Set in the foodhall at Selfridges, the Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar was a welcome find. After a full day and nearly 25k steps during our busy exploring day, we came upon this place. I was feeling a little under the weather and just wanted a good chicken soup. To my surprise I found an excellent, flavorful Chicken Matzo Ball Soup here that was so good and memorable. The Brass Rail is set in the busy foodhall at Selfridges. It's partially partitioned off as its own dining establishment. You will be seated by a host and given menus. Now, the only complaint I have about our experience was the attitude of the person what waited on us. She was clearly in a bad mood and made no reservations about the making it really obvious she wasn't feeling her job that day. My husband even asked her if everything was okay, and she just shrugged it off. The table sat next to us about 15 minutes after we got there, literally waited for another 15 minutes to place their order. After the waitress really gave up, they left without having even been given the opportunity to place their order. As to be expected, they were cheery and pleasant despite the waitress intentionally dripping the ball. Fortunately we were able to get our food. I loved the Chicken Matzo Ball Soup. It was fresh and delicately seasoned. Not too salty and just had amazing flavors that made me feel rejuvenated from a very busy, physically demanding adventure in London that day. Even through I'm not much of a beef eater, I would definitely be back based on how delicious the soup was and the exciting atmosphere of being in the Selfridges Foodhall. The service was this visit was poor, but one person does not a business make. read more

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We stopped by for a quick bite in between exploring, shopping, and to recharge before a long walking tour. This place is nothing fancy at all, but is delicious and efficient. We got a table in a matter of single-digit minutes, the server was extremely friendly, and the food we got (just simple food - a soup for my daughter and their classic reuben for me) was the comfort food we needed in our "a little jet lagged, a little tired, a lot overwhelmed with views, sights, and first impressions" state. read more

Classic place in Selfridges for amazing sandwiches. Salt beef sandwich - insanely good. read more

the salted beef is stringy and rubbery. most of it would up in my napkin bc I could not swallow it. I asked the server if that was how it was supposed to be and he said yes. the matzo ball soup is decent. servers are friendly and the food came pretty quickly. however once the sandwich was delivered i had to flag someone down to order soup and more water. not A recommend. read more

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The service here is top notch. The staff is super friendly and quick to make recommendations. The food on the other hand..... We had: - Mac n Cheese - so so - Salted beef sandwich - Okay, I know I am an American, but this is corned beef. Salty, plain corned beef. - Salted beef on a Bialy - see above - Hot dog - good and enormous​ The shop is pretty and in a corner of Selfridges so there is a lot of opportunity​ to people watch, but the food? Meh! read more

I tried to order a take away from this place and was met with incredibly rude staff, who gave me the saltiest looks imaginable just because I asked them where to stand to order takeaway. I eventually left because I refuse to give my money to businesses who can't train their staff properly. read more

Took a lap around the Selfridges food hall and was pleased to see a restaurant with table seating. Looking forward to some chicken soup. Out. Ok, how about a Spinach knish? Out . Ok how about a salt beef Reuben (corned beef?) sandwich on rye? YASSSS! It was tasty and comparable to ones I've had on East Coast. Felt kinda abandoned once food was delivered as they were closing. Needed some more beverages but I guess they were done with us. read more

This place has been around forever and even though I come to Selfridges every time I visit London, I've never eaten here before. The menu is simple and so are people's motives - the salt beef sandwich. I take a wooden tray and walk up to the lady behind the counter, standing with her knife poised and ready to cut into huge slabs of salt beef. I look up at the menuboard and prepare myself to place my order. Q1: Should I get the half, the regular or the large sandwich? Generally, bigger is better, but on this occassion, I wasn't very hungry. I'll settle for half a sandwich Q2: Out of wholewheat, rye, foccacia and bagel, what should I get? This one is easy, I'll go for rye. Q3: Meat. The menu board says: "Choice of Salt Beef, Tongue, Pastrami (or a mix)" I ask the lady behind the counter for a mix because I'm indecisive. Q3a: The lady then asks me: "What mix would you like?" Oh god, this was more thinking than I thought I'd invest in a sandwich. "Could I do all 3?" *crosses fingers* She lets me. *sigh of relief* Q4: Mustard. English or American. I live in America but I go for English mustard. It tastes better. Q5: Gherkin? Hell yeah gherkin. I freaking love gherkins! So here I am, two slices of soft rye bread stuffed with 6 layers of juicy meat. I don't care if other people are judging me for being a fatass and getting all 3 kinds of meat in my sandwich - this is beef sandwich heaven. The meat is tender and was a perfect mix of salty beef, tender tongue and peppery pastrami. Each bite was just as wonderful as the last. I may or may not have closed my eyes after each bite, to savor the flavours running amuck in my mouth. I'll be dreaming of this sandwich tonight in my sleep. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - half sandwich on rye + gherkin + apple juice - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

