Best Steak Restaurants In London

Open since 1952, The Guinea isn't just one of the best London steak restaurants, 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, porthouse, 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).

Read our review of The Guinea.

• Where: 30, Bruton Place, W1J 6NL
• Best for: premium steaks cooked to perfection in an upmarket gastropub

A high-energy restaurant with nightly live DJs and super sleek décor, STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar is one for the social fine diners. Though it also has an outpost in Covent Garden, its Stratford restaurant is famed for its panoramic views and fun-loving vibe.

Head here with friends or on date night and get to know the extensive menu of premium steaks. You can go for the classics, like New York strip or ribeye, or if you really fancy going to town? Dig into tomahawk or porthouse cuts, served sliced and cooked just how you like it. But it doesn't stop there, as this joint also has a wow-worthy menu of wagyu. Think Japanese A5, Australian picanha and more. We highly recommend adding on some crab and parmesan dust and a side of truffle mac and cheese.

Read our review of STK Rooftop Steakhouse & Bar.

• Where: The Gantry Hotel, 40 Celebration Avenue, E20 1DB
• Best for: steak with a view

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.

• Where: Soho, City and Covent Garden.
• Best for: in-house butchered meats cooked over live fire

Ravenous for a ribeye? Boulevard Brasserie has exactly what you need. Whether you're craving a 16oz bone-in prime cut or succulent fillet, this venue has it all. As for the sides, get stuck into steamed broccoli, sauteed new potatoes and balsamic-glazed wild mushrooms.

Slick spot Sagardi is whipping up some of the best steak in London. The Curtain Road venue specialises in Basque cuisine, sorting hungry carnivores out with a range of charcoal-grilled delights and signature side plates.

The Butcher's Tap & Grill is a chic boozer all about aged meat, with chefs who also serve as butchers, letting you choose your preferred cut and size of meat before working their magic. On the menu, you'll find everything from burgers, hot dogs, and sharing steaks to crispy mac and cheese bites, spicy sriracha chicken wings, and mouthwatering lamb fritters.

Boxcar Bar & Grill is a charcoal grill-led restaurant that's sourcing the best of British, with seasonally changing ingredients across the menu. One thing that won't change, though? The quality of steak from local suppliers, including a choice of Scottish sirloin, Hereford ribeye and Angus fillet.

The Marylebone venue also boasts a range of sharing cuts, from Chateaubriand to Côte de Boeuf, as well as a specials board for something that little bit extra special.

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.

• Where: Soho, City, Shoreditch, Covent Garden and Canary Wharf
• Best for: choice of meats (beef, lamb and pork)

Sophie's Steakhouse on Fulham Road has been delighting diners for more than 10 years and still serves up a fine selection of meats. The restaurant is perfect for a whole host of occasions, from a quick business lunch to brunch over the weekend.

The Lampery in the City of London are ticking all sorts of boxes with gorgeous interiors, a hearty British menu and fruity cocktails. The sleek spot is open all-day, kicking things off with big breakfasts and ending your night with one of their excellent steaks.

Basque-influenced and manned by Tomos Parry, Brat is a Michelin-star steak restaurant in London, serving up dishes that have been shown on TVs globally. It's known throughout the city as not only a spot for flame-grilled fish, but also glistening beef rib and a casual atmosphere in abundance, with a sirloin coming in at £66, but worth every penny.

Serving Argentinian steak from a riverside perch in Richmond is Gaucho. Head on over to settle down in their classic monochrome interiors, topped off with iconic cow print and leather detailing, to tuck into prime cuts and sustainable steaks (with all their beef 100% carbon offset). Not in the area? Check out the Covent Garden location, of head on by in the summer months for a glorious setting by the water.

Get ready to sink your teeth into some seriously delicious steak (without breaking the bank) at Flat Iron Kings Cross. With unique cuts like beef belly, onglet, bavette, and chuck centre, this industrial-style spot is perfect for a casual night out. P.S. Don't forget to wash it all down with one of their signature craft beers.

Goodman in Mayfair is where it's at if you're looking to experience the best that New York steakhouses have to offer. But be warned - this intimate joint isn't for the faint of heart. They've got a meat-heavy menu with tons of different cuts to choose from like the Scottish fillet and New York strip, all the way from Nebraska to the UK.

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, they also cook up 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.

• Where: 49-51 Curtain Rd, London, EC2A 3PT
• Best for: dining at one of The World's 50 Best Restaurants

Situated right next to Tower Bridge, The Coal Shed is a fantastic steakhouse that's come all the way from Brighton. This two-storey 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.

• Where: One, 4 Tower Bridge, Crown Square, London SE1 2SE
• Best for: live fire cooking and a a top-rate wine list

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.

• Where: 10 Berners St, London W1T 3NP
• Best for: upmarket British dining in a stylish space

Positioned near Holborn and Russell Square tube stations, just a short walk from the British Museum, Swiss Butter presents itself as your friendly neighbourhood steakhouse. 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.