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Hawksmoor Guildhall is a British steakhouse and seafood restaurant located in the heart of The City. With a reputation for offering "the best power breakfast in London" (GQ), guests can enjoy dictionary-thick steaks and sustainable seafood from around the British coast for lunch and dinner. The restaurant also boasts a cocktail bar, private dining room for larger groups, and provides services such as groups, reservations, waiter service, and walk-ins. Perfect for meetings or entertaining clients, Hawksmoor Guildhall is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking an exceptional dining experience in London's financial district.
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09/09/2026

Does this sort of thing still happen?

Seems hard to believe, but Matt came up through some tough Michelin-star kitchens.

We do things a bit differently at Hawksmoor.

Our maxim: “Work hard, be nice.”

In practice, everyone – from Matt to our trainee commis – has to be able to do both at the same time.

No shouting, no shaming and definitely no naughty step!

07/09/2026

The sincerest form of flattery, right?

The dish we pinched (OK, it was gifted, but whatever) that still rocks our menu was from seafood supremo Mitch Tonks.

When we opened Air Street in 2012, we needed a killer starter dish.

Mitch’s charcoal-cooked scallops with white port and tarragon was – and still is – a jewel in the menu.

And, well, don’t get us started on the Big Matt burger!

06/09/2026

He could have worked anywhere!

Matt spent 20 years in Michelin-starred kitchens before – thankfully – bringing his galactic talent to Hawksmoor.

But it wasn’t just the savoir-faire that won us over. His whole approach is pure Hawksmoor:

A love of the classics, a respect for simplicity and a severe allergy to unnecessary faff and fuss.

And he sets the standard for our first virtue:

“Work hard, be nice.”

04/09/2026

Let’s just make one thing clear...

We don’t cook bacon in the microwave at Hawksmoor 😅

Not because we’re snobby about it – we just want the smokiness of charcoal cooking.

At home, Matt has places to be and a frying pan he’d rather not wash.

And, hey, crispy is crispy!

Speaking of, have you tried ’s new (charcoal-grilled) bacon double cheese BURGURR yet?

Get it at any Hawksmoor.

03/09/2026

Ever been to the .restaurant in Dartmouth?

Will reckons it’s one of the best seafood restaurants in the world.

Big claim!

But once you’ve eaten Mitch Tonks’s whole John Dory, cooked over fire, in that magical corner of Devon – you’ll get it.

But there’s another Mitch classic you’ll find a little closer to home.

Back in 2012, he gave us the recipe and it’s been our best-selling seafood starter since.

Can you guess what it is? 👇

02/09/2026

What were you expecting him to go for?

Hey, the bacon double cheese might look familiar.

But you will not BELIEVE the amount of time put in his magnum opus.

🥩 The patties – dry-aged native-breed + bone marrow
🥓 The bacon – Gloucester Black, smoked + streaky
🧀 The cheese – American and super oozy
🥫 The sauce – Calfreezy’s unique creation
🧅 The topping – raw white onion for bite
🍞 The bread – soft milk bun, holding it all together

Every ingredient was tasted, tested and shouted about (with task master, head !)

Not to make a whacky “look at me” new burger. To make the best burger on the planet.

Try the BURGURR and let us know what you think.

01/09/2026

Let’s get into Pete’s choices 👇

🥩 Fillet – rare

Already beautifully tender. Cook it much further and this lean cut can dry out.

🥩 Rump – medium

A little longer over the fire softens the meat, renders the fat and brings out the beefiness.

🥩 Ribeye – medium

Give that marbling enough heat to melt into the meat and work its magic.

Who has steak blue? Go on, admit!

31/08/2026

Never get smashed.

Matt’s crystal clear on that one. Why?

Well, we never really know what Matt’s thinking. We just take notes. But if we had to guess...

Smashing sacrifices a juicy middle for maximum crust.

Matt’s – and therefore Hawksmoor’s – burgers want both:

Proper char outside, plenty of beefy juice within.

30/08/2026

Just like the Proustian madeleine 👇

The fancy name for something that folds time in half.

In Marcel Proust’s legendary novel In Search of Lost Time, the narrator tastes a madeleine dipped in tea and is suddenly transported back to his childhood.

Question is, what’s your Proustian madeleine?

Carla prides herself on creating time-travelling treats for all at Hawksmoor.

