Bruton Place, a mews deep in the bowels of Mayfair, is home to many boutique restaurants, art galleries, mens' grooming parlours and such like. These upmarket businesses may change with the fashions. But the Guinea pub will be there long after the apocalypse has put paid to life as we know it. Mad Max himself after a hard day scavenging for petrol and water and hunting down demented fugitives is assured a roast of the finest quality in surroundings that haven't changed in any meaningful way since the first pub opened in 1473 should he hitch his motorbike up at The Guinea Mayfair. Wood panels, oil paintings of varying quality, brass fittings and staff who know what they're doing. There's a formality about it which is charming rather than offputting. Unreservedly English and making no apology. Arrive 15 mins early and have a pint in the bar. Pretend you're in a Dickens novel. When it's time to dine you'll be led through to the back restaurant and, in case you're wondering about the menu, past a refrigerated display cabinet groaning with choice cuts of prime uncooked beef. Yeah, it's not really 'what do I fancy?', more 'what type of meat sweat do I want at the end of my meal?" There are three separate dining areas because you can't really gut a building like this, take out all the walls and install a shiny concrete floor. All are big enough to impart a good atmosphere and small enough to feel intimate. It's Sunday. We've all come for the roast. But an aperitif of well shucked oysters gets the palate going. As does a well flavoured devilled crab tart with a good, short pastry case. Robust flavour but carefully done. Bread is offered beforehand and served betwixt silver spoon and fork by our young, well trained waitress. Guinness bread is a fluffy and chewy delight. Sodabread retains some moisture which makes it highly enjoyable especially when plastered with butter that sits on the table on arrival waiting for someone to peel off the greaseproof paper that adorns the top. Satisfying. Salt and pepper comes in weighty silver dispensers. It all adds to the experience and anticipation. It's reassuring to be asked how we want our roasts. I ask for medium rare and what is produced is a thick slice of perfectly medium rare beef from the rib. Burnished on the outside, pink and fleshy towards the middle. Prime quality, no chew. Accompanying the beef are excellent roasted parsnips and carrots which have had much of the moisture baked out leaving real sweetness. Chopped cabbage for health. The roast potatoes are the only slight disappointment. As with just about every other roast lunch place apart from The Anglesea (Hammersmith), they lack a crisp crunch and a fluffy inard. But the jug of gravy, thin enough to be real and flavourful, turns them into an agreeable mash of sorts. Mustards from France, Germany and England are served on a platter along with good homemade horseradish. You can order extra sides. Kidneys, haggis, black pudding, you get the picture here. They saw me coming. The haggis is a success with all who try it. Wonderful texture and punchy peppery flavour. Eton Mess is unnecessary and eaten out of greed but enjoyed. The wine menu is a real treat. Page after page of top quality bottles from all the places you'd hope. Not really somewhere to discover something new from Azerbaijan. Tried and tested absolute bangers from Burgundy to Bordeaux and beyond. Five times as many reds as there are whites because, did I mention, this is a meat restaurant. They've been serving this up for years. They know what they are doing. And they aren't going to deviate. Don't go veggie during the apocalypse Mr Max, you'll regret it. read more

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It's the best steak I've had. Service was great. Ambiance was pleasant. Not sure how this place doesn't have higher ratings, but then again I don't care. Get the ribeye. read more

The Guinea Grill - Ribeye Steak - British Near Me - London, XGL

Went here with a friend and colleague and, despite the excellent reviews was not sure what to expect. What I found was a charming dinning with excellent service, an outstanding wine list and one of the best steaks in London. The Porterhouse was exceptionally high quality and perfectly cooked. Even in the smaller sizes, plenty to eat for two, particularly with the sides. Although not generally one of my go to sides, the creamed spinach was excellent and not so overdone with cream that it lost its status as a vegetable. The chips were also excellent. For dessert, the sticky toffee cake was delicious, but to my taste, the bread pudding was even better. I would not hesitate to come here again and given the quality of the meat, would love to try their Sunday Roast. read more

