Hawksmoor Spitalfields

"For the more passionately carnivorous, there’s Hawksmoor Spitalfields, the OG of the all-powerful steak chain. The bar downstairs is an ideal pre- or post-date drinking spot. Upstairs, the steaks are reliably tasty, as are the chips . Also, don’t miss out on a full-fat Old Fashioned if you want a truly decadent experience." - jake missing, rianne shlebak

"We Brits have always been good at this beef thing, but somehow, our steakhouses have always been rubbish. Hawksmoor changed that, and this, their original Spitalfields restaurant, is where it all started. You can get every cut of cow that exists, properly aged and cooked correctly, with one of the greatest sticky toffee puddings of all time for afters. It’s a polished experience that’s also pricey, but everything from the atmosphere to the service is spot on and worth the hefty price tag. The bar is also excellent in its own right and makes some of the best cocktails in this part of town. photo credit: Karolina Wiercigroch" - David Paw

"It would be easy to pass by this unassuming-looking restaurant but open the door and you’ll be greeted by a friendly team and an appealingly buzzy atmosphere. It’s all about British beef here: hand-butchered, hung for 35 days and cooked to perfection. Flavours are sublime; the tail fillet is worth a try." - Michelin Inspector

"You’ve probably heard of Hawksmoor. In fact, we’re pretty sure that even the aliens are out there right now, contemplating a trip to Earth to try out Hawksmoor’s huge slabs of sirloin. This ever popular mini-chain of steak restaurants serve every cut of cow that you could imagine, and know how to cook a proper piece of meat. But whether you go for a big Sunday roast or some Thursday night T-bone, be sure to get the sticky toffee pudding. We repeat, get the sticky toffee pudding. It’s excellent. Their moody Spitalfields branch is their OG spot, but the only thing to add is that I once used their accessible bathroom whilst on crutches and there were some high chairs being stored in there - sigh - so it might be worth putting a note on your online booking." - heidi lauth beasley

"Delivery Status: Nationwide delivery. What’s that noise? Oh, it’s silence. You might not recognise it as you’ve spent the past seven days in an audio abyss of ‘what’s the Netflix password’, ‘I hate you’, and ‘that was my Twix, you bellend’. But thanks to all round meat pros, Hawksmoor, you can now enjoy a little quaint family peace with minimal effort. They’re doing nationwide delivery on big family roasts including dry-aged roast beef, huge yorkshire puds, bone marrow gravy, cauliflower cheese, and all the other trimmings you’d expect." - heidi lauth beasley, jake missing