Blacklock City occupies an old electricity substation beneath a Grade II listed building on Philpot Lane. The atmospheric basement stands on land associated with London’s first meat market, giving the restaurant a fitting connection to the traditional chophouses that inspire its food. Exposed materials, close set tables and the warmth of the room create a lively retreat from the surrounding streets, only a short walk from Monument and Bank stations.
Chops and steaks form the heart of the menu, using quality grass fed British meat cooked simply over charcoal. Individual cuts allow diners to choose according to appetite, while larger portions and mixed selections are well suited to sharing across the table. The direct cooking lets the natural richness of the meat remain central, supported by familiar sauces and generous side dishes. Seafood and vegetable options provide further choice without distracting from the restaurant’s confident chophouse identity.
Sunday brings one of Blacklock’s most popular traditions, with roasts served alongside crisp potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. The generous format works naturally for families, friends and celebrations where the table wants to share a comforting British meal. During the week, the restaurant suits business lunches as readily as relaxed evening dinners, retaining an informal and energetic atmosphere even when the dining room is full.
A separate cocktail bar gives guests space for a drink before or after their meal, while wine on tap and approachable cocktails reinforce the restaurant’s unpretentious style. Service is warm and knowledgeable, helping diners navigate cuts and portion sizes without unnecessary ceremony. Blacklock City brings together the history of the London chophouse, carefully sourced ingredients and generous hospitality in a distinctive subterranean setting.
Address: 13 Philpot Lane, City of London, London EC3M 8AA, United Kingdom
Blacklock City Menu
CHOPS
Lamb Cutlet
T-Bone
Pork Loin
Rib
PRE-CHOP BITES
Potted Meats & Kimchi
Egg & Anchovy
Cheese & Pickle
SAUCES & TABLE PLEASERS
Chilli Hollandaise
Green Sauce
Bearnaise
Blacklock Gravy
Chop Sauce
Bread & Gravy
Garlic Bone Marrow
BIG CHOPS
Door-stop-thick and fit for two-to-share.
Lamb Rump
Bone in Sirloin
Prime Rib
Porterhouse
STARTERS
Mushrooms on Toast
Pig’s Head on Toast
Smoked Beef Ribs
Crayfish Cocktail
MEAT-FREE MAIN
We love the best of British veg, too. Especially with a lick of flame from the grill.
Barbecued Cauliflower Chop
SIDES
Beef Dripping Chips
10 Hour Ash Roasted Sweet Potato
Spring Slaw
Kale & Parmesan
Broccoli & Walnut Salad
Chop House Salad
PARTICULARLY GOOD AT LUNCH
(DINNER TOO) Swiftly served to be lunch-break-friendly.
Blacklock Burger
A double cheeseburger Blacklocked with onions caramelised in a healthy glug of vermouth.
Steak Sarnie
Our take on the classic “Steak-On-White” with a mustard kick, first served at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven in 1895.
Steak and Stout Pie
Trimmings from our morning butchery, fuelled by a hearty stout. A handful made a day so catch them while they’re hot.
SUNDAYS — ROASTS
Whole joints are roasted over open coals and English oak – the traditional way. Served with Yorkshire pudding, duck fat roast potatoes, a selection of seasonal vegetables and an unsparing amount of Blacklock Gravy.
55 Day Aged Beef Rump
28 Day Aged Lamb Leg
21 Day Aged Pork Loin
MEAT -FREE
We love the very best of British veg, too. Especially with a lick of flame from the grill.
Barbecued Cauliflower Chop
Served with all the Sunday Roast trimmings – meat-free of course.
SIRLOIN SPECIAL
ASK OUR TEAM ABOUT TODAY’S NATIVE BREED, COOKED TO PERFECTION AND SERVED WITH ALL THE TRADITIONAL TRIMMINGS. CUT DOOR-STOP THICK FOR ONE, OR PERFECT TO SHARE.
Sirloin Special
SIDES
Cauliflower & Four Cheeses
Arriving to the table bubbling like Mt. Vesuvius.
Creamed Leeks
Meltingly tender and gloriously comforting.
Extra Trimmings
If one yorkie won’t suffice or you can’t get enough of the carrots!
