I don't eat steak that much any more. I tend to prefer slowcooked cuts more. Part of me also thinks I can cook a decent steak at home just buy purchasing from an excellent quality source. My last steak meal was exceptional (. I've had two previous experiences at Hawksmoor, first for steak where none were cooked correctly (
I have been wanting to visit Hawksmoor for a while so when Book a Table offered a 2 course meal with a cocktail for £25, I could not resist! The set menu was:. We had the crab and toast, which was tasty. This was followed by the rib eye steak with triple cooked chips, spinach with lemon and garlic and Bearnaise and peppercorn sauce. Steaks were cooked well and the spinach was particularly nice....
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day; the meal which kickstarts your metabolism and gets you going to face the rest of the day. Old wives tales will tell you that you should be consuming about 20% of your daily calorie intake for breakfast. Well forgot that when you come to breakfast at Hawksmoor because here you’re aiming for 110%.
Now I'm sure you'll have heard all about their UNREAL steaks but did you know they also do breakfast? It's only available Monday to Friday and it's only served at the Guildhall branch and it's literally ah-mah-zing! . I took Tom for his birthday as a little treat. As it was a treat and a friday and because they were called anti-fogmatics we started our breakfast with a cocktail. Who cares if it was only 9am?
Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day and this could very well be the reason Hawkmoor has created what GQ describes as Londons best power breakfast. The famous London Steakhouse holds the reputation for quality meats and it's Guildhall location offers a variety of these for breakfast. The venue is underground and as you walk in you have the feeling of a old cigar club with suited city workers, a classic bar and a dark cosy atmosphere
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They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day; the meal which kickstarts your metabolism and gets you going to face the rest of the day. Old wives tales will tell you that you should be consuming about 20% of your daily calorie intake for breakfast. Well forgot that when you come to breakfast at Hawksmoor because here you're aiming for 110%.
The Hawksmoor breakfast is something of a London legend and written into the City's lore. Intended for 2, it could easily feed 3 if not 4 and to understand why, you just have to review the menu:
Smoked bacon chop, sausages, (made with pork, beef, & mutton), black pudding, short-rib bubble & squeak, grilled bone marrow, trotter baked beans, fried eggs, grilled mushrooms, roast tomatoes, HP gravy and, to top it all off, unlimited toast (which if you even touch, then you are a better man than I).
The meal is HUGE irrespective of what meal it is but to have it for breakfast is just incredible. But even taking the awe striking size of the plate aside, the quality of meat is fantastic and so moreish you can't help but just keep eating and eating and eating and eating...It is the pinnacle of breakfast.
If meat's not your thing, don't fret because there are other items, such as the lobster benedict, are also equally impressive. As delicious as it is generous, the extra large muffins are very fluffy and provide the perfect sponge to soak in all that beautiful hollandaise sauce and runny egg yolk and you gorge yourself along with lobster claw.
All washed down with a cornflake milkshake and you've got a meal which will take you through to dinner if not beyond.
So if you love breakfast, you NEED this in your life. Take a capable partner who you trust to power through with you and also, maybe take a pillow because you'll also likely be in need of a nap after.
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Hawksmoor is arguably one of London’s leading steakhouses (of course not forgetting Goodman) and since opening in Manchester, only with Gaucho as real competition, I don’t doubt they’re the best up North too. As steakhouses often are, it was all very manly; the fact we were in their Guildhall outpost added to the suity feel. The long basement dining room reminded me of a public school’s lunch hall with its wooden panelled walls. It’s a pretty spot though.
Even though I only went for dessert, I was really impressed with Hawksmoor! The salted caramel tart was a treat! I want to go back soon to have something from the main menu!
Service and food is very good. Great place for morning business breakfast or just to hang with your mate. The juice selection can be better.
