Guinea Grill in City of London, Westminster

Great gastro pub Amazing meat and pies

Went here with 2 friends and it did not disappoint.the food was second to none, the ambience was very good, you could hear the vibe of the pub while in the restaurant, which I liked. The service was great. They even brought a small cake out for my friend as it was his birthday

Had a great time for dinner. Food was excellent.

The Guinea Grill is exceptional. Top ambience, well mannered and humored clientele and what a feast. We enjoyed Guinness, red wine, kidneys, prawns and the rib eye steaks with the marvellous sides of dripping fries, peas and bacon and broccoli and chili. Finish off with bread and butter pudding and roll yourself home for a nice doze and slumber. Would appeal equally to London residents and tourists alike - one of the smartest streets in Mayfair.

We came for the steak having read that this restaurant had recent lot been voted into the top 100 steak restaurants on the world. We weren’t disappointed . There are others in London on this top 100 but we wanted a relaxed and casual atmosphere. The pub was buzzing with a lot of people drinking outside when we got there, but we were warmly greeted and ushered to a lovely corner table with a view of the whole room which was on the ground floor . Our drinks order was immediately taken by the quietly efficient and friendly waiter and bread was brought, accompanied by the waiters recommendation of Guinness butter … delicious! The restaurant was very busy on a Wednesday evening. We were here for the steak so skipped the starters to focus on the main event. He chose 16 oz sirloin with mashed potato and she chose filet with dripping chips. We shared a creamed spinach and a piquant bearnaise sauce. It certainly did not disappoint . The steaks were cooked and rested to perfection and were well seasoned to our tastes. The filet melted in the mouth and was juicy, he said the sirloin was delicious and a good thickness. The side dishes complimented well. The chips were big and chunky , crispy outside and perfect fluffy insides. The mash was light and creamy. The spinach also creamy and earthy. We were pretty full after that and we’re not going to have desert but the waiter recommended we share the signature bread and butter pudding, so we succumbed. This was the best bread and butter pudding we have had, very light and fruity with a crisp topping of sugar which really crowned it. The accompanying crème anglais sauce was delicious ( just needed more of that!). The waiter told us afterwards when we complimented it that it is made from brioche hence its lightness. It really was a superb meal and service that we could not fault. If you want really good steak in a relaxed friendly atmosphere, this is the place to go.

Incredible old English pub, lovely atmosphere and delicious food. Could not recommend higher.

Great restaurant, a must-visit in London for meat lovers. Very good service. Great wine list! We'll be back!

Great place. Very tasty. Polite staff. We'll definitely come again.

Fantastic atmosphere, service is top class. They explain and show the different cuts very clearly and kindly. The Sirloin and Chateaubriand we had were exquisite with the wild mushrooms and a few sauces.

This place is now our all time favourite! It feels like home ❤️ premy and all of the staff are amazing, they made our experience awesome! We celebrated my husbands birthday as well as our honeymoon! We were greeted with champagne & dessert at the end of the night! Awesome menu recommendations and we loved everything we ate!

Incredible food with incredible service. Waiters were incredibly patient and kind throughout the meal. The surprise dessert for my father in laws birthday was a lovely surprise!

Excellent service and a very good Guinness

This place has a reputation for great pies and we went for my partner’s birthday with friends. The place is cramped, tables are so close together you are literally touching elbows of the person on the next table. The food was good, but for me did not live up to the hype! The service was passable, they forgot our wine, felt rushed to order our food, I mentioned in my booking that it was my partner’s birthday and they did nothing to celebrate it, very disappointing. When we ordered our last drink of the night again they missed one so only brought 3 instead of 4! Not a place I’d rush back to or revisit!

Terrific evening. Fantastic food, steak was great with a brilliant choice of sides. Service was friendly, professional and great advice on a selection of steaks to share. Thank you!

My son and I were looking for Beef Wellington, we found it in this restaurant! Everything was truly excellent, the staff was priceless, the food was delicious... as an Italian I would also say that I drank a good coffee! Truly a great experience.

Steak was good but really go for the pie that is great

Very enjoyable lunch. Steak was excellent as you would expect and service was decent. Wine list was good value - all in all, very nice.