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flashforward is back and this is my tribute to the tv series:) "on oct 6 2009, the planet blacked out for two minutes and seventeen seconds the whole world saw the future........." in my flashforward, i was queuing up for a salt beef sandwich fix. the queue was long but the service was fast. they cut and assemble made to order salt beef sandwiches with japanese style just in time precision. you get a choice of bread, cut of meat(salt beef, pastrami or tongue) , type of mustard and extras like gherkin. i chose a combination of all the meats with english mustard on white bread. the meats are so juicy, tender and yet full of texture. the bread though soft, yet held the sandwich together well. the mustard is a must for that extra kick up and down your orifices! if you saw the same future that i saw, it is definitely in your interest to check them out asap! read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - from the queue. - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

Great salt beef (aka corned beef sandwich)! Fresh rye bread and tender beef, just wish there was more of it. Also they need spicy brown mustard and kosher pickles to make this sandwich next level. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - Salt beef sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

If I was a vegetarian (which I am not) I would revert to my carnivorous or is that omnivorous ways to be able to eat here. Damn tasty Salt Beef sandwiches!! Pricey though..two salt beef sandwiches + two gherkins and two diet cokes (not all for me) at £19....maybe I am just cheap. read more

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The last time I was there - 12 months earlier it was under refurbishment. This time the refurb is done and they now have a seating area. You order at the counter and they drop your order to the table. I had the salted beef again and it was so good and better I think than the last time I was here. read more

The Brass Rail is the salt beef 'bar" at the Selfridges Food Hall. There is always a massive queue of people eager to get a large sandwich of sliced salt beef. I don't really agree with all the 5 star reviews. The brass rail is overrated if you ask me. As someone who has had his fair share of salt beef bagels, there are many a place that serves better salt beef (Reuben's in Marylebone, Beigel Bake on brick Lane, and even the stingy old man who carves it up occasionally at the exmouth market). Now don't get me wrong the sandwiches come with generous portions of meat and the requisite strong english mustard and are perfectly edible. However, If you also come later in the evening, the beef and bread can taste a bit stale. I've also had mixed experiences with the meat---the pastrami can sometimes be overly peppery. Note that the meat is not kosher. The atmosphere is also lacking. Yes, there is a brass rail, but the dining area is rather cramped and is no nicer than any other food court. 3 stars---it's not a bad sandwich per se, but only worth going to if you are already in Selfridges. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

So after a little scouting on the Yelp London chat, a few people suggested that a "must eat" while in London was a good salt beef sandwich. Somehow I ran out of time and proper meals to get one on my first trip so I made it a priority on this trip. I first had some hesitation about trying this place because of the fact that it is located inside a department store but the doubt that I had quickly subsided when I started walking around the lovely food hall. If you you only have one stop to shop for all food that is British, this I the place but that's another review... After being lost in jaw dropping awe in the food hall, I finally made it to the Brass Rail about half seven. Upon walking up to the counter I saw the attendant pull a behemoth of a sandwich out of the oven. I asked him what it wa an he said it was a Reuben. I told him that I'll have one of those! He denied my request as the bloke in front of me got the last bun for it.. Sad and Dejected I opted for the largest half pastrami and half salt beef on rye on the menu. The pastrami was a big miss for me. It was thick cut (we are accustomed to thin sliced) and was extremely dry and had to be drowned in mustard to be palatable. The salt beef.... Where do I start... First off it was thick cut just like the pastrami but unlike the pastrami was moist and even a little juicy. The sour/salt bite you get when bite into it is something else... Not like any other cured meat I've ever tired up to this point.. I devoured the half of my sandwich like a starving Marvin and was tempted to get another but I wanted to try some of the many other stands in the hall... Quick tip for dining here: They sell camden town brewery and meantime beers in the food hall! Grab one or two as well as a bag of Guinness crips (chips for Americans) and take it to eat with your salt beef.. You'll thanks me later... Cheers and enjoy read more