.social-buttons{width:435px;float:right;padding:0px;// border-bottom: 1px dotted #555;margin-left:15px} Tweet Tags: Steak I have spent a lot of time thinking about it, and looking at pictures of both Goodman and Hawksmoor food that I have taken and still I find it impossible to differentiate between these both places and think they are very similar, nevertheless some of the best places in London if you want a good steak. Hawksmoor has 4 branches in London (Goodman has 3) and is a steak restaurant (as is Goodman). I recently want to the Hawksmoor branch in the city, which is 5 min away from Goodman and the interior is very wooden, businesslike but at the same time very cozy and nice (very similar to the interior in Goodman). The menu at both places in as A4 piece of paper, and I decided to be very daring and go for a starter I have not had before, the Smoked Eel & Ham Hock Salad. My friend Vlad had the same thing, and my friends Felipe and Zoli had the Doddington Caesar Salad.
That said – it’s by far the best breakfast I’ve had in London and the perfect start to a day of busy sight seeing. If you’re in need of some serious morning sustenance – this is the place to go.
I highly recommend Hawksmoor and it’s not just about the meat, it’s also the Lobster in hazelnut butter i’ve heard so much about and buzzing atmosphere, oh and did I mention the amazing selection of Chateau d’Yquem? Skip desert and head straight for the desert wine would be my tip, just don’t expect it to be cheap!
In food on October 18, 2012 at 6:12 pm I have to make a big fat confession before I start. I was meant to review this for The Lawyer for breakfast. I did have the breakfast, sharing the room with only two other punters, which, given the size of the place was a little disconcerting, but I didn’t get round to posting the review and I need to rectify that. The breakfast was fine by the way, but unless they get more people in to have it, I can’t see it’s worth their while to staff up to fill that cavernous space. And it’s a bit grim for breakfast, being underground. But there you go. Confession over. Having recently started to eat meat again, I thought I’d go for the jackpot with a big steak. No pussyfooting around with a little bit of mince or chicken. No, I was basically looking at a big chunk of cow. And although my head doesn’t love that phrase, my stomach does. And I started with a half lobster, cooked in the shell. Looks a bit lonely on the plate, doesn’t it? At £17.50, not starting
Hawksmoor , the self-proclaimed "home of the best steak in London", has been near the top of my to do list for some time. And it still is. Well at least for steaks. Because, rather than heading along for an evening of oversized steaks and red wine, I decided to head along for breakfast. What is this? Meeting people for breakfast? While it is common in places where the sun doth shine (Australia springs to mind) to meet friends for a bite to eat before starting the day, us Brits normally savour our friends' company in the dark hours! Preferably with a sizable helping of booze. I am no different. But I have been forced to change my ways (at least partially) to keep up with G-Star, who now has a one year old baby. Normally we head along to Beppe's Cafe. An "old-skool" cafe at Smithfields market. They serve a mean coffee and bacon roll. But seeing as it was G-Star's 30th we decided to go for something a little special. And so it was that G-Star, the Ginger Weegie, DivC and I gathered
Hawksmoor is not cheap, but you do get alot of steak. With quality like this and a wine list to match, they will no doubt have the city boys flocking to show off both their carnivorous appetite and their wallets.
The service is friendly and efficient and there’s lots to choose from on the menu. What a meal in a wonderful venue with excellent service for an unbelievable price – a price in Australia that wouldn’t buy half of what I experienced.
Joseph Stalin, not usually noted for his wit, is reported to have said that the punishment for the crime of bigamy is two mother in laws. While we have certainly enjoyed Hawksmoor from the early days of the blog, we have over the past year become somewhat wedded to Goodman. However, today I again found myself in Hawksmoor (Guildhall branch) and the ribeye steak there was simply superb, as good as any. I fear that I have become a steakhouse bigamist. Despite recent City redundancies, the Guildhall branch was effectively 100% full for a mid week lunch service and the room buoyant with suits, almost hard to fathom in current times. Tangential to this however, the acoustics are terrible and the noise levels made a regular conversation so difficult you had to lean in to your guest to hear what was being said: that is my sole criticism of the lunch. It's a mostly similar menu to the other Hawksmoor outlets and it looks appealing in its entirety, with bone marrow, pork belly, and potted bee
hawksmoor guildhall breakfasts are for those with hearty appetites. o’s steak with a little candle for a birthday wish came with two large fried eggs and thick rounds of hash browns. my omelette came in shallow white ovenware. it’s top of cheese was softened under the grill and rimmed by liquid butter. there is nothing more lovely than the smell of sharp cheese with butter. the omelette arnold bennett at hawksmoor is between a soufflé and scrambled eggs with thick flakes of smoked haddock and cheese. it’s perhaps the most comfort i’ve seen on a plate and is perfect winter food. the heat of pan continues to cook the omelette and so you get a lovely variation of textures from top to bottom.
