Blacklock

Excellent steak place down a staircase in Soho. Doesn't take bookings so a bit of waiting (1 hour at 1900) was needed. Went to town on this one by absolutely taking all the good cuts - which was hilarious because they ran out of smaller sizes by the time I went and ended up with 3 chunks of over 700 g each of different cuts of meat. Nevertheless, they got seen to. Great kudos on the friendly and reliable service. Also something remarkable happened - the steaks were cooked actually as requested rather than a grade or 2 more cooked then desired. Great job for the temperamental world of steak restaurants. The wines were reasonably priced and had a decent range. Also did beers and some cocktails. Overall highly recommended in an excellent location in the heart of Soho

Blacklock never disappoints when you want a good quality steak. I have eaten at a couple of the locations in London and the food is always great. Good service, Phil was extremely good at his job and looked after us well. Came with 2 friends and everyone loved the meal and all came out of here praising the meal we had. Can't beat the big steaks! Always a no brainer.

We did not have chance to experience the food. We walked in and were told there was no seating available for 2. I looked and saw at least 5 seperate tables for 2 free. I assumed they were reserved. Guess what the next couple that walked in without a reservation (I know 'cause I overheard them) were seated! Guess they must not have liked me....

In an old pole dancing club in Great Windmill Street, we were greeted by our handler – a charismatic maître d’ with an amazing memory. The place was buzzing, and 4 men had just been cautioned to keep it down at the next table. They saw us and pre-warned us – I said “loud was good, as long as it was funny.” Food We started with pig’s head on toast with a generous boat of gravy – meaty, savoury and a great start to our eating adventure – Then prawn cocktail – generous on the sauce laid on crunchy lettuce, just how it should be. For the main we went for the 800 gram prime rib – medium – This was superb – The test of a steak is to eat it with nothing on – well salted, well rested and with a wonderful depth of flavour. We had chips, slaw and 3 sauces with that – Bearnaise, gravy and the marrow – not really a sauce – 2 cut open bones – all excellent. We went back for more bread and gravy afterwards. For the wine, a bottle of the Cabernet / Syrah - £48 – Lively, fruity and well made. That and a few coffees and we were done. It was my son’s birthday, so they provided an Eton Mess like pot with a candle in – We got the rowdies to sing along! All in all (£100 a head with service included) a fine and memorable meal. Recommended.