My visit was exactly what I'd hoped for. I had wanted lamb kidneys and calves liver since enjoying a meal with them in the Cotswolds in 2019. When I saw them on the menu here, I made a reservation during a short stay in London, traveling from the USA. My server, Stuart, was very friendly and accommodating. He suggested I add a lamb cutlet and I also added the tomato salad. The food was excellent and the beer was cold. They have a pub side and a fine dining side, both are comfortable and nicely decorated. I left quite satisfied. Thank you. read more

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Service was wonderful, in this old charming building beautifully decorated at the time of Christmas, was the cozy pub atmosphere we were looking for around the holidays. Cocktails at the bar were lively and bustling. But came here for the real showstopper the beef Wellington and did not disappoint. Juicy tender and perfectly flavored beef with crisp/flaky pastried exterior was one of the best wellies I've had or made. read more

The Guinea Grill - Beef Wellington - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Absolutely fantastic dining experience at this dimly lit, old world feel pub and restaurant. The service, ambiance, Guinness, and especially Sunday Roast were 10/10. Highly recommend to anyone considering this establishment that came recommended from a local. The dining area is a bit fancier with tablecloth service, so keep that in mind. Food: After scouring pubs and restaurants in London for the best Sunday Roast, we decided on The Guinea. We shared the Roast Fore Rib of Godfrey's Grass Fed Dry Aged Beef, Horseradish Sauce and Yorkshire Pudding Roast. It was served with Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots and Parsnips, Seasonal Greens, Baby Onions and Gravy from the Pan. It was absolutely delicious! The roast beef was succulent and beautifully cooked. The potatoes were crispy yet soft on the inside and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The gravy deserves a shoutout of its own for how delicious it was. Drinks: We heard the best Guinness in London is served here and they poured a mighty pint. Fantastic and we enjoyed our waiter explaining the pouring and certification process, as well as the history behind Guinness. read more

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A tremendous Christmas Day luncheon. Wonderful Beef Wellington and Yorkshire Puddings. Kindness in abundance from the staff. We are so grateful to have been with you. A lovely atmosphere and day. read more

The Guinea Grill - The Guinea bar on Christmas - British Near Me - London, XGL

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The History and décor of this location is incredible. The waitstaff have been there forever making the experience. The food was amazing! Maybe the best steak I've ever had. read more

Service was friendly warm and welcoming.Alan was friendly professional and accommodating ,A pleasure.Our waitress was friendly funny and totally professional another pleasure.Ambiance is steakhouse /English pub warm and comfortable.Steaks were very good .Sides maybe not so much.Not sure if cost for two is reflective of the food.Guinness is not the perfect pint!.But overall a very positive experience .Thank you to The Guinea. read more

Rowdy pub on the right; classy restaurant on the left. Fun place to grab a pint after work but separately came here for a nice, very British dinner on a Sunday. I'd give dinner 7.5/10 - food quality was very good and felt like fancy pub food, service was lovely, and the ambiance feels very classy and British (there was someone polishing the silverware in one of the back rooms). Food was very rich, but very good. We were hoping to try the Sunday roast on Sunday but they stop serving at 5pm (we arrived closer to 6pm). Instead we ordered: Seared scallops - 8/10 Caesar salad - 6.5/10 Steak, Guinness, oyster pie - 9/10 Mashed potatoes - 7.5/10 Broccoli - 7/10 Scallops (comes with 3 large scallops) were very good, but very rich. They were cooked perfectly and so tender. The beurre blanc and grapefruit butter was very flavorful - I couldn't taste any grapefruit. The Caesar salad was fine but way too overdressed and the dressing wasn't anything overly special. Next time I'd ask for light dressing. The steak, Guinness, and oyster pie was the star. The oyster was a bit misleading since in fact it's only served with one fried oyster on top of the pie; there are no oysters inside the pie. The filling is meat only, incredibly tender and melts in your mouth. Again, very rich and salty but I'm not even a big red meat eater and I went back for seconds. I'd have loved some veggies inside the pie but maybe that's because I'm American and like veggies and the classic British meat pie is meat only. Both the top and outer rim of crust was thick and crispy. This was big enough for 2 girls and we took home leftovers (though also because we ordered other items). If you get the pie, get the mashed potatoes. While they are nothing overly special, they provide a nice base for the meat pie filling and were the only things that weren't overly salty. The broccoli was also very rich - very rich and very salty. The sauce was a bit too buttery but had a nice garlic flavor. Overall, I'd probably come back here for the steak and Guinness pie with mashed potatoes. I'd also love to try the Sunday roast. read more

