from an equally affordable range of sauces and sides (the homemade beef dripping chips and cramed spinach are must-orders).

While you can't book a table here, it just adds to the casual vibe; in line with the brand's signature style, this branch boasts exposed brick, warm lighting and great tunes, making it a popular choice for low-key date nights or catch-ups with mates. Oh, and did we mention you get complimentary ice cream at the end of the night?

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• Location: 114–118 Southampton Row, Holborn, WC1B 5AA
• Recommended Steak: Beef filet or ribeye (served in their secret Swiss Butter sauce)
• Price range: £20 - £30
• Atmosphere: Casual yet stylish with minimalist interiors
• Booking Tip: Walk-ins are welcome, but booking is recommended during dinner or weekends

Positioned near Holborn and Russell Square tube stations, just a short walk from the British Museum, Swiss Butter is one of the best London steakhouses going. Quickly earning a reputation for its quality, the menu offers three main options: chicken breast, beef ribeye or filet, and salmon fillet. Each dish is served with a secret Swiss Butter sauce, salad, choice of white or brown baguette, and either fries or a baked potato.

To top it off, all the meat served is certified halal, and the desserts are just as indulgent and reasonably priced as the main dishes.

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• Location: 311–313 Fulham Road, Chelsea, SW10 9QH
• Recommended Steak: Chef's Cut Sharing Steak
• Price range: Mid-to-premium; mains from around £20, with sharing cuts available for groups
• Atmosphere: Relaxed and stylish with a warm, unpretentious vibe, ideal for both casual lunches and indulgent dinners
• Booking Tip: Reservations recommended, especially on weekends. Walk-ins welcome for bar seating and smaller table

Sophie's Steakhouse has been feeding the people of Fulham since 2022, with a second location having opened in Soho during 2017. The restaurant, which was founded by childhood friends Sophie Bathgate and Rupert Power, has a long-standing partnership with Philip Warren Butchers (who champion regenerative farming), whose native-breed British beef is butchered and aged in-house at Sophie's.

Though you can choose from Chateaubriand, porterhouse, cote de boeuf, rump, ribeye, New York strip and more, their signature Chef's Cut Sharing Steak is a showstopper perfect for celebrations or impressive date nights.

Get settled into the plush leather seating and enjoy the warmth of the atmosphere, thanks to exposed brick walls and the social central bar, and tuck into some seriously good food, complemented by one of the bar's famous 10oz martinis.

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• Location: 11 Langley Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9JG
• Recommended Steak: Charcoal-grilled bone-in prime rib and porterhouse
• Price range: From £27 upwards
• Atmosphere: Stylish and intimate with a lively East London buzz
• Booking Tip: You can nab £19 steak and chips Monday to Friday 12pm - 3pm

Launched in 2006 by Will Beckett and Huw Gott, Hawksmoor is one of the most famous steak restaurants in town. They put a strong focus on high-quality steak, using dry-aged British beef from independent farmers, mainly those who practice regenerative farming and prioritise animal welfare.

The chain has stayed true to its ethos and continues this today, firing these beautiful cuts up on charcoal grills, while also championing exceptional service and top-quality cocktails and wine. So if you're searching for "a steakhouse near me", you're never far from one of Hawksmoor's 7 branches across the city.

Steak lovers will be spoilt for choice here, thanks to a selection of rump, sirloin, Chateaubriand, porterhouse, T-bone, prime rib and more - either order off the classic menu or choose from their specials chalkboard. The vibes are also immaculate, showcasing an upmarket vibe with a rugged industrial edge, with exposed brick walls, low lighting and leather seating.

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• Location: 25 Swallow Street, Piccadilly, W1B 4QR
• Recommended Steak: Churrasco de lomo
• Price range: £25 - £55, depending on the cut and size
• Atmosphere: Spread across three floors, this elegant space is perfect for intimate dinners and snazzy group catch-ups
• Booking Tip: Reserve in advance, especially for weekends. For an intimate table, book one on the top floor

Gaucho Picadilly is the brand's flagship restaurant (which opened in 1996, preceding the 9 other locations across the city), sprawling across three impressive floors of a beautiful townhouse in Central London.

Here, you'll find exceptional steak quality, as they specialise in Argentinian Aberdeen Angus beef, which has been grass-fed and ethically sourced, featuring signature cuts such as ancho (ribeye) and churrasco de lomo (spiral-cut fillet). However, you can also choose from their steak board, where their server will walk you through the various cuts they have on offer.

The vibe is luxurious yet relaxed, with a little fun Latin flair thrown in for good measure, making it a prime spot for elegant date nights, business lunches and birthday feasts - where you can also take advantage of their exceptional drinks menu. Think a long list of Argentinian wines and classic cocktails, with a top-floor cocktail bar (which also has a secret courtyard inspired by Buenos Aires nightlife) for those who fancy a bit of pre or post-dinner fun.

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• Location: 120–122 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, W1U 2QG
• Recommended Steak: Entrecôte steak with golden fries and their legendary secret sauce
• Price range: Fixed-price menu, usually £24 per person
• Atmosphere: Classic Parisian bistro charm with a lively atmosphere
• Booking Tip: No reservations – be prepared to queue, especially during peak lunch and dinner hours

If you haven't seen those videos of the long queues outside this cult favourite, then here's the lowdown. Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte, which was originally founded in 1959 near Paris, has two outposts in London, with the Marylebone being the first, slinging out stunning steak frites to the hungry masses.

As one of the top steak spots in London, the restaurant follows the original's tradition of serving a fixed-price menu on a no-reservations policy (hence the queues); you start with a green salad with walnuts and a mustard vinaigrette, which is then followed by entrecote steak accompanied by their crispy, golden fries (which is served in two portions, to ensure it stays warm), drizzled in their famous secret butter-based sauce that's become the stuff of legend.

Inside, you'll find an unpretentious setting that transports you to the classic bistros of France, featuring white tablecloths, vintage mirrors and a bustling atmosphere thanks to an always-full dining room.

• Location: 10 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, W1T 3NP
• Recommended Steak: cote de boeuf (to share)
• Price range: £45 - £60
• Atmosphere: a breathtaking dining room with grand ceilings and ornate walls lined with artwork
• Booking Tip: book well in advance, this one gets busy

Located inside The London EDITION Hotel in Fitzrovia, Berners Tavern is a gorgeous restaurant with a Michelin-starred chef at the helm. It's been frequented by the likes of George Clooney, Uma Thurman and Idris Elba over the years, so you know it must be good. Think high ceilings adorned with chandeliers, sultry dark interiors and cosy leather booths to dine in.

They specialise in grass-fed Scottish steaks, chargrilled on a mibrasa grill. Choose from sirloin, rib-eye or fillet, or opt for a sharing cut like chateaubriand. And if you're dining on a budget, their Early Berners set menu costs just £35 per person for three courses.

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