Black and Blue Steakhouse in Southwark

The restaurant was very busy and is clearly popular. We asked whether a sharing platter would be enough between three and were advised not. The steak was cooked as instructed and the sides as expected. I don't think the food was exceptional.

Very average food for a very high price. Wings oily and tasteless. Steak was basic and no flavour. Walnuts in the salad tasted stale. Cocktails and fries pretty good. Go flat Iron instead

The food here is very average. We started with chicken satay, which was tough and dry and served with a salad that was a bit past it's best . For a main I had salmon with new potatoes and french beans. It was ok, but very much the sort of thing you would cook at home; and probably wish you'd taken the veg out the pan a few minutes sooner. My partner had steak which was cooked well, but it hadn't been seasoned and was served on a cold plate which is never a good idea. We also got a plate with walnut salad. It was rather uninteresting. I just tried a walnut from it and again it didn''t taste very fresh. The star of the meal by a long way was a sticky toffee pudding which was light with just the right amount of sweetness. If every dish had been as good as this it'd be a very memorable meal. Unfortunately I ordered a rather dull sorbet served in an 80s style fluted glass with mismatched frozen fruits dropped on the top which I decided to avoid following the issue with the salad and nuts! I've added a photo of the drink I had, it looks like the Lime was prechopled some time ago as it is browned and discoloured around the edges. It fits with my concern about the potential lack of freshness of some of the ingredients.

Very lovely ambience. Was quite busy but didn't have to wait long to be seated. The waiters were very polite and friendly and covered any allergy requirements.

Positively the best meal we have had in a very long time. The starters were an excellent whetting of the appetite, steak was perfect, to die for and the ice cream sundae a wonderful end to a glorious meal. Staff were so polite and helpful, the ambiance relaxing yet very buoyant. Would 100% recommend this eating establishment. Might have to go again tomorrow hehehe!!!

After a long and tiring journey in cold weather, we finally arrived at the restaurant. My initial impression was positive. The restaurant was large, and for a moment, I felt a sense of excitement, it seemed posh and sophisticated, exactly what one would expect from a high-end London establishment. However, this excitement quickly faded once we were shown to our table. We were seated in a cramped corner that felt more suited for a quick-service café than a premium steakhouse. The table was small, the chairs were uncomfortable, and the entire setup screamed “eat quickly and leave” rather than inviting us to relax and enjoy a fine meal. It was disheartening, to say the least. The seating arrangement was another let-down. The tables were packed so closely together that there was little room to move or speak without fear of being overheard by the neighbouring diners. It didn’t feel private or comfortable. My son and I joked that perhaps having a drink or two might help us forget the lack of privacy and ease our discomfort. Looking at the menu, I was still hopeful that the food might make up for the subpar atmosphere. I left the decision-making to my son but couldn’t help dreaming of a perfectly cooked steak served by professional, attentive waitstaff. Unfortunately, reality hit hard when the drinks arrived. We had ordered diet cokes, which the waiter placed on the table with all the finesse of a fast-food worker at a busy counter. It wasn’t what I expected from a supposed high-end establishment. The starters didn’t fare much better. I must mention, We were served dry and hard pita slices accompanied by a few coloured pepper strips, which felt cheap and uninspired. I kept my focus on the main course, hoping the steak would be the saving grace of the meal. Before the main course, I decided to freshen up and visit the restroom. This, too, was a disappointment. The toilets were located upstairs, accessible either by stairs or a lift, and were housed in what felt like a temporary container structure. They were small, basic, and resembled something you’d find at a pop-up event or a boot sale. It was shocking for a restaurant of this stature to have such inadequate facilities. In my opinion, toilets should have been located downstairs with proper structures, especially if the upstairs was designated for seating. When the steaks finally arrived, my initial optimism resurfaced but only briefly. I had ordered my steak well-done, and to their credit, it was cooked as requested. However, my son had opted for medium-rare, and his steak arrived with a large chunk of uncooked fat hanging off it. It was unappetizing and could easily have put anyone off their meal. The steaks were served with fries and a basic salad. My son had also ordered cooked mushrooms, which he had read glowing reviews about. Sadly, they turned out to be a huge let-down. The fries were served in a basket-style container, but they were thin, overcooked, and dry. Worse still, many of the potato slices were broken, as if they’d simply emptied the fryer’s leftovers into the basket. Honestly, if my wife had gone into the kitchen one Sunday morning, grabbed some frozen chips, mushrooms, and a steak from the freezer, and cooked us a meal, it would have been far superior to what we were served at this restaurant. And it would have cost a fraction of the price, my son paid approximately £60 per person for this meal, excluding alcohol which we did not have any. Overall, the experience was a massive disappointment. The service, ambiance, and food all failed to live up to the expectations one would have for a London steakhouse. It was a sobering reminder that dining in London isn’t always a luxury to envy. While I’m sure there are exceptional restaurants in the city, this wasn’t one of them. I’m grateful to have had this experience, as it has taught me to lower my expectations when it comes to dining in big cities. If you’re planning a special occasion or looking for an outstanding meal, my advice would be to do thorough research and perhaps look beyond the popular names.

