#1
Sloppy G
Yard Sale PizzaWalthamstow·$$
£13.50
Spicy ground beef with red onions on tomato and mozzarella base.
Tip: This is messier than the other pizzas -- the ground beef can slide off if you fold the slice. Eat with a fork or over the box. Pairs well with their garlic bread as a side.
#2
Lomo (Fillet Steak)
Gaucho PiccadillyPiccadilly·$$$$
£36.95
Lean Argentinian fillet, the most tender cut on the menu.
Tip: If you prefer lean steak, go for the lomo (fillet). If you prefer flavour and fat, choose the ancho (ribeye). The waiter will walk you through this before you order.
#3
Beef Empanadas
Gaucho PiccadillyPiccadilly·$$$$
£6.50
Hand-crimped pastry parcels filled with seasoned Argentinian beef.
Tip: Get two beef empanadas per person as a starter. They are not huge but they are satisfying and arrive quickly while the steaks are being grilled.
#4
Beef Samsy
OshPazCovent Garden·$
£3.00
Flaky pastry parcels stuffed with cumin-spiced beef and onion.
Tip: At three quid each, grab one as a snack while you wait for your manti or plov. The pastry is best eaten hot — it loses its crunch as it cools.
#5
Belted Galloway Sirloin
Moor Hall at Claridge'sMayfair·$$$$
£52.00
60-day dry-aged sirloin from heritage Belted Galloway cattle with seasonal accompaniments.
Tip: Ask for medium-rare to get the most from the 60-day dry-ageing. The fat has had time to develop flavor that you'll miss if it's cooked well-done.
#6
Charcoal Grilled Sirloin Steak Kebab
Le BabSoho·$$
£16.50
Sirloin steak grilled over charcoal with pickled cabbage, fondue sauce, and crispy onions.
Tip: The fondue sauce is what makes this worth the price. It is a stout and Stilton cheese blend — rich and savoury. Ask for extra if you can.
#7
Parrilla Malevo Deluxe
Casa MalevoBayswater·$$$
£87.00
Sharing grill platter for two with steak, chicken, sausage, black pudding, and provolone.
Tip: This platter is genuinely for two hungry people. Skip starters if you order this — maybe just a few empanadas while you wait. Ask the kitchen to cook the steak medium-rare even if the other meats are cooked through.
#8
Baked Claypot Hummus with Pastirma
LeydiCity of London·$$
£8.00
Warm hummus baked in a claypot, topped with pastirma (Turkish cured beef) and brown butter.
Tip: Scoop this up with the complimentary bread rather than ordering extra sides. The bread basket is generous and included.
#9
Beef Betel Leaf Patties
Lai RaiPeckham·$$
£10.00
Minced beef patties wrapped in betel leaf with a coffee-flavoured sauce.
Tip: Do not skip this even if the coffee sauce sounds strange. It works — the bitterness cuts through the beef richness. This is one of the more original dishes on the menu.
#10
Smoked Beef Ribs
FallowSt James's·$$$
£14.00
Glazed dairy cow baby back ribs cooked low and slow.
Tip: These are from dairy cows, which is the whole point of Fallow's menu. The slow cook makes the tougher meat very tender. Pair them with the corn ribs for a two-rib combo.
#11
Lomo (Fillet Steak)
Casa MalevoBayswater·$$$
£39.80
8oz Argentinian fillet, the leanest and most tender cut.
Tip: The fillet is very lean so ask for rare or medium-rare at most. Anything above medium and the lack of fat means it can dry out. The chimichurri helps add moisture and flavour.
#12
Islak Burger
LeydiCity of London·$$
£14.00
Spiced beef and lamb kofte in a soft bun, steamed in garlic tomato sauce.
Tip: Don't expect a conventional burger. The bun is meant to be soft and soaked through — that's the whole point of an islak burger. Eat it with your hands.
#13
Beef Tongue Jungle Curry
AngloThaiMarylebone·$$$$
£125.00
Slow-braised British beef tongue in a fiery jungle curry with a sweet brioche bun for dipping.
Tip: The jungle curry is genuinely hot — there is no coconut milk to soften the chilli. The brioche bun is there to help. Use it between bites if the heat builds.
