Flat Iron

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10 years ago

How could I give Flat Iron anything less than a solid 5? - £10 quality steak which also tastes amazing - Efficient and friendly staff - Great sides. - Pretty neat waiting system You cannot get this anywhere else in central London - not for the level of quality and price. PS: Free popcorn sharer. read more

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Rich G.

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10 years ago

If you're in the area and fancy a steak (when do you not fancy a steak?) then you have to come here. They operate a no reservations policy, but in a good way. Here's what you do: 1. Decide you want steak (if you haven't already) 2. Go to flat iron, tell them "I would like steak please" or something to that effect 3. They will either give you a table, or take your number and call you when it's free 4. Go to the pub and enjoy a delicious beverage (Red Lion round the corner is cheap and cheerful) 5. Receive their phone call 6. Enjoy a delicious steak They only do one thing really, Flat Iron steak, as well as their special steak of the day. You can also order a variety of sides which are all really good too, though to be honest it's the steak that stuck in my mind. The atmosphere was relaxed and quite communal. We were sat on a bench between two other couples. It wasn't the most intimate, but I didn't go there for intimate. As long as you're good with that, you'll be happy. Like I said, pop in here if you're in the area (and fancy steak). read more

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Thomas A.

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13 years ago

OK, so the first time I tried to come here, we were looking at an hour queue.. on a Monday. I made a .gif face that threw some grade A shade, but knew deep down inside that I would come back. Cut to today, no wait, perhaps post-holiday shoppers, and two steaks, chips, sodas for the total price of one of my favorite steaks from Hawksmoor. I made a .gif face that had all the rainbows coming out of my eyes. Love the music, love the simplicity, I will be pumping myself up to endure more queues (or finding the off-peak times) in the future. If you're central and want a *good* steak on the cheap, you'd be pressed to find something better. Little loud if you're next to a chatty cathy, but eh, deal with it. read more

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Where to start... Ok, so people have been talking about Flat Iron for a fair few months now - "It's this amazing steak place that does steak for just £10 and it's really good", "you have to go, it's so good" - you know, the usual. So Alex and I decided to give it a try before our theatre trip and being a huge steak fan I was rather excited! We arrived and were told the wait was 15 minutes - absolutely fine by us. We were asked to provide our telephone number and they said they'd text us when our table was ready. After 15 minutes (exactly) we were texted and we headed back to claim our table, but wait, it wasn't our table, it was ours, the couple to our rights and the two friends on our left. That's right, we were sandwiched between 4 people and when I say sandwiched I mean every move we made we were nudging into someone. It was uncomfortable and kind of tainted the romantic date night I'd had in mind... What I will say however is that their steak is good! We opted for the original steak and also their special Wagu NZ steak. With sides of chips, spinach and market greens. Free popcorn is provided as a tasty treat to start - gotta love popcorn, especially when it's free! Then the food followed quickly... Both types of steak were cooked beautifully, for me the Wagu steak stood out, it was succulent, with a slight smokiness to it - just really good meat. The original was also really tasty and for £10 you can't really beat it. The sides were also good - the chips were slightly cold sadly but I what I will say is that the market veg is the bees knees - buttery, crunch, green goodness in the form of cabbage! I also ordered a side of peppercorn sauce which was damn good! Many places struggle with peppercorn but the consistency, and taste was just spot on. Overall it was just a very mixed experience. The food and service (our waitress was lovely - very friendly and helpful) was of a great standard but I just didn't like the way the restaurant was laid out and I don't want to be listening to other people's lives stories of how they're craving a burger because it's their time of the month (true fact). I've given it a three - it would be 3.5 if I could, I just don't think it lived up to the hype. Sadly, I'd be in no rush to go back and if I was to go back it would be at 3 in the afternoon on a Monday. Can we have our own table please? read more

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James N.

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11 years ago

This is an intimate restaurant on Beak St, which specialises in flat iron steak. From time to time, they also offer a special steak (when I was there, they were doing a NZ wagyu steak). They do nothing else except for the usual sides. I have a nice feeling about this place. I don't think you can make a booking, but you can pop in to register your name on a virtual queue. Be prepared for a long wait if you are a group. Obviously it is much easier to find space if there is one or two of you. I had the steak which they usually offer for £10, done medium rare. This is what the lady recommended, so I thought I would delegate that decision to her. I got a side of chips (what else?) and the steak already comes with a token salad. I asked for horseradish too. It came out fairly quickly. This is a smooth operation. I like how the steak is already sliced into bite-sized morsels and I managed to eat the whole meal, casual-style, with fork in right hand, left hand on the table. Get some horseradish on the fork, spread it on the steak, place it on my mouth. I love it when the heat from the horseradish slowly permeates from your mouth up through your sinuses. I was pleased with the meal: it filled a hole in my stomach and was good value. The people there are friendly without seeming too rehearsed. I'll come back again, when I feel like a steak, but not the full-on experience of the bigger steak restaurants. read more

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Miraj G.