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This is our first time to London and we asked the concierge for recommendation for dinner for an authentic experience. The Guinea Grill is in a posh area of London. Within a few blocks you will find a Ferrari dealership, a Dunhill store, and other high end shops. It was an easy and scenic walk from our hotel in Grosvenor Square. You will need a reservation to visit. I believe they have 2 seatings a night. One at 6-6:30 and one at 8-8:30. You will find the restaurant on a very quaint cobble stone street. There has been a restaurant in this location since the 1400s! Seriously! Columbus might have eaten here before he sailed for America! This restaurant is very English. Lovely. There's a plaid sort of carpet, with dark paneled wood and pictures of dogs, sheep, and cows on the wall. This restaurant is famous for their steaks and you can see the selection of cuts in the cabinet as you walk in in front of a huge grill. A few things that I loved besides the food...the serious mustached maitre d' who took our coats with great ceremony, our waiter with wearing a top hat and pocket watch, not in a tongue in cheek way, and the mustard service (?!?) 5 varieties of mustards presented as accompaniments to our dinner. The food...we ordered a bone in sirloin, a beef Wellington, and a steak and oyster pie. This food was AMAZING! We had sides of mushrooms and Gruyère spinach. They are not to be missed. The meat pie was my favorite. A buttery flaky crust with tender pot roast style meat and oysters seasoned to perfection. Oh, if you think you should skip dessert, don't! The sticky toffee pudding was epic. I had it once before at a Gordon Ramsey restaurant and I'm sorry Chef Ramsey, this sticky toffee blew yours away! Light cake with buttery and gorgeous with some ice cream on the side. Absolutely incredible! If you are in the Mayfair area, this restaurant is a must visit! read more

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Absolutely love the old world feel and charm of this part traditional pub, part fine dining restaurant. Must start with a couple pints of perfectly poured icy-cold Guinnesses with friends on the pub side while waiting for your table. Then get prepared for a great meal with top-notch service. We had a large group of 8 which was a perfect opportunity to try all the appetizers, some bottles of wine, and a table full of steaks. Everything was cooked to perfection and the staff never let a cup go empty. The food and the ambiance were memorable, the service was remarkable. read more

We were welcomed in immediately. It was quite busy in the pub...but we wanted to have dinner...we did not have reservations and it was a Friday night...they still made room for us! That was awesome! The food was delicious and the Guinnesses was wonderful...so creamy. We were seated in a very beautiful dining room that was very quaint and romantic. A very nice ending to our month long trip to the UK and Ireland. read more

Great place, great service. Bone in Ribeye lived up to expectations, creamed spinach was creamy and the haggis hit the spot. I will definitely be back read more

The Guinea Grill - Bone in ribeye, creamed spinach, haggis and a creamy Guinness. Grown man's candy. - British Near Me - London, XGL

Scotch, chips & sausage roll in the bar. The best. Totally authentic. This is what a pub should be. read more