Went here for lunch with an ex client (now both retired). Not for the faint of heart and certainly not vegans! Great selection of cuts of meat all of which were large. Service was very good and the wine list was extensive. Lovely location in the heart of W1

The whole experience from pre dinner drinks in the bar area to dining and drinking in the restaurant was a truly amazing experience All of the staff was friendly helpful and professional and all impeccably dressed

Excellent service and delicious food

The oysters were fresh, and delicious ans the best thing we ate. The sides were absolutely delicious, though some were over salted. The atmosphere and service was good. The pie my husband had was ok, and my beef wellington was good but not outstanding.

Contrary to the assertion in the intial response, I have dined at the Guinea grill twice. The food has always been average/fine, but it’s a good clubby atmosphere, hence why I was considering it for a private event. Sure, the 50% markup on the private dining menus was a bit of a rip off and notably more than far better restaurants nearby. Which is strange given this is essentially a gastro pub albeit in a great location. But hey it’s a free country charge what you want, don’t have a problem, only with the obnoxious and rude staff and can see the person who does the review responses is from the same school, perhaps it’s part of the training. Hilarious how up themselves some people can be, dude you work in a pub….. lol. I’m sure the food won’t get any better, but perhaps the staff will learn some manners. Unlikely but there you go. If you want a much better steak go to Hawksmoor, if you want a similar clubby vibe with more opulence and far better food served by delightful staff go to Rules, or for similar but a bit more genteel try Wilton’s. If you want 3* food at 5* prices staffed by some of the most arrogant people in London, I wholeheartedly recommend the Guinea Grill.

I've been going to the Guinea for nearly 30 years. Both food and service are always fantastic. Once you've tasted a Guinea pie it's the only pie you'll ever want again!! 👌🏻

Easter Sunday lunch. Thoroughly enjoyed the chateaubriand that was cooked perfectly .

Very nice and tasty meat restaurant. Waiters were spot on serving food. The place is sound.

We came here on a London pub walk. We have been here before, years ago and had a good time but this time, not so good. Some of my family wanted a bite to eat and we were assured by the friendly bar staff we could sit in the restaurant and do this. After that we were made to feel very un comfortable by a particular older male member of staff who seemed nonplussed by our order of a selection of starters and sides. He then undertook a patronising tone with us which we don't appreciate. It is worth noting that of the 12 or so tables that were there, only one was occupied, which was then vacated shortly after. As the only paying customers in the establishment at this time, we should have been treated with due respect and fairness and this was not shown by this particular member of staff. It was unfortunate as the pub side was packed, but clearly there was a reason the restaurant side was empty (and it wasn't down to the other members of staff who were nothing short of polite and courteous). The food itself was good, albeit perhaps a little overpriced.

Great private rooms upstairs for quiet dinner parties. Wonderful food and service!

Great atmosphere. Food was good but not as good as I expected for the price

This is by far the best meal we’ve ever had. On top of a perfectly seasoned steak, the side dishes exceeded our expectations. Great selection of draft beers and extensive wines. The service was excellent as well. Highly recommend.

A lovely little pub in one of the most expensive areas of London. Expected a boozer and then a posh man with a hat and tails greeted us on the door, which is very fitting for the area. A decent pint in a traditional setting

We had a beer and it was a lovely weather.

I have been to The Guinea a number of times, and it never disappoints. Excellent food in a great setting. The restaurant was very busy for a Monday, which added to the atmosphere. Really good fun.

Really nice place, authentic, classy food No tourists

Expensive , but worth it , wine list is unbelievable

If you like traditional British food, steaks, pies, mash, Sunday roasts, and tasty deserts, then this is the place for you. For drinks, then it has fabulous Guinness and wine. Great atmosphere l and fantastic staff service. If in London, then this place is a must. The devil's liver is awesome.

Best steak in London. I’ve been many times and love the place

Enjoyed a few pints of Harvey’s followed by an excellent lunch at The Guniea Grill. Great wine list, excellent food all-round especially steak. Service was also excellent.

Excellent bar, restaurant, food, wine list and service. Very much neat-based with a couple of veggie options and a fish of the day. One to try for sure. At least once, but if you do, it will be not your only visit.

Amazing place to get a wonderful experience. Meat was superb and service unparalleled. Thanks for making my meal very enjoyable.

Amazing service, food, and atmosphere.