#14
Achari Beef Shortrib
BrigadiersCity of London·$$$
£28.00
Slow-cooked beef shortrib with pickle spices, served falling off the bone.
Tip: If you're in a group, the Feast menu at 85 per person is the best way to try this alongside the lamb chops and other highlights without over-ordering.
#15
Lasagne
E. PellicciBethnal Green·$
£8.50
Homemade lasagne with béchamel sauce and meat ragù.
Tip: This is comfort food, not authentic Italian. Expect creamy British-style lasagne with lots of béchamel.
#16
Nihari
Lahore KarahiTooting·$
£13.95
Slow-cooked beef stew with bone marrow, traditionally eaten for breakfast in Pakistan.
Tip: Traditionally a breakfast dish in Pakistan, but served all day here. Pair it with fresh naan and squeeze lime over the top before eating.
#17
Carne Asada Plate
Tacos PadreBorough Market·$$
£36.00
Grilled beef with tortillas, rice, beans and salsa.
Tip: The carne asada plate is served with aguachile negro and burnt spring onion for £36 — designed to share and only available during evening service.
#18
Dry-Aged T-Bone Steak (1kg)
KuduMarylebone·$$$
£68.00
Sharing-size T-bone steak with aged beef depth, charred over wood fire.
Tip: This is meant for 3-4 people minimum — at 1kg and £68, it's a centerpiece dish that transforms dinner into an occasion.
#19
Suya with Jollof Rice and Plantain
Alhaji SuyaBrixton·$
£12.50
Complete meal combining meat skewers, spiced jollof rice, and fried plantain.
Tip: Order this combo for a complete meal. At £12.50 it's better value than buying suya, rice, and plantain separately.
#20
Tagliatelle Bolognese
StampaMayfair·$
£8.00
Fresh egg tagliatelle with slow-cooked beef ragù.
Tip: At £8 for fresh egg tagliatelle with slow-cooked ragù in Mayfair, this is rare value. The sauce clings beautifully to the silky pasta.
#21
Bun Bo Hue
Eat VietnamDeptford·$$$
£9.00
Spiced beef broth with vermicelli, beef, and pork in Hue style.
Tip: Reviewers describe this as tangy, lemony and spicy - highly recommended when you want to feel warm inside. More complex than standard pho.
#22
Spaghetti Bolognese
E. PellicciBethnal Green·$
£8.50
Pasta with meat ragù sauce.
Tip: Expect to share tables with strangers. The space only has about 7 tables and you'll likely dine shoulder-to-shoulder with locals.
#23
Beef Suqaar
Al KahfWhitechapel·$
£8.50
Fried beef stir-fry with green peppers, red onion, and potatoes.
Tip: The beef suqaar is excellent value — tender, well-spiced, and generous portions. A lighter option than the platters.
#24
Cabeza Tacos
Sonora TaqueriaStoke Newington·$$
£5.00
Ox tongue and cheek with pickled onions, served in flour tortilla.
Tip: If you're game for cheek and tongue, this is properly executed. The pickled onions and tortilla make it accessible even for first-timers.
#25
Carne Asada Tacos
Sonora TaqueriaStoke Newington·$$
£4.50
Grilled beef steak with charred exterior in flour tortilla.
Tip: Start with carne asada if you're new to Sonora — it showcases the meat quality and tortilla technique without complication.
#26
Suya Meat Pie
Alhaji SuyaBrixton·$
£2.50
Spiced meat pie with suya-seasoned filling.
Tip: At £2.50 these make a perfect afternoon snack. Buy two — one for now, one for later.
#2799% recommend
Hot Stone Beef Bibimbap
Park's KitchenEaling·$$
£14.50
Traditional rice bowl with seasoned beef and vegetables in a sizzling stone pot.
Tip: Let the rice sit for a full minute before you start mixing — this ensures you get the most of that incredible crispy bottom layer.
#2898% recommend
Khinkali with Iberico Pork and Beef
DakaDakaMayfair·$$$
£14.00
Large, hand-folded Georgian soup dumplings with tarragon and savory spices.
Tip: Eat them with your hands! Hold the 'top knot' (which you don't eat), take a small bite to sip the soup, then finish the rest. Don't use a fork or you'll lose the broth.
