Sabi Phagura heads over to London’s Westminster to sample the culinary delights on offer at Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar
One of the first things that you notice when walking into this slick eatery bar is that most people are interested in what’s going on outside it rather than inside. And who can blame them? With views of Big Ben, Westminster, the London Eye and the River Thames, there’s plenty to be distracted by. But that’s not to say what Gillray’s Steakhouse Bar hotspot has to offer in the tourist hotspot isn’t equally as good. And I’m not just talking about the show-stopping ‘Bull’s Head’ – a gargantuan double-rib steak – on the menu.
The English spirit of the bar continues through to the restaurant as it strives to be one of the best steakhouses in London. It is proud to use meat from cattle reared on the Duke of Devonshire’s Bolton Abbey Estate. The signature dish, as briefly mentioned above, is the 1 kilogramme “Bull’s Head” cut of steak cooked just how you like it. But if you’re not so brave to tuck into the hefty meat, or prefer something other than steak, then there is plenty more to choose from.
Fish, lamb, chicken and vegetable dishes are all available together with good wholesome sides like creamed mash, spinach, vegetables and triple cooked chips. A seasonal menu is also offered alongside their à la carte.
But perhaps most notable for me was the house summer salad and the Yorkie starter. The warm Yorkshire pudding with melted cheese in the middle was like a cheese croissant. It was offered in place of bread, while the summer salad had an amazing mix of flavours that I would never have dreamed of putting together myself. Green leaves, strawberries, raspberries, toasted seeds, cheddar cheese were all thrown together in a reduced shallot in champagne and rapeseed oil dressing. The result was a mind-blowing explosion in the mouth.
Whether you’re a steak lover or not, Gillray’s Steakhouse and Bar is a perfect place to pop in to escape the tourists, and yet still be able to enjoy the sights from inside its four walls. Service is excellent, and you most probably will be tempted to try out one of their many inviting cocktails on offer.
For more information on Gillray’s Steakhouse & Bar, or to make a reservation, visit https://www.gillrays.com/.