The 10 Best Steakhouses in London (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 10 picks

The best steakhouses in London in 2026 are Hawksmoor for British dry-aged beef and a great bar, Goodman in Mayfair for USDA and dry-aged steaks, Blacklock for good-value chops and Sunday roasts, and CUT at 45 Park Lane for a special-occasion American steakhouse.

London steak comes in three styles: British grass-fed beef dry-aged and cooked over charcoal (Hawksmoor, Blacklock), American-style steakhouses with USDA cuts (Goodman, CUT, Smith & Wollensky), and Argentine grills (Gaucho, Santa Maria del Sur). Big sharing cuts like porterhouse and chateaubriand are priced per 100g, so check the weight before ordering. Most restaurants add a 12.5% service charge.

1. Hawksmoor Seven Dials — Covent Garden, Soho & the West End

London's defining steakhouse: British dry-aged beef over charcoal, plus a great bar.

$$$ Upmarket

Hawksmoor grew from a single Spitalfields restaurant into the steakhouse most Londoners recommend first. Its beef comes from British cattle, is dry-aged and cooked over charcoal, and the big sharing cuts are sold by weight from a chalkboard. Sides such as triple-cooked chips and mac and cheese are part of the ritual.

The Seven Dials branch sits in an old brewery in Covent Garden, handy for theatres. There are other London branches in Spitalfields, Guildhall, Borough, Air Street, Knightsbridge, Wood Wharf and St Pancras.

Good to know: The early-evening and weekday set menus are much cheaper than ordering à la carte.

11 Langley Street, London WC2H 9JG

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2. Goodman Mayfair — Mayfair, Soho & the West End

A clubby Mayfair steakhouse known for dry-aged and USDA cuts.

$$$$ Splurge

Goodman has been on Maddox Street since 2008 and is built like a New York steakhouse: dark wood, leather banquettes and a menu of USDA, British and other cuts, many dry-aged in-house.

It suits business dinners and serious steak eaters who want to compare beef from different origins. There are also branches in the City and Canary Wharf.

Good to know: Ask the server to show you the cuts and weights before ordering a sharing steak.

24–26 Maddox Street, London W1S 1QH

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3. Blacklock Soho — Soho

A basement chophouse with great-value grilled chops and one of London's best Sunday roasts.

$$ Mid-range

Blacklock cooks chops and steaks over charcoal in an old Soho basement, with a 'skinny' chops plate piled on flatbread that is one of the best-value meat feasts in central London.

Its Sunday roast is legendary and books up fast. The other London sites are in the City, Shoreditch, Covent Garden and Canary Wharf.

Good to know: Book Sunday roast at least a week ahead.

24 Great Windmill Street, London W1D 7LG

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4. CUT at 45 Park Lane — Mayfair, Soho & the West End

Wolfgang Puck's London steakhouse, for a polished special-occasion dinner.

$$$$ Splurge

CUT, on the ground floor of the 45 Park Lane hotel overlooking Hyde Park, is Wolfgang Puck's only London restaurant: a sleek dining room serving American, British and Japanese beef in a range of prices that climbs very high.

It suits celebrations and expense-account dinners. The set lunch is the most affordable way in.

Good to know: The weekday set lunch costs a fraction of dinner.

45 Park Lane, London W1K 1PN

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5. Lutyens Grill — City of London

A wood-panelled grill room inside The Ned, built for City steak dinners.

$$$$ Splurge

Lutyens Grill occupies a former bank directors' dining room inside The Ned. The menu is classic: steaks, chops and grilled fish, with tableside service and a traditional wine list.

It feels like an old City institution, which suits business dinners and anyone who wants a sense of occasion in the Square Mile.

Good to know: Book ahead; it is open to non-members of The Ned's club.

27 Poultry, London EC2R 8AJ

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6. Gaucho Piccadilly — Piccadilly, Soho & the West End

The flagship of London's Argentine steak group, with a strong Malbec list.

$$$ Upmarket

Gaucho serves Argentine-style beef with chimichurri and an all-Argentine wine list, and the Swallow Street flagship off Piccadilly is its grandest dining room.

