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Paternoster Chop House, London,

Paternoster Chop House

4.3 (2187)
£26 to £40
British
35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU, London, EC4M 7AU

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups

We are bringing back the great British Chop House – harking back to a time when meat was king, portions were hearty and provenance was everything. Enjoy larger sharing cuts cooked on open charcoal grills, in Josper ovens or on spit roasts, alongside daily specials inspired by the best the British Isles have to offer.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7029 9400
  • Website
    http://www.paternosterchophouse.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    In the shadows of St Paul's Cathedral, Paternoster Chop House's traditional, seasonal British menu and covered terrace makes it the perfect venue for weekday lunches, afterwork drinks or a hearty steak dinner
  • Location
    35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU, London, EC4M 7AU
  • Neighborhood
    St Paul's
  • Cross street
    35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    St Paul's (Central Line) or City Thameslink
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chopped Set Menu

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are bringing back the great British Chop House – harking back to a time when meat was king, portions were hearty and provenance was everything. Enjoy larger sharing cuts cooked on open charcoal grills, in Josper ovens or on spit roasts, alongside daily specials inspired by the best the British Isles have to offer. Set menu 2/3 courses for £30/35.
    Chopped Set Menu Photo

  • A la Carte

    Multiple dates available
    Available for lunch or dinner from Monday - Saturday.
    A la Carte Photo

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Menu

Paternoster Chop House's menu was last updated on 2/3/2022.

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What 2,187 people are saying

Paternoster Chop House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.0Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • City of London

    Great for fine wines

  • City of London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paternoster Chop House offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and outstanding service." Known for its "great steak in a casual and lively environment," the menu features impressive dishes like lamb steak and ribeye. While some found service slow, many praised the "friendly staff" and "very enjoyable" dining experiences.
2,187 Reviews

  1. Ray

    Angus/Fife1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good steaks. Service was welcoming and dealt with large group well.

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  2. diane VIP

    London42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and drink was amazing. It was busy and very few waiting staff so really slow service and nobody came to check on us for long periods and was constantly needing to try and flag for attention. It’s become a classic service issue in so many restaurants.

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  3. Aaron

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed our Meal, very comfortable restaurant and great friendly staff, would highly recommend
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded on June 29, 2025
    Than you for your great feedback! Regards, Ewa Sosnowska

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  4. Stephen VIP

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Greeted and seated quickly. Menu was smaller than the one shown on the website. Drinks were ordered and served promptly. Then had to chase waiter to take order. The one waiter on duty shared serving duty with the on duty manager, a man whose main speed was slow! Starters were ok if basic. Main courses and sides were very good. Again had to chase waiter to order dessert. Overall pretty pricy for what it was. On other thought if you use the gents take a torch. Its so dark in there I started to worry Id never find my way out.

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  5. Josh

    Utah1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place. We enjoyed the meal and the service. It was very close to a cathedral and the millennium bridge.

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  6. Dan

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food. Great outdoor area, no too loud and food came quick. Was then trying to pay for about 20 mins which wasn’t ideal
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded on June 23, 2025
    Good Afternoon Dan, Thank you for taking the time to send over your feedback from the visit. I will take the comments on board and ensure this will be improved. Regards, Ewa Sosnowska

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  7. Adrian

    London39 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good quality food and service, enjoyable food and will be back.
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded on June 21, 2025
    Good Afternoon Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback, we really appreciate it. Regards, Ewa Sosnowska

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  8. CAROLINE

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The table could’ve been better positioned- we were a table of 4 seated in the middle of the restaurant. There were plenty of other better positioned tables that we could’ve been seated at
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded on June 5, 2025
    Good Afternoon Caroline, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We appreciate the comment and will keep that in mind for the future. Looking forward to hosting you again! Regards, Ewa Sosnowska

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  9. Ian

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lamb steak was immense. Service excellent. Highly recommend
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded on May 31, 2025
    Good Afternoon Ian Thank you for taking time to share your feedback. I will pass it onto our team. Kind Regards, Ewa Sosnowska

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  10. Steve

    London5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Waiting staff very welcoming, but the first disappointment was being told ‘racks of lamb’ was off the menu. Then you realise that the menu is not that wide. Scallops were nice, prawn cocktail ok, we went for aubergine bake and steak which were nice. But the bill was expensive for what we had and in no way was a 13.5% service charge warranted.

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FAQs

Paternoster Chop House is rated 4.3 stars by 2187 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. City of London
  5. St Paul's

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paternoster Chop House

35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU, London, EC4M 7AU

Additional information

  • Cross street
    35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU
  • Neighborhood
    St Paul's
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    St Paul's (Central Line) or City Thameslink
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.paternosterchophouse.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    020 7029 9400
  • Private party facilities
    In the shadows of St Paul's Cathedral, Paternoster Chop House's traditional, seasonal British menu and covered terrace makes it the perfect venue for weekday lunches, afterwork drinks or a hearty steak dinner
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