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Gaucho O2

Argentinian, Steak·
££££
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SquareMeal Review of Gaucho O2

The glitz factor has been amplified at this flagship of the Argentinian steakhouse chain, set over three glimmering floors. Yes, you’ll find Gaucho’s usual monochrome interior, with the signature cowhide-upholstered chairs & walls, & huge crystal chandeliers throughout – only here it’s bigger & better. There’s a cocktail lounge, VIP suite & basement wine-tasting room, all aimed at seducing the concert crowds & expense-account diners, for cheap it ain’t. The menu mirrors that found elsewhere in the group, so Gaucho’s famous ceviches (citrus-cured fish & seafood) whet the appetite for the main event: slabs of expertly cooked beef in all manner of cuts & sizes. Sauces & sides cost extra, so the bill soon mounts up even before you’ve added a bottle of Malbec from the unmissable wine list.

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisines
Argentinian, Steak
Eat at Home
Home delivery, Takeaway service
Ambience
Cool, Cosy, Luxury
Food Occasions
Bottomless brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Dates, Group dining [8+], Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating

About

Gaucho at the o2 Arena is a luxurious experience to say the least, nestled within the popular entertainment venue on the Greenwich peninsula. The restaurant is great for pre or post-concert dinners, replete with VIP suites for the ultimate exclusive experience.

The moody sunken cocktail bar is ideal for casual drink of Belvedere Bartezek vodka martinis or Mount Gay black barrel Mai Tais surrounded by the signature Gaucho cowhides, illuminated by the dazzling bejewelled lighting features for a completely luxe atmosphere. Then head over to the mesmerising balcony dining lounge for indulgent steak dinners and more.

The private VIP suite is inside the arena itself, for easy access to the entertainment venues. The restaurant itself is also host to some stunning event spaces for a variety of occasions to be had. From private suites for intimate dinner and show experiences to larger scale events in the show-stopping balcony area, Gaucho’s expert team is capable of bringing any event to life. The event spaces can comfortably seat up to 100, for business meeting and private lunches, or 150 standing guests, for receptions.

Starting or rounding off an exhilarating concert experience with a proper Argentinian feast is an excellent choice. Chow down of flavour-packed plates of prime cuts of meat of your choice or share platters of indulgent sirloins, T-bone, and Lomo steaks with family and friends. Bring a mighty appetite to fully allow the food to tantalise your taste buds.

Whet your appetite with yellowtail tiraditos drizzled with creamy truffle mayo and yuzu soy pearls or delicious seared diver scallops served on a pretty bed of cauliflower puree. For mains, select your choice of steak from Cuadril to Ancho, featuring béarnaise or chimichurri sauces, to complement the rich meaty offerings. If you’ve got space to feed your sweet tooth, a dulce de leche dessert is a must.

Location

O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, Greenwich, London, SE10 0DX

0208 858 8449 0208 858 8449

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Opening Times

All day
Mon 11:30-23:00
Tue 11:30-23:00
Wed 11:30-23:00
Thu 11:30-23:00
Fri 11:30-00:00
Sat 11:30-00:00
Sun 11:30-23:00

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14 Reviews 
Food/Drink
Service
Atmosphere
Value

Paul M

13 October 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Great steak, and fabulous lettuce with bacon.

Suzanne B

07 January 2024   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Perfect ….

special pre show meal to celebrate 30th birthday and didn't disappoint in any way ....

was a bit pricey .... but special occasion ... 

Chris L

12 October 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Ron R

19 April 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 4
Atmosphere 4
Value 4

Carol P

18 April 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Ron R

06 February 2023   - Verified Diner
Food & Drink 4
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Excellent service by waiter

Ray C

23 November 2022  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5

Excellent food, service and ambience. Can't fault the restaurant.

Anon

10 April 2022  
Food & Drink 0.5
Service 0.5
Atmosphere 4
Value 4
Food Cold

The Steak was very good, however all the sides were stone cold (Brockley, Chips and Humita), strongly suggesting they had been sitting in the kitchen too long).

Not very happy either to have asked for the final account so that we could get to our booked show, only to see the waitress wander around with our account in her hand, whilst she cleared tables and offering water to other guests along the way.

£146 pounds for 2 mains and (2) drinks is fine, but the service should be of a much higher standard and most  the food should definitely be hot.

 

Belinda T

09 July 2018  
Ambience and Food.

Karen C

09 November 2015  
Food & Drink 4
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 4
Be ready to pay but it's worth it
We arrived prior to a concert on Sunday 8th December and were told they couldn't find our reservation but luckily we were fairly early so could get a table. Not off to a good start I thought. The restaurant itself although quite dark is very classy and hits the right mood. Although our starters weren't anything to shout home about, I had the crab and avocado tostada. I say avocado but there were only 4 slithers of green in amongst what should have been very tasty crab but sadly it lacked seasoning and was overpowered by raw onion and tomato. Our steaks however were superb. I opted for a rump cut this time which was juicy, cooked perfectly and one of the best steaks I have eaten, almost over taking my normal choice of a fillet cut. The shared spinach, chips and sweetcorn were just the right amount. Our wine was delicious and not being able to fit a dessert in we opted for whisky and brandy which were both delicious. All in all a great start to our evening and will definitely be returning. Top tip - book in advance as they were turning people away when we departed, very popular and I can now see why.
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