Such a fabulous place. The food and drinks are outstanding. Whether you're there for lunch, dinner or a Sunday roast, everything is absolutely delicious. Service is fantastic and the team are great. Very highly recommended

Good place for dinner nice steaks good service a little on the expensive side

Wow! One of the best places I’ve been to in London! Firstly, the food was delicious. The beef Wellington and fillet were cooked to perfection and were the best we’ve ever had in our lives. The crème brûlée for desert is also very good, and so are the sides of gratin and chips. The atmosphere and decor are so nice. The wooden walls and paintings are beautiful. Service was impeccable, truly professional, kind and the best one can expect. The beer and wine collections are nice as well, unfortunately there aren’t many available cocktails.

The food, ambiance and decor were good. However the experience was ruined by the horrific customer service. Rude and dismissive of any requests for our party of 10. Even simple request for water had to be repeated several times.

Absolutely amazing experience at the Guinea Grill for Sunday roast. Highly recommended to us by a friend. So glad we came😁

Great food and the service was excellent!

We were excited to try the traditional Sunday roast at The Guinea Grill, having heard so much about its classic British charm and popularity with Londoners. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the service was attentive, making for a lovely afternoon out. To each their own, but for me, the roast wasn’t quite my favorite. That said, I’m really glad we visited. There’s something special about experiencing a place with such a long-standing reputation and loyal following. I’d definitely recommend it, at least for the experience. Like most reviews, this one is subjective, and your own taste and preferences may lead you to enjoy it even more than I did.

Excellent lunch, Harvey's bitter is always a great way to start a proper lunch. Devilled kidneys followed by a ribsteak on the bone...won't need to eat for a few days now. Excellent restaurant, the service is unbeatable (polite, efficient, attentive but not intrusive) and the food is absolutely wonderful. Good selection of nice light lunchtime reds as well as the big guns from Bordeaux and others of note. This restaurant represents the best of what Britain does well. Ssshhh! Don't tell Rachel or Ange!

Excellent food and service as always.

Visited to celebrate a birthday. Excellent atmosphere, wonderful service, amazing food and such a kind gesture bringing out a complimentary dessert alongside singing waiters. I highly recommend you try the Guinea Grill.

It is a very convenient location to meet colleagues in central London. The service is as excellent as one can get. Great traditional food.

Absolutely the best pub in London and the best beef in town. Amazing service, great atmosphere and excellent food. We met also the GM, a really Italian gentleman 👏🏻

Great food and staff … will be back !!

This is a little gem 🔹 in London, full of history. I ordered only the rock 🪨 oysters 🦪 x6. They were not terrible, I didn't get sick, but obviously they were not as fresh. Next time I shiukd try the pie and update my review. The venue is absolutely lovely and London!

Outstanding cuisine and service as per normal.

I had an email booking confirmation but they didn't enter it with a date, so I was initially upset. However, they realized their mistake and did give us a table. The steaks were fabulous as always. We come here every trip to London starting in Nov, 1992.

We had a wonderful evening and meal at the Guinea Grill. The steak was exceptional and the sides were also excellent. Service was polished and the atmosphere buzzing. Highly recommended if you like your meat!

I ate at this pub a couple of weeks ago with a group of friends (each of us eat out regularly in this area of London at higher end restaurants - this was slumming it a bit, but you live in hope!), however we all found it rather disappointing. The food was average and the wine horribly over priced. It appears to forget that it is a pub, not a five star hotel/restaurant in the same area. We had two courses each and two bottles of wine between three of us (far from their most expensive) and spent just under £200 pp. In short it's a fairly nice, old fashioned pub, but it's not The Ritz or even one of the better steak houses in the area and certainly not worth that sort of money. In response to the owner/managers response. I'm not sure that you understood the meaning of my comment that you 'are not the Ritz' it wasn't intended as a compliment ! I would also disagree strongly with your assertion that you are one of the best steak houses in the area, trust me you are not - try eating in any Hawksmore, Goodmans, or any of the better hotels nearby. What you are (in my opinion) is an over-priced, fairly average pub, albeit one which would be worth visiting if you charged about half your current prices, in line with those that other similar quality pubs in your area do now.

Guiness was superb, we shared the oysters 🦪 👌🏻 I had the Beef Wellington it was superb and my son had Ribeye on the bone, again fantastic

The steak was very delicious I visited expecting beef wellington, but I guess I had too high expectations. It wasn't as good as other places, and if I visit again, I don't think I'll order beef wellington I said I'd eat together, so it was really nice and sensible that they set it up in a split portion.