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The Brass Rail (Selfridge's) - What Katz deli in NY is to pastrami, the brass rail is to salt beef. It's the perfect texture and consistency. Soft, tender, you can effortlessly peel off bits of it to sneak a bite without the bread for maximum pleasure. It manages to do this while still having enough texture to allow you to bite and chew while giving that feeling of almost melting away. Order on rye bread with mustard and a pickle and enjoy. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - Salt beef sandwich on rye bread with mustard, a dash of horseradish, and the obligatory accompanying pickle. Perfection. - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

Definitely the best salt beef sandwich I've ever had! It is simplicity itself, with just the right bread, the right condiments, and one perfect pickle to go with it, you can have the perfect sandwich. I have been here quite a few times, and I've found the best way to have it (for me) is with rye bread and French mustard. The salt beef is so moist and juicy, and the simple flavours come together in a sublime and perfect mouthful. I have had salt beef in a few places, and at the famed Schwartz's in Montreal, which is wonderful too, but in a very different and spice saturated way. I think this sandwich trumps that one by just a little because it shows off the salt beef itself. I have tried it with English mustard, which was too strong for me and overpowered the sandwich. I have also tried it with some of the other breads. Foccacia's own flavour didn't let me appreciate the salt beef or complement it the way rye bread does (rye bread soaks up the moist yumminess too). You can get a half sandwich or a full sandwich. Whenever I have the half sandwich I always wish I'd ordered more though, :) Everyone should have it the way they like, so they can go to sandwich heaven too:) The Brass Rail itself is kind of charming with it's overhead luggage rails. The staff there is amazing! I left my iphone there once and they were wonderful and took very good care of it until I could come back for it. I love Selfridge's food hall, which everyone in London should definitely check out. It's a great place to wander; if you love food you can't help but be happy here. There is great gelato (Oddono's hazelnut), cupcakes (Lola's red velvet), Pinkberry (always cheers me up), and just lots of beautifully presented and yummy looking food. My favorite is still the Brass Rail though:) Update: They serve SOUP now! I *love* soup so this was Great News to me:) Unfortunately, they don't seem to have a set schedule for when they make it, so if you really wanted it you'd have to call ahead and check. The salt beef soup with rustic vegetables was just perfect for a soup aficionado like me and on a winter evening with it's rich and hearty broth, it was delicious:) read more

So, I caved in and had the salt beef sandwich instead of the miserable salad disaster I had the last time around. After my last visit I concluded that they really have to hate greens here with the treatment they're giving them. But with friends raving about their sandwiches I took a day off my meat-free diet to try one out. Seriously, it's like two different worlds! This. was. divine. I had the regular size sandwich, rye bread with cumin (oh joy! cumin!), salt beef, French mustard and gherkin. It just went perfectly together. The only reason I'm not giving it a 5 is that the meat could have been a tad more juicy - and I prefer shredded beef rather than slices. But it's all a matter of taste. When it comes to beef sandwiches, the quality is high, good service, fast - really good. But avoid all other food items, you're just gonna get depressed. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

