The Hawksmoor, for a good steaks sake!

One of my favorite comedians, Al Murray, aka 'The Pub Landlord' has a fantastic catch phrase: 'All hail the ale!' As a Publican of course his salute to the 'Jesus Juice' is very understandable. He utterly believes in the power of the drink and the joy that it brings....to some...and perhaps, the money it brings to the pub coffers.
However, his fanatism for the ale can only be matched by my love for a good steak. All sorts......big, small, rib-eye, sirloin, rump, fillet.....I love them all equally and absolutely. 
I did go for years though without appreciating a good steak, never found the need to. For me it was a case of getting one from the shop, sticking it in the frying pan and making sure it doesn't burn.....dinner sorted.


It was only until one Sunday a few summers back, when I had absolutely nothing on my schedule, that I finally decided to learn how to make a proper steak. There was and still is only one place to go to learn anything, everything and nothing ......YouTube!........So, a couple of youtube clips and lessons later I was down at Waitrose ordering slices of cow like some kind of meat connoisseur. Actually that doesn't sound so good.....meat connoisseur? So, with that and a bit of practice, I can stand here and say, my skills are on point and given the right ingredients I could do a half descent steak when asked....thats what I thought anyway...

Roll on 2012 and this self belief has well and truly turned to dust. I have been given another lesson and a new appreciation in the art of steak preparation......quite frankly, when it comes to it... 'Half descent is not good enough!' 
Enter  The Hawksmoor.  Now this is a place I have repeatedly been told is the Mecca for steak lovers. And boy it.did.not.disappoint. Pictures don't lie, this is not a burger king ad! Offering the very best of British meat cooked on a real charcoal grill, this is definitely carnivore country - but only for carnivores who like their meat in a very particular way.... fantastically cooked!

Located in the heart of Covent Garden and with other branches in Spitalfields and Guildhall this place has taken steak making - or steaking as I call it - to a whole new level. This stuff literally melts in your mouth. If you don't believe me, well check out what food critics say - what do I know? I was literally eating soft charcoal only a few summers ago and passing it off as a well done steak - So here's some expert opinion - see what Tom Parker Bowles thinks...he's mum is married to the future King of England...so he must matter!

Think your made of the right stuff, on the menu is a 600g Bone-In Sirloin. 600g!! Make sure you have an ambulance outside if you're going for this baby. 


Give them a 48 hour notice and The Hawksmoor promise to get you any cut of steak especially for you! Told you, this place is Mecca.... Their burgers are pretty bloody awesome too!

"Oh hail the steak!"

The Hawksmoor