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Blacklock City, London,

Blacklock City

4.8 (4841)
£25 and under
Steak
13 Philpot Lane, London, EC3M 8AA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Blacklock a modern version of the Great British chophouse. Set in an old electricity substation on the site of London"s oldest meat market. We take the best meat in the country from the award-winning farmer and butcher Philip Warren in Cornwall. We cook chops simply over our real charcoal grill with a little help from vintage Blacklock irons and serve it all up alongside cocktails that give back and wine on tap in our atmospheric subterranean chop mecca. On Sundays we serve a Sunday Roast almost as good as Mum's.

We have limited spaces for Walk-ins, so we encourage booking in advance to avoid disappointment during busy times.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Barbecue, British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Bank
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A stone’s throw away from Leadenhall and Old Billingsgate Market, situated just between London Bridge and Tower Bridge with great transport links from Monument, Fenchurch Street Station, Bank and Cannon Street.Nearest Station: MONUMENT or BANK
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 4,841 people are saying

Blacklock City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • London

    Steak

  • City of London

    Best Value

  • City of London

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blacklock City is renowned for its "perfectly cooked" steaks and "amazing" food, offering a vibrant atmosphere with "friendly and attentive" staff. The restaurant delivers "outstanding" service, making it a top choice for city diners. Despite occasional noise, the "excellent" value for money and delightful dining experience keep patrons returning.
4,841 Reviews
  1. Tristan

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived 30 mins prior to our reservation but were seated immediately. Was a meal for my partners birthday and somewhere we had both wanted to try. Went for the all in which had a tasting starter followed by 6 chops on top of focacia bread and 2 sides. All were cooked to perfection and enjoyed. Dessert was white chocolate cheesecake which we shared only because had heard good things and it def lived up to its hype as one of the best cheesecakes I have eaten. The evening was topped off with a little board in recognition on my partners birthday with chocolate writing, candle and some lemon liquor. Staff were amazing, friendly and attentive and the bill was not shocking either. We left very full, but would both definitely return.

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  2. Kate

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food. Bit noisy in the restaurant but guess that can’t be helped when it’s so busy because the food is so amazing!
    Blacklock CityResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Kate, We do try to accommodate the sound levels to everyone's preference. Please let us know if it's too loud for you next time and we will do what we can to help! Thank you so much for the 5 stars Felix

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  3. Hannah

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely service and delicious food - will definitely be returning!
    Blacklock CityResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you Hannah for the review! Felix

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  4. Andrea

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The interior design of the restaurant is really cool, and I liked the overall concept. However, the place felt far too crowded – they’ve tried to fit in way too many tables into a small area, which made it extremely loud, and you end up sitting almost side by side with the tables on both sides, leaving very little personal space. The tables themselves are also too small for what they’re offering – we had the Sunday roast platter, and it barely fit comfortably on the table. Service was good, and staff were friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food itself was very average for the price you pay. The beef was alright, but the potatoes were quite hard and tasted like they had been cooked earlier in the day and then reheated. The pork definitely needed more seasoning as well. For what they charge, I would have expected something far better, but it was just like any other basic Sunday roast. Overall, while the concept and interior are great, the experience was quite underwhelming, and I won’t be returning.

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  5. Simon

    Brighton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday roast lunch as it should be, excellent quality & service. Well done Blacklock City
    Blacklock CityResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you so much Simon! Regards Felix

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  6. Natalie

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for Ruby Anniversary and staff were so lovely. Food was great, there was a little wait due to how busy the restaurant was, but it didn't impact the quality of food.
    Blacklock CityResponded 3 days ago
    Glad to hear the wait didn't impact your experience. We always try to make sure the food comes out at a reasonable time :) Felix

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  7. Estel

    Barcelona6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to Blacklock City about 5-6 times over the last four years, and every visit has been amazing. The food is delicious, the staff super welcoming, and the atmosphere is always relaxed and inviting. It’s one of the best spots in London for a proper Sunday roast. This last time was extra special as we visited with our baby, and the team couldn’t have been more accommodating. They gave us a quiet table, provided a highchair, and even installed a changing table in the bathroom when we needed it. We can't wait to be back again soon.
    Blacklock CityResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Estel It's always great to hear that we've been consistently great at what we do! We always appreciate any feedback! Looking forward to seeing you more often. Regards Felix

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  8. Tim

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and so consistent. Service was friendly and helpful and unobtrusive which is rare these days. Can’t fault this place and the produce they source is really seriously good quality.
    Blacklock CityResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Tim! Really glad to hear you had an awesome experience with us. We do always try to make sure our produce is the best quality at the lowest prices we can. Looking forward to seeing you again! Regards Felix

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  9. Hannah

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on July 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There staff were accommodating and food was great.

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  10. Amanda

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great service, extra pre bites so we could all share, my 21 year old birthday boy received cheesecake with candle which was lovely touch. Plentiful, free, regularly replenished water. Food was good and the chop sauce divine. Sadly where we were sitting was too noisy to hear one another and limited our pleasure. It was a relief to get outside again.
    Blacklock CityResponded 6 days ago
    Hi Amanda, Sorry to hear you found the place a little noisy. We try our best to accommodate the sound for the atmosphere. When you return please let us know and we will do what we can to make sure your experience isn't affected. Glad to hear the rest of your time with us was amazing! Felix

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 104 times today
Google Map for Blacklock City

13 Philpot Lane, London, EC3M 8AA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Bank
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Barbecue, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    A stone’s throw away from Leadenhall and Old Billingsgate Market, situated just between London Bridge and Tower Bridge with great transport links from Monument, Fenchurch Street Station, Bank and Cannon Street.Nearest Station: MONUMENT or BANK
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine
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