Wine is massively overpriced! £38.90 for two medium glasses, I’d go back for the food but I’ll never return and pay that for drinks. Better off in Hawksmoor.

Kidneys on toast starter was fantastic. This is probably my 5th visit and I will be back again in the future

Another simply amazing evening, thank you. The food is always incredible and a carnivore's dream! Quintessentially British with an incredible wine list and service from the team which made us feel like the only patrons. Thank you for looking after us so well.

Incredible food as always the service is top class and the history speaks for itself. Keep going

We had dinner here last week for our 20th Anniversary while in London (we are from Texas). Everyone was brilliant and the food was incredible. Go today!!!

Wonderful food, great service, good atmosphere. One of my favourite London restaurants.

Good food with excellent service makes for a very enjoyable evening

Simply a fantastic experience. Food, service and ambience is a 10/10. What is priceless is the heritage and the decor. Fantastically run and impeccable attention to detail from the entire team.

Average food just simply overpriced, I order the devilled kidneys which were tough and rubbery. The wine list also was 5 x list price rather than the normal 3 x. Trading on past glory and one for the tourists

Exactly what we wanted! Thank you!

The chateaubriand and the lovely wine were the highlights but we enjoyed everything on the menu. Staff and service was exceptional and we can’t wait to return.

The Guinea always pleases…best gastropub in London

Very good food and nice atmosphere A little unsure and confused service

Very famous pub in the heart of Mayfair, a hidden gem! Very kind staff and ready to satisfy every request and answer every question. The best pie I've ever eaten! Sensational!!

Perfect choice if you are looking for something very Londonish and British in Mayfair. Pricey but worth it. The meat was 10/10.

It was okay, not bad. The only issue for us, we were six people, was that as we went in, we saw a waiter arguing with other servers…He was very abrupt, and his manners were far from the standard you expect to see in London. Some of his comments were outrageous. Frankly, we won't come back. We paid good money and left. Other servers were more professional and top-notch. He needs more training before running the tables, which is unacceptable.

Great food, attentive service, sophisticated ambience. Truly enjoyable.

Incomparable steaks and fabulous wine list.

Had a superb lunch with 3 friends. Quality of the food was first class and the portions very healthy indeed! Best steak I can remember. One small observation the wine is very expensive and surprisingly no house wine on offer. However didn’t detract from what was a great afternoon and we will certainly return.

They gave my coat to someone else and I had to come back in this cold weather without coat.. Also the attitude wasn’t helpful at all and no one was bothered

I love this place. By far the best Guinness in London. We keep returning and it's always great. I am determined to eat in the restaurant one day too!

Such a great pub with great atmosphere and great service. Food is top notch too.

Delightful proper English food with excellent ale and attentive and friendly service. Very generous portions - no one will leave here hungry.

Awesome service, sommelier Vlad is to be trusted, his recommendations are awesomel! Premmy is a very professional waiter. Liver, lamb chops are brilliant, steaks- wow. Worth a visit for sure. Forester, bread and butter pudding.

While Guinea Grill has been a long standing well regarded steakhouse in London, somehow I never got around to visiting until my recent visit for dinner on a Thursday. The plan was to meet for a drink in the bar first, but this was totally rammed with only standing space outside, so we skipped it and went straight to the restaurant section which thankfully was fully separated to the bar. The place definitely gives off classic pub vibes but it was sad to see table sizes that were aggressively small. Me and my friend both went for the ribeye on the bone with a lamb chop each, plus shared sides of chips, creamed spinach and carrots. They did offer quite a wide selection of red wines (10+) by the glass. For dessert we tried the chocolate mousse and the pecan tart. The food was quite enjoyable. All the meat was perfectly cooked with a consistent pinkness throughout. Desserts were perhaps less exciting though, plus the table size continued to be a hindrance - for example some of the sides had to be served directly onto our plates as there was no space to leave them on the table. Service was quite friendly and things progressed quite smoothly. The bill for the 2 of us came to £320 of which £130 was spent on drinks. Overall a solid steakhouse experience albeit it wouldn’t feature in my top picks in London.