Come and try her Sticky Toffee Pud and see where it takes you.

29/08/2026

Hang on, what?

You can’t leave us on that cliffhanger, !

OK, we’re going to try to pick this one apart.

American cheese isn’t known for its depth, sure. But perhaps that’s why it works on a burger?

What it does do is melt like a legend.

A smooth, glossy blanket that doesn’t split, go oily or overwhelm the beef.

Basically, it knows its job.

Is that why it’s all we use at Hawksmoor, Matt?

28/08/2026

Go on, tell us what you think.

Will’s co-founder (and BFF) Huw would have something to say.

We reckon he’d argue there’s no coming back from bad food.

So, yep, the complete opposite of Will.

But the whole “enjoy” thing? Totally agree.

It almost feels like a threat 😂

27/08/2026

Everyone makes mistakes.

Carla’s biggie was taking her cult-classic Peanut Butter Shortbread off the menu

Making a dessert that delicious and then depriving us of it – criminal.

Protests were made
Letters were written
Two weeks later, Carla put it back on the menu

Why is it so good?

Well, it starts with the Udzungwa 70% cocoa chocolate Carla uses. Best in the world, she says.

26/08/2026

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add...

But when there is nothing left to take away.

You only have to look at how built his understated BURGURR to see why we pulled that quote out.

Of the endless options, he reduced his masterwork to an elegant assembly of...

🥩 Dry-aged beef and bone marrow patties
🥓 Smoked streaky bacon
🧀 Properly oozy American cheese
🧅 Raw white onion
🥫 Cal’s own burger sauce
🍞 And a milk bun to house the lot

Get yours at any Hawksmoor.

25/08/2026

A brave admission from Aoife - beef-dripping chips aren’t her favourite side.

Controversial. We know.

But what else is on her go-to order when dining at Hawksmoor?

Fillet steak
Bone marrow
Buttered greens
Bone marrow gravy
All washed down with an Old Fashioned

We’ll be having words with her about the beef-dripping chips absence though.

24/08/2026

“The Rolls-Royce of sticky toffee puddings”

Kind words from Britain’s – nay the world’s – pre-eminent sticky toffee pudding reviewer, Mr .review

He bestowed upon us a 9.5 out of 10 rating (and with it the World No.1 ranking) back in Feb.

Rumour has it, we’ve since been pipped! But we’re still chuffed to bits.

22/08/2026

Unusually diplomatic response from Matt!

He must have a soft spot for .

In truth, they were a pretty fab team.

Cal tasted and tested A LOT of ingredients – and obviously has a palate primed for patties.

Matt did the cooking and made Cal’s dream BURGURR.

Have you tried one yet?

02/06/2022

"🥩HAWKSMOOR🥩 T-Bone steak of dreams!🤤 enough said!" 📸

30/05/2022

It's been our best seller since day one and it's been one pudding that we've experimented with relentlessly. Both to tweak and improve the basic recipe and to come up with a new variation on a theme. For our well-honed take on the classic, swipe through for the recipe to recreate at home 🥄 ➡️

29/05/2022

Our starters have had a seasonal refresh. Welcome to the menu; New moor farm asparagus with our original recipe Hollandaise sauce 👏

27/05/2022

Father’s Day. They sort of pretend they’re not bothered about it, don’t they? Well, ours do.⁣
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“No, no – don’t fuss. Just a bit of peace and quiet for me, thank you.” But really you know they want recognition. Maybe not an ‘I Love Dad’ teddy, but something.⁣
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Which brings us to presents. So damned-hard to buy for – they’ve already got everything. How best to celebrate this important day then?⁣
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Well, how about treating your special father figure (and the whole family) to a mighty roast at our place? Dilemma solved.

