Blacklock

Restaurant | London | England | United Kingdom

Modern chophouse in London

The "Blacklock" in London is a modern chophouse that reinterprets traditional British cuisine with a touch of casualness and style. Located in the vibrant Soho district, it is the first restaurant of the Blacklock chain, which now includes several locations across London and beyond. It was founded by Gordon Ker, a former lawyer who infused his passion for good food and hospitality into this project. The concept is inspired by the historic chophouses that shaped England's culinary landscape in the 17th and 18th centuries—places where meat in all its variations took center stage and the doors were open to all, regardless of status or occasion.

High quality meat in Soho

The interior of the "Blacklock" in Soho is a true experience: the restaurant is situated in a former brothel, giving it a touch of history and character. The decor is a successful blend of industrial chic and cozy ambiance—exposed brick walls, dark wood, vintage lamps, and candlelight create a warm, inviting atmosphere. It is located one floor below street level, which adds to the intimate, almost hidden vibe. The open kitchen, with its charcoal grill, is the heart of the restaurant, where guests can experience the sizzle of steaks and chops up close.

British cuisine with style

Culinarily, "Blacklock" stands for high-quality meat prepared with the utmost care. The meat comes from Philip Warren, an award-winning butcher from Cornwall, who raises the Blacklock herds on lush pastures. Particularly noteworthy is the "All In" offer, where a selection of thin chops—including beef, pork, and lamb—are served stacked high on grilled flatbreads, accompanied by a side of choice. The "Porterhouse" steaks, thick-cut and meant for two, are another favorite, grilled to perfection with a crispy crust and a juicy, pink center. The sides are not to be underestimated either: the "Beef Dripping Chips," fried in beef fat, provide a crispy, flavorful complement, while the "BBQ Baby Gems"—grilled baby gem lettuces with anchovy dressing—offer a creative twist.

Intimate atmosphere in restaurant

In addition to the main dishes, "Blacklock" also shines with its desserts, foremost among them the "White Chocolate Cheesecake." Served with poached rhubarb, it is considered a true house classic—creamy, sweet, and with a hint of nostalgia reminiscent of homemade treats. The drinks menu is equally thoughtful: alongside a selection of sustainable wines on tap, there are cocktails mixed right at the table, such as a classic Negroni served with a wink. The house beers, brewed in collaboration with a brewery in Cornwall, round out the offering.

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24 Great Windmill St
W1D 7LG London

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Opening hours

Sunday11:45 - 20:00
Monday12:00 - 15:00
17:00 - 22:30
Tuesday12:00 - 15:00
17:00 - 22:30
Wednesday12:00 - 15:00
17:00 - 22:30
Thursday12:00 - 15:00
17:00 - 22:30
Friday12:00 - 15:00
17:00 - 22:30
Saturday12:00 - 22:30

Reviews

4183 Reviews

Rebecca Cruz
09.03.2025

I went to Blacklock Soho when on a trip to London for a friend's birthday. We went before our show and had one of the best experiences in a restaurant I have ever had! The atmosphere was fantastic, relaxed and easygoing but still classy enough to dress up for a nice dinner. Our servers throughout the night were Paulina and Lucy who are a credit to the restaurant! Paulina was friendly and knowledgeable and was the epitome of an attentive server! Lucy was also so attentive and made sure we never went without drinks and checked on us throughout the evening. They were both incredibly friendly and made a fuss of our birthday girl without being asked! The food was amazing, the denver steak being one of the most perfectly cooked steaks I've had, the cocktails were well made, especially the lemon drop and the white chocolate cheesecake was fantastic! Everything was really reasonably priced and we will definitely be back!
Nicole AD
08.03.2025

Value for money steak. Prawn cocktail is just ok 4/5 for me. Garlic bone marrow- i feel like it lacks the melt in your mouth” factor; cannot pinpoint whats missing in the flavor. But again, their steak is no doubt highly recommended. Do not forget to pair your steak with their signature Blacklock gravy. Better to book in advance to avoid long wait especially on a weekend.
Emma Lynch
06.03.2025

One word Amazing
Jinh Ha
05.03.2025

Delicious food, friendly service and wonderful atmosphere for a meal - will absolutely be eating here again very soon!
Nate Heath
05.03.2025

Outstanding restaurant. I travel the world a lot and this was some of the best steak I’ve had. Bread and butter dessert was worth the meal alone.
Potomamolino
05.03.2025

Nos tocó un camarero la mar de simpático y nos recomendó perfectamente. Calidad.
Carla Antonella
02.03.2025

Great food, quick service, nice atmosphere, and fair prices. Would definitely recommend.
Sushmitha V
02.03.2025

