Dining
The 5 Best Steak Restaurants in London
Dry-aged, charcoal-grilled and properly rested: the London steakhouses worth the spend.
In short: our top picks are Hawksmoor, Goodman and Flat Iron. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
A great steak is simple to describe and hard to find: good beef, aged well, cooked over real heat and rested properly. London has a handful of rooms that get every part right, and plenty that charge like they do without the proof. These are the ones worth the spend.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hawksmoor | Spitalfields | £££ |
| Goodman | Mayfair | £££ |
| Flat Iron | Soho | ££ |
| Blacklock | Soho | ££ |
| Hawksmoor | Spitalfields | £££ |
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Editor’s choice
Hawksmoor
Why we pick itThe benchmark London steakhouse; properly aged native beef over charcoal, sides worth sharing.
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Goodman
Why we pick itA clubby Mayfair room for serious USDA and grass-fed cuts done without fuss.
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Flat Iron
Why we pick itOne cut, one price, done well; the smart way to eat a good steak without the ceremony.
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Blacklock
Why we pick itCharcoal chops and bottomless house wine; a riotous, brilliant value night out.
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Hawksmoor
Why we pick itLondon's definitive steakhouse; superb British beef.
Before you book
Ask where the beef is from and how long it is aged; a good steakhouse will tell you happily. Order it a touch rarer than you think and let it rest. Sides are where the bill climbs, so share them, and a Bearnaise or a peppercorn sauce is rarely a mistake.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Hawksmoor is our editor's choice: The benchmark London steakhouse; properly aged native beef over charcoal, sides worth sharing. Hawksmoor, Goodman and Flat Iron lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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