A couple of weeks ago before the wife went on a “work trip” to Venezuela and before I started my new job in sunny Clapham, we kind of had a celebration by having lunch at Hawksmoor at the Guildhall. It had been quite a while since we’d had a good steak that was memorable, and we both felt we were long overdue another one. I’m not sure why I chose this one over the Shoreditch branch, but I think it was the rave reviews that J had given me about the breakfast he had there with Stevie P one morning, and plus door to door by one bus. Sorted it. I kinda knew that a midweek lunch here would be full of suited city types enjoying an expenses fuelled meal, and yes it was. Quite a few of them as well, eating the biggest steaks, drinking the most expensive wines all paid for by their companies. Lucky people. I understand why restaurants fill their ranks with sweet young hipsters, it’s good business sense, but I hate the fact that it makes me feel older and older, the young lass who showed us to o
I have visited this place quite a few times and had a lovely experience and never once this place has disappointed me. The food is excellent, especially the steaks and the lobster. the service is excellent and the staff is quite warm and friendly. I loved the overall experience and thus, would love to visit this place again.
I came to this place to celebrate a birthday and have a celebratory dinner. To my observation, the servers are very well-trained, amiable and very efficient in their jobs. The atmosphere of the place is really nice and lively. The steaks are amazing, and are the real heroes of the meal. My dessert was disappointing, and I am not buying that again.
I went to this place Hawksmoor with my friends for breakfast and we were quite content with their services. The food was soo delicious and was well presented. Their services were excellent. The staff was attentive and they make sure that all their customers are happy when they leave the place.
The restaurant offers a decent place to spend your weekends with a group of friends. the steaks are delicious, the sides are savory, the wine is appetizing. The service is spot on. The atmosphere is lively and the hustle bustle is very appealing. the staff is impeccable in service and hospitality.
I happened to visit this place with a friend for breakfast a couple of days ago and had quite an overwhelming experience. The place is beautifully decorated and the staff is extremely polite and absolutely non-intrusive. The food we ordered was perfectly cooked and tasted exquisite. The overall experience was like never before and we had an amazing and fulfilling breakfast.
This place serves the best breakfast in the place. The food is deliciously cooked and served. The menu spread is all English, and it has some really brilliant options on the menu. The staff was very amiable and friendly and the whole place has a really nice setting and atmosphere. This restaurant is flawless in the real sense. I can also confidently say that this place serves the best coffee latte in the whole city.
The service is a little slow at the restaurant but the food is simply splendid that the wait is certainly worth it.
i had tried the ribs with onion rings and a chocolate cookie shake. I was on the 9th cloud with all the flavors in my mouth and all the calories in my body. The food is heavenly and a must visit.
I had probably the best steak of my life at this place a couple of weeks ago, when I was out with some of my friends. We ordered a Surf and turf which was a fillet steak with half a lobster. Both the dishes were brilliantly prepared and tasted absolutely delicious. They also offer an incredible selection of sides to perfectly compliment the mains.
I had visited this restaurant in particular for drinks on a weekend and had a really good time. The cocktails were superb. the bartender was courteous and friendly. The staff was attentive and competent. The steaks looked tempting although we did not try any. The service was spot on and the atmosphere was lively.
I was the best man at a wedding party last month and I was really impressed by the arrangements made by this place. Most of the dishes we tried at the party were brilliantly prepared and was presented nicely. The food tasted great and the staff was pretty friendly and helpful.
The lobster macaroni and cheese dish served at this place was actually the best dish I have had so far. To be honest, I has not heard of this place in the past before going, and I am disappointed by that. The waitress sold us on some of the side dishes, and persuaded us to have the mac n cheese. It was a brilliant suggestion. We felt that our steak dinner was a gourmet option. It is a brilliant place to visit.
