Blacklock, Covent Garden
45 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/london, r/UK_Food30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 9 threads.
What people say, in short
People recommend Blacklock for its steak and chops, and commenters praise the food, the all-in option and the cheesecake. Several describe it as good value. Caveats: a couple of diners were underwhelmed on past visits, one commenter says a different pub serves a better roast, and one objects to the discretionary service charge. A few call it decent: one would upgrade to Hawksmoor or Temper for a special occasion, and another says it suits a casual meal out more than a foodie visit.
Address
Blacklock Covent Garden, 16a Bedford St, London WC2E 9HE, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Cheesecake
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/waitedforg0d0t in r/london · Apr 2025
Has been many times and calls it a great, inexpensive spot with reliable food and a good atmosphere.
- Recommendsu/the-art-of in r/london · Apr 2025
Likes it; says the all-in option is generous, snacks are tasty, and the big chop reveal is fun.
- Recommendsu/lads_lads_ladz in r/UK_Food · Oct 2025taste
Recommends Blacklock for good food quality and value, noting it has a few spots across London.
- Recommendsu/kp7486 in r/london · Apr 2025taste
Strongly suggests the cheesecake and says they still think about it.
- Recommendsu/phujeb in r/london · Apr 2025taste
Calls Blacklock excellent and a strong pick; praises the food quality.
- Recommendsu/Plyphon in r/london · Jun 2024
Commenter loves Blacklock and calls it a superior, somewhat upscale steakhouse.
- Recommendsu/instaterence in r/london · Apr 2025
Loves the all-in option, saying it covers everything, with no bad visits.
- Recommendsu/fac_051 in r/london · Jun 2024
Ranks Blacklock far above Hawksmoor, treating it as the clearly better choice.
Show all 30 cited comments
- Recommendsu/mr_vestan_pance in r/UK_Food · Oct 2026
Suggests Blacklock for chops, noting it offers more than that.
- Recommendsu/Travels_Belly in r/UK_Food · Oct 2025
Also backs Blacklock as a choice.
- Recommendsu/KelsyMcR in r/london · Jul 2025
Calls Blacklock the top London option after trying many places.
- Mixedu/deanomatronix in r/london · Apr 2025
Found it pretty decent on early visits; suits casual meals more than serious foodies.
- Recommendsu/foosw in r/london · Aug 2024taste
Calls the prime rib outstanding and mentions a weekday deal.
- Recommendsu/Simple_Project4605 in r/london · Jul 2025taste
Enjoys the restaurant overall and says its ribeye is strong.
- Recommendsu/rupertgilesisacat in r/london · Apr 2025
Calls it a great pick; always orders the all-in and likes its cocktails and desserts.
- Recommendsu/Far_Fig987 in r/london · Aug 2024
Says it is also good.
- Recommendsu/midnightsock in r/london · Jan 2024taste
Recommends Blacklock for great steak that they rate above Hawksmoor.
- Recommendsu/himit in r/UK_Food · Oct 2025
Backs Blacklock and suggests saving room for its dessert.
- Recommendsu/Historical_Set2324 in r/london · Apr 2025
Calls it a favourite; praises reasonable prices and the meat and sides.
- Caveatu/Safari_Palm14 in r/london · Apr 2025
Went last minute before the theatre and wasn't impressed; would rather have paid more for a better meal and setting.
- Recommendsu/Dcornelissen in r/london · Jun 2024
Agrees Blacklock is great.
- Recommendsu/No-Hurry-5593 in r/london · Oct 2025
Says Blacklock is their personal favourite.
- Recommendsu/vin_unleaded in r/london · Jul 2025
Calls it a decent new steakhouse in a crowded London scene.
- Recommendsu/Sensitive_Ad_9195 in r/london · Apr 2025
Thinks it suits birthday dinners well.
- Recommendsu/Cold-Advantage-967 in r/london · Apr 2025
Loves it; praises the meal quality and the cheesecake.
- Recommendsu/New-Restaurant2573 in r/london · Apr 2025
Endorses the all-in option and calls the choice great.
- Recommendsu/james-has-redd-it in r/london · Feb 2025
Predicts Blacklock will come out on top; suggests joining a waitlist for cancellations.
- Recommendsu/Business-Commercial4 in r/london · Feb 2025
Strongly prefers Blacklock of the options and recalls a multi-meat Sunday roast option.
- Caveatu/RlyVSS in r/london · Feb 2025taste
Says a different pub's roast beats Blacklock's.
- Recommendsu/Ill-Abbreviations-83 in r/london · Jun 2024taste
Praises a cheesecake eaten after a Sunday roast, in reply to the Blacklock recommendation.
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