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| Steak house and 'craft butchery' near [[Locale Covent Garden|Covent Garden]] piazza. It's part of a small chain, with several other branches around London. They don't take bookings, so be prepared to queue for a table in the evenings. |
Steak house and 'craft butchery' near Covent Garden piazza. It's part of a small chain, with two other branches in Soho, and one in Shoreditch. They don't take bookings, so be prepared to queue for a table in the evenings. |
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The simple menu features one item, a £10 steak (cooked to order), which arrives pre-carved on a wooden board, accompanied by a metal beaker full of salad (watercress leaves in vinaigarette dressing). Their Twitter feed suggests there are occasional specials (including burgers) at certain branches. There are a handful of 'sides' as well — chips, an aubergine parmagiana, a blue cheese salad — but nothing that would satisfy a non-carnivore. The wine list is also simple, but with a reasonable price range and available by the glass. |
The simple menu features one item, a £10 steak (cooked to order), which arrives pre-carved on a wooden board, accompanied by a metal beaker full of salad (watercress leaves in vinaigarette dressing). Their Twitter feed suggests there are occasional specials (including burgers) at certain branches. There are a handful of 'sides' as well - chips, an aubergine parmagiana, a blue cheese salad - but nothing that would satisfy a non-carnivore. The wine list is also simple, but with a reasonable price range and available by the glass. |
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[[Kat]] and three colleagues visited on a Friday lunchtime in January 2017. It was busy, but we were led down some dimly lit stairs to a table straight away. Tap water and glasses were already on the table, as was a tub of salted popcorn. Staff were friendly and were happy to double-check with the kitchen about dietary requirements. My steak (which arrived medium-rare, as ordered) was good quality, though despite having an aubergine side and my salad, I could have eaten a portion of chips as well. With a glass of wine each plus service, it came to around £25/head. We were also given a 'free voucher' for an ice cream cone to collect on our way out. This turned out to be a rather tasty chocolate caramel flavour, coated in crushed hazelnuts. |
[[Kat]] visited on a Friday lunchtime in January 2016 with 3 colleagues. It was busy, but we were led down some dimly lit stairs, to a table straight away. Tap water and glasses were already on the table, as was a tub of salted popcorn. Staff were friendly and were happy to double-check with the kitchen about dietary requirements. My steak (which arrived medium-rare, as ordered) was good quality, though despite having an aubergine side and my salad, I could have eaten a portion of chips as well. With a glass of wine each plus service, it came to around £25/head. We were also given a 'free voucher' for an ice cream cone to collect on our way out. This turned out to be a rather tasty chocolate caramel flavour, coated in crushed hazelnuts. |
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[[Kat]]'s verdict: it's good value and just about the right level of trendiness for me, but the portion size might leave some visitors feeling a little hungry. I'd return for lunch but I wouldn't queue up in the cold for it. |
Kat's verdict: it's good value and just about the right level of trendiness for me, but the portion size might leave some visitors feeling a little hungry. I'd return for lunch but I wouldn't queue up in the cold for it. |
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* [https://www.zomato.com/london/flat-iron-covent-garden/menu Photo of menu on Zomato] * [http://www.standard.co.uk/goingout/restaurants/flat-iron-covent-garden-tried-and-tasted-a3152141.html Evening Standard review] * [http://web.archive.org/web/20170111105733/https://charliebloggs.com/2016/04/19/super-steak-flat-iron-covent-garden/ Charlie Bloggs review] * [http://foodanddrinksnoob.blogspot.co.uk/2016/02/flat-iron-covent-garden.html Food And Drinks Noob review] * [https://www.lucylovestoeat.com/2017/11/the-best-cheap-steak-in-london-flat.html Lucy Loves To Eat review] * [http://straightuplondon.com/restaurants/flat-iron-covent-garden/ Straight Up London review] |
- [https://www.zomato.com/london/flat-iron-covent-garden/menu photo of menu on Zomato] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Kat]], January 2017. Opening hours taken from Zomato, January 2017.</div> address='17/18 Henrietta Street' |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by Kat, January 2016. Opening hours taken from Zomato.</div> address='17/18 Henrietta St' |
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summary='Decent steak house in Covent Garden.' |
summary='Decent steak house in Covent Garden' |
Steak house and 'craft butchery' near Covent Garden piazza. It's part of a small chain, with two other branches in Soho, and one in Shoreditch. They don't take bookings, so be prepared to queue for a table in the evenings.
The simple menu features one item, a £10 steak (cooked to order), which arrives pre-carved on a wooden board, accompanied by a metal beaker full of salad (watercress leaves in vinaigarette dressing). Their Twitter feed suggests there are occasional specials (including burgers) at certain branches. There are a handful of 'sides' as well - chips, an aubergine parmagiana, a blue cheese salad - but nothing that would satisfy a non-carnivore. The wine list is also simple, but with a reasonable price range and available by the glass.
Kat visited on a Friday lunchtime in January 2016 with 3 colleagues. It was busy, but we were led down some dimly lit stairs, to a table straight away. Tap water and glasses were already on the table, as was a tub of salted popcorn. Staff were friendly and were happy to double-check with the kitchen about dietary requirements. My steak (which arrived medium-rare, as ordered) was good quality, though despite having an aubergine side and my salad, I could have eaten a portion of chips as well. With a glass of wine each plus service, it came to around £25/head. We were also given a 'free voucher' for an ice cream cone to collect on our way out. This turned out to be a rather tasty chocolate caramel flavour, coated in crushed hazelnuts.
Kat's verdict: it's good value and just about the right level of trendiness for me, but the portion size might leave some visitors feeling a little hungry. I'd return for lunch but I wouldn't queue up in the cold for it.
See also: - photo of menu on Zomato
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