
Atmospheric subterranean spot serving a meat-focused menu with wine on tap & cocktails.
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Address: 13 Philpot Ln, London EC3M 8AA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7998 7676
Website: https://theblacklock.com/restaurants/city/?utm_source=CITY_GMB&utm_medium=GMB
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Starters were really tasty and set the tone perfectly for the meal. Our waiter was so friendly and attentive throughout, making sure we had everything we needed. We went for the “All In” sharing platter which features a great selection of meats – lamb, beef and pork – all cooked to perfection, plus delicious sides to match. Every single dish was spot on.
The atmosphere is warm and welcoming too, making it a great place for a meal with friends or family. Service was top-notch from start to finish. Would definitely recommend and we’ll be back soon!
We went for the ‘all in’- even the pre chop bites were delicious!
Dermot and Brad looked after us so well, we were recommended the best cocktails based our preferences and they were so kind and friendly. The cheese cake to finish is an absolute must! We would come back here in a heart beat and we wished we lived closer!
FANTASTIC! We went for the “”All In” roast, which gives you Roast Beef, Roast Lamb Leg , Roast pork and all the usual trimmings. Huge Yorkshire Puddings , seasonal vegetables, and unlimited gravy, which is the best I’ve ever had.
This place is 100% worth the hype! A must try if you’re a fan of Sunday Roast!
5 Stars!
• Helpful, patient, and attentive service despite how busy the restaurant was
• Staff accommodated an off-menu request (mushroom sauce)
• Steak cooked perfectly medium rare
• Extremely tender, soft, and flavourful steak
• Good value for money considering the quality
• Strong option for an above-average steak
• Overall food quality was high
Cons
• Very busy and noisy atmosphere
• Strong office-worker/work-lunch vibe
• Seating felt cramped and crowded due to nearby large groups
• Not a relaxed dining environment
• Winter coleslaw was too acidic (personal taste)
I tried coming here once before for a steak but it was fully booked, and every time I checked the website the slots I wanted were already taken. I eventually managed to book a table for myself and finally got in.
At first glance, the atmosphere was very busy. It was mostly filled with local office workers chatting about work, or at least pretending not to . The whole place definitely has a work-lunch/dinner vibe. Once seated, that feeling didn’t really change. My table was tucked into a corner next to a medium-sized group and a large group, so it felt a bit cramped and noisy.
I spent a while deciding which steak to order, it was between the ribeye and another cut I hadn’t tried before. The waiter helped me out when I mentioned I wanted the most tender option, and he recommended the ribeye, so I went with that. I also asked if they could do a mushroom sauce even though it wasn’t on the menu, and he explained they could make one using a mushroom starter they already had. That alone, plus how patient and helpful he was despite how busy it was, really stood out.
When the food arrived, I was excited but slightly nervous. I’ve eaten at a lot of steak places, and for the price, nothing has really beaten Flat Iron for me. I always order medium rare, and I can honestly say this steak was cooked perfectly: genuinely medium rare, very tender, and incredibly soft. It was actually softer than most of the Flat Iron steaks I’ve had recently. The steak itself tasted amazing, and the mushroom sauce made it even better.
I ordered two sides: winter coleslaw and a grilled/baked sweet potato. The sweet potato was fantastic, easily my favourite side. The coleslaw, however, wasn’t really for me, it was quite acidic compared to what I’m used to.
I finished my meal in about 10-15 minutes, and that was me trying not to rush. I could’ve easily demolished the steak in five minutes if I wanted to. The coleslaw took some effort to get through, but everything else went down very easily.
Price-wise, it felt very reasonable for the quality. It’s definitely more expensive than Flat Iron, but the tenderness and flavour of the steak justify it. I’d absolutely recommend this place if you’re after a solid, above-average steak.
Overall, it’s a busy and noisy spot, very much filled with office workers (small side note: I genuinely felt like the only non-white person there, not an issue at all, I just found it funny ). The service was great and patient, the steak was excellent, the mushroom sauce was a great touch, the sweet potato was amazing, and the coleslaw could be better in my opinion.
The big cuts of meat are fantastic, perfectly cooked, and the sides and starters also great.
The pre-chop bites are great to begin with.
A good spot for a business lunch or team dinner, well located and speedy service.
Of course it’s Sunday roast so you can try this menu only for Sunday. I’ve visited England several times but I didn’t have much interest in this dish so this was my first time to try. But I absolutely enjoyed it. I thought it’s gonna bit touristic place since whenever I search london brunch then I saw every koreans visit here (and I saw so many koreans there haha) but honestly they are just good that’s why so many people visit. Also staffs were very friendly and kind. 추천!!