2026
From the OpenTable editors: Dark panelling, parquet floors, and bare tables set the scene for serious British chophouse cooking at Blacklock. The move is the All In: a sharing plate of beef, pork, and lamb with legendary free-flowing gravy. Pair it with negronis and old fashioneds that arrive tableside via cocktail trolley, made on a pip-to-peel, zero-waste philosophy. The mood is genuinely welcoming, which means it’s loud and warm in the best sense. A B Corp, Blacklock proves that doing right by people and serving a properly brilliant chop are not mutually exclusive. London Icons were chosen by a panel of top hospitality critics and industry leaders, appointed by OpenTable, from a pre-selected shortlist.
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6 November 2026
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6 November 2026
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17 August 2026
Few countries have transformed their restaurant culture quite as dramatically as the United Kingdom. Once dismissed for unadventurous cooking, the UK dining scene — across London, Manchester, and Birmingham — now stands among Europe’s most vibrant. The British appetite for exceptional meat has reached a new peak: discerning diners are seeking dry-aged cuts, live-fire cooking, stellar Sunday roasts and sourcing stories that stretch back to the farm. Leading that charge is Blacklock, the chophouse group that has quietly built a reputation as home to some of the best steak restaurants in the UK. Born from a reverence for the 17th-century chophouse tradition — unpretentious, welcoming, and open to all — Blacklock strips everything back to what matters: exceptional British beef, expertly cooked, in spaces full of character. Explore the best steak restaurants in the UK at Blacklock, book on OpenTable, and earn loyalty points for every single reservation.
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18 June 2026
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18 June 2026
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18 June 2026
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18 June 2026
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18 June 2026
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18 June 2026
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28 May 2026
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6 May 2026
Blacklock Soho was included in OpenTable’s list of London’s 26 iconic restaurants and has a 4.7 Google rating. One reviewer praised its Sunday roast and recommended booking ahead.
Published in My London
6 March 2026
The article profiles Blacklock Soho on Great Windmill Street, describing its chops, dry-aged steaks and Sunday roasts. It notes the restaurant’s 4.6/5 Tripadvisor rating and shares diners’ praise for its food, service and atmosphere.
Published in London Now
16 January 2025
Blacklock Soho is praised for its fun atmosphere, great deals and £27-per-person all-in option, which includes beef, snacks, sides and chops. The guide calls its Soho location a favourite and recommends it as a go-to steak spot.
Published in The Infatuation
28 September 2024
Blacklock Soho has more Sunday roast mentions on TripAdvisor than any other London restaurant, and a 4.5-star rating from 1,996 reviews. One reviewer praised the beef roast and cheesecake.
Published in My London
1 February 2024
This review praises the Soho restaurant’s porterhouse steak and lively, relaxed basement dining room, while noting that some sides and the Sunday roast disappoint. The chilli hollandaise is recommended as an accompaniment to the steak.
Published in The Infatuation
Yes, Blacklock Soho works well for a special evening: guests report anniversary celebrations, thoughtful touches like complimentary drinks, and a cosy, buzzy basement atmosphere.
Portions are generous, guests say the ‘All In’ and Sunday roast arrive piled high and many leave comfortably full.
Blacklock Soho is an atmospheric, subterranean chop house with a buzzy, dimly lit basement dining room, cosy and lively, with a convivial, underground feel.
Yes, Blacklock Soho runs a dedicated Sunday Roast offering (the “All In” sharing roast appears on the Sundays menu), and guests also report butcher‑price/‘butcher’ deals on Mondays for big chops and steaks.
Yes, Blacklock Soho accepts bookings (and walk-ins), and guests commonly add notes or phone ahead for requests like birthdays or to amend party sizes.
Yes, families frequently visit for the Sunday roast, and reviewers note staff warmly accommodating children (including complimentary desserts for kids on celebratory visits).
Go for Sunday lunch to enjoy Blacklock Soho’s much‑praised Sunday Roast, and if you’re after great-value chops many guests single out Mondays for the butcher‑price steaks.
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