#2998% recommend
Gursha Meat and Veggie Platter
Blue NileFinsbury Park·$$
£35.00
A massive communal platter featuring a combination of chicken, beef, lamb, and vegetarian stews.
Tip: Go in a group! This platter is the best way to try a bit of everything and communal eating is part of the authentic experience.
#3098% recommend
Roast Rib of Scottish Beef
Simpson's in the StrandCovent Garden·$$$$
£48.00
Tradition at its finest: beef carved tableside from the famous silver trolleys.
Tip: The carving is an art form here. Ask for the 'outside cut' if you like a bit more char and seasoning on your meat.
#3198% recommend
Adobo Beef Short Rib Taco
Masa TacosSeven Dials Market·$
£5.50
Slow-cooked barbacoa beef in adobo sauce on a fresh corn tortilla.
Tip: The horseradish yogurt is an unusual touch but it really works to cut through the richness of the short rib. Don't ask to take it out!
#3298% recommend
The African Burrito
Jollof MamaSeven Dials Market·$
£12.50
Signature wrap with jollof rice, suya meat, plantain, and savory beans.
Tip: This is a serious amount of food. Don't plan a big dinner if you're having this for lunch — it's remarkably satisfying.
#3396% recommend
Beef Suya Jollof Main
Jollof MamaSeven Dials Market·$
£14.50
Smoky jollof rice served with grilled sirloin steak dusted in peanut spice.
Tip: The peanut spice (suya) is the star. It adds a nutty warmth that really enhances the grilled beef. Best with a side of extra plantain.
#3496% recommend
French Dip with Roast Beef
Dover Street CounterMayfair·$$$
£24.00
Thinly sliced roast beef on a soft roll, served with a side of savory dipping jus.
Tip: Don't be shy with the dipping — the bread is designed to be fully submerged in that jus.
#3596% recommend
Slow-Braised Beef Brisket and Tendon Noodles
HOKO Wonton NoodlesSeven Dials Market·$
£15.50
Tender beef brisket and rich gelatinous tendon served with egg noodles.
Tip: Ask for the noodles 'dry-tossed' with the sauce if you prefer a more concentrated flavor profile. It's a common local way to eat them.
#3696% recommend
Minced Beef with Holy Basil (Pad Grapao)
Speedboat BarSoho·$$
£14.50
A classic wok-charred dish with a significant chilli punch and fresh basil.
Tip: The heat is serious! This is one of the most authentic versions in Soho. Break the egg yolk into the beef to help soften the burn.
#3796% recommend
Beef Rendang
Bali BaliCovent Garden·$$
£16.50
Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, dry coconut and spice reduction.
Tip: This is a 'dry' curry, meaning it's all about the concentrated flavor on the meat rather than a large amount of sauce.
#3895% recommend
Kitfo
AddisKing's Cross·$$
£17.50
Finely chopped lean beef seasoned with spiced butter and mitmita chilli powder.
Tip: Ask for it 'leb-leb' if you want the most authentic experience — it's barely warmed through and maintains the best texture.
#3995% recommend
Beef Wellington
Simpson's in the StrandCovent Garden·$$$$
£52.00
Tender beef fillet with mushroom duxelles encased in buttery puff pastry.
Tip: They only make a limited number each service — if you have your heart set on it, mention it when you book or arrive early.
#4095% recommend
Braised Beef & Bone Marrow Pie
Holborn Dining RoomHolborn·$$$
£32.00
Handmade pie with slow-cooked beef and bone marrow filling.
Tip: This is the pie to order if you can only have one. It's the most famous and most consistently praised.
#4195% recommend
Sunday Roast - Beef
The MarksmanHackney·$$
£24.00
Roasted beef with Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roasted potatoes and gravy.
Tip: Reserve a table for Sunday lunch via OpenTable. This is one of London's best Sunday roasts and tables fill quickly.
#4295% recommend
Tozo Suya
Alhaji SuyaBrixton·$
£5.50
Grilled beef offal (tozo) coated in spiced yaji seasoning.
Tip: The yaji spice is fiery. Use the raw tomato and white onion to offset the heat between bites.
#4395% recommend
All In Sunday Roast
BlacklockShoreditch·$$
£27.00
Sharing roast with 55-day-aged beef rump, 28-day-aged lamb leg, and 21-day-aged pork loin.