Here's an example of a conversation that would really stress me out: Friend: Hey I just got back from London and I got one of those Salt Beef sandwiches that you rave about! Me: That's wonderful! Where did you go? Beigel Bake? Pickle & Rye? Friend: Oh no I went to Brass Rail - in Selfridges You won't have a bad Salt Beef sandwich at Brass Rail, but know that it's the equivalent of paying $20.00 for a Philly Cheese steak sandwich or a tener for a kebab - it just isn't right. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? In contrast to what you might find at a more industrial, working class mom and pop shop like Beigel Bake, Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar has acclimated to its higher end surroundings. You can pay with a credit card and take a seat while your sandwich is brought out to you. The folks are friendly, but I did feel a bit odd chomping away at a Salt Beef sandwich while the global elite were strolling about me sampling luxury short breads and artisan chocolates. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? You know what's probably not cheap? Ample floor space in Selfridges. You know what you probably have to do to effectively put that pricey floorspace to work? Charge eight pound seventy-five for a medium sized Salt Beef sandwich on brown. I'd pay five pounds less for the exact same sandwich at Beigel Bake, and while I understand the economics off it all, you've just got to understand that you're being charged to eat in Selfridges. No Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? Was my Salt Beef sandwich (on brown with British mustard) bad? No, it wasn't bad, and to be entirely honest the meat was of extremely high quality as you can probably tell by the picture. Was it great? No, it wasn't great. Sure the meat was fine, but the bread was plain, cold, and the whole sandwich just seemed like something I could pretty easily dish up at home. Yes, the menu at Brass Rail is significant and I'm partially to blame for my order, but I've had some Salt Beef sandwiches that truly blew me away - and this one didn't. Single Star Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? There are better options for Salt Beef sandwiches in London. No Star Granted. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - Salt Beef on Brown: £8.75 - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

Somewhat of an institution at Selfridges from what I can gather. Came here on a Friday just as lunchtime was starting so we missed any large queues. Lots of comfy seats to choose from. Rather than a sandwich I went for their mac n cheese and added pastrami with a lemonade. It was SOOOOOOO good!!! I ordered the small rather than a large but that was more than enough. The pepper on the pastrami was v nice. Also got to try a bit of the salt beef - which was also really good. Would I go back? Hells yes! read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - Mac n cheese with pastrami - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

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Not a big fan of Brass Rail's smoked/cured meats. Ordered a pastrami/salt beef on rye. I liked the ability to choose the type of mustard I wanted. English mustard still makes me tear up every time, so I chose the American mustard from a squeeze bottle. Both of the meats were on the dry side and very one-dimensional. All I tasted was saltiness. Neither the mustard nor the pickle were able to cut through the salt. I might be spoiled from having lived in NY with access to Carnegie/Katz/2nd Ave, but I think that even in London, your best bet for salt beef are the bagel (beigel) places on Brick Lane. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - salt beef / pastrami on rye - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

Walking about London, I kept seeing signs about "Salt Beef". What is this salt beef? I've never heard of it, so I asked my good friend google. Low and behold it's another name for corned beef. Like a moth to a flame, deli's and I tend to find each other. The Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar had the reputation for the best Salt Beef, so like the good American Culinary Jew that I am, I have to go. Now I have my concerns. The British, while masters of stuffing all kinds of meat inside of pastry, have never really figured out what to do between two slices of bread. A sandwich over this side of the pond, will usually consist of white bread with the crusts cut off, a little butter, a couple thin slices of cucumber, and shaped like a triangle or some dainty geometric shape. The Woody Allen at the Carnegie Deli however, would most likely have made even Winston Churchill surrender. So I go into the Brass Rail, with tempered expectations. I know right away this isn't going to be a Jewish Deli experience, it's an order at the counter take to your seat style thing. I get the large sandwich, which turns out to be a sandwich and a half on the same plate. Only about 4 thick cut slices of meat between two slices of seeded rye bread. We ordered 1 Salt Beef sandwich and 1 Pastrami with some whole grain mustard on the side. The name doesn't lie, this is some salty beef. Maybe a little too salty. It's also very lean. It is well steamed so not dry in any way. In fact I'm impressed with how moist it is with that little fat on the meat. It's also my favorite of the two meats. I didn't like the Pastrami at all here. I'm guessing that clove is the main spice added to the rind of the pastrami. It was so strong that's all I tasted. Combined with the generic rye bread, this just isn't a sandwich I can recommend. 3 stars for the Salt Beef, and 1 star for the Pastrami. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brass-rail-salt-beef-bar-london?select=aTh6KUAbafWvkSP3M0m9tw#bSCt5aoPaC482Z7p8D25Dw Now there is something on the menu that I can highly recommend. The Russian Salad. This is a potato egg salad mixture with cooked carrots and peas in a mayonnaise dressing along with some diced up pickles to give it a slight relish flavor. Oh wait excuse me that's (flavour) for my English friends. This is topped with shards of Salt Beef. Here the saltiness of the corned beef works very well mixed in with the salad. It was so good, we got another container of it to go. This isn't the first time I've had this salad, as a Persian neighbor of mine used to make it. Seems like Russia isn't the only country who has a claim to it. However, she never made it with the salt beef, and the Brass Rail's version was outstanding. 5 stars. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/brass-rail-salt-beef-bar-london?select=aTh6KUAbafWvkSP3M0m9tw#z1uMyawm8rUfi0u7Kva91Q The best thing about the Brass Rail is that it's in Selfridges Food Hall. While not quite the same level as Harrods Food Hall, there are still plenty of good looking items to take home along with your Russian Salad. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - On the left Salt Beef, center and right Pastrami. With whole grain mustard on the side. - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

