Harden's survey result
Summary
“It’s all about steak and chips at the heart of matters” (although there are a smattering of other dishes) at this “central, no-fuss steakhouse”, whose “old-fashioned ambience” befits its near half-century in St James’s (on the site of the original Walls meat business). “Discreet service” and a “quiet dining room” make it “ideal for those business discussions”; as does the “good wine list”. It can seem pricey, but – by way of compensation – if you are hungry, you can have as many chips as you like!
Summary
“Steak, as many hot chips as you can handle, good claret... and that’s about it really” – sums up the appeal of this “traditional” St James’s steakhouse that occupies the site where Wall’s became famous for their sausages. “Does exactly what it says on the tin”, although it’s seen as “rather overpriced” – “you’re paying for the name and the location”.
Summary
“Steak. Chips. Wine. As much as you can eat. Luvverly.” That’s the formula at this straightforward St James’s steakhouse, now in its fifth decade, which, fans say, manages to stay “traditional without being stuffy”. It occupies the former site of Wall’s butchers, of sausage fame since the 19th century. It was rated higher this year as it seemed to avoid the typical complaints about pricing often present in feedback.
Summary
“Good steak ’n’ chips” (with unlimited top-ups on the latter) in “pleasing surroundings” still win fans for this classic St James’s fixture, which dates from the 1970s, and whose characterful premises were the home of the Wall’s sausages empire in Victorian times. It’s “not cheap”, but this occasioned fewer complaints this year.
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113 Jermyn St, London, SW1Y 6HJ
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Pretheatre | £65.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £14.50 | £22.50 | £11.00 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
113 Jermyn St, London, SW1Y 6HJ
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Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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