Tip: Best Sunday roast value in East London—three meats, all sides, all included.
#4495% recommend
Beef Pho
Song QueShoreditch·$$
£9.50
Rice noodle soup with beef broth simmered for hours, topped with rare or cooked beef.
Tip: Ask for rare beef (tai) and watch it cook in the broth—it's the best way to experience it. The broth is the star, so drink it all.
#4595% recommend
Salt Beef Beigel
Beigel BakeSpitalfields·$
£6.50
Seasoned beef brisket on a fresh beigel with mustard and gherkins.
Tip: Ask for extra mustard if you like heat. The staff won't mind and it cuts through the richness of the beef.
#4695% recommend
Birria Tacos
GuacamolesPeckham·$$
£10.00
Slow-braised beef birria in hand-pressed corn tortillas with consomme for dipping.
Tip: Grab extra napkins before you sit down. The birria juice goes everywhere and there is no clean way to eat these. That is part of the charm.
#4795% recommend
Pappardelle with Beef Shin Ragu
TrulloHighbury·$$
£14.50
Wide fresh pasta with beef shin ragu that cooks for eight hours.
Tip: This is the one non-negotiable — the fact that the ragu cooks for eight hours is what makes it different from every other beef ragu in London.
#4894% recommend
Braised Beef Curry
LahpetShoreditch·$$
£18.50
Tender beef slow-cooked in a fragrant lemongrass and tamarind curry paste.
Tip: The tamarind provides a subtle sour note that perfectly balances the rich beef fat. Order a side of the yellow pea paratha to mop up the sauce.
#4994% recommend
Double Cheeseburger
Bleecker BurgerVictoria·$
£13.80
Two patties of dry-aged beef with double American cheese and minimal toppings.
Tip: Order the Double Cheeseburger — it won the UK's best burger award in 2024. The dry-aged beef is what makes it special, not fancy toppings.
#5094% recommend
Florentine T-Bone Steak
BruttoFarringdon·$$
£52.00
800-gram Tuscan T-bone steak cooked simply over charcoal.
Tip: Ask the server how it's cooked — at Brutto they'll do it rare to medium-rare depending on your preference. It's large enough to share between two hungry people.
#5194% recommend
Chateaubriand
HawksmoorSeven Dials·$$$
£45.00
Center cut of tenderloin, aged 55 days, grilled over charcoal.
Tip: Order it rare or medium-rare only — the whole point is the tender texture. Anything above medium-rare wastes the quality of the meat.
#5293% recommend
Pho Beef Brisket and Tendon
Cay TreSoho·$
£9.50
Rice noodle broth with slow-cooked beef brisket, tendon, chilli, five-spice, and fresh herbs.
Tip: Squeeze lime into the broth just before eating — it brightens the deep flavours and balances the richness. Add fresh herbs and chilli to your taste.
#5392% recommend
Smoked Meat Hash
The Good EggStoke Newington·$$
£16.50
Fried potatoes and onions with Persian smoked brisket and a poached egg.
Tip: The salsa verde is essential — it provides a necessary acidic kick that cuts through the richness of the brisket.
#5492% recommend
The Macbeth Burger
Deeney'sLeyton·$
£14.50
Beef patty topped with haggis, burger sauce, and caramelised onions.
Tip: It's a very rich burger. Definitely order a side of the vinegar-heavy slaw to balance it out.
#5592% recommend
Beef Tongue & Tendon Curry
Speedboat BarSoho·$$
£18.50
A rich, flavorful curry with tender beef tongue and gelatinous tendon.
Tip: The texture of the tendon is the highlight — it's perfectly gelatinous and absorbs all the flavor from the curry sauce.
#5692% recommend
Chet's Smashburger
Chet'sShepherd's Bush·$$$
£14.50
Beef and pork patty with American cheese and spicy thousand island dressing.
Tip: The combination of beef and pork in the patty is unusual but it works to keep the burger very juicy. It's a great 'safe bet' if someone at the table isn't a fan of spice.
#5792% recommend
Tagliatelle with Ragu Bolognese
TiellaBethnal Green·$$$
£18.50
Silky handmade egg pasta with a slow-cooked, traditional meat ragu.
Tip: It's a very traditional recipe, so don't expect a lot of tomato — it's all about the meat and the pasta texture.