EYE OPENERS
If you had a big Saturday or need a little booster to kick start your Sunday.
Beefy Mary
Our beefed up take on the morning-after classic. Vodka, lemon, tomato juice, spices, beef jus and a hint of smoke.
Breakfast Martini
An eye opener for those of distinction since the 1920’s. Gin, lemon and orange marmalade.
Fresco Maria
New kid on the block. AXIA Mastiha, mezcal, pineapple, herbs, green pepper & chili — fresh, smoky, and lightly spiced.
PUDDINGS AND OTHER AFTER DINNER DELIGHTS
AND OTHER AFTER DINNER DELIGHTS
White Chocolate Cheesecake with Seasonal Berries
Our take on the nostalgic classic served tableside with a loving “say when” approach just like Granny used to.
Apple & Rhubarb Crumble
A quintessentially British crumble with a healthy dollop of ice cream or custard.
Cheese plate 3 seasonal cheeses
With sourdough crackers & chutney
A Bowl of Ice Cream
Have a chat with one of our team for today’s flavours.
Brachetto, Marco Porello “Birbet”
Piemonte, Italy NV A delicious, low alcohol, gently sparkling semi-sweet wine with flavours of wild strawberry, raspberry and cherry.
A STRONG FINISH
A Selection of PUDDINGS AND OTHER AFTER DINNER DELIGHTS
Delaplane Coffee straight up
Our subtle take on the classic adds rum with cold brew and maraschino cherry to soften the walk home.
Lowpresso Martini (off the booze)
Three Spirit Social Elixir, coffee & maraschino cherry. All the kick with no impact on the morning after, depending what else you do.
Monbazillac, Ancienne Cure
Monbazillac, France 2022 A team favourite, dare we say even better over vanilla ice cream
Pedro Ximénez, Toro Albalá
Jerez, Spain 2018 A golden honeyed sweet wine that’s the perfect way to end a hearty meal.
Blacklockcello
Our Pip to Peel philosophy uses the last drop of every fruit to bring the Amalfi Coast to Blacklock courtesy of a couple of our own Italian stallions.
NEGRONI – 10 A GLASS / 70 FOR THE BOTTLE
Selection of OLD FASHIONED or NEGRONI made tableside off the COCKTAIL TROLLEY
OLD FASHIONED – 10.5 A GLASS / 70 FOR THE BOTTLE
Selection of OLD FASHIONED or NEGRONI made tableside off the COCKTAIL TROLLEY
COCKTAILS THAT GIVE BACK
While our Chefs and Butchers focus on using the Whole Animal to make something of everything, our Bar Keeps, not wanting to be outdone in their love for Momma Earth, champion our Pip to Peel Philosophy using the last drop of every fruit to limit waste and reduce our impact with delicious cocktails, if we may say so ourselves, a fitting bi-product!
Lemon Drop Collins (Highball)
Absolut Vodka, lemon sherbet, lemon & soda. Light – Tangy – Citrussy This childhood-throwback is sure to whet one’s whistle with sweet-shop lip puckering joy!
Spring Negroni* Rocks
Beefeater Gin, Beesou honey aperitif, Lustau rose Vermouth, apricot & bitters Floral – Honeyed – Bitter “The bitters are excellent for your liver, the gin less so, but then they balance each other” Orson Welles, an avid Negroni aficionado in the 40s.
Old Fashioned* Rocks
Evan Williams Bourbon, sugar & bitters Boozy – Smooth – Classy The favourite of Don Draper and all the Mad Men at Sterling Cooper in 1960’s New York.
English Riviera No.5 Coupette
Beefeater Gin, lavender, elderflower & Prosecco Floral – Elegant – Effervescent Quintessentially British, this light and floral spritz taking us all back to the sunny shores of the Costa del Margate.
Usual Suspects Straight up
Jalapeño Tequila, Aperol, grapefruit, Prosecco Bright – Cuddly – Dangerous One of our favourites from our friends across the pond at Slowly Shirley in NYC. A harmonious blend of tequila, grapefruit, lime and Prosecco with a kick of jalapeño pepper.