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11 years ago

Beef is my weakness, so Flat Iron is heaven for me.... How do you have your steak? I have it medium/rare, and often I am thinking this is a bit too bleeding and moo moo for my liking, or on the flip side, too well done, too chewy. Flat Iron really do get the medium/rare just right, and the menu is real simple. You can order your standard Flat Iron steak (usually £10) or the special cut for the day (around £15). Than your sides, choice of chips and various greens. Try out the Roast aubergine, tomato and basil. goes perfect with a forkfull of steak and chips. Sauces are your standard steak accompaniments such as Bearnaise, Horseradish cream, Peppercorn and Fred's sauce.. which has bit more of a kick.. They are all reasonably priced, so being the pig, or in this case, cow I am, I will have two, to myself ! Wines are simple to order as you can get it by the glass, carafe or bottle. I am usually too stuffed for dessert, so that will be left for my next time... maybe when I visit their Denmark Street branch. Oh yeah, you gotta go cos you get a mini cleaver in place of your knife ! read more

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Bryan W.

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7 years ago

Great rib eye steaks. My wife and I also had the creamed spinach which went excellant with the steaks. We also learned of a new green today Lambs leaf! I will be searching for this when we get back to Boston!! Thank you for the satisfying meal Flatiron! read more

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Jeff T.

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11 years ago

I really want to give some background for these 5-stars. Apologies for the long form. Shorter, go eat this frickin' steak. My grandfather was a US Navy Seabee during WWII. Post-war this meant a long career as a boilermaker, traveling the world and throwing down local fare. One impressionable 70s stop, Buenos Aires and a trip inland for a gaucho meat feast. Result: I distinctly recall standing on a saw dust floor, in butcher shop outside Akron, Ohio in 1974 while my grandfather tried to negotiate the purchase of exotic, almost forbidden, flank steak. Like all Depression-era Americas, he regarded steak as a treat, a Sunday dinner if you were impossibly lucky. We did not play. Steak was serious business. I started cooking steak when I was about 13, around the same time that a trip to visit uncles in Arizona revealed the wonders of fresh steak fired over pits of mesquite. Simple beef, sweet smoke, and huge portions. Other highlights over the years: the Amish market outside DC with glistening, hours-old cuts which almost spoke to you; a Ruth Chris creamed spinach side that completely blew away its overpriced, butter-laden steak farce; a chilly, cold ranch outside Flagstaff, forgotten in time. Steak not. So given the glowing reviews of the joint, I was hopeful about Flat Iron, but far, far from convinced. And UK friends, understand this had nothing to do with locale, much more to do with rampant, universal, and uninformed steak hype. To maximize the positive vibe tho, we timed to hit this location slightly past the lunch rush. So, frankly, were the meal a bust, we could adjust. Twenty minutes after checking in, our party of four landed in the tiny (by US standards) but woody and warm space looking to get our steak on. And unless there is burger special on, your choice is -- a flat iron steak. Just do it. Order it no more than medium (medium rare is the sweet spot) and add a sauce -- peppercorn is great, the house Bearnaise sublime. Make sure you get the house cup o salad with an insane mustard dressing and -- well, the chips are wonderfully non-greasy and dip into the Bearnaise with EVIL ease, but for me the chopped, near minced, creamed spinach was a vital side. Sweet jebus. Contrasted with the rich, meaty char of the flat iron, the spinach was amazing. None of the bitter, herbal taste you can get with spinach, yet all of the earthy iron. Oh, earthy rich iron? Hello beef on beef flat iron -- prepped with just enough salt to make it zing without covering up the natural sweetness of this high-grade cut. Zero waste, zero fat, zero complaints. My grandfather would be jealous. That's all I got. read more

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Jabriel A.