#5892% recommend
Kharcho Beef Stew
DakaDakaMayfair·$$$
£22.00
Beef short rib and walnut stew served on cheese-laden polenta (ghomi).
Tip: This is a very rich dish — one order is perfect to share between two people along with a lighter salad or dip.
#5992% recommend
Beef Ho Fun
Dim Sum DuckKing's Cross·$$
£14.50
Stir-fried wide flat noodles with tender beef and bean sprouts.
Tip: The wok hei flavor is really prominent here. It's a large portion, so it's a good choice if you're particularly hungry.
#6092% recommend
Galbijjim
MigaHackney·$$
£18.50
Soy-braised short ribs with poached Korean pear, carrot and shiitake mushroom.
Tip: The ribs are the most tender thing on the menu—order one per person minimum.
#6192% recommend
Barbacoa Tacos
Sonora TaqueriaStoke Newington·$$
£4.75
Slow-cooked beef that falls apart, served with pickled onions and salsa.
Tip: The barbacoa falls apart perfectly and the salsa is fiery but balanced. Order it — reviewers consistently cite it as London's best barbacoa taco.
#6292% recommend
Xian Jiao Niu-Rou (Chongqing Beef Noodles)
Noodle & BeerChinatown·$$
£12.50
Chewy wheat noodles with stir-fried beef, red pepper, peanuts, and Sichuan peppercorns.
Tip: The Sichuan peppercorns create a numbing sensation - it's not just heat, it's a unique tingling feeling. If you're not used to it, start here before trying the spiciest dishes.
#6392% recommend
Pabellon Arepa
Arepa & CoBrixton·$
£9.50
Griddled corn arepa stuffed with slow-cooked shredded beef, black beans, plantain, and white cheese.
Tip: One arepa is a full meal — they're bigger and more filling than they look. Don't over-order on your first visit.
#6492% recommend
Porterhouse Steak
HawksmoorSeven Dials·$$$
£48.00
Bone-in steak combining strip loin and tenderloin with 55-day aging.
Tip: This is a large cut. Arrive early to secure it — the blackboard menu with larger cuts sells out quickly.
#6592% recommend
Beef Suya
Alhaji SuyaBrixton·$
£6.50
Grilled beef skewers coated in yaji spice and served with onion and tomato.
Tip: Reviewers recommend sticking to beef or lamb if you want consistent tenderness. The chicken can be soft.
#6692% recommend
Prime Rib
BlacklockShoreditch·$$
£48.00
Charcoal-grilled aged prime rib, seared with a vintage Blacklock iron.
Tip: Ask about Butcher Price Monday (£7.50 per 100g) if you want better value on the big cuts.
#6792% recommend
Beef Tartare with Red Chilli Paste and Jangajji
SollipBermondsey·$$$
£135.00
Minced Angus beef mixed with Korean red chilli paste, pickled daikon, and marigold sabayon.
Tip: The gochugaru brings heat without overwhelming the beef. Let each component be tasted separately first before mixing.
#6892% recommend
Beef Rendang
Roti KingEuston·$
£10.50
Slow-cooked beef in a rich, spiced coconut sauce.
Tip: Order roti with rendang and share it across the table. Everyone gets a piece.
#6992% recommend
Beef Flank Curry
Cafe TPTChinatown·$
£17.60
Tender beef flank in a rich curry pot.
Tip: Order this when you want something warming and rich. The curry broth is deeply flavored and perfect for cold days.
#7091% recommend
Tournedos Rossini
Otto'sHolborn·$$$
£45.00
Simmenthal beef fillet with seared foie gras, spinach, truffle and Madeira sauce.
Tip: The truffle is generous, not a whisper. You'll taste it in every bite.
#7190% recommend
Satay Beef Soup Noodles
HOKO Wonton NoodlesSeven Dials Market·$
£14.00
Tender beef slices in a fragrant, nutty satay broth with egg noodles.
Tip: This is the ultimate comfort food. The satay flavor is savory and rich without being overly heavy.
#7290% recommend
Super King Braised Beef Rib with Blanket Noodles
Noodle & BeerChinatown·$$
£16.50
Slow-braised beef rib served table-side with silky belt noodles.
