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Paternoster Chop House, London,

Paternoster Chop House

4.2
4.2
2265 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 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 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    St Paul's
  • Cross Street
    35 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    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

    Dec 31, 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 2,265 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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • City

    Good for business meals

  • City

    Great for outdoor dining

  • City

    British

  • City

    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.

2,265 Reviews
  1. Jane

    London

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely food. Nice staff but had to ask for water a few times (3x) and chip sauces twice m seemed a little disorganised but overall a nice evening. Very good creamed spinach!

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  2. Tony

    VIP

    London

    16 reviews

    1.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Christmas so busy but placed at a table near the bar .We were then hemmed in by jovial but noisy drinkers who were inches from our food. Management seemed indifferent so we won’t be back
    Paternoster Chop HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience with us didn't meet your expectations, especially during such a busy and festive time. We wish you had mentioned earlier that you were unhappy with your table placement, as we would have gladly moved you to a more comfortable spot. Your comfort and enjoyment are important to us, and we always aim to accommodate our guests as best we can. Additionally, it would have been helpful to address your concerns directly with the manager at the time, rather than expressing frustration as you were leaving. This would have given us the opportunity to resolve the issue on the spot and ensure a better experience for you. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve.

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  3. Reet

    VIP

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely meal here - service was excellent and food was good ! a tadge noisy but it is Christmas week .. overall really enjoyed it

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  4. Jonathan

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    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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  5. Daniel

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    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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  6. Gary

    VIP

    London

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 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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  7. Jamechia

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 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 on December 4, 2024
    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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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Liverpool

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 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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  9. Andew

    Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 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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  10. Jacky

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 28, 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 on December 4, 2024
    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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FAQs

Paternoster Chop House is rated 4.2 stars by 2265 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 2 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
  • Neighbourhood
    St Paul's
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • 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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