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The Quality Chop House, London,

The Quality Chop House

4.8
4.8
2243 Reviews
£41 and over
British
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The Quality Chop House is a Restaurant, Butchers, Food & Wine Shop & Cafe.

Our menus are seasonally-focused and change daily based around the best produce delivered each morning.

We take bookings and walk-ins.

In addition to our a la carte menu, we offer a £25 set lunch menu (January to November), and on Sunday lunches we serve a splendid roast.

If you are interested in a table for more than 6 guests, we have a Private Dining Room that seats up to 14. A seasonal feasting menu is available. For more information please give us a call.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–15:15
  • Phone number
    020 7278 1452
  • Website
    http://thequalitychophouse.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Shaun Searley
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful Victorian private dining room on the first floor, with seating for up to 14 guests. You will have a dedicated member of our team looking after you. We offer 2 different seasonal set menu options to be shared by the whole table. It is a very worthy venue for tastings, feastings and meetings.
  • Private party contact
    info@thequalitychophouse.com: 020 7183 5675
  • Location
    92-94 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3EA
  • Area
    Farringdon
  • Cross Street
    Rosebery Avenue
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public Transit
    <br>7 mins walk from Farringdon station.<br><br />19, 38, 341 and 63 buses to the door (practically)<br />
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 2,243 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • City of London

    Best Overall

  • City of London

    Best Food

  • City of London

    Best Service

  • City of London

    Best Ambience

  • City of London

    Neighbourhood gem

  • City of London

    Great for fine wines

  • City of London

    British

2,244 Reviews

  1. Nick

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful dinner! My dining companion and I enjoyed the seasonal feasting menu, along with four bottles of tasty wine. An inspired series of plates that came at the correct pace to be enjoyed properly. The service was discreet, professional and friendly. The main course of Belted Galloway beef was one of the best I have enjoyed in London for years. I must mention the dessert with the Xmas pudding ice-cream - delicious and a marvellous creation! This is Michelin * quality in all but name. Strongly recommend and I will be back soon!

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  2. TomJ

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    what a great lunch. the food was exceptional. the QCH has never let us down, I have been many times and also had their home cook kit during lockdown. it remains one of my go-to restaurants. great wine suggestions by the waitress too. And Andrew Ridgley (WHAM!!) was sat on the table next to us! my wife nearly fainted.

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  3. HeatherS

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Delivered what we expected: excellent meat, especially the pork. Hadn't been in QCH for 20 years. Whilst great improvement with cushions, the benches are quite squashed. No attempt has been made to baffle the acoustics, so conversation difficult. Weak point was bread: I wanted toast with my liver parfait and was told there'd be 'warm' bread. Whacking great rustic lumps (6 cms thick) arrived. They could have catered for this customer by slicing it and toasting. Friend had game terrine with same problem. Good wine, apparently big mark ups. Jolly evening but expensive.

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  4. Mark

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    a cut above many good steak restaurants, recommend

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  5. MarcusR

    Dublin

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food1service4ambience4
    I have been to QCH very many times over the years and this is the first time I have had a less than satisfactory meal. It may be I was just unlucky, but the quality of my pork chop was extremely poor. I accept it is a fatty cut but this had very little lean to fat ration and there was a lot of gristle i simply could not cut may way through. I was probably able to eat about 2 oz of it. I can't fault the general cooking of it and the confit potatoes were as always lovely, but the chop was not one which should have made it past the chef's scrutiny. As for value for money - being unable to eat most of the dish made it an extremely expensive meal. On that basis I am unable to recommend QCH unless the quality improves. I say this with an extremely heavy heart. (because I was with a special guest I did not feel able to complain at the time, but rest assured i would otherwise have done so.

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  6. DebbieG

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We live a long way from Farringdon but like to visit the Chop House for a treat. We first visited very soon after you opened around a decade ago and have been five or six times since. Although we've always enjoyed it this visit was especially good. Food standard as high as ever, ditto the staff and service. Great background music, which was audible enough to hear but didn't interfere with conversation. We look forward to our next visit. Thank you for your continuing excellence.

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  7. nataliab

    London

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place, the steak quality is really outstanding. Became one of my favourite places in London for a piece of tradition and comforting food!

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  8. TommoinHackney

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal with impeccable service. Really nice cosy yet vibrant atmosphere for a dark night.

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  9. Teagirls

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brilliant food and brilliant service. Would highly recommend.

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  10. NicholasG

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you enjoy meat, wine and great service, this is the place to eat!

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  11. DML11

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great staff. A London institution that always delivers quality. Would highly recommend.

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  12. AdamH

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first visit to QCH last night. Having wanted to go for a long time. Blown away by the heritage of the space ( as you’d expect of a 150 year old institution! ) and loved sitting on the historic benches. Expertly guided through our choices by the fantastic Ashley, we proceeded to enjoy an array of stunning dishes, packed with proper flavour, with wines perfectly matched. The highlight for me was the delicious Mangalitsa black pudding with burn apple purée and ( of course ! ) the famous confit potatoes. Well done to Ashley and his Front and Back of house teams. A memorable experience, I’ll be returning for sure.

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  13. LukeDR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening - food was divine and a lovely setting with attentive staff.