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I'm no salt beef aficionado but a lot of people would rate the Brass Rail as serving the best salt beef sandwich in London. This sandwich place within Selfridges food hall frequently has long queues of customers lining up for some of the delicious meat which is out on display. I like the flexibility at the Brass Rail. Sandwiches come in 3 sizes for different appetites. There is a choice of salt beef, pastrami and tongue. Purists would insist on rye bread but there are also other bread choices available. A selection of mustards and some speciality condiments are offered to bring the meat to life. For those of you who don't like sandwiches, a visit here will change your mind! Lovely moist beef offset by the slight heat and tang of mustard on soft rye bread is a perfect fusion of flavour in a bite. For me, it's between Brass Rail and Nosh on Windmill Street in Soho for the best salt beef sandwich in London. read more

25% Fairly average corned beef or salt beef sandwich. *** Came here for lunch with a friend, Dec '13. Brass Rail seems to be a sandwich deli the specializes in Salt Beef / corned beef, pastrami, and beef tongue sandwiches. Nonetheless, you can also order the meat with salads or by itself. I did not notice if they sold their meat by weight. I'll break my review down into different categories. I'll elaborate the dishes I tried, value, service, and ambiance. It is a causal counter type restaurant and there is no waiters involved, which isn't such a terrible thing in this city. Food seems below average, bordering on inedible (rarely does food get me squeamish enough to admit this). I got to try a corned beef / salt beef sandwich on rye with a bit of grain mustard on the side. My dining companion had salad with slices of tongue and pastrami. I did not try the tongue unfortunately, but got to sample some of the pastrami. Its difficult not to compare it to my favorite pastrami at Langer's in Los Angeles, and Katz Deli in NY. I have a hunch that the approach might be entirely different and just not something that works with my preferences. Salt beef sandwich, regular size. Approx 8 English pounds or US$13 (dish rating 25%). I had this with rye bread that wasn't toasted. Apologies that I didn't document the pricing. My estimate in price is approximate and not precise. There were some positives in the Salt beef sandwich. I did like how the meat was sliced. It was thick and consistent. The slices were generous. The bread was quite thick and soft. You could certainly discern the pleasant presence of rye in the bread. There was a balanced ratio between meat and bread. I liked the texture in terms of chewing through the thick pile of meat and the soft thick bread. They offered good contrast against each other, and it was hearty. Even with a 'regular' as opposed to large size sandwich, I found my meal to be filling. The flavors of both the Salt Beef and Pastrami did not work at all for me. I found both meats to be far too aggressively salty. It was unbalanced to the extent that I struggled to taste much of anything else. WIthout any condiments, my sandwich was almost inedible. I had to pile on lots of mustard, sweet beetroot, and horseradish to work against the saltiness in the beef for it to have some minor concept of enjoyability, and still it was a challenge to swallow. Not helping matters at all, was that the meat was far too lean. There was barely any fat at all. It was difficult to discern any beefiness in the meat's flavor. I found myself getting bored of the sandwich after two bites. The pastrami had a very sublte hint of spice and not quite anywhere close to as smoky as I'd like. At times, I could barely discern the difference between the salt beef in the pastrami. A comparison to Katz and Langers is inevitable. At both places, I find there is no better way to enjoy their sandwich other than keeping it simple. I always order pastrami with rye, no other condiments. Both hold their own, have a balance of saltiness, other spices, smokiness, and tend to be more decadent with fat content (this is especially what makes Langer's special). Value seems reasonable for what you get. I didn't like the approach to cooking, but I couldn't deny portion sizes weren't skimped. I also have to keep in mind the cost of living is higher in London than most American cities, so this might fall on the more affordable end of gourmet sandwiches with a delicacy like Salt beef and pastrami. Service is at the counter and what I unexpectedly enjoyed most of the experience. I found the meat slicers to be dedicated and serious in their craft. I was happy that each meat slice was very consistent to the next, even though the meat was cut by hand and knife. They were also patient with our order, yet very efficient in preparing food. The cashier was also friendly and patient. I was happy I did not need to wait long for lines to move and food to be ready, Ambiance is casual and fairly comfortable. Despite the eating space being a bit crowded, I never felt claustrophobic or uncomfortable. The place is surprisingly not that noisy to the extent that it's difficult to hold a conversation with others. Overall, I can't see myself returning soon, although I'm thankful I had the opportunity to try the food here. read more