Tip: Watch as giant ribs arrive and get snipped with scissors table-side — it's a show before you even taste the meat that falls apart with the gentlest chopstick nudge.
#7390% recommend
Haye Farm Dry Aged Ribeye
Petersham NurseriesRichmond·$$$$
£95.00
Dry-aged ribeye from Petersham's own Devon farm, served with beef sauce and salsa verde.
Tip: The ribeye carries a £15 supplement but the beef is from their own farm and dry-aged properly. It's the dish that justifies the premium pricing here. Ask for it medium-rare.
#7490% recommend
West African Proteins
AkokoFitzrovia·$$$
Slow-cooked meats like goat, beef and offal prepared with West African spices and sauces.
Tip: Don't shy away from the offal courses. They're some of the most interesting on the menu.
#7590% recommend
Massaman Beef Shin Curry
Smoking GoatShoreditch·$$
£14.50
Slow-braised beef shin in a rich massaman curry sauce with fried lemongrass.
Tip: One curry is enough for two people if you also order wings and skewers. The portion is generous and the sauce is very rich. Order rice separately.
#7690% recommend
Suadero Tacos
Tacos PadreBorough Market·$$
£10.00
Slow-cooked beef short rib, thinly sliced and crisped, with onion and herbs.
Tip: The suadero is the star. The meat is hand-butchered in-house and slow-cooked for days. You taste the difference.
#7790% recommend
Steak Haché avec Frites
Brasserie ZedelSoho·$$
£11.00
Pan-fried chopped beef steak with sauce au poivre and French fries.
Tip: Get the two-course prix fixe for under £11 — pair the steak haché with chocolate délice dessert for unbeatable value in central London.
#7890% recommend
Beef Manti
OshPazCovent Garden·$
£8.50
Steamed Uzbek dumplings filled with cumin-spiced beef, served with sour cream and carrot salad.
Tip: These are a proper meal on their own — five dumplings per portion is filling. If you're sharing, one portion of manti plus a plov bowl between two works well.
#7990% recommend
Short Rib Fatteh
AkubNotting Hill·$$$
£18.00
Braised short rib over crispy pita bread with yogurt and pomegranate.
Tip: One of the standout meat dishes. The way the yogurt sauce soaks into the pita is intentional and delicious.
#8090% recommend
Porterhouse
BlacklockShoreditch·$$
£45.00
Thick-cut porterhouse steak, grilled over charcoal.
Tip: The thick-cut portions are generous—expect a door-stop-thick piece of meat.
#8190% recommend
Tira de Ancho (Ribeye)
Gaucho PiccadillyPiccadilly·$$$$
£32.95
Spiral-cut Argentinian ribeye, chargrilled and served off the bone.
Tip: The 800g Tira de Ancho is perfect for two people to share. They slice it at the table and it arrives beautifully pink throughout.
#8290% recommend
Steak Pie
E. PellicciBethnal Green·$
£9.60
Homemade beef steak pie with gravy.
Tip: The steak pie and chicken and mushroom pie are both made fresh daily. Ask which is available when you arrive.
#8390% recommend
Beef & Guinness Suet Pudding
The DevonshireSoho·$$$
£26.00
Rich suet pastry encasing beef cheek and Guinness stew.
Tip: The pastry should be light and buttery — if it's tough or dry, the pudding hasn't been handled right.
#8490% recommend
Garstang Blue Grey Beef Tartare
Moor Hall at Claridge'sMayfair·$$$$
£45.00
Raw beef tartare from Lancashire Blue Grey cattle with barbecued salsify, oyster leaf, and pommes souffle.
Tip: Ask the waiter about the beef breed and where it's from. Birchall is specific about sourcing and the team enjoys explaining it. The oyster leaf adds a genuine oyster-like flavor without any actual shellfish.
#8590% recommend
Empanadas (Beef)
Casa MalevoBayswater·$$$
£4.20
Hand-shaped, oven-baked pastry filled with beef, onions, and egg.
Tip: Ask for chimichurri on the side for dipping — it comes with the steaks but goes brilliantly with the empanadas too.
#8690% recommend
Steak Tartare
BistrothequeBethnal Green·$$$
£16.50
House-made steak tartare with chips and gem salad.
Tip: Order the steak tartare with truffle mash — it's cited repeatedly in reviews as the standout version.