Luna Colada (Rocks)
Havana 3, Aluna Coconut, and Wray & Nephew Rum, pineapple, orange, sweet spice & lime. Silky – Tropical – Satisfying Clarified to perfection, our twist on a Pina Colada flys you to a moonlit tropical paradise with every sip.
Midnight Bramble
Beefeater Gin, chai, falernum & blackberry. Autumnal – Fruity – Velvety Our interpretation of a classic Bramble, clarified with warming spice and velvety depth to carry you from crisp afternoons into cosy nights.
Manny Martini (straight up)
Absolut, Sapling Hibiscus & Raspberry Vodka, falernum, coconut, raspberry & cherry. Playful – Sweet – Tart Inspired by the nostalgic flavours of a Manchester Tart blending coconut, raspberry and sweet spice; a cheeky tribute to a classic Northern treat (with a grown-up twist!)
Jerry’s Punch (Tankard)
Havana 3 & Two Drifters Pineapple Spiced Rum, falernum, spiced ginger, pineapple, orange. Bold – Boozy – Summer-y Jerry’s tropical summer punch is a bold, boozy tribute to beach holidays, campfires and the mellow vibes of summer. Grill. Chill. Repeat. Enjoy responsibly! & BBQ smoke.
Cherry Mezcalita (Rocks)
Mezcal Verde Amarás, Aperol, sour cherry, agave & bitters. Smoky – Bitter – Tart Margarita’s sassy-sister. Smoky in character, perfectly complemented by the bitter orange notes and a splash of tart, fruity depth. The ultimate winter flavour-fiesta.
OFF THE SAUCE
For those looking for all the fun but none of the alcohol or fuzzy mornings.
Hibiscus Agua Fresca
Hibiscus, agave, lemon & soda. Long – Sparkly – Satisfying
Lemonade Cooler
Lemon sherbet, lemon & tonic
Nogroni
Three Spirit Livener, berry shrub, verjus & orange
Wavelength Spritz
Wavelength Aperitif, redcurrant, raspberries, pomegranate & basil
Kiwi Mock-a-Rita
Everleaf Marine Aperitif, kiwi, apple & lime
Stillwood
Everleaf Mountain Aperitif, strawberry, lemon & pink grapefruit soda
BEERS ON TAP
Our Bar Keeps respectfully pour beers as 330ml unless stated otherwise. Half pint available upon request.
Blacklock Lager 4%
Herbaceous and crisp. This light, fresh and moreish lager is just as good with food as it is without
Arctic Skye Session IPA 4.3%
A refreshing and crisp spin on a modern IPA with a slight haze and beautiful hop aroma
BOTTLES & CANS
Ruby Mild 4.3%
In collaboration with the Birmingham Brewing Co. and Harbour. Dried fruit, caramel and toffee with a sweet dark fruit finish. Perfect Big Chop accompaniment.
Orbit ‘Nico’ Köln Lager 4.8%
Gluten free, crisp, clean and brewed in Walworth, South London
Orbit ‘Peel’ Belgian Wit 4.9%
A soft, light bodied and moreish wheat beer. Another tasty brew from the Orbit crew
Mondo ‘Dennis Hoppr’ IPA 5.3%
West Coast style IPA, brewed across the river in Battersea
Lucky Saint Unfiltered Lager 0.5%
Super dry, incredibly crisp and refreshing
CIDER
Ask our trusty Bar Keeps for this month’s seasonal scrumpy.
Bar Keep’s choice
How do you like these apples?
WINE on tap & by the glass
No longer the realm of students drinking Blue Nun out of a bag in their university dorm. Wine on Tap is now an incredibly sustainable way for top producers to put their best plonk in keg and for our dreams of wine to flow from a tap to come true.