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  14. MarkM

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely evening with amazing food. Great staff… letting us go at our own pace, not rushed at all. Highly recommend

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  15. AliceT

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good and staff were very friendly. It’s expensive but a really good experience

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  16. MarkF

    Hertfordshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    The food and service were very good indeed. Not convinced it was brilliant value for money but I am sure others may disagree. My main gripe was the seats, which are too narrow and uncomfortable for me, and I felt it every time the person behind me moved. The food was definitely very good. The potatoes were as good as any I have ever tried.

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  17. ATHH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is delicious, and everyone who works there is so kind. Make sure you get the confit potatoes!

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  18. CraigP

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hadn't been for a while and it's just as I remember it. Confident. Confident about the menu, the produce and the cooking. Service was excellent. Going back for the Sunday Roast. Nom. Nom.

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  19. NLTNTL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Went to the same restaurant 3 times within 2 months 1) first time our food was great but we wanted to pack what we couldn’t finish. The waitress then disposed of our food and it wasn’t cheap ! Left more than 1/2 of the main meal -55 GBP! Did not offer any remedy. 2) second time went specifically for a starter. Called and was told to order it when we come in, but when we came in, was told too late - we can’t order anymore. 3) 3rd time- no specific starter we were looking for. Food was subpar. Ordered bread but didn’t arrive. When asked, he said it will arrive with the mains. When the mains were served, he said he didn’t put the order through and left our table without asking if we still wanted it. We then have to ask him again to put the order through and it was finally served close to the end of our main meal! 4) always adding donation with the bill at least let us know what it is for ? 5) just don’t think it’s worth the price the more times we go.

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  20. Greg

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service and fantastic food, can't ask for much more.

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  21. JoeR

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always, food was superb and service top notch

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  22. Maggedyann

    Toronto

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    This is a steak house. Nothing more. Nothing less. Shouldn’t have expected more. No surprise for the very salty salad. Wines excellent. Staff very kind and friendly.

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  23. SeanZ

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal, great service and really nice people

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  24. yuqaki

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the best restaurant in London, in our opinion. The steak exuded nutty aromas and evoked a simple yet sublime sensation like no other. Every dish we ordered was awe-inspiring. Atmosphere 10/10. Perfection.

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  25. ROBERT

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thinking of opening a restaurant? Visit the Quality Chop House first and see what makes a success. No gimmicks here. You won't see three drops of jus on two baby carrots. But you will see excellently prepared and presented dishes, served by people who really know their business. The three course set lunch must be one of the best value meals in London. Long may the Chop House continue.

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  26. AliciaH

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fantastic roast, easily the best roast I have had in London

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  27. Julz

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quality food with excellent service! Would highly recommend.

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  28. MelT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Warm, expert service and delicious food and excellent wines. We return again and again for special occasions, and are never disappointed. Thank you QCH Team.

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  29. mikerike

    Los Angeles

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was probably the best meal I've had in any of my visits to London. I had the lunch set menu and everything was perfect. I rarely have good luck with London restaurants, but I will be back to QCH.

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  30. LauraA

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thoughtful staff, incredible steak, and intimate yet not stuffy surroundings. A firm favourite!

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  31. PaulG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food convivial atmosphere staff attentive and informative

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  32. KeithH

    Oxford

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Sunday lunch with Friends a lovely fixed price menu with plenty of choice and the service was excellent.

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  33. Jercol

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Nice dinner, great service. Wine a bit pricey. Overall very nice evening

    The Quality Chop HouseResponded on 24 October 2023

    Good morning, Thank you so much for taking the time to feedback. We're glad you had such a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you in the future! All the best, Kyria Barlow Assistant Restaurant Manager

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  34. MorrisC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an absolutely wonderful meal there. Nibbles, starters, T-bone and sides were all sensational. Can’t say anything about the dessert. (Only because we couldn’t eat any more! All looked yummy though.) We had a bottle of chilled Austrian wine, which was delicious and went very well with the meal. Many thanks to Emma. She was very attentive, engaging and articulate about the food, wine and restaurant! Will definitely go back.

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  35. SianT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter was fantastic. We had a theatre booking and heade sure we made it exactly on time. Plus dinner and wines were superb

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  36. Alex

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    100% worth the waiting. Been trying to book in here for a couple of months and it was definitely worth the wait. The food is amazing, steak is so succulent and flavourful. Everything on the menu was amazing and the service was perfect. Also went for the house wine which was some of the best wine we've had

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    food amazing, service top class, always a treat and cannot wait to return!

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  38. ChristopheC

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food and diverse menu. Good service and not your common wine list. An excellent overall experience

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  39. RayF

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great value lunch menu with very tasty dishes available.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 October 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    The food was excellent, but the seating had much to be desired.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

The Quality Chop House is rated 4.8 stars by 2243 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for The Quality Chop House

92-94 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3EA

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Rosebery Avenue
  • Area
    Farringdon
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Tue–Sat 18:00–22:00 Sun 12:00–15:15
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public Transit
    7 mins walk from Farringdon station.19, 38, 341 and 63 buses to the door (practically)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Shaun Searley
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Website
    http://thequalitychophouse.com/
  • Phone number
    020 7278 1452
  • Private party facilities
    We have a beautiful Victorian private dining room on the first floor, with seating for up to 14 guests. You will have a dedicated member of our team looking after you. We offer 2 different seasonal set menu options to be shared by the whole table. It is a very worthy venue for tastings, feastings and meetings.
  • Private party contact
    info@thequalitychophouse.com: 020 7183 5675
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