#8790% recommend
Beef Tartare
PlanqueHaggerston·$$$
£16.00
Hand-cut beef tartare with pepper sauce and crisps for scooping.
Tip: This is on the menu almost every night and is the safest order if it is your first visit. Use the crisps to scoop rather than eating them separately.
#8890% recommend
Bone-in Prime Rib
HawksmoorSeven Dials·$$$
£52.00
Thick-cut rib steak with bone, aged 55 days, charcoal-grilled.
Tip: The Prime Rib works beautifully for a Sunday-style feast. Ask the kitchen for medium-rare with a perfect crust.
#8989% recommend
Oxtail-Stuffed Roscoff Onion with Beef Short Rib
Core by Clare SmythNotting Hill·$$$$
£26.00
Roasted Roscoff onion stuffed with braised oxtail, served with beef short rib.
Tip: This is comfort food refined — oxtail and beef richly braised, but presented with elegance and precision.
#9089% recommend
Picanha
KaipirasKilburn·$$
£19.95
Grilled rump cap, the most popular cut of beef in Brazil, sliced thick.
Tip: Ask for it medium-rare so the fat cap renders properly. It should arrive pink inside with a crispy charred exterior. Eat the fat — that is where the flavour is.
#9189% recommend
Dry-Aged Meat Selection
MountainSoho·$$$
£28.00
Cuts of dry-aged beef and game — mutton chops, four-year Jersey beef sirloin rib, eight-year Friesian sirloin rib.
Tip: Try at least two different cuts to appreciate the aging differences. The eight-year Friesian is excellent but rich — shared across the table works well.
#9288% recommend
Sunday Roast - Roast Beef
Holborn Dining RoomHolborn·$$$
£21.00
Roasted beef with duck fat roasted potatoes, seasonal greens, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
Tip: Arrive around 12:45pm to avoid the initial lunch rush but still get optimal timing for fresh roasts.
#9388% recommend
Sunday Roast (Sirloin of Belted Galloway)
Harwood ArmsFulham·$$
£28.00
Rare-cooked beef sirloin with horseradish cream and seasonal vegetables.
Tip: If you prefer beef to venison, the Belted Galloway sirloin is rare-cooked and excellent.
#9488% recommend
Beef & Barley Buns
The MarksmanHackney·$$
£8.50
Soft buns filled with beef and barley, served with horseradish cream.
Tip: Don't let simplicity fool you. These buns showcase the Marksman approach—humble format, serious technique.
#9588% recommend
Rib-Eye
BlacklockShoreditch·$$
£38.00
Charcoal-grilled aged rib-eye with characteristic marbling.
Tip: If you want to compare, try the rib-eye alongside a porterhouse—the difference in marbling is interesting.
#9688% recommend
Bife Ancho (Ribeye)
Casa MalevoBayswater·$$$
£38.20
10oz Argentinian ribeye, chargrilled and served with chimichurri.
Tip: Ask for medium-rare — the char on the outside and pink centre is where the ribeye shines. All steaks come with chimichurri but you will need to order sides separately (chips and salad are extra).
#9788% recommend
Yukhwe
MigaHackney·$$
£14.50
Raw beef tartare with Korean pear, gochujang mayo and egg yolk.
Tip: Mix the egg yolk in thoroughly before eating—it brings the whole thing together.
#9887% recommend
Costela de Ripa Assada
KaipirasKilburn·$$
£17.50
Slow-roasted beef ribs with glistening fat, falling off the bone.
Tip: This is a very generous portion with lots of bone and fat. Eat with your hands for the last bits — do not fight it with a knife and fork. Order couve (spring greens) on the side to balance the richness.
#9987% recommend
Hereford Forerib with Heritage Turnips
Lyle'sShoreditch·$$$
£20.00
Roasted beef from Hereford cattle with caramelized heritage turnips.
Tip: The Hereford beef is excellently tender and flavorful. Order it medium-rare to appreciate the texture.
#10087% recommend
Seoleontang Gugsu
MigaHackney·$$
£15.50
Ox bone broth with beef brisket, noodles, kimchi and beef tartare with egg yolk.
Tip: Wait a few seconds before stirring in the raw beef and egg—let them warm slightly so the texture is right.
