Opened in November 2025, Hawksmoor St. Pancras is the group’s eighth London location, and certainly the most majestic. This British steakhouse chain moved into the Grade I–listed dining room of the historic St. Pancras London Hotel and fully embraced its splendour.
The building was originally designed in 1873 by the famous architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, and the rooms are vast and unapologetically opulent. Think high ceilings, dense Victorian detailing, and the kind of architectural confidence that immediately reframes any meal (yes, even their £19 Steak & Fries January lunch deal) as an occasion.
We visited this restaurant for dinner this January – here are our honest thoughts:
The vibe check
As you may have gathered, Hawksmoor St Pancras isn’t your casual outpost, nor does it try to soften itself for foot traffic from the station. In fact, it’s so ornate and over-the-top that it makes ordering a £40-plus steak feel entirely reasonable. Perfect for enjoying a generous cut of beef or a plate of seafood beneath a ceiling that looks like it’s seen a few monarchs come and go.
If you like your martinis shaken, not stirred – and enjoy an aperitif before some serious knife-and-fork action – you’re in luck. As soon as you step out of the revolving doors, you’re welcomed by a Martini Bar, no least. A natural first stop (the layout is the excuse here), this room serves a range of martinis, Hawksmoor house favourites, and all the classic cocktails.
The scale and atmosphere of the space encourage commitment, but cosy sofas are everywhere – it’s often the people that make or break an experience. In this restaurant, the staff was as friendly as it was knowledgeable and professional. We were impressively catered for, and felt almost at home (if only we lived in a royal mansion) throughout our unexpectedly long stay.
The food and drinks
We started at the Martini Bar with – you guessed it – a martini in hand, and were ushered into the impressively grand dining room where a table was awaiting.
For starters, we had the scallops, which were beautifully golden, properly seared, tender and moist inside, and enveloped in a warm, glossy white port & garlic butter. We also tried the ash-baked beetroot laid in a bed of horseradish crème fraîche and scattered with caramelised nuts (truly the cherry on top).
Moving swiftly to mains, we ordered a medium-rare steak, which is always dry-aged and grilled over live-fire charcoal, accompanied by fries and a pot of gravy. The steak was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, with a caramelised, seared crust giving way to a warm, pink centre.
The vegetarian Wellington, albeit the only veggie option on the menu, didn’t feel like an afterthought. It was warm, indulgent, and comforting. The pastry parcel was golden and flaky, housing a mix of sautéed mushrooms and beautifully melted, gooey cheese.
Despite being very full, our eyes were inevitably drawn to the Grand Rocher – a rich, glossy chocolate half-sphere filled with chocolate mousse, hazelnut ice cream, hazelnut ganache and hazelnut praline. The star of the show (or of the desserts list, at the very least).
Our wine was chosen by the house sommelier, who took genuine care in understanding our preferences before guiding us towards a bottle that suited both the food and our tastes – and it proved to be an excellent match. We were also offered a liqueur to enjoy alongside dessert, an unplanned but welcome addition that felt generous rather than gratuitous. These considered gestures, subtle but attentive, elevated the experience and helped shape what became a relaxed, memorable three-hour meal.
About Hawksmoor St Pancras
Hawksmoor was founded in 2006 by childhood friends Will Beckett and Huw Gott, who opened a modest steakhouse on Commercial Street in Spitalfields. Their mission was simple: to source, cook, and serve the best beef possible. From that small East London start, Hawksmoor expanded steadily across the UK and internationally, with restaurants in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool, New York, Dublin and Chicago.
St. Pancras marks Hawksmoor’s eighth and latest London restaurant, and unlike some openings that settle into familiar neighbourhood slots, this one is in a room with a long hospitality lineage – previously housing restaurant concepts and the Gothic Bar before Hawksmoor took it over.
Our verdict
First and foremost, the food feeds both the belly and the soul: it’s full of flavour, not just flare, and the portions are very generous. But the highlight is definitely the atmosphere. We happily settled into a two-hour main-character segment, only half-jokingly wishing for a Cadillac waiting outside once we passed back through the grand revolving doors. If the appeal is stepping out of the present and into a late Victorian, turn-of-the-century London mood – with serious food to match – Hawksmoor St. Pancras is a must-visit restaurant.
Key details
Address: St Pancras, Euston Road, London NW1 2AR
Website: https://thehawksmoor.com/locations/st-pancras/
Instagram: @hawksmoorrestaurants
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