10 years ago

The steak is always delicious whenever I head to FlatIron. My favourite thing about FT are all the craft beers and delicious wines that you can have with your steak. I haven't tried any of he specials yet, but from what my friends have told me, the burger is delicious. The chips are on point always, with a different member of the team making it each day? The only annoying thing is that it is near impossible to get a table for dinner at an appropriate time. I always find myself going to Flat Iron after the lunch rush or before the dinner crowd. If not you'll need to wait for hours. The seating arrangement can be a little cramped, especially during the cold months when everyone has a huge coat or jacket. The price is very very very decent and I always try to take people there if there isn't a long line. All in all the food outweighs the negatives. read more

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Anyone who knows me if nothing else know one thing above all else, I am a carnivore! Unashamedly! A Monday night dinner in Carnaby warranted steak, a friend of mine made the call and we agreed to meet around 6pm at the restaurant. So the 1st thing to note is they don't take reservations, the 2nd is they won't seat you until your group have all arrived. If you are stuck waiting go to their basement bar, they have a happy hour 2 for 1 deal that is very worthwhile. To the steak, as per the name....flat iron! They also do a cut of the day but we all went flat iron. For your £10 you get steak and a small green salad all other sides are extra. We went for beef drilling chips, aubergine roast and French beans. All delicious. The steak is cared for, seasoned and cooked to perfection. They really know what they are doing! I love it and I will be back! Flat Iron is Highly Jd Recommended! read more

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Ellen S.

10 years ago

As far as I'm concerned Flat Iron does the best steak in London! I've probably been 4 or 5 times and every time the service is second to none. I always opt for the £10 steak, creamed spinach and chips. You could say I'm predictable but when you find a combo that is so good, you just have to stick with it! I like my steak rare and Flat Iron cook it to perfection. The meat cleaver shaped knife adds to the experience as does the overall style of the restaurant. I've been to two of the locations and from experience have found the Covent Garden location has more space so is easier to get a table. That being said as you can't book, I always say to my friends that whoever gets there first has to put our names down for a table. It seems to work quite well and there are loads of places to grab a drink in Covent Garden or you can grab a drink at the bar. My only tiny criticism is that a couple of times at the end of our meal we've been given mini meat cleaver tokens for ice cream but alas its not gluten-free. However, the Flat Iron team always let me keep the mini cleaver that I fashioned into earrings for a fancy dress party. Seriously this place won't disappoint! read more

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Carlos H.

10 years ago

It is actually not as cheap as you may assume. The little piece of meat (I wouldnt call that a steak) eventhoug it's ok is not enough for a normal person, (maybe for a small children) and the meat does not include anything (but a green three leaves salad) you have to order the sides which are not cheap and also are to small read more

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David F.

8 years ago

My favourite steak house in London. Tiny menu, beautiful steaks, great value, fun staff and fab atmosphere. The only downside are the queues which can be HUGE - so do try and get there early. It's making my mouth water just thinking about it - can't wait to go back! read more

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Akim M.

10 years ago

Fairly good food to be honest. Perhaps it would be good to have a bit more choice but certainly the menu choices are very tasty and I think it's definitely a good option for lunch or dinner i you are in Soho! read more

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17 Beak Street
Soho
London W1F 9RW
United Kingdom
Soho
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http://flatironsteak.co.uk/

Hours

What time does Flat Iron open?

Flat Iron opens at 12:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Flat Iron close?

Flat Iron closes at 11:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does Flat Iron have catering options?

No, Flat Iron does not have catering options.

Does Flat Iron have a happy hour?

Yes, Flat Iron has a happy hour.

Does Flat Iron serve alcohol?

Yes, Flat Iron serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Flat Iron allow dogs?

Yes, Flat Iron allows dogs.

Does Flat Iron have TVs?

Yes, Flat Iron has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Flat Iron have bike parking?

No, Flat Iron does not have bike parking.

Does Flat Iron have outdoor seating?

No, Flat Iron does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Flat Iron have parking?

Yes, Flat Iron has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Flat Iron have free WiFi?

Yes, Flat Iron has free WiFi.

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Specialties

'Perfectly charred, as tender as fillet, and probably the best £10 you can spend in London' The Good Food Guide

History

Established in 2012.

We wanted to offer truly remarkable steak, accessible to all, no frills, no fuss. Over nine months we looked at 38 suppliers, tasted hundreds of samples and got to know some amazingly passionate people. Taking over a room in a pub, we tried it out and were overwhelmed with support for the cause. Now that we have a permanent home, we hope that our effort has not been in vain, and that our looking back into the heritage of this noble meat means you get to eat something really amazing Much love, Team Flat Iron

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