Tucked inside the historic London Marriott County Hall, Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar is a love letter to British dining with one of the best backdrops in the city — views of the Thames, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. You're here for properly sourced steaks from O'Sheas Butcher and a gin selection that tops 90 bottles, all served in a grand, wood-paneled setting that feels distinctly old London. It leans hotel-restaurant polished, but the quality of the beef and the breadth of the gin list make it worth the trip.
Over 90 gins and dry-aged O'Sheas steaks served inside historic County Hall with views of Big Ben and the Thames.
Book a window-side table in advance to secure the Thames and Big Ben views — they're the real draw and go fast.
Steak and gin with a Thames-side view
Gillray's sits on the ground floor of the London Marriott County Hall, and honestly, the location does half the heavy lifting — you're dining inside one of London's most iconic buildings with views straight onto the Thames, Big Ben, and the Houses of Parliament. But the kitchen holds its own. The steaks come from O'Sheas Butcher and are properly dry-aged and cooked with precision; if you're going, go for the ribeye or the fillet and don't skip the bone marrow butter. The bar side is equally strong, with over 90 gins on the shelf and a cocktail list that leans classic British. The Gillray's Gin & Tonic, served with their own house gin, is a solid starting point.
Service is what you'd expect from a Marriott-affiliated restaurant — attentive, professional, maybe a touch formal for some tastes. It's not the place for a raucous night out, but it excels at what it is: a refined steakhouse for a special occasion or a well-made cocktail with a view. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality and the setting, with many noting it's a go-to for anniversaries and celebrations. The main gripe? It can feel a bit hotel-restaurant-ish, and the price point reflects the postcode. But for a steak dinner with one of the best vistas in London, Gillray's delivers.
Niché au rez-de-chaussée du London Marriott County Hall, Gillray's profite d'un cadre exceptionnel : vue directe sur la Tamise, Big Ben et le Parlement. Mais la cuisine n'est pas en reste. Les steaks proviennent de la boucherie O'Sheas, sont finement vieillis et cuisinés avec précision. Le ribeye ou le filet sont les choix à privilégier, accompagnés du beurre à moelle osseuse. Côté bar, plus de 90 gins sont proposés, avec une carte de cocktails résolument classique et britannique. Le Gin & Tonic maison, élaboré avec leur gin signature, est un excellent point de départ.
Le service est ce que l'on attend d'un restaurant affilié au Marriott — attentionné, professionnel, peut-être un peu formel pour certains. Ce n'est pas l'endroit pour une soirée bruyante, mais c'est un steakhouse raffiné idéal pour une occasion spéciale ou un cocktail bien fait avec vue. Les avis saluent régulièrement la qualité des plats et du cadre, beaucoup en font leur adresse pour les anniversaires et célébrations. Le principal reproche ? L'ambiance un peu « restaurant d'hôtel », et des prix qui reflètent le quartier. Mais pour un dîner steak avec l'une des plus belles vues de Londres, Gillray's tient ses promesses.