Heliot Steak House

Heliot Steak House occupies part of the Hippodrome Casino building on Cranbourn Street, just off Leicester Square, taking its name from Georges Heliot and the venue’s wider history as a Victorian circus and variety theatre before its conversion into a casino and restaurant complex.

The kitchen serves USDA prime steaks as the main draw, with a menu that runs from ceviche, salmon sashimi and foie gras through to a T bone that regularly appears in the venue’s own promotions and set menu deals. Executive chef Ioannis Grammenos revises the fixed steak list every few months, adding weekly specials that give regulars a reason to come back beyond the usual cuts.

Being inside a casino shapes the room in ways a standalone steakhouse would not: security checks physical photo ID on the door since it is restricted to over 18s, and the atmosphere leans towards a night out with drinks and a flutter afterwards rather than a purely quiet dinner for two.

Quality on the steaks is generally strong and consistently praised in reviews, though several diners note occasional inconsistency between visits, and service can slow down noticeably when the casino floor is busy on weekend nights and staff are stretched across both areas.

Monday’s bring your own wine policy, with no corkage fee, is a genuinely good deal for anyone planning ahead, and it softens what is otherwise a fairly expensive night out in this part of the West End, where most alternatives charge tourist level prices for a fraction of the theatre.

The wider Hippodrome complex also includes several bars and a full casino floor, so a booking here can easily extend into a longer night without needing to leave the building, which suits visitors wanting everything under one roof. Families and anyone under 18 should note the age restriction applies to the whole venue rather than just the gaming floor, so this is not a workable choice for a pre theatre dinner with children in the party. Parking near Leicester Square is scarce and expensive as it is across most of the West End, so guests are generally better off arriving by tube given how central the Hippodrome’s location genuinely is.