I was here a couple of weeks ago after leaving from another place because they had a power cut and couldn't cook anything. This place was buzzing with people and the environment was really vibrant. Most of the dishes that we ordered were brilliantly prepared and tasted absolutely delicious. The staff was pretty friendly as well and seemed to be happy to serve their patrons, with is a rare sight in whole of London.
I had a business meal here with my colleagues . It lived up to all our expectations and brought back memories for us. I ordered a steak here and was very impressed with it. It was very tender, juicy and was prepared just the right way. The drinks were quite good as well. The staff was quick and efficient. Definitely recommended.
This is a great place for a fun eating out with a group. And since the place is mostly crowded, it is not suitable for intimate dinners.This is also a fun place for a meat lover with the menu offering some of the most delicious steak dishes and an even better selection of wines. Do try the blue fillet steak!
Hawksmoor is definitely topping the chart of my favorite places to be. Located at a very prime location and surrounded by a very interesting area, this place is very happening and lively. The ambiance of this place is something you definitely should experience. The decor is quite classy and the staff is very cooperative and friendly. The service is pretty efficient and quick and the food, the food is insanely delicious. Strongly recommended.
This place is recommended for a nice and beautiful breakfast, to get a perfect start to your day, and this would probably be the best breakfast you'd have had. This place is meant for the morning people who love to enjoy the sun and who want to start their day with a pleasant environment and some really nice breakfast.
This place serves high quality and appetizing food but it is not reasonable on your pocket. But you would not mind paying this much sometimes for a great dining experience. The wine list is extensive and quite expensive which i felt is not justified. They do have some reasonable priced wine bottles as well.
I had a great time treating myself with the best of food. The food they serve is delicious and is very presentable. I ordered a meal and it looked very tasty. It was presented and served very well. The quantity was also very good since the plate was filled till the brim. The dessert was fantastic, very light and rich in taste.
The service at this restaurant is really amiable, quick and cooperative and their menu is so extensive and large, that one is left spoilt for choice. It was a lovely meal, at a really amazing menu, and the service and price were really nice and reasonable. I really recommend a visit to this restaurant.
The ambiance at this restaurant is always buzzing with energetic people. The staff is spot on and does not stress and manages the huge crowd well. The place is a meat lover paradise. It is both well marinated and perfectly cooked. The steaks are a must try. The portions are adequate and the prices are also reasonable.
This place never disappoints me with the service or even the food they offer. The cocktails are crisp in flavour and the steaks are done perfectly. The service staff too, always pays heed to your needs. Go here and you will always have an enjoyable experience.
Classy as it is, this restaurant also proves to be pleasurable. I would definitely give a special mention to the extremely competent manager who was really courteous.
This place serves delectable food backed by impeccable service and mesmerizing decor. This place makes on of the perfect steaks here. Since the time i first came to this place i have recommended it to all my friends and family to try their steaks. They are that amazing. Highly recommended!
I went there recently and had steak. The portions were quite large and it was a very filling meal. The quality of food was very good and the wine that I had later on complimented my meal pretty well. I would definitely recommend to try this place and I am pretty sure that you won't get disappointed with your choice.
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Tucked away next to the guildhall, Hawksmoor is very easy to walk past, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. If you spot a swarm of city bankers in white shirts then you’re probably heading in the right direction.
Stepping through the enormous door you’re transported into a grand entrance, very dimly lit and manned by extremely quirky staff, who fit in with the restaurant well. Head down the stairs and you arrive at a lovely tiled bar where you can sip on delicious cocktails before you head into the main restaurant.
The food at Hawksmoor is by no way cheap, but given its city location, prime cuts and with a power breakfast hailed by GQ magazine, it doesn't really need to be cheap. Monday nights at Hawksmoor are BYOB for only £5 corkage so if you want to keep costs down then this is the night to go.
We started off with some cocktails, which Hawksmoor do very well. Shaky Pete’s Ginger Brew (gin with homemade ginger syrup, lemon juice and London Pride) was the star, a generous froth of ginger foam, ice cold and had a lovely tart sweetness. I highly recommend.
