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Blacklock City

London, City - British - Restaurant - ££

Trendy chophouse group that's big on sharing

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Tailor-made for the Square Mile, this branch of the Blacklock mini chain peddles its reimagined chophouse wares in the cellar of a Grade II-listed building a couple of minutes’ walk from Monument tube station. Inside, it has the now-familiar stripped-back feel, with old brickwork, stained glass partitions, concrete floors and booming music providing the soundtrack. There's a cocktail bar too, if you fancy a sharpener before tackling the hefty servings of prime British-reared meats (butcher’s prices for various cuts and weights are chalked on pillars in the dining room). The best deal for sharing is the £27 ‘all in’ option (a stack of beef, pork and lamb piled high on herb-flecked chargrilled flatbreads to soak up the juices); otherwise kick off with, say, pig's head on toast plus a 'boat' of proper gravy, before gnawing on a plate of blushing-pink ‘skinny chops’ (grilled using vintage Blacklock irons). 'Doorstop-thick’ prime ribs, lamb r...

Tailor-made for the Square Mile, this branch of the Blacklock mini chain peddles its reimagined chophouse wares in the cellar of a Grade II-listed building a couple of minutes’ walk from Monument tube station. Inside, it has the now-familiar stripped-back feel, with old brickwork, stained glass partitions, concrete floors and booming music providing the soundtrack. There's a cocktail bar too, if you fancy a sharpener before tackling the hefty servings of prime British-reared meats (butcher’s prices for various cuts and weights are chalked on pillars in the dining room).

The best deal for sharing is the £27 ‘all in’ option (a stack of beef, pork and lamb piled high on herb-flecked chargrilled flatbreads to soak up the juices); otherwise kick off with, say, pig's head on toast plus a 'boat' of proper gravy, before gnawing on a plate of blushing-pink ‘skinny chops’ (grilled using vintage Blacklock irons). 'Doorstop-thick’ prime ribs, lamb rumps and grass-fed, dry-aged steaks with moreish sauces, sides and salads are also in demand; if you make it to pudding, you might be tempted by the white chocolate cheesecake, which is doled out tableside.

Lunch-break staples such as burgers and steak sarnies go down well, while Sunday means Blacklock's hugely popular family-style roasts, including an 'all in' offer of three meats that's custom-built for groups – not forgetting ‘the best Sunday roast gravy ever’. Apart from jazzy cocktails, drinks include wines on tap (as well as heavyweight bottles for serious drinkers), plus some own-label beers.

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M Amis

24 February 2025

Dined here as a couple on a Friday evening and the place was packed and buzzing. Now we know why, having eaten here - fabulous service, great food, and you certainly don’t leave here hungry!

We had the ...
Dined here as a couple on a Friday evening and the place was packed and buzzing. Now we know why, having eaten here - fabulous service, great food, and you certainly don’t leave here hungry!

We had the sharing option, which was great value and extremely tasty. The chips are to die for, and adding the Chop Sauce made it nearly perfect. Great wines on tap, which meant we could have a half-litre carafe rather than a whole bottle - although it was so good, we could easily have poli...
Dined here as a couple on a Friday evening and the place was packed and buzzing. Now we know why, having eaten here - fabulous service, great food, and you certainly don’t leave here hungry!

We had the sharing option, which was great value and extremely tasty. The chips are to die for, and adding the Chop Sauce made it nearly perfect. Great wines on tap, which meant we could have a half-litre carafe rather than a whole bottle - although it was so good, we could easily have polished off a bottle!

Would certainly come back, but you do need to book at peak times as this place is really popular.
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VENUE DETAILS

13 Philpot Lane
City
EC3M 8AAGB

020 7998 7676

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Family friendly

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