The Guinea Grill - Scotch, chips & sausage roll. The best. - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Had dinner at the Guinea on a recent trip to London. The place is absolutely steeped in British tradition, from the authentic antique pub decor to the good service and classic English cuisine. The Chateaubriand for two was excellent, as were the sides and drinks. We had reservations, and our table was ready for us on arrival. Be aware, though...for obvious reasons, menu prices are given in British pounds, not American dollars...so what at a glance might look to an American as a "reasonable" price for a dish is actually about 25% more expensive. And this place is by no means inexpensive: dinner for 2 with a nice mid-range bottle of wine cost around 400 American dollars. read more

Absolutely delicious!! Everything from the wine to the dessert was incredible. Starters we ordered the duck (my favorite) and seared scallops. The filet mignon was cooked to perfection with a side of red wine sauce! For the table we shared potatoes, peas, and broccoli, everything which had its own spin and tons of flavor. Afterwards our waiter recommended the bread and butter pudding and he was definitely not wrong it was so good. They had a large wine selection. As you walk in you can see all of the cuts of meat and watch the chef cook them. Our waiter started off a bit cocky but he lightened up after a bit. Truly a great dining experience from start to finish and perfect for special occasions. read more

Eating at an 800 year old steakhouse is an amazing experience in and of itself. The Guinea had fantastic service and a great menu of traditional favorites (try the haggis, you will thank me. 28 day dry aged steak was amazing. I had the ribeye and it was a great. The prices were not overly expensive. read more

We arrive a few minutes before our booking, our coats were taken and we were shown to our table. As we entered we walked past a fridge full of meat and a smoking hot grill. This sight made me really hungry! The dining room was split into two small and rather quaint sections. As it was early all the guests had been put into one section which, at times, meant it was quite loud with conversation. The waiting staff were friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. They were able to recommend the perfect cook for the steak we chose. We were offered water and cocktails to start but we stuck to water as most of the cocktails were whisky based and not really what we considered pre-dinner drinks. We chose a Chilean Malbec to accompany our food and it was light enough to work with both starters and main. We each had a starter. I had cured duck with celery and walnut relish and my friends had the prawn cocktail and duck pate, respectively. I'd never had cured duck before but it was delicious. Fatty enough and well cured, in my opinion. The celery and walnut relish acidic enough to balance the fatty duck. I tried the duck pate which was nice but a little bland. The prawn cocktail looked classic and according to one of my companions was "okay". For the main, I had the 12oz sirloin (cooked medium rare), one of my friends had the rib on the bone (cooked medium as per the recommendation) and my other friend had the beef wellington (cooked medium rare). The steaks were excellent. Mine was a little closer to rare than mid rare but it was such a lovely piece of meat there were no complaints from me. We also shared several sides; horseradish mash potato, gratin potatoes, creamed spinach and peas, bacon and baby onions. The mash was smooth and lightly spiced with horseradish and the peas, bacon and baby onions were not to be missed ( thanks to Jay Raynor for that recommendation!). I didn't try the gratin or the spinach but there were none left by the end of the meal so I'll assume they were good. By the time we'd gotten through a starter and a main each, as well as a bottle of wine and plenty of water, we had no space left for desserts. The selection for desserts was fairly classic though so we didn't feel like we would be missing out on anything spectacular. These evenings don't come along too often so I really appreciate it when they happen. Again, it wouldn't have happened without the kind assistance of my ever indulgent mother in law. Guinea Grill was nice, over all. The steak was by far the highlight, which was the point of our visit. The rest of the visit was alright but not spectacular. The decor was dated and in need some TLC. The staff, as I mentioned, were very friendly and attentive. I found the silver service a little over the top for the venue but apparently they've been doing it this way for a long time. I won't be visiting again but don't let that put you off. If you go there for a great steak, some tasty sides and good wine then Guinea Grill will fit the bill. Me, I'm on to my next steak restaurant! read more