Hawksmoor has two menus, the bar and the restaurant. The burger was the obvious choice. Made with 100% longhorn beef, intertwined with nuggets of bone marrow to give the burger a buttery richness while keeping it succulent and juicy. Finished off with lettuce, tomato and your choice of cheese, either Ogleshield or Colston Bassett stilton, I opted to add bacon for an extra charge. It’s a truly delicious burger. Using beef from the famed Ginger Pig butchers, which I personally think is the best around. I asked for my burger to be cooked medium rare but it came out more medium. Despite being slightly overcooked it was still a delicious burger none the less which stands out from the crowd, especially considering the competition in London these days.
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The food was very good. We had a good variety of dishes around our table, and everyone was happy with their choices. The servers were attentive and were frequently buzzing around the table, refilling drinks and clearly plates. This was actually quite impressive considering how extremely busy it was this evening.
The only thing to consider is that the wide open dining room gets very loud with all of the competing conversations happening. So, at times, it was difficult to hold a conversation within each other
I recently dined at this amazing steakhouse and I must say, I was thoroughly impressed. The food was impeccable, and I couldn't find a single fault. Every bite of the steak was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful. The service was top-notch, adding to the overall delightful experience. I can't wait to go back!
Came here for my friends birthday and would say that it is really great quality of good. It is quite a pricey restaurant but that's expected for the food and service you receive. Generally expect the same quality across the chain as I've attended others and they've all been great as well.
Great restaurant with amazing ambiance! The food was very delicious but definitely on the pricier side. The portions were surprisingly filling and we recommend sharing the sides cause they’re actually quite big for one person to finish. The staff was attentive and we thoroughly enjoyed the dinner!
Havent been for about 5 years but the food was as good as i remembered. Pictured is the scallops, fillet steak and lobster, sticky toffee pudding and a melon daiquiri. Not pictured was the beef dripping fries and bone marrow gravy - all delicious! Staff were very friendly and attentive as well.
On arrival this looks fairly small,but that is ground floor reception, down the stairs to a significantly larger space spanning several ground floor front doors.
Great menu, dominated by steak, no surprise there. We were there on a deal, two courses.
A great tomato and cheese salad starter.
Both went for the steak mains, medium rare - fantastic
The some brilliant deserts .
Only drawback is as the vast space filled up the noise level got too high!
So, we went out for a lovely Sunday lunch and decided to order the roast with a couple of sides and drinks. I must say, the roast was absolutely delicious, and it tasted even better with the mouth-watering gravy. The Yorkshire pudding was the perfect companion, soaking up all the delicious flavors of the gravy, and it was so tasty!
The potatoes were another highlight of the meal, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The combination of the roast, the pudding, and the potatoes was simply divine, and we savored every bite.
The staff at the restaurant were amazing - they were so welcoming and friendly. They also took great care to ensure that our dietary requirements were met, which was very much appreciated.
The only downside to the meal was that it was a little on the pricier side, but we felt that it was worth it for the overall experience. All in all, it was a lovely lunch, and we left feeling happy and satisfied.
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Hawksmoor is a delightful spot, ranking high among London's steakhouses. The recommended menu items align with popular Google reviews, signaling their widespread appeal. While the Rosso Braida Hawksmoor was a delightful choice, the price at £62 per bottle may not suit all tastes. The variety and quality of steaks (T-Bone, Rib-eye and Fillet), and the Bone Marrow, stood out, though some may differ on their preferences. Accompaniments like the Macaroni and Creamed Spinach were equally impressive. The portion sizes for the Fries and Peppercorn Sauce might leave some wanting more for the price. The Sticky Toffee Pudding lived up to its reputation and was a standout dessert. I look forward to trying the Peanut Butter Shortbread (which was recommended) next time. The service was competent, though it lacked a personalised touch for the price point. I did appreciate the consistent water top-ups though. While bustling with after-work crowds, the ambiance hinted at a scene from The Wolf of Wall Street, perfect for a lively Thursday evening. For a more intimate experience, perhaps a weekend visit would be ideal.
