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Waterloo-bar - Black & Blue - Waterloo, London,

Black & Blue - Waterloo

4.4 (1245)
£25 and under
Steak
1 Mephan Street, London, SE1 8RL

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Steps away from the grand entrance of Waterloo Station, Black and Blue offers a modern British
American steakhouse experience that is second to none.  Savour a wide range of delicious starters
and main courses, heavenly cocktails and sumptuous wine in the unique setting of a Victorian
brick railway arch. 
 
The perfect location to meet with friends, colleagues, or family for lunch, afterwork drinks or dinner.
Or simply sit with a drink and watch the bustle of Europe’s busiest station. We promise you will
come back for more!
 
For private events please contact our Borough or Archduke restaurants for details.

Additional information

Menu

Black & Blue - Waterloo's menu was last updated on 2/12/2023.

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What 1,245 people are saying

Black & Blue - Waterloo 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Black & Blue in Waterloo delights with "wonderful food" and "excellent service," being a "great location" for travelers. Known for its "superb" staff and convenient proximity to the station, the restaurant offers a "lovely atmosphere" and "great value" meals, consistently impressing regulars and newcomers alike.
1,245 Reviews

  1. Rik

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in the restaurant, had a great meal and such friendly staff. Will definitely be back again.

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  2. Jared

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was amazing, we were in a major time crunch and they got our food to us in minutes. It didn’t come at the cost of service either, the food was delicious!! Great spot for London Eye pre or post rides.

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  3. Tracy

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I have been coming to Black and Blue Waterloo for a few years now and it is always a pleasure. We are always made welcome, it’s a lovely calm environment, the staff are attentive but not overly so. The steak is cooked perfectly, I have mine medium rare which other restaurants sometimes seem to find difficult and I end up with medium but this is not the case at Black and Blue I have never had to send anything back. I can highly recommend and will continue to keep coming. Thank you team Tracy

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  4. D'Arcy

    Calgary / Southern Alberta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food right outside the Waterloo station. We were hungry and the food hit the spot. Our servers were very attentive and polite.

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  5. Lisa

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to your establishment Yesterday evening and ordered my steak well done and it hadn’t even come out medium, it was well done on the outside and medium rare on the inside. The apple pie was tasty, however, the pastry had been compromised as it felt as though it had been warmed up in the microwave and was soft. The staff were great, service was fab and the ambiance was lovely. I would go back again, perhaps would just not order the steak (which is a shame).

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  6. Mike

    New Orleans / Louisiana23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful meal with our steak cooked to perfectioner. The service was impeccable. Our server Leti, it was efficient, friendly and attentive.

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  7. David

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent location for Waterloo travellers, always use it when in town

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  8. Elizabeth

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, as usual, but why do you ask if the booking is for a special occasion? I booked on-line and said the lunch would be a birthday treat, so I was expecting some sort of acknowledgement, but none was forthcoming, so that was a little disappointing!

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  9. Bruce VIP

    San Diego49 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was cold and pretty meh. Would not recommmed if you’re looking for a real good steakhouse

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  10. David

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect pre theatre meal and central location next to mainline station

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. South West London
  5. Waterloo

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Black & Blue - Waterloo

1 Mephan Street, London, SE1 8RL

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Burgers, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Wine
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