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Paternoster Chop House, London,

Paternoster Chop House

4.2
4.2
2270 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups

We are bringing back the great British Chop House – harking back to a time when meat was king, portions were hearty and provenance was everything. Enjoy larger sharing cuts cooked on open charcoal grills, in Josper ovens or on spit roasts, alongside daily specials inspired by the best the British Isles have to offer.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Steakhouse
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    020 7029 9400
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    In the shadows of St Paul's Cathedral, Paternoster Chop House's traditional, seasonal British menu and covered terrace makes it the perfect venue for weekday lunches, afterwork drinks or a hearty steak dinner
  • Area
    St Paul's
  • Cross Street
    35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    <br />St Paul's (Central Line) or City Thameslink
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chopped Set Menu

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are bringing back the great British Chop House – harking back to a time when meat was king, portions were hearty and provenance was everything. Enjoy larger sharing cuts cooked on open charcoal grills, in Josper ovens or on spit roasts, alongside daily specials inspired by the best the British Isles have to offer. Set menu 2/3 courses for £30/35.
    Chopped Set Menu photo
  • Saturday Brunch

    £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    We are bringing back the great British Chop House – harking back to a time when meat was king, portions were hearty and provenance was everything. 2 Courses £30/ 3 Courses £35 Add bottomless bubbles / Bloody Mary / draught beer £20pp. To be enjoyed for 90 minutes with a minimum of two courses per person
    Saturday Brunch photo
  • New Year's Eve

    £75.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    it's the season to eat, drink and to be merry.. At Paternoster Chophouse, we offer the perfect spot near the iconic St Paul´s. Menu price: £75pp , 3 Course plus glass of bubbles. We require a £50pp deposit to secure this reservation. We offer a full refund policy if the booking is cancelled one week before. All our reservations may be subject to 2 hours return time. Please note that we may need tables back after this period.
    New Year's Eve photo

What 2,270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City of London

    Good for business meals

  • City of London

    Great for outdoor dining

  • City of London

    British

  • City of London

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Paternoster Chop House offers "excellent food" with standout steaks and a memorable dining experience. While some reviews mention higher prices and occasional service lapses, the attentive staff and "fantastic service" make up for it. Ideal for special occasions, the restaurant's quality dishes and outdoor seating provide a delightful setting for a meal in London.

2,270 Reviews
  1. Jonathan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice chops. As you’d expect given it is a chop house.

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  2. Daniel

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    A decent meal let down by somewhat lackluster service. Some items had to be requested multiple times, some never arrived. Given the relatively high cost of this restaurant, this was disappointing. There are better restaurants in London for your money.

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  3. Gary

    London

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great steak and excellent service - had not been for a while but will definitely return

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  4. Jamechia

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, service was subpar. Imagine being served your dinner over your shoulder 😳. I enjoy good service and despite the good food, I think the poor service was enough to encourage me NOT to recommend this restaurant.
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. While we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, we deeply regret that the service fell short of your expectations. Providing exceptional service is a top priority for us, and it’s disappointing to learn we missed the mark during your visit. Your comment about being served over the shoulder is concerning, and we will address this with our team. We truly value your input and hope you might give us another opportunity to provide the excellent overall experience we strive for. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly if you’d like to share more details or discuss further. Thank you again for your feedback—it helps us improve!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and very attentive service. Just a little on the expensive side but it is London so to be expected.

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  6. Andew

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great experience. Everyone was impressed with the food offer and the service. Service charge was on the high side.

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  7. Jacky

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and atmosphere. Oysters were fresh and so good. Very disappointed with the steak sandwich, bread wasn’t fresh and it was super cold…don’t understand that, serving a hot sandwich filling in cold almost stale bread! And the steak was chewy, had to eat it with a knife and fork, no picking up and biting that sandwich! Was really disappointed as was so looking forward to a good steak sarnie!
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the service, atmosphere, and our fresh oysters. However, we’re truly sorry to learn that the steak sandwich didn’t meet your expectations. It’s disappointing to hear about the cold, stale bread and the chewiness of the steak, as that’s certainly not the quality we strive to deliver. Your feedback has been shared with our kitchen team to ensure improvements are made, especially with such a highly anticipated dish. We’d love the chance to make it right on your next visit. Please feel free to reach out directly so we can ensure your next experience is exceptional from start to finish. Thank you for your valuable feedback—it helps us do better!

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  8. James

    London

    98 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    98 reviews

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    First time at this restaurant for a few years. I took a client here for lunch. Really liked the menu. For starters I had the goats cheese and figs which was very good and the walnuts were amazing, sweet and chewy with a crunch. For mains we both had the steak sandwich. The steak was very chewy and not very good quality. We did bring it to the attention of the waiter but nothing else happened which was disappointing.
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded on 27 November 2024
    Hi James, Thank you for sharing your feedback—we appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the goat's cheese and figs starter, we’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to the kitchen team! That said, we’re very sorry to hear about your disappointment with the steak sandwich. We always aim to serve dishes of the highest quality. Sorry that the issue wasn’t addressed properly when you brought it to the waiter’s attention. This isn’t the level of service we strive for, and we’ll be reviewing this with the team to ensure better communication and responsiveness moving forward. We hope you’ll give us another chance in the future, as we’d love the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience. kind regards Paternoster

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  9. Liz

    Oxford

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely lunch. Great staff. Very happy with the afternoon.

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  10. Travis

    Seattle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, lovely location but 3 steaks and a fish n chips took 85 min from ordering. Constantly out of water. It was only about 70% full.

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Paternoster Chop House is rated 4.2 stars by 2270 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Paternoster Chop House

35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU, London, EC4M 7AU

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU
  • Area
    St Paul's
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    St Paul's (Central Line) or City Thameslink
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    020 7029 9400
  • Private party facilities
    In the shadows of St Paul's Cathedral, Paternoster Chop House's traditional, seasonal British menu and covered terrace makes it the perfect venue for weekday lunches, afterwork drinks or a hearty steak dinner
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