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26/05/2022

After several months of consoling ourselves through the dark winter months with dark spirits and rich, intense cocktails, we are delighted that spring is upon us and we love the seasonal produce that works perfectly in lighter and longer drinks. Here is a selection of our favourites for this year. ⁣
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🛩 R.A.C Aviation: Bombay Sapphire 1er Cru, rhubarb cordial, vanilla, lemon, maraschino.⁣ Sometimes classic combinations are too good to mess around with. In this case, we couldn’t look beyond the partnership of rhubarb and custard, here worked into the iconic classic gin cocktail, the Aviation.⁣
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🥒 Green Snapper: Beefeater Gin, green tomato, jalapeno, lime, cucumber, lovage.⁣
Pressed green zebra tomatoes are the key ingredient in this savoury bloody mary-esque cocktail. Verdant spice from the jalapeno and some earthy celery round it out. A perfect spring aperitif.⁣
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🍑 Rimini Iced Tea: Apple Brandy, peach, basil, sparkling darjeeling.⁣
On the west coast of Italy, Rimini is known as being both the birthplace of Fellini and the home of the finest peaches in Europe. We simmer them in a light IPA based cordial to provide a bitter backbone to this ethereal highball.⁣
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🍓 Factor 50 Fizz: Lillet Rose, strawberry, cucumber, sparkling coconut water.⁣
More reminiscent of the beginning of summer than the first sniff of suntan lotion. This cocktail is the unbridled taste of holidays, but with enough dryness and finesse to stop you burning on your first day.⁣
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🍐 Moselle Martini: Fords Gin, cucumber, riesling vermouth, pear eau de vie.⁣
An easy-going, lightly fruit-forward martini for those who are after something a little bit more gentle to start their evening. A dry, delicate and short drink with the textures and aromas of spring.⁣
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Which one are you most excited to try? ⬇️⁣

25/05/2022

We've got a brand new spring main. This is our light and fluffy Ricotta dumplings with sweet and fresh peas, broad beans, asparagus and wild garlic. A vegan option is available on request too 🥟🌱

23/05/2022

Calling all cork dorks 🍷 If you’d like to bring your own w**e to enjoy at Hawksmoor, every Monday you're welcome to bring special bottles from your own cellar or something cheap and cheerful from the local off-license for just a £5 corkage fee.

18/05/2022

Double trouble 🦞🦞 It's a Half native lobster and Triple-cooked chips kinda Wednesday. Our native lobster is delivered fresh from our pals down in Brixham and served with garlic butter.

17/05/2022

New to the menu is our vibrant Spring vegetable salad. Containing fresh, in-season ingredients from creamy goats curd from Neal's Yard to heritage radishes with a crunchy sour dough crisp from Rye by the Water, an independent bakery 🥗

Address

10 Basinghall Street
London
EC2V 5BQ

To get to the restaurant located on Basinghall Street in London, you can take either the Circle or Metropolitan line to Moorgate Station and then walk for 5-10 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Central or Northern line to Bank Station and walk for 10-15 minutes.

If you're driving, the closest car park is the Q-Park Bucklesbury which is a 5-minute walk from the restaurant. However, be aware that parking in Central London can be expensive and spaces may be limited. There are also several metered parking spots along Basinghall Street which are free after 6:30pm and on weekends.

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9pm
Tuesday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9:30pm
Friday	12pm - 3pm
	5pm - 9pm
Saturday	5pm - 9pm
Sunday	11:30am - 4pm

Website

http://thehawksmoor.com/locations/guildhall?y_source=1_MjQyMjUwMjgtNTU5LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

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What people say

Hawksmoor Guildhall is a must-visit restaurant in London for steak and seafood lovers. Located in the heart of The City, this British steakhouse offers a dictionary-thick selection of steaks and sustainable seafood from around the British coast. The restaurant also boasts a cocktail bar and private dining room for larger groups, making it perfect for meetings and entertaining clients.

What sets Hawksmoor Guildhall apart is its reputation for serving ‘the best power breakfast in London’ according to GQ. It's no surprise that this restaurant has become a go-to spot for business professionals looking to start their day off on the right foot.

For those who want to take their taste buds on an adventure, the Beef Tasting Menu is a must-try. This menu takes you on a Tongue to Tail tour of a cow, showcasing the different cuts and flavors of beef.

The history behind Hawksmoor Guildhall adds to its charm. It's located just a stone’s throw away from what may have been the world’s first steakhouse, Dolly’s. Frequented by famous writers such as Fielding, Defoe, Swift, Dryden, Boswell and Pope, Dolly’s received high praise in 1846 as "a more celebrated tavern does not exist within the precincts of London."

Overall, Hawksmoor Guildhall is an exceptional restaurant that delivers on quality food and service. Whether you're looking for a power breakfast or an indulgent dinner experience with friends or colleagues, this steakhouse should be at the top of your list.