Thursday 25 April will see the launch of the UK’s inaugural National Steak Day, offering up mega discounts from some of your the best steak joints in the capital.
The day will be dedicated to championing the mighty steak and plenty of your favourite steak restaurants are taking part in the festivities.
Founder of National Steak Day, Nathan Evans says, “With the likes of World Porridge Day and National Doughnut Week in existence, it seems strange that we do not currently have a National Steak Day. We want to celebrate quality meat and quality steak. We appreciate that for health and environmental reasons we need to be eating less red meat, but the message we want to communicate is that if you are going to be eating meat you should be consuming the best of the best."
To take part, all diners have to do is sign up on the official National Steak Day website, and download a discount voucher for the restaurant of their choice. Options will include 25% off steak and special menus.
Check out the offerings from some of our favourite participants below:
The Jones Family Project, Shoreditch and The Jones Family Kitchen, Belgravia (pictured below)
Why: This pair of sister restaurants sources its steaks from highly regarded butcher The Ginger Pig. You can tuck into a cut of steak while taking in the quirky, welcoming atmosphere, complete with ‘family’ knick-knacks dotted around the place.
What’s the deal: 25% off steak
Smith & Wollensky, Covent Garden (featured image)
Why: Since opening its doors in New York back in 1977, Smith & Wollensky has gone on to become one of the most well-known steak restaurants in the world. It launched its first London outpost in Covent Garden, serving up classy cocktails, garaganutan sides and of course, top-quality steaks.
What’s the deal: 25% off steak
Butler’s Wharf Chop House, South Bank
Why: This D&D London steakhouse serves sharing cuts which are cooked on either open charcoal grills, in Josper ovens or on spit roasts. It also benefits from a great view overlooking the River Thames, which you can take in while you tuck into your dinner.
What’s the deal: 25% off steak
Goodman, Canary Wharf
Why: Less cramped than its sibling branches, this location of the Russian mini-chain has a member’s club feel, and sees meat expertly dry-aged on site, before being cooked on a Josper grill.
What’s the deal: Fixed menu: prawn tempura with avocado and cajun mayonnaise, followed by grass-fed ribeye served with peppercorn sauce and hand-cut chips or salad. £37pp
Heliot Steak House, Soho (pictured below)
Why: Found inside the West End’s Hippodrome casino, Heliot serves up high-quality 28-day aged USDA prime steak, top-notch service and a lively atmosphere. It also overlooks the casino floor, if you fancy a post-steak flutter.
What’s the deal: 25% off steak
Hix Oyster & Chophouse, Clerkenwell
Why: The entire stable of Mark Hix restaurants will be joining in the National Steak Day celebrations, including the original in Clerkenwell. At this charming space, you’ll find simple interiors and top-quality seafood and meat dishes.
What’s the deal: 25% off steak
Mews of Mayfair, Mayfair
Why: Above its courtyard bar, you’ll find Mews of Mayfair’s first-floor brasserie. Here, beef is sourced Yorkshire-based Swaledale Foods. The cattle are reared in a totally free-range environment, feeding on grass, hay and silage.
What’s the deal: 25% off steak
Mac & Wild, City and Fitzrovia
Why: At this Scottish-inspired pair of restaurants, venison is the speciality. Venison steaks at Mac & Wild are the result of venison which has been sourced from the wild, living on a natural diet of berries, grasses and lichen which gives the meat its excellent flavour.
What’s the deal: 25% off steak