What a great place . It’s central London and you need a great lunch , very “meat” centric , at a very reasonable price … come to Black and Blue ! Four of us arrived for lunch and we were not disappointed . The burgers were huge and well cooked , the staff were friendly and attentive , and the price was very reasonable ! I’d definitely be back !

The best Steak House in London I've been coming here for years

The food was okay due to the service unfortunately wasn’t the best due to the poor servants!!! And bad rude attitude (pokie) our waitress name don’t recommend her 🤣

Delicious food, a perfect steak, and great company—what more could you want on a night out?

Had lunch there today. The food is very reasonably priced they also do a set menu. The meal seemed nice enough however, it could be a coincidence, but for the last few times I have eaten there over the last several months I have experienced an upset tummy shortly after finishing my meal, even though I have chosen different meals each time. I am local and noticed the same manager and staff have been there for quite some time.

Had a ribeye medium the first one I sent back as it was rare the 2nd one was medium rare count eat it. The pepper corn sauce was cold the English mustard had been left in the fridge a while in the portion pot and had started to form a skin. Wife had a burger was supposed to have been well done but you have a look at the photo and tell me what you think was it well done? Staff friendly but the food isn’t good the chef needs training on how to cook the steaks and burgers as the customer requests. Others also had issues with how their was cooked

We visited the restaurant and tried the double burger and steak. While the burger wasn’t the best I’ve ever had, the overall experience was enjoyable. The steak was well-prepared, and the atmosphere was inviting. What stood out the most was the excellent service – attentive, friendly, and efficient. It made our visit worthwhile. I’d recommend this place for its great ambiance and outstanding service.

very good restaurant very good atmosphere excellent service 👌

For a pre concert meal we went for the Prix Fixe menu. Pate with toast and a redcurrant jelly for starters I then had the steak frite and my companion had the wild mushroom and goats cheese. For dessert I had the apple pie and custard and my companion had the sorbet. All in all the food was of fair quality for the price. To drink we had the Black and Blue nonalcoholic cocktails which were very nice and a final coffee. The staff were friendly enough without being overbearing. I would like to go again and sample their more expensive cuts of steak to see how they stack up to the regular sirloin I had.

steak was cooked to perfection for me. I like it well done and it was beautiful. prawn starter was gorgeous. and the ice cream sundae was delicious, was there with family on Wednesday for Christmas get together the atmosphere was lovely.

Large group of us but food wasnt hot, luke warm startere and main. Food itself was nice though. Service was fine.

We were able to get a table relatively easy at weekdays evening without reservation. Food and Drinks were good, the Ambiente is interesting, but directly above the location the trains of the tube are riding and thereby it's kind of loud inside.

A treat, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, I highly recommend. A treat, we enjoyed ourselves, I highly recommend.

We have dined here twice in a weeks time. Both meals were excellent. It's probably the best restaurant we have eaten in our 2 weeks of visiting London .

Nice restaurant to eat, it was very tasty too. There are no