
Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar
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About Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar
Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar is a steak house in London, set in the former London council building at County Hall and located inside the Marriott Hotel on the South Bank. The menu includes ribeye and fillet steak served with fries, and a pre-theatre dinner option is available. The bar stocks more than 100 gins alongside cocktails, beers, wines and spirits, including a Temperance cocktail, and it serves late-night drinkers. A lounge area gives guests a place for drinks before and after dinner. The venue has a view over the River Thames and Westminster. Afternoon tea is served until 5:00, and breakfast is served to hotel guests.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak, river and Big Ben view, Temperance cocktail and hot honey chicken sandwich.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention steak, river and Big Ben view, Temperance cocktail and hot honey chicken sandwich.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the steaks, naming a ribeye cooked perfectly and a fillet steak with fries, while the soya salmon and goat cheese salad also earn mentions. Close behind is the service, with several singling out a server who made groups feel welcome, and staff who steered one pair of afternoon tea seekers to the restaurant and a seat with a Big Ben view. The Temperance cocktail and a hot honey chicken sandwich come up from one visit, and the river view is a recurring draw. The main complaint is order accuracy. One reviewer describes forgotten cutlery changes, mixed-up orders, food they hadn't ordered and a wrong replacement, though the table was compensated. Another received a salty meal that was quickly replaced. Reviewers say the steaks arrived as ordered, and the visit ended with a complimentary dessert for one group of five.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the steaks, naming a ribeye cooked perfectly and a fillet steak with fries, while the soya salmon and goat cheese salad also earn mentions. Close behind is the service, with several singling out a server who made groups feel welcome, and staff who steered one pair of afternoon tea seekers to the restaurant and a seat with a Big Ben view. The Temperance cocktail and a hot honey chicken sandwich come up from one visit, and the river view is a recurring draw. The main complaint is order accuracy. One reviewer describes forgotten cutlery changes, mixed-up orders, food they hadn't ordered and a wrong replacement, though the table was compensated. Another received a salty meal that was quickly replaced. Reviewers say the steaks arrived as ordered, and the visit ended with a complimentary dessert for one group of five.
Featured reviews
- Nyika Smythe
“The service was the best part. Shafin and Dennison went the extra mile. When your meal is not quite right, those are the best opportunities for service recoveries and indeed the team turned a sad salty meal right around for me with a quick replacement. Will go back.”
- dininginlondon
“Amazing dinner at this steakhouse. The ribeye steak was cooked perfectly—tender, juicy, and packed with flavour. The goat cheese salad was fresh and well-balanced, with creamy cheese that paired beautifully with the crisp greens. The soya salmon was another standout, perfectly cooked with a rich, savoury glaze that was delicious. Great food, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service from Nira made a fantastic dining experience. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Instagram @dininginlondon”
- Mataya LaFromboise
“Our server, Nira, was so warm and welcoming, she treated us like royalty. The food was delicious the chef, Oliver, did amazing. The complimentary dessert was a surprising addition and welcoming. We had such a good experience for our group of 5.”
- Angela Crawford
“Delicious fillet steak and fries with mixed tomato side salad, very good wine selection too. Comfortable lounge area for pre and post dinner drinks. Wonderful attentive and friendly service. Great setting!”
- Rachel Windon
“We had a wonderful dining experience at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish cooked to perfection and full of flavour. A special thank you to our lovely waitress, Nira, who provided outstanding service throughout the afternoon. She was warm, friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Her professionalism and genuine care added so much to our experience. Excellent food, exceptional service, and a fantastic atmosphere. We would highly recommend Gillray’s and look forward to returning on our next visit to London.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Situated on the banks of the River Thames with spectacular views of the London Eye, Gillray's is ideally located to enjoy an authentic British dining experience, for lunch and dinner, using ingredients locally sourced from English farms. Our bar, famous for its extensive selection of 100+ gins, is open late and serves classic and contemporary cocktails and a wide selection of beers, wines, and spirits. Let our bar team create your perfect drink and enjoy a memorable night alongside the River Thames in one of London's most impressive buildings, the former London council at County Hall.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Steakhouses near Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar
- The Archduke4.31,3890.3 mi
steak, live jazz music, cocktails
- STK Steakhouse Strand4.33,2510.7 mi
flat iron steak, filet with lobster butter, steak night menu
- 0.8 mi
hot stone steak cooking, pork belly bites, mac and cheese
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar | 4.01,413 | — | steak, river and Big Ben view, Temperance cocktail |
| The Archduke | 4.31,389 | 0.3 mi | steak, live jazz music, cocktails |
| STK Steakhouse Strand | 4.33,251 | 0.7 mi | flat iron steak, filet with lobster butter, steak night menu |
| Steak and Company - Piccadilly Circus | 4.63,534 | 0.8 mi | hot stone steak cooking, pork belly bites, mac and cheese |
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