2 years later, I'm still thinking about the salt beef sandwich I had here. Absolutely delicious. The sandwich is packed with the beef you order and the bread is soft, but chewy, a perfect match with the fillings inside. It's a small place, and sort of like a self service cafe than a restaurant, but it's well worth it. A hidden gem in selfridges. read more

Not cheap but great quality deli food in convenient location. Service was good. Good menu plenty of tables

Woah, salt beef is a revelation. I ordered mine in the style of a Reuben, on rye with pickles, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Russian dressing. It was as good as if not better than any Reuben I've had in the states. Next time I'll try it in the more traditional English style with English mustard. I'm sure it'll be phenomenal too. Pair it with a fentimans ginger beer for a delicious lunch. Oh, and the regular size is plenty of food. read more

Great salt beef sandwiches! A mixture of service and self-serve. Of course gets busy during lunch hours. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - Salt beef sandwich with swiss cheese on rye bread. - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

Love salt beef sandwiches and have always been a Selfridges fan...but what's with the cost? it's so overpriced that they even offer half a sandwich on the menu...oh please...get your ass to New York Mr brass rail manager and see how it's really done with a Value for money versus quality ethos... read more

Hey, Howard Jacobson! WTF? Zero stars by American standards - and Canadian standards as well. Really. By English standards, I suppose, the "salt beef" is edible, but I got suckered in by the nostalgia for Blooms, which also stunk. I give this a second star only because England has nothing like this left. There is no service to speak of. Cafeteria style, and the servers aren't feeling any nostalgia themselves. Hugely expensive by North American standards, but that's an England problem. What's Howard Jacobson's problem? read more

I'd nearly forgotten about this place until a recent trip to Reubens reminded me just how good it is! No it's no overly cheap, but it's consistently very good, with great options for your sandwich and nigh on the best salt beef in LDN. Fact. I love the options - that you can choose from all types of bread, or a bagel or even a ciabatta. You can then choose between salt beef, tongue or pastrami. Even a mix if you're indecisive! And if you're starving, or hungry or peckish - they've got all sizes to suit. Great big old pickles too. Now that Nosh Bar on Great Windmill St is no more, this is my go-to place for a salt-beef fix. (Especially now I've eliminated Reubens - see review). And ideally - if your friends aren't salt beef fans (heathens), well you're stood in a huge food court aren't you... they can go else where. Worth the trip. read more

