Hawksmoor Guildhall
City, London
Its legendary power breakfasts may be off the menu (temporarily, we hope), but this cavernous branch of the Hawksmoor steakhouse chain still cuts the mustard in the City. Occupying a sprawling wood-panelled and leather-clad basement deep in the Square Mile, it remains a sizzling advert for slabs of well-aged, British-reared beef: porterhouse whoppers, bone-in prime ribs, ribeyes and other sought-after cuts are priced by weight, chargrilled to order and served with a choice of sauces, sides and unmissable accompaniments such as triple-cooked chips, fried eggs, grilled bone marrow and macaroni cheese. But that’s not all: Dartmouth lobsters, chargrilled monkfish and herb-fed chicken with béarnaise sauce are also there to be devoured. Starters of Devon crab on toast, pork belly ribs with vinegar slaw or Evesham asparagus with hollandaise sauce strike a seasonal note, while puddings pile on the calories – especially if you opt for sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream or peanut butter shortbread accompanied by salted-caramel ice cream. Hawksmoor is also justly renowned for its beers and its fabulous cocktail selection, as well as its list of bold meat-loving wines; prices start at £30, rising relentlessly to stratospheric four-figure heights.
Dining Information:
Private dining room, Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Family friendly
10 Basinghall Street, City EC2V 5BQ
020 7397 8120
