The tried and tested format of decent-quality steak at affordable prices has ensured Flat Iron branches are never without a queue; unless you know about this latest venture.
Found in a space that briefly housed restaurant Barullo, this outpost of Flat Iron has seen its fair share of trade from the City crowd during lunchtime, and come the evening becomes a warm and welcoming space for walk-ins (something that is increasingly hard to find in the capital). This branch offers an interesting and far more varied wine list when compared with a typical Flat Iron. Rich French reds are the obvious choice, which are served by the glass, carafe or magnum, but there is also a lineup of refreshing whites and rosés too, should you wish to stray from the norm.
Coming to the main event and the steak itself is offered in the form of a bavette only, which when cooked medium rare is flushed pink inside with good caramelisation on the outside for that all-important salty crust. Beef dripping fries, bernaise sauce and a small side salad complete the deal, which comes in at a very reasonable £18. As with other branches, provenance is considered of utmost importance, and so the beef is sourced from Angus cattle and given time to age and finish properly for a rich flavour.
Handily, for those with a sweet tooth, the kitchen haven’t forgotten pudding. The team serve one option only, but it’s a good one. A rich bowl of chocolate mousse is presented with sweet and sour cherries, and cream free-poured into your bowl table-side so that you can have as much or as little as you like.
The space is candlelit and made up of banquet-style sharing tables that make for a cosy, convivial atmosphere without the vibe ever becoming too rowdy. Service is pacy and attentive when needed, allowing for a pleasant, well-priced evening with pals (as long as everyone eats steak).