It suits groups and celebrations. There are many other branches across London, including Covent Garden, Hampstead, Chelsea and the City.

Good to know: Ask the sommelier for an Argentine wine you would not find elsewhere.

25 Swallow Street, London W1B 4QR

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7. Smith & Wollensky — Strand, Soho & the West End

A New York steakhouse brand in the Art Deco Adelphi Building by the Thames.

$$$$ Splurge

The London branch of the New York steakhouse occupies the ground floor of the Art Deco Adelphi Building between the Strand and the river. Expect big USDA and British cuts, classic sides and a long wine list.

It works for business entertaining and for anyone who wants an American steakhouse experience near Covent Garden.

Good to know: Its bar is a good stop for a drink before Strand and Covent Garden theatres.

The Adelphi Building, 1–11 John Adam Street, London WC2N 6HT

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8. Temper Soho — Soho

An open-fire basement restaurant where whole animals are cooked over wood.

$$$ Upmarket

Temper cooks over a large open fire pit in the middle of the dining room, with steak, smoked meats and tacos on a menu built around the grill. Counter seats look straight onto the fire.

It is more casual than the classic steakhouses and suits groups who want something lively. There is a second branch in the City.

Good to know: Sit at the counter around the fire for the best show.

25 Broadwick Street, London W1F 0DF

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9. Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte — Marylebone, Soho & the West End

One set menu of steak-frites with secret sauce, and no bookings.

$$ Mid-range

Relais de Venise serves one thing: a walnut salad, then sliced entrecôte steak in its famous green sauce with as many frites as you like, served in two rounds. You only choose how you want it cooked, and dessert.

It is quick, good value and fun, and the Marylebone branch is the original London one. There are others in Soho and the City.

Good to know: No reservations; arrive before 7pm to avoid a queue.

120 Marylebone Lane, London W1U 2QG

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10. Flat Iron Covent Garden — Covent Garden, Soho & the West End

London's best cheap steak: one excellent cut at a low fixed price.

$ Budget

Flat Iron made its name by serving one cut, the flat iron steak, at a price that undercuts almost everyone, with cheap sides and a free ice-cream at the end. The beef is good, the service quick and the room buzzy.

It suits budget travellers, students and anyone who wants a proper steak before a show without spending much. There are branches across central London.

Good to know: Most sites take walk-ins only; put your name down and wait at a nearby bar.

17–18 Henrietta Street, London WC2E 8QH

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best steakhouse in London?

Hawksmoor is the name most Londoners give: British dry-aged beef cooked over charcoal, sold by weight, with excellent cocktails. Goodman in Mayfair is the pick for American-style cuts, and CUT at 45 Park Lane for a high-end night out.

How much does a steak dinner cost in London?

At Flat Iron a steak costs well under £20. At Hawksmoor and Goodman expect roughly £60–£100 a head with drinks, and at CUT or the top Mayfair grills well over £100. Service charge of 12.5% is usually added.

Where can I get a cheap steak in London?

Flat Iron serves a single flat iron steak at a set low price, with free ice-cream. Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte serves a set steak-frites menu at a fixed price.

Do London steakhouses serve Sunday roast?

Yes. Hawksmoor and Blacklock both serve roast beef on Sundays and are among the best roasts in town. See our Sunday roast guide.

Do I need to book a steakhouse in London?

For Hawksmoor, Goodman, CUT and Blacklock on weekend evenings, yes. Flat Iron and Relais de Venise do not take bookings at most sites, so expect a queue at peak times.

1. Hawksmoor Seven Dials — Covent Garden, Soho & the West End

2. Goodman Mayfair — Mayfair, Soho & the West End

3. Blacklock Soho — Soho

4. CUT at 45 Park Lane — Mayfair, Soho & the West End

5. Lutyens Grill — City of London

6. Gaucho Piccadilly — Piccadilly, Soho & the West End

7. Smith & Wollensky — Strand, Soho & the West End

8. Temper Soho — Soho

9. Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte — Marylebone, Soho & the West End

10. Flat Iron Covent Garden — Covent Garden, Soho & the West End

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