Amazing Food! Best in Class Service!! A local recommended this pub after a bike tour of London. We were a bit embarrassed to show up in shorts/tees since everyone else was dressed nicely. Regardless, the hostess and bar tenders were welcoming and pleasant. We parked it at the pub side for 20 mins while we waited for a table since we didn't have a reservation. Once taken upstairs, we (6 ppl) were placed next to another 6 top and a 12 top which normally spells disaster if one waiter is working the room but our waiter was magic in working the entire room. He was very through in explaining the food selections and wine options...the guy knew his stuff like a true professional...more importantly, we didn't feel rushed and we weren't forced into any upsells. The pies, sides and wine were all excellent choices. I didn't love the kidney pie as much was I wanted to but the meat pie was the best I've even had. We walked 30 mins to get to this place and I'd do it again.... it was that good of an experience. Cheers and thank you! read more

20% About average steak and poor service *** Came here for lunch Dec '13 with a small group. This might be the first time I've tried a British steakhouse, so Im unfamiliar if this establishment represents the norm. Nonetheless, I can say with certainty that it's not a place that I can recommend. While the food isn't terrible, I think the combination of that and the offensively poor service brought the service to a much warranted one star rating. It was one of the worst restaurants I've visited in the past few years. I'll break my review down to what I thought of the food, and then elaborate on value, service and ambiance. There were some positives, but not quite enough to give it any more credit than being an uncomfortable experience. The sirloin on the bone, or NY strip I tried here was about average. If I had to rate Guinea Grill on food alone, I would have considered closer to a 2 star rating. The steak doesn't come with condiments Sirloin on the bone 16oz/448g £33.50 (Dish Rating 40%). Note that I recall the steak may have been listed as 'Yorkshire Beef', and dry aged for at least 25 days. PIC of steak; http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/the-guinea-grill-london?select=ms_6EZO4OpQ8Z9fypYiRmw#UvjeN7qUsUQC4jeMXHA5bg I had requested the steak be prepared rare. Long story short, it appeared that the kitchen was only able to cook the steak either medium or blue rare. I eventually settled on blue rare. More on that with the service part of my review. Having the steak prepared 'blue rare', the texture worked well, but the flavor of the steak was lacking. The texture worked in that the meat was very tender. It looked like ahi tuna and more or less had the tenderness of it, perhaps testament to the quality of beef used and the lack of connective tissue inside. It was a joy to chew through. This was the best part of the steak. The flavor of the steak had some merits. It was seared well despite being cooked so little. There was a nice amount of char, and it translated to adding a nice bit of bitterness in flavor that was delicious. I found the seasoning of the steak to be a tad more on the aggressive side. The saltiness wasn't overpowering, but I found it to be the most prominent flavor of the steak, instead of any beef flavors. The main issue of this steak was that the meat didn't offer much flavor, which I find defeats the purpose of having the dish to begin with. Perhaps the issue came with cooking the beef 'blue rare', I can't say since it was either that or medium. There were no sour notes, nutty notes common with dry aged cuts, or any metallic notes from the blood. The beef was more or less all texture, and no flavor. Value of the food seems reasonable. I don't understand the norm of what steakhouses charge in London, but it goes without saying that the cost of living and prices are much higher than what I'm used to in Los Angeles and Manhattan. Roughly 33 pounds might equal somewhere around US$60. The average American steakhouse might charge around $50-60 for a 16oz dry aged NY Strip. Its not a steal, but I'm not complaining. Service is terrible. All of the staff were inattentive and took forever to get anything done. The staff had to be waived down for everything. It was a chore to order, ask for the bill, ask for drinks, etc. It was uncomfortable. The worst part of service involved one of the servers or managers who was argumentative with how a steak ought to be prepared. I've visited a good amount of steakhouses, but never encountered a situation like this. The first time my steak arrived, it came out what I considered to be medium, with the center barely pink and slightly brownish. It was unacceptably over cooked. One of the servers or the manager was argumentative and stubborn with it being being rare. He stressed that having the steak any more rare would be it being 'blue' or blue rare. I requested that he make another steak closer to rare nonetheless. For reference, blue rare is a step undercooked than rare. When the second steak arrived, it did come out a blue rare with the meat being close to raw in the center. Visually, it's akin to seared ahi tuna. I guess the restaurant does not understand there is a middle ground. Without wanting to argue further and making my dining companions feel any more uncomfortable, I settled with the 'blue rare' preparation. Ambiance is very nice. The atmosphere of the restaurant resembles a smaller house. Its cozy and comfortable. The acoustics were mild. The decor was old fashioned and traditional, yet charming. I found it to be the most enjoyable part of the dining experience. The Guinea Grill isn't a steakhouse I can recommend. read more