White Blend, Domus
Veneto, Italy NV
Sauvignon Blanc, Vinexplore
Languedoc, France 2023
Chardonnay, Tacherons
Limoux, France 2024
Grenache/Syrah, Le Grand Cros “J”
Ventoux, France 2024 (bottle)
Grenache/blend, Maison Mirabeau 'Etoile'
Côtes de Provence, France 2025 (bottle)
Red Blend, Domus
Veneto, Italy NV
Primitivo, Domus
Puglia, Italy NV 2022
Tempranillo, Familia Bastida ‘Alceo’
La Mancha, Spain 2022 (bottle)
Bordeaux Blend, Château Clos Seric
Bordeaux, France 2022
Blacklock Syrah, Yellowbelly
Stellenbosch, South Africa 2024
Pinot Noir, Miroglio “Soli”
Thracian Valley, Bulgaria 2022 (bottle)
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Barba
Abruzzo, Italy 2025 (bottle)
OUR FAVOURITE WINES
We’re not ones for a Fine Wine or Reserve List so here are a selection of our favourite wines picked up from many travels abroad and smuggled home for you to enjoy.
bubbles
For the Ab Fab amongst us, dahling!
Wild Idol, Alcohol Free Sparkling White
Rheinhessen, Germany 2021.
Prosecco, Midea
Veneto, Italy NV
English Sparkling, Westwell ‘Pelegrim’
Kent, England NV
Champagne, Moutardier ‘Carted’Or’
Champagne, France NV
Champagne, Perrier-Jouët ‘Grand Brut’
Champagne, France NV
FRESH ZIPPY WHITES
A good hit of citrus and thirst quenching.
Trebbiano, Pecorino, Saladini Pilastri
Marche, Italy 2024
Riesling, Stefan Winter
Rheinhessen, Germany 2024
RICH TEXTURED WHITE / ORANGE
Our favourite whites that can handle some meat.
Mâcon-Villages, Famille Paquet
Burgundy, France 2025
Rioja Blanco, Finca Allende
Rioja, Spain 2021
JUICY & EARTHY REDS
Ripe, rustic and ready to pour — easy going red that speak for themselves.
Corbières, Château de Durfort
Languedoc, France 2023
Chianti Colli Fiorentini “Crociferro” Torre a Cona
Chianti, Italy 2023
Pinot Noir, Oakridge
Yarra Valley, Australia 2024
Saint-Émilion, Les Piliers de Maison Blanche
Bordeaux, France 2022
Côtes-du-Rhône
Rhône Valley, France 2021
Rioja Reserva, Bodegas Lopez de Heredia ‘Viña Tondonia’
Rioja, Spain 2013
BIG PUNCHY REDS
Big wines capable of holding their own alongside a Big Chop or All In.
Malbec, Bodega Luigi Bosca “De Sangre”
Mendoza, Argentina 2023
Tempranillo/Garnacha, Quinta Sardonia ‘Sardon’
Castilla y Léon, Spain 2021
Camins del Priorat, Alvaro Palacios
Priorat, Spain 2024
Malbec, Belasco de Baquedano
Mendoza, Argentina 2019
Carmenere, Inama 'Più'
Veneto, Italy 2022
Tannat, Don Manuel
Tacama, Peru 2019
Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon, Glaetzer Anaperenna
Barossa Valley, Australia 2022
Barolo, Cabutto “Tenuta La Volta”
Piemonte, Italy 2020
Zinfandel, Château Montelena “Estate”
Napa Valley, USA 2021
Haut-Médoc, Demoiselle de Sociando Mallet
Bordeaux, France 2017
Magnums
Optima, Anthonij Rupert
Western Cape, South Africa 2020
Margaux, Les Charmes de Kirwan
Bordeaux, France 2020
From the Cellar
Domaine H & G Buisson, Beaune Les Associes
Burgundy, France 2022 – The Buisson family have been cultivating Pinot Noir in the Cote du Beaune since 1758. Expect luscious notes of raspberry & black cherry with a hint of spice.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Domaine Clos du Caillou “Les Quartz”
Domaine Clos du Caillou 2023 – Bruno Gasper’s ‘Les Quartz’ is a wine that truly embodies the essence of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Intense dark fruit, flowers and notes of black pepper.
Ausas Interpretación
Ribera del Duero, Spain 2020 – An extraordinary wine of finesse; velvety tannins and great length from Xavier Ausàs the ex-winemaker of Vega Sicilia.
Amarone della Valpolicella, Corte Sant’Alda
Veneto, Italy 2018 – Marinella is a larger than life character and her wines tend to match. Powerful and concentrated with ripe berries, coffee, chocolate and a hint of smoke.