Gillray’s Steakhouse and Bar London review: August 2017
Located within an enviable postcode on London’s Southbank, which offers iconic views of Big Ben, London eye and the Houses of Parliament, Gillrays Steakhouse and Bar, inside the London Marriot Hotel Countyhall, is a hotspot in the capital to indulge and enjoy some palatal pleasures. Impressively, Gillrays has been Acknowledged and awarded, receiving Two Rosettes by the UK’s Automotive Association (AA), an accolade awarded for culinary excellence. Also, commendations from bookatable.co.uk and they have featured on the Luxury Restaurant Guide.
Bold architectural details included the astounding arched gateway, the impressive topiary island, which added some much-needed greenery into London city and then we made our way through the traditional old worldly wood panelled lobby to the Gillrays entrance. James Gilray was a famed caricaturist of the late eighteenth century, labelled the father of political cartoon, his English humour style and personality are synonymous with the restaurants quaint essentially English theme with many of his prints adorning the venues walls.
The elegant and exquisite bar area and restaurant, featured plush interiors tastefully colour coordinated in navy and a yellow mustard shade. Warmly welcomed by the team and shown to our seat, we opted to dine from the Gillrays mouth-watering market menu which included their signature prosecco and gin based cocktail which was lip-smackingly sensational.
To start, we received a delivery of Yorkshire puddings and horseradish sauce, in my opinion, a move to mark the fact that the theme is very much traditional British fare, but with a contemporary twist. The 2 Beet Gazpacho with Apple and ‘Rosary’ Goats Cheese Salad was a quirky rainbow on a plate which worked well, but they had clearly been too generous with the liquid, but rather too much than not enough, I say!
Mains included the yummy 400g Pork T Bone served with smoked potato mash, sweet caramelised Pear and tasty Tiptree BBQ Sauce. The brilliant Bubble and Squeak, with tomato, poached duck egg and hollandaise was lovely.
To finish our fabulous feast, there was two deliciously divine desserts, which were the favourite part of the meal. The sensational Strawberries and Cream with decadent Champagne Sorbet and the Coffee & Biscuit bonanza with sweet chocolate and Blackberries were an instant hit with myself and my guest. Our server Sanda was also sweet looking after us throughout.
In London for work, rest or play, why not pop along to Gillrays Steakhouse and Bar, to indulge your food and drink cravings, along with super service, in a superb setting amongst our capital city’s major landmarks.
Thank you for reading 😊
Melanie xx
Contact:
Gillrays’ Steakhouse & Bar, London Marriott Hotel County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB.
Telephone: 020 7902 8000
Email: enquiry@gillrays.com
My other half absolutely loves steak so this would totally be his style of place to eat. It sounds like you really had a delicious meal when you went as well.
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It was lush and you must deffo pop along sometime with your other half Sarah 🙂 x
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Oh wow the food looks incredible. I really love the attention to detail in the presentation.
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Totally agree with that a presentation makes a massive difference 🙂 x
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I love a good steak and your looks delicious! I love the plating of the dishes, very creative! The gazpacho definitely wins at the presentation!
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I loved all the creativity too 🙂 x
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I agree that the topiary island does add some much needed greenery and I love the look of the deserts especially the strawberries and cream!
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100% required when in London’s hustle and bustle. They were scrummy hun 🙂 x
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Oh yum! That food looks amazing – I bet it tasted gorgeous!
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It was yummy lovely 🙂 x
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I’m impressed with the presentation! Each plate looks like a piece of art.
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Totally agree with you, it was beautiful 🙂 x
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I’m impressed with the presentation. Each food looks like a piece of art!
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Art work on a plate for sure, so pretty 🙂 x
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What a fab looking place the food looks delicous i love a good steak and strawberries and cream for dessert is right up my street
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The place is gorg and the strawberries and cram were lush 🙂 x
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The food looks amazing!! I love a steakhouse, its totally my kind of food!
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It was and me too – Totally yummy 🙂 x
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This all looks so delicious!
I will definitely be adding Gillray’s to my bucket list 🙂
Dani x
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Deffo do hun, as I am sure you will enjoy 🙂 x
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The presentation of the foods! just wow! I wouldn’t even want to eat it, instead i would just want to stare at it. gorgeous!