Nice steakhouse for any occasion. Delicious food and drinks. We celebrated my sister’s birthday and they gave her a free appetizer, so sweet. My sister had a steak and I had the Monkfish. We both had mash and gravy with spinach. Everything tasted soo good and hot; freshly made. My sister’s steak cut straight through almost gliding and it was so delicious she didn’t need any steak sauce. My monkfish reminded me of lobster, it had a similar taste. It was delicious, seasoned to perfection. The dining area is loud when it’s busy but we didn’t mind it at all. If you are looking for a quiet spot you may want to call ahead and specify a quiet spot but if the noise of talking doesn’t bother you book a reservation if you are in the area. The toilet Facilities were also very clean and well kept. Our waitress did a awesome job checking on us and recommending dishes and drinks to us. Our whole experience was a 10 of 10. This is a great spot to visit.
We had a good time in Hawsmoor, excellent food and services. Daniel, who was the front of house, look after us thorough the whole evening. Hawsmoor's ambiance was inviting, and the steaks were cooked to perfection, tender and bursting with flavour.
In summary, our experience at Hawsmoor, coupled with Daniel's attentive care, surpassed all expectations. It was undeniably one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. If you seek a top-notch steakhouse with divine food and impeccable service, Hawsmoor is a must-visit. Highly recommended!
We visited for Sunday lunch - it was my Birthday and each person who interacted with us wished me a Happy Birthday - so kind of them to do that. A gent then came over - management I believe, shook my hand wished me a Happy Birthday and offered me a cocktail on the house - a lovely gesture.
We had roast beef with all the trimmings plus cauliflower cheese and stuffing as sides. The whole meal was perfect, the beef was lovely and pink, the gravy was incredible and that stuffing was the best I have ever tasted, I have no idea what’s in it but I want the recipe!
The staff were so attentive, topping up our water & wine. The personal touch here is 1st class you just feel so comfortable and well looked after.
Thanks to all the team at Hawksmoor we had a wonderful meal - hats off to the team. We will be back :)
Awesome Sunday roast today. Special thanks to our waiter Hasin, great professional with really good recommendations and delivering a great service. Really recommend the new dessert! We'll come again when back in the city!
Visited for private dining with a set course. There were only 7 of us and we would have been better off in the main restaurant for atmosphere. It would have been better with 20+.
Food was outstanding as expected from any Hawksmoor. Great cuts of meat cooked to perfection. All the staff were very attentive and helpful, no complaints at all.
What amazing food! Atmosphere is really good - huge place but not loud inside even when full, fantastic service - happy to have us at the bar over 45 minutes early due to weather, everything very smooth and easy - fantastic steak. Many thanks.
Was here on a work do and the place was filled with city peeps! Even it is was really late, the place was bustling! We had the steak, medium rare and a bunch of sides, sweet potatoes, mac and cheese, spinach! To finish off me had the lemon sortbet, the panna cotta and the chocolate crunchy nut thing. The wine was lovely as well. It was all lovely and will come back
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UPDATE: I was invited to try the steak and it was overall a much better experience this time around, largely due to how they cooked the steak. The flavour from the meat was better - because the steak was less well-done. Onions rings are a must have, sweet and crunchy - They're the real star of the sides. I liked the house made tomato sauce a well. I know other reviewers have recommended the sauces but I didn't really think that the steak needed it.
Even so, I'd recommending ordering a half-step under what you want i.e. if you want medium, order medium rare.
Old review -Disclaimer: I had the express menu, so it may not be reflective of the full Hawksmoor experience.
Service is great, staff are really helpful and friendly without being overly pretentious.
I enjoyed the starter which was a spring salad of radishes and herbs. The problem for me was that both steaks were poorly cooked - very dry around the outside edges. I ordered mine medium and felt that it was more medium well (definitely grey and well done about 1cm from edges). My partner's was similarly cooked. The beef was good quality though.
Could not fault anything. £360 for dinner and drinks for four of us. Crab sandwiches, bone marrow, steak, macaroni cheese, everything was delicious. They do one Kg sharing steak as well. Parking is difficult.
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