Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar

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Thu May 3 2012

Gillray’s occupies what should be a prime site inside the former County Hall (now a Marriott hotel), facing the Eye and Houses of Parliament. However, few tables in the restaurant have good views, as they are set far back from the small windows, so don’t come here expecting majestic vistas.

Gillray’s looks like an upmarket dining room in a hotel for conference delegates and tourists, which is effectively what it is – bland, safe, and ultimately disappointing. The steaks are perfectly adequate, but the dishes aren’t good value; not when every side dish, from carrots (£4) to chips (£3) costs extra. Our rib-eye (£28), ordered rare, arrived medium-rare and was not a stand-out piece of beef; veal cutlet (£24) was equally undistinguished.

A dessert of lemon meringue pie was prettily piped, but rather than being a moist wedge, it was an individual serving with a tough pastry crust, and not really worth the £7 incurred – not even with the accompanying silver sauce boat of custard.

The bar is a better bet because, although it’s a little dreary, it has an excellent list of gins and gin cocktails, and you can usually get a comfy seat. Come here for a drink when you don’t want to bump into anyone you know.

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Address:
Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar London Marriott County Hall
Westminster Bridge Road
London
SE1 7PB

Cross Street:
Westminster Bridge Rd
Venue phone:
020 7902 8000
Venue website:
www.gillrays.com
Opening hours:
Open 6.30am-10.30pm Mon-Fri; 7am-10.30pm Sat, Sun. The bar is open until midnight, daily.
Transport:
Tube: Westminster tube or Waterloo tube/rail
Price:
Meal for two with drinks and service: around £110
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1. Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar
  - London Marriott County Hall
    Westminster Bridge Road
    London
    SE1 7PB
  - 020 7902 8000
  - www.gillrays.com
  - 51.502765,-0.119236

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Visited Gillray's last thursday with some friends and I must say it was one of the best experiences we had for a long time. We arrived around 8 and the bar was packed with some great live jazz going on. We were welcomed and asked if we'd like to start with some drinks in the bar or move to the table straight away. Of course we chose to enjoy that nice Singer for a bit and had some great Gin cocktails. We then moved into the Restaurant and where escorted by a lovely lady to our table at the window. Wow ... What a View! The big ben looking at us the whole night and the lights of the other side of the thames adding to this impressive scenery. We started off with some Yorkie's, lovely idea and then had some black pudding with scallops (apparently recepy of chefs grand-ma!) Finally, the steaks came and one was better than the other. I had a porterhouse - perfectly grilled with some lovely sides. All in all I must say it was a great evening. Prices are not cheap but adequed for what you get. Service was just perfect, friendly, personal but not overdoing it. We had a nother drink in the bar before heading back into the streets of london! We will be back soon for sure!

Sebastian Lombardi Sun Apr 28
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Visited Gillray's last thursday with some friends and I must say it was one of the best experiences we had for a long time. We arrived around 8 and the bar was packed with some great live jazz going on. We were welcomed and asked if we'd like to start with some drinks in the bar or move to the table straight away. Of course we chose to enjoy that nice Singer for a bit and had some great Gin cocktails. We then moved into the Restaurant and where escorted by a lovely lady to our table at the window. Wow ... What a View! The big ben looking at us the whole night and the lights of the other side of the thames adding to this impressive scenery. We started off with some Yorkie's, lovely idea and then had some black pudding with scallops (apparently recepy of chefs grand-ma!) Finally, the steaks came and one was better than the other. I had a porterhouse - perfectly grilled with some lovely sides. All in all I must say it was a great evening. Prices are not cheap but adequed for what you get. Service was just perfect, friendly, personal but not overdoing it. We had a nother drink in the bar before heading back into the streets of london! We will be back soon for sure!

Sebastian Lombardi Sun Apr 28
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I visited Gillray's one evening on a whim after walking past the Marriott County Hall multiple times and seeing the 'Bulls Head' steak on the menu - thinking that it sounded like an inviting challenge. The steak itself was incredible - huge, cooked amazingly, tender and - surprisingly - moreish. These steaks are sourced from a private estate, and the cuts of meat are some of the best I have found in London, maybe the country! The other attraction for this restaurant is the massive selection of English gins and gin-based cocktails. These are exquisite, and each has it's own unique twist. Overall, I would highly recommend the dining experience here, and I have to say that this is definitely a restaurant I will return to, probably more than once!

Will Burgess Thu Aug 9 2012
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