I had a great experience overall at Blacklock Soho—the ambiance was warm, and the service was excellent. However, I tried the barbecue cauliflower, and it wasn’t quite to my taste. The flavors were overwhelmingly pungent, with an intense garlic presence, and it was far too salty. While I appreciate bold seasoning, this one missed the mark for me. That said, the restaurant itself was enjoyable, and I’d be happy to return to try other dishes.
Ed Curtis
02.03.2025

I know this place is known for their roast dinners and steaks, but we ordered the burger and steak sandwich which were just OK. The burger patty had the texture and taste of a processed burger from the freezer, steak sandwich didn’t have much steak in it and overall was bland. Should of paid more and got a steak
Alaa „Lo0oly“
01.03.2025

المكان صغير جدا لاكن يتميز بالستيك اللذيذ وايضا حلى التشيز كيك لذيذذذذذ جدااا
Yasmin Kane
01.03.2025

I had heard all about the famous Sunday roast from Blacklock and knew I needed to try it. I booked it four months in advance and when I went , I was not disappointed at all. I shared the two person roast with another person and at first I was weary about the portion sizes as often with roasts, you never really get enough of the trimmings but I would say at Blacklock, there was plenty given. Starting off with the meats, unfortunately the beef was quite disappointing, it was dry and had no flavour to it but the lamb and the pork was delicious. Although it’s a shame that the beef wasn’t good, it was probably the only downside of this overall good meal. The veg was probably the best veg I’ve ever had from a roast from a restaurant and the potatoes were perfect. Yorkshires were fantastic and so was the gravy, luckily if you want extra gravy, it’s free of charge. You have to order the cauliflower cheese separately but that was nice too. I would say that everything was quite salty but since I like a lot of salt generally , I didn’t mind but if you’re someone who doesn’t like salt then it can be too much for you. The house red wine paired well with the roast and I would say the service was fantastic, all the servers were attentively looking after their tables. After the roast I tried the cheesecake, it was good but nothing special. Overall though , I really enjoyed my meal and experience and would definitely love to come back for their roast.
Nuala Conway
28.02.2025

Great food and service!
Cheryl Salisbury
27.02.2025

The service was the best I've ever had at any restaurant, and the food was absolutely 100%. I definitely recommend this to all my friends and family, loved it !!
Erik
27.02.2025

Entrance is very uninviting. You'd easily walk by this place despite all the good reviews. Once you get inside you can't even get a table. No availability online or in house yet theres a few empty tables? What a shame. Won't be coming back.
Nigel Griffiths
15.09.2017

Sunday roast is amazing.
Jason Nicholls
23.02.2025

Great meal - perfectly cooked steaks, fantastic wine. Good value for money too. Get there this instant!!
Will
23.02.2025

Stellar service, tasty food and great vibes. Very impressed.
Rania Alharbey
23.02.2025

The best steak ever 👌
dorian96
22.02.2025

Delicious steaks, very good atmosphere and polite and welcoming service.
John Jackson
21.02.2025

A little bit of a wait for food, but great drinks, and lovely food. Service attentive. This may seem silly to say, but temperature of restaurant was perfect, sometimes steakhouses can be uncomfortably hot.
Yvonne Ai
21.02.2025

We had a great time here! The food was just brilliant, worth every penny. The service was great, although it was crazy busy. Very casual setting. The stairs to the main restaurant could be an issue for some.
Lucy Kailondo
20.02.2025

The lamb and sirloin steak were great - the best part. The staff were nice and really helped us with what to order. The shrimp starter, cheesy kale and chips with gravy were decent. We were full so didn't get dessert but felt there were limited options. The drinks (lemon drop and carribbean flavour) were not strong but the atmosphere was good.
Mickey Lau
20.02.2025

千萬避雷! 點了兩份大盤牛排,每盤750g 盛惠每盤75磅,重點味道非常一般!Medium Rare 都很難咬,調味只吃得出很咸,sauce要另外買。 Sides 更一般,薯條是軟的,牛骨髓一言難盡。 服務更是難以形容,每次話沒說完就匆匆跑了,攔都攔不住。 環境在地下室,如果位置安排在樓梯下面那樣恭喜你,會有別人在頭上走的感覺。 人均30-50鎊的價格,不好意思外面大把選擇比這好。不要再被評分騙進來。
navya kohli
17.02.2025

My best mate and i stumbled upon this place and have ever since fallen in love. The atmosphere is amazing and the food is simply put, remarkable.
Marc L Picard
17.02.2025

Amazing service and the roast was delicious. Highly recommended.

 

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