Recommend a good steakhouse and also a cocktail bar in London

[srw]

I'm wanting to celebrate my birthday in July with a good steak and then on to a cocktail bar for a few after.
I've looked online and like the look of
http://thehawksmoor.com/locations/seven-dials/
And also http://www.jwsteakhouse.co.uk/mobile/home.html
But I thought I'd ask the London massive about any local hidden gems.

Also I'm after a nice cocktail bar with warm relaxed atmosphere

Cheers
Jay

Hawksmoor is very good, and also does cocktails. Others have recommended Gaucho - there are several restaurants around the place. I'd particularly recommend the one underneath the Crosse Keys Wetherspoons on Gracechurch Street for its ambience.

The Shard isn't the only sky-high cocktail bar in London. Better value (for some versions of "better value") are Tower 42, the Heron Tower and the Skygarden at the Walkie-Talkie on Fenchurch Street. But I'd recommend going for a fancy drink first rather than afterwards - all the restaurants mentioned will sell you cocktails and will be more warm and relaxed after dinner than most of London's bars.

 

[stephec]

Suck a classy gent !!!!!!

Shaun

Good job he spelt, 'your,' right.

 

[Brains]

Hawksmore is an excellent place for a steak, probably the finest in London, but be warned it comes with eyewatering prices to match, think in terms of a 3 figure sum, per head, for a full meal with wine etc.

 

[Markymark]

Hawksmore is an excellent place for a steak, probably the finest in London, but be warned it comes with eyewatering prices to match, think in terms of a 3 figure sum, per head, for a full meal with wine etc.

They do a pre theatre I believe.