The Guinea Grill - Sirloin on the bone. 16oz/448g. £33.50 as of Dec '13. Dry aged for at least 25 days. With creamed spinach. - British Near Me - London, XGL

A pleasant and sometimes overcrowded pub / restaurant based in a quiet backstreet just off of Berkley square. Old fashioned and largely used by the pin striped businessmen that work in the area this is a pub with a restaurant in the back of the pub. An odd sort of a place with an equally odd bar manager, they serve a sausage in a crusty French stick - very basic and not that great and yet if you go to the restaurant is it all rather spiffing don't you know. Not upmarket in anyway but offering traditional British food with no fuss or frills. One of the better pubs in the area and it prides itself and has many awards for the pies it does (again very traditional steak and kidney etc). I always come away with a strange feeling and it isn't fantastic but there is nothing particularly wrong with it. I guess I would use it for work or if in the area but not in my leisure time. read more

The Guinea Grill - British Near Me - London, XGL

This once was one of my favorite restaurants in Mayfair. Last time there the food was good but the waiter was awful. He misled us as to the prices, was pushy on the appetizers, and generally was a pain. I won't return until I know that waiter is no longer there. We spent 400 pounds for four people (no wine). I expect better service for that price. read more

Me and my partner dined here for Christmas Eve 2018 and upon arrival we were greeted by the bar staff, had our coats taken and hung and taken early to our table. Although the dining area was small, this restaurant provided attentive service and catered for everything we wanted. We both chose to have the 16oz Ribeye on the bone and we selected our cut from their meat counter. The Chef was very informative and knew exactly where the meat came from, along with advising what cut and temperature of meat was best for what we were after. When we received the main, it was beautiful and tender, you could cut this steak with a spoon; the only downside is that you have to order all of the sides separately but understandably you didn't need much to go with this steak as it was the hero itself. We were advised on a wine that went well with this dry aged Ribeye and the waiter always kept our glasses topped up with wine and water. This restaurant is beautiful hidden gem in London and served one of the best steaks I have ever had. read more

Tucked away in a side street in Mayfair, behind Stella McCartney's shop on Bruton Street, is the renowned Young's Guinea pub. It's a bit of a Mayfair favourite with local office workers and the occasional American visitor drinking and dining. It's had its fair share of well know actors and even Prince Charles has poured a pint of bitter. See the toilets for autographs (I've not been to the ladies but I'm assuming they're in there too). It's not the cheapest place to drink in town so if you're on a budget it's not the best (about £4.00 for a pint). A round will cost you dearly. What you really have to come here for is the food. It is definitely above average and better than any pub food in the area. The Guinea steak and kidney pie has won awards, and deservedly so. The meat is first class and the herb crust is to die for. The restaurant in the back is the place to go for fantastic char-grilled steaks and classic mixed grills. Not the best place to be if you are vegetarian, although there are choices. read more

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This review is only for the beef and mushroom pot pie, which was delicious and perfect on a cold, rainy day. This is an old establishment and their pot pies have won many awards, understandably so. The restaurant is a steakhouse, and it was completely packed with businessmen when we went on a Monday evening. Make reservations! read more