#10187% recommend
Suya with Creamed Peas
IkoyiSt James's·$$$
£22.00
West African spiced grilled meat with creamy pea purée.
Tip: This is suya but refined — you'll recognize the West African classic reimagined through fine dining technique.
#10285% recommend
Bacon Double
Bleecker BurgerVictoria·$
£14.95
Double beef patties with American cheese and crispy bacon.
Tip: The Bacon Double is a step up from the standard double — proper cured bacon adds another layer without overdoing it.
#10385% recommend
Boeuf Bourguignon
Brasserie ZedelSoho·$$
£18.50
Beef stew slow-cooked in red wine with pearl onions and mushrooms.
Tip: Pair boeuf bourguignon with escargots as a starter — multiple reviewers call this combination excellent and representative of the best French classics.
#10485% recommend
Kitfo
Zeret KitchenCamberwell·$$
£11.50
Raw beef mixed with smoky, spicy Ethiopian butter and cardamom.
Tip: The special kitfo comes with lentils and vegetables — a delightful mix of tang and spice. The raw beef is finely minced and mixed with smoky spiced butter.
#10585% recommend
Beef Tantuni Wrap
Durak TantuniTurnpike Lane·$
£4.00
Spiced beef mince, stir-fried in a special pan with sumac and herbs in dürüm.
Tip: A lighter option than lamb but still packed with flavor. The beef is stir-fried with the same sumac and parsley technique that makes Durak special.
#10685% recommend
Ho Fun with Beef
Hung's Chinese RestaurantChinatown·$$
£7.00
Flat rice noodles stir-fried with sliced beef, bean sprouts, and spring onions.
Tip: Try the beef brisket version if available — the long-cooked meat adds richness to the silky flat noodles.
#10785% recommend
Beef Shin and Black Peppercorn Stew
BruttoFarringdon·$$
£19.50
Braised beef shin in peppercorn broth, tender and punchy.
Tip: The peposo (beef shin stew) is punchy and fall-apart tender. Served with potatoes, it's perfect comfort food — bring crusty bread to soak up the broth.
#10885% recommend
Bavette & Chips
Rochelle CanteenShoreditch·$$$
£19.50
Grilled bavette steak with crispy hand-cut chips.
Tip: This is a reliable choice if you're uncertain what to order. The kitchen executes steak and chips better than most London restaurants.
#10985% recommend
Raw Beef Pancake with Black Truffle
The LedburyNotting Hill·$$$$
£20.00
Thinly sliced aged beef topped with shaved black truffle and sea salt.
Tip: This appears as an early course in the tasting menu. Savor it as a moment of simplicity before more complex dishes arrive.
#11083% recommend
Beef Jerky
Noodle & BeerChinatown·$$
£9.50
Crispy strips of beef covered with sesame seeds and spicy sauce.
Tip: Order this to start your meal — the sticky Sichuan spicy sauce and sesame coating pair perfectly with their cold lagers.
#11182% recommend
Native Breed Côte de Boeuf
Duck & WaffleCity of London·$$$
£84.00
40-day aged beef rib steak with béarnaise sauce.
Tip: This is a premium statement dish at £84. The 40-day aging develops deep flavor. Best for special occasions when sharing with 2-3 people.
#11282% recommend
Beef Brisket Bear Claw
TOAD BakeryCamberwell·$
£6.50
Savoury pastry with slow-braised beef and pickle.
Tip: A substantial savory option—satisfying enough to be a light meal rather than just a pastry.
#11382% recommend
Beef & Ale Pie
HawksmoorSeven Dials·$$$
£18.50
Slow-braised beef with ale filling in golden shortcrust pastry.
Tip: If you want a serious meal but something less theatrical than a large steak, this pie is the answer.
#11480% recommend
Classic Cheeseburger
Bleecker BurgerVictoria·$
£9.75
Single patty dry-aged beef with American cheese.
Tip: The single Cheeseburger at £9.75 is excellent value given the beef quality. A proper gateway burger to understand why Bleecker is celebrated.
#11575% recommend
Koshari with Spiced Beef
Koshari StreetCovent Garden·$
£10.00
Classic koshari topped with marinated, spiced beef.
Tip: Some prefer koshari with meat over the classic — the beef adds richness and makes it more substantial.