Gillray's Steakhouse & Bar

You're walking into County Hall on the South Bank, and suddenly you've got the Thames and Westminster stretching out before you through those massive windows. Gillray's occupies this magnificent old space with real gravitas—soaring ceilings, period features, the works—but it never feels stuffy. The menu is reassuringly straightforward: dry-aged cuts cooked with precision, proper sides, a wine list that actually makes sense. It's the kind of place where you can bring clients and feel confident, or book a table for a proper date night without overthinking it.