Forgettable. Overpriced. This spongy bread would make my grandmother cry (and not in a good way). Also, I take exception at having to pay for a pickle spear. Seriously, guys. The meat itself is ok, but it isn't particularly juicy or flavourful. Skip. read more

I've always been curious about salt beef, probably because every time I see it sold, there is always a pink neon sign that goes with it. Does salt beef require a neon sign to be sold I wonder? Anyhow, it's a good thing that my first foray into the salt beef world was here, as other Yelpers have testified, there is always a queue for those wonderful sandwiches. It's a real man's sandwich. Thick juicy slices of salt beef, pickles, relish, mustard on lovely bread (of your choice). Yum. Just yum. read more

I discovered Brass Rail Salt Beer Bar one day in Selfridges. I was intrigued right away based off the long line. Hot corn beef sandwich made to order, plenty of sides, options for drinks, and tons of baked goods. Absolutely would recommend either for a hot lunch alternative or an early dinner. There is quite a lot of seating either at booths or the table counters. Staff are great! read more

They've redone the restaurant and while I'm not sure that the lineup congestion is any better I can say that it looks largely exactly the same with the same tight seating. The salt beef is quite good though I wish they did an unseeded rye - caraway is the marmite of the bread world. Having to eat it on cheap white bread is humiliating. It's nothing like Katz's in NY but it does have a bit of history so feels like the real deal. read more

Whats there not to like about this place! I pop in here quite regularly with a group of friends after a long run around Hyde Park and the local area. It serves as a perfect place to eat, chill and catch up. The food is really nice too! Salt beef is somewhat of an acquired taste but if you like it, this place is a brilliant spot to enjoy some. If you're not into the salt beef and looking for something different to fill the gap then there are a wide variety of different sandwiches and pastas to chose from. I've had the smoked salmon pasta before which is really nice! Beware...in and around lunch time the Q can get quite large so plan your visit to avoid waiting around! read more

My favourite salt beef place in London. The beef is less salty and not as fatty as what you'd get at the Brick Lane bagel shops. The tongue is not to be missed out either. The meats are perfectly flavourful, and moist. Probably a slight bit tougher than the Brick Lane salt beef, but this is less..... local. I got a full order of salt beef and tongue over a bed of mixed greens, with whole grain mustard and horseradish. OMG... I was in culinary meat heaven. The seating are is cramped. In the short duration of time that I had sat there dining, I witnessed people dropping whole trays of food, glass breaking, and awkward encounters with strangers. The trays are abnormally and unnecessarily large, so... just try to be careful. read more

Hmmm where shall I start? Maybe when I first fell in love with salt beef sandwich in London. This is the second "restaurant" that I have my usual craving. Quite a queue in one of the most expensive, well-known selfridges in London... ordered the sandwich without much hassle, sat down at a very American diner like chair and table, and took my first bite. Oh well not bad but can't beat the usual salt beef sandwich near Victoria station. Good to try for people who crave for the sandwich but absolutely not the best. Will continue to hunt the next salt beef sandwich in London. read more

Brass Rail Salt Beef Bar - Salt beef with gherkin :) - Sandwiches Near Me - London, XGL

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The Selfridges food hall is a must if you're visiting London. There are a wide variety of items to take home as souvenirs or treats for yourself. There are also a lot of samples when you walk around so that's always fun. Now I had the beef tongue with rye and it was juicy, flavorful, and completely satisfying. Yes it is slightly pricey for a sandwich but totally worth it. read more

Located inside Selfridges, we decided to try this place since it had the longest line amongst the other restaurants. The wife and I split a full sandwich w/ salt beef, english mustard, horseradish, and a pickle (or Gerkin, per the brits)... all on the soft focaccia. Price was around 9 pounds, pretty expensive. Food was pretty good, I guess salt beef is another word for corned beef. The meat was very tender and fall apart. We both enjoyed our sandwich very much, but the price is keeping me from giving 5 stars. read more

It's good, but contrary to the Yelp description it is NOT kosher. For kosher the only place in central London is still Reuben's. And the best salt beef in London can be found at Brick Lane Beigel Bake. read more