While Guinea Grill has been a long standing well regarded steakhouse in London, somehow I never got around to visiting until my recent visit for dinner on a Thursday. The plan was to meet for a drink in the bar first, but this was totally rammed with only standing space outside, so we skipped it and went straight to the restaurant section which thankfully was fully separated to the bar. The place definitely gives off classic pub vibes but it was sad to see table sizes that were aggressively small. Me and my friend both went for the ribeye on the bone with a lamb chop each, plus shared sides of chips, creamed spinach and carrots. They did offer quite a wide selection of red wines (10+) by the glass. For dessert we tried the chocolate mousse and the pecan tart. The food was quite enjoyable. All the meat was perfectly cooked with a consistent pinkness throughout. Desserts were perhaps less exciting though, plus the table size continued to be a hindrance - for example some of the sides had to be served directly onto our plates as there was no space to leave them on the table. Service was quite friendly and things progressed quite smoothly. The bill for the 2 of us came to £320 of which £130 was spent on drinks. Overall a solid steakhouse experience albeit it wouldn’t feature in my top picks in London.

Just the best place for a Guinness in London

Super good 👍 amazing steak 🥩 I love lamb cutlets the most juicy and delicious Strongly recommend 👍we will go back again

Simply i got served the wrong steak plus I had better tasting steak from the local supermarket price tag doesn't come with flavour

great restaurant pub , small quaint , steaks , pies & Fish . STUART IS OUTSTANDING, CHRISTIANALDO A GREAT MANAGER, AND ISAC IS A TOP,TOP BAR MAN !!!

I don’t normally leave a poor review at any restaurant I visit, we can all have a bad day after all. I’m also not complaining about the £264 price for the four main courses and the £77 bottle of wine, we expected to pay well over the odds to eat in Mayfair and we knew that before we booked. After reading all the glowing reports regarding the Guinea grill I was expecting the food to be exceptional and we were looking forward to the visit. Three of us had the Sunday roast beef and one had the steak and mushroom pie. The roasts were average at best, the veg was Luke warm and the two slices of beef were rare rather than medium rare, also tough at the edges, the pie was far too salty, dry with little gravy and the pastry was tasteless. Maybe they’d had a long day but the staff seemed a little flat with little enthusiasm. We did not complain as there was nothing really specific to complain about other than “ we expected better” Really sad to say this but to be honest I would give it a miss and go to a Toby Carvery next time.

great restaurant pub , small quaint , steaks , pies & Fish . STUART OUTSTANDING , CHRISTIANALDO A GREAT MANGER , ISAC A TOP TOP BAR MAN !!!

Ambience was okay. Met by a pretty moody front of house who didn’t crack a smile. Tables squished in. Lacklustre service. Very short, no personality to any service person. Ordered the beef Sunday Roast. Food was nice, but if you’re hungry, don’t expect a massive portion of either meat or veg. The gravy was more like a jus. One friend had the streak and mushroom pie. Again, nice but nothing to write home about. A bottle of still water was £7 and they didn’t offer tap water unless you asked. Not a bottle of wine on the menu for under £60 which makes it pretty prohibitive for a lazy lunch. All in all, glad I e experienced it but I won’t be rushing back. It could be brilliant but the service to push you in and out, the cost of drinks and the lack of anything remotely resembling friendliness from staff means I won’t recommend. There are definitely better places to spend your money in London.

Dog-friendly, a nice pint, and really tasty food from the bar menu. Short rib croquettes and the harissa dip was a particular highlight. Will definitely visit again to try the a la carte menu.

Great reception and great service - great food - a disproportionately expensive wine list - as far as we could see nothing under about £60 - why not offer a good house wine for say £35 and make everyone happy ?????? Also meat prices measured in £ per gram - ridiculous! Just give a price and you might sell more ?

Absolutely beautiful, proper pints of Guinness. Some of the best I’ve had. Creamer for sure. Only gripe was the Molton Brown soap dispenser with something that smells like what your gran would keep in her guest bath. 4.9/5 Would go again.

Rib of beef on the bone - best I’ve ever had - cooked to perfection! Love the classic pub vibes. Will definitely be coming back!

Had the lamp cutlets with creamed spinach and mash. Friend had the steak. Friends steak was medium rare bit came out very bloody. My lamb was okay, the sides were the best part. Also had Guinness which was just as good as anywhere else, so ordinary. Restaurant is very small and cramped. Very traditional decor. Bit stuffy. Not many diners when we were there but they still put 3 different parties in one small space, not sure why they couldn't spread us out a bit as the rest of the place had hardly anyone else there.

Some of the best meats I’ve ever had in my life and love the classic decor

Best pint of Guinness in London. Brilliant pub.