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Summary
Punters are often drawn to this D&D London operation because of its association with TV show ‘First Dates’, for which it was famously the location. Originally it was conceived by the group as a classic City steakhouse kind of place, but has never really made waves in that department. Still, the odd report says it’s a “useful” option in the area (although, note, if you haven’t visited for a little while, it’s moved – it’s no longer overlooking St Paul’s from Paternoster Square and is now on Ludgate Hill).
Summary
A dependable steak remains the menu highlight at this D&D London grill, but some regulars are “disappointed that it has moved location (from Paternoster Square to Ludgate Hill) and is no longer overlooking St Paul’s”. Oddly for a restaurant catering to City business diners, the previous venue became famous for hosting reality TV show ‘First Dates’.
Summary
This City-based grill overlooking St Paul's Cathedral, from D&D London, is pitched firmly at the location’s business diners – but it does have a romantic side, as the location for seven years of ‘reality’ TV show First Dates, starring maître d’ extraordinaire Fred Sirieix, with actors playing the parts of waiting and bar staff.
Summary
This business-friendly venue overlooking St Paul’s Cathedral is part of the D&D London operation and offers “pretty good steaks” cooked over charcoal, although the “ridiculous prices” have sometimes detered all but expense account diners (and maybe also TV fans, as the show First Dates has been filmed here for the past six years). In November 2020, its moving sticks to a new site a short walk away due to the refurbishment of its current site.
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Have you eaten at Paternoster Chop House?
1 Warwick Court, London, EC4M 7DX
Restaurant details
Paternoster Chop House Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Decent and safe option"
"Doing what the City enjoys, with high levels of testosterone, impressive steaks and a strong supporting cast. Service keen to please, if on the young side. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £25.00 | £30.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
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| £14.50 | £27.50 | £8.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £29.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £0.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 13.50% |
1 Warwick Court, London, EC4M 7DX
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4:30 pm |
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