The Guinea Grill - Beef and mushroom pot pie. - British Near Me - London, XGL

The restaurant boasts about having the best steak/kidney pie in Londn - and in fairness so far they are right on the money! Staff here is excellent - esp the old doorman with the uniform at the front! £15 for a steak pie which doesn't include the sides. Honestly though, unless you are a huge heffer you probably don't need to order more than pie and a share of fries with a friend. I barely managed to eat half of my pie, and we didn't even order starters! However, they do give you some fresh baked bread from a tray to curb the hunger until your food is ready. Pie usually takes about 25 min to prepare... Anyways, will come back soon but i cant seem to eat pie more than 1x a month. read more

The pub/restaurant has been there since 1423!!! An oldie but a goodie!! When you walk in, you feel like you are transported back to the old London. Very cool! Staff are friendly and helpful. I'm pretty sure not many customers show up with a 3 month old, car seat and stroller in tow. But they accommodated to us and made sure baby and I are comfortable. The tables are really close to each other. Not a place I would sit and enjoy a glass of wine or dessert after dinner. The steak and kidney pie is the best I ever had. The meat is so flavorful and tender, the crust is crispy and buttery. Did not care for the The Guinea Grill, it was a plate of mess. Did not like how the lamb kidney and beef liver were cooked. The steak was overcooked even when we wanted it medium. One thing I did like was the ox heart. Definitely go back for the pie. read more

Ate dinner here last night with two guests, had not been for a year or so. Front is a pub, which is quite pleasant, we had a pint of Bombardier to start, beer choice is somewhat limited as it is a tied house. We were taken to our table in the back, and sat into a comfy corner. We all ordered steaks, RC had a fillet, CB had a Sirloin on the bone, which looked lovely. I had the rib eye on the bone which was a lovely piece of meat, full of flavour and a bone to gnaw on. I requested my steak rare and rare was how it came. We shared some sides of creamed spinach, fried onions, green salad and some chips. All were excellent. We drank a decent St Emillion which was improved by decanting. Staff were very helpful, and friendly. Rounded the night off with a bottle of port, which may not have been the brighest choice. read more

From an American point of view, it was so-so. I admit, I dug the atmosphere and tight seating. It was a pleasant change from the US mega-restaurants. The doorman was also a nice touch, and he helped by running down the block to flag a cab when we were done. Our waiter was Indian. Why mention that? He seemed uncomfortable with the language and the style of service they perform, which includes loading your plate at the table. He was, however pleasant, but not as attentive as I would like. My water glass was filled when we sat down....then never again. My steak was burned. I almost didn't complain, but for the price I had to. The manager (?) had perfect timing to ask how my food was just as I had my wife try the burned part, just to make sure it wasn't me. They recooked it perfectly, but my wife was done by the time it arrived. In addition, hers had a burned section as well. We let it pass. Horseradish mashed potatoes were good, but spinach was middling at best. The sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream was delicious, and a new thing for me. I definitely recommend it. This wasn't what we expected. A US gastropub has to show innovation and ingenuity with fresh, local foods. The Guinea Grill is NOT that! It is old, conservative, and definitely a steakhouse. This doesn't make it bad, just not a gastropub. read more

This place does not look like much from the outside, just your usual English Pub, which I love by the way. But try the restaurant attached and you will have one of your best meals that you can find in London. Came here on the end of a long European trip and the boss said find a good steak place to eat nearby our Marriott Hotel Marble Arch. Our concierge suggested this place and he was right on the money. Met at the door by the doorman who checked our coats and scarfs. Excellent menu and wine list. Sommelier was a kick with a great personality, ask him where he is from and he will give you a few hints until you guess correctly. I started with the Scottish Salmon, amazing! Went on the the Fillet with Au Poive sauce, also amazing! Had a cheese plate for desert, great selection of local English Cheeses, once again amazing!! Had a pint or two, or three, before we left, tipped the Sommelier well as he suggested a great wine, and made our way back to our hotel before our early morning flight home to the US. Fantastic last night in London!! read more