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Haha love your comment – I know exactly what you mean 🙂 x
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I ate in this restaurant a few years ago and loved it, I’ll have to go back again soon x
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Ooo good to hear and yes you must go back -Enjoy 🙂 x
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Oh you’ve got to love a good steak restaurant, this sounds like such a nice place x
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Agree with you completely 🙂 x
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The food looks so good and the presentation as well is top quality x
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Yes and yes…I was all round goodness 🙂 x
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Wow, it actually looks stunning here. Haven’t even heard of it before, but I must visit!!
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Absolutely Ashleigh, you will have a awesome time 🙂 x
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I have never been to a steakhouse before! The food looks lovely and looks like it would taste great!
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Well you must make sure to pop along and try the place out 🙂 x
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Good to know they have good customer support. I think the place are suited for business minded people. Looks very high-end restaurant.
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Yes, customer service is crucial and this is a ideal business location 🙂
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I haven’t eaten there before. Wow the food looks amazing and the signature cocktails as well as the rest of the food are beautifully presented. I need to check go and try them too..
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Deffo worth a whirl hun. Lovely food and that cocktail was stunning and tasted amazing 🙂 x
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Oh wow these pictures are lovely and your food and cocktails look lush! 🙂
Fab review by the way x
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Aw thanks for the lovely feedback Olivia. Yes and yes – a yummy experience lol 🙂 x
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We love walking down Southbank and its certainly a great location. That ‘rainbow on a plate’ starter looks magical – maybe too good to eat. What great British fare!
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I do too…such a special place for me. Haha yes I know what you mean – Perfect presentation 🙂 x
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Now this is my kind of place. I am all for decadence and luxury once in awhile. Being pampered; good service, food and cocktails is right up my street!
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Yes, yes, yes, for sure! You will love it there 🙂 x
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Yes, customer service is crucial and this is a ideal business location 🙂 x
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Oh man, there aren’t any really nice steak houses around here… There used to be, but they all closed down…
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Oh noooo…well perhaps a trip to London is on the cards 🙂 x
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I think it very well might be 🙂 Its not that far from here anyway
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Ooo let me know wen you go and how you get on 🙂 x
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oh i do love a good homemade meal and those yorkshires look amazing , im a sucker for a decent steak and its one thing we struggle to find
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I do too, so lovely and yummy 🙂 x
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Wow the food and environment looks stunning. Love that it is close to landmarks to visit too
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Agree, agree, agree! Tell me about it the location is amazing 🙂 x
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Finding a steakhouse that has a decent steak is quite hard. Their food looks absolutely delicious and has a stunningly beautiful peculiar design.
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It was delicious and the place is just stunning 🙂 x
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Oooh what a lovely looking place. I love restaurants like this in London – classic but with a contemporary twist.
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Yes same here…and the place is perfect 🙂 x
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Everything looks so pretty, almost too pretty to eat but I’m sure I could give it a try. I love steak but I find it frustrating that mine never comes out cooked right (think I’m going to the wrong places)
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I think you might be Steph…you must try here sometime, you will love it 🙂 x
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Oh my gosh! What stunning looking food. I am in London a lot and always looking for recommendations of where to eat, and this one has definitely made my wishlist!
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Ooo well worth a visit lovely. You will have a great time 🙂 x
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Food looks yummy! Everything looks really good. Hope you had a great time there.
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It was fab and we had a lovely time 🙂 x
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Wow just look at that presentation! This place looks fab.
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It was fab, well worth a visit 🙂 x
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Wow, this place looks delicious! I’m in London next month and this place looks perfect for a Sunday lunch! xo
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Ooo sounds like the perfect place for you to visit…enjoy hun and have fun in London 🙂 x
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I love a good steakhouse, so I’ll have to remember this one next time I’m in London! The food looks delicious 🙂
Louise x
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Deffo, for sure, as the place is well worth a visit 🙂 x
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You can tell it’s almost lunchtime when I’m reading reviews and drooling. This look like an amazing place to eat, will have to give it a try sometime!
Thanks
x
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Haha…love that! It was fab and well worth a visit 🙂 x
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