Visiting London for a week and our hotel recommended this place. Had great hopes when we entered the restaurant and were greeted and seated--super nice reception. The food fell way short for us. Here's what we ordered: RIB-EYE STEAK: One of the worst steaks I've had. It was falling apart with weird texture. I ate a few bites and left it. POTATO GNOCCHI: My daughter didn't like it at all. I tasted it and felt like it wasn't well made. STEAK PIE: My wife's order. She didn't care for it. Based on her first experience with meat pies in London, she said she would never order another pie again. The one shining moment in the night, and it was a bright one...was the Sticky Toffee Pudding dessert. I LOVED it. It was everything I wanted out of a dessert. Another shining moment was the one I mentioned earlier--the reception staff. The Bangladeshi waiter was OK, but slightly timid. This definitely is a **not come again** restaurant. read more

If you want the best meat pie in London go to this place. Walked in around 7PM without a reservation and they accommodated us. Place was pretty busy, always a good sign. Also full of London locals also a good sign. I had the steak and mushroom pie with chips. Food, staff and service were outstanding. Only complaint is the sitting area is small and somewhat cramped, totally expected from one of the oldest pubs in London. read more

Food was not bad, but the Russian waiter hostess vladmaire was terrible. Representing a major firm who travels to various countries with clients, this was by far the worst service ever. I have never said anything negative about a place unless it was this bad, we paid a lot of money for zero service. So disappointing and rude, very atypical of London and what we expect from such a place. read more

The Guinea is a classic. Not sure about the Grill bit (although it has a great reputation) but the pub is a classic, honest Young's boozer. Plenty of well-kept beer, and friendly service. Its off-the-beaten-track location means that it is not too over-run with tourists, pikeys and out-of-towners. Not worth travelling for, but a quality boozer if you're in the area. read more

Very good steaks (ribeye). Out-of-this-world meat pies (Steak & Kidney). read more

The Guinea Grill - British Near Me - London, XGL

I was invited to this pub with a bunch of my British counterparts as a precursor to our mega, multiple course business dinner. It's a nice little pub in an alley with the standard beverages and fare. We enjoyed our pints in the alley as it was a lovely early evening in May. Just be careful- if you drink in the alley, watch out for the local drivers as they seem to speed up when they see a pedestrian with a beer in their hand. One other thing, the inside pub is your typical set up, but at a certain hour they start the dinner service in the back room. If you enter the pub through the wrong door during meal service looking for a pint, they will send you back out to the alley to the other door that services the bar area. They seemed to have put up a wall to block me from entering the bar so I had to exit and reenter. Odd shit! read more

Outstanding restaurant and pub. It's a restaurant deep in the back and a pub in the front. Space is a bit tight, therefore reservations are recommended if your party will be more than two. Service was prompt, courteous, and helpful. Your choice of wonderful beef cuts cooked perfectly and paired with great wines and other drinks and cocktails. Great food and great setting for a dinner with friends and colleagues. read more

Hugely overpriced. The ambience is ruined as they pack you in; you see people struggling to get in and out their seats without knocking into their neighbors. Meat was good, potatoes over cooked, Yorkshire pudding was bland and greens were too salty. Wine was way too expensive!The service from the staff was mixed and the waitress overcharged on one item. Poor value for money. read more

Every time I visit London, I have dinner here. This past Thursday, I invited 6 customers to a dinner there. While I've only had good things to say about the restaurant before, I had a miserable experience. The service was poor, it took 60 mins for our entrees to come out, and when they did they were not properly prepared. Of the 5 steaks, 3 were not close to what would be considered as ordered. The quality of the meat was inline with a discount grocery store, much different than the meals I've had over the past 10 years. More frustrating was, I reached out to the management with an email explaining the situation, and I didn't receive a response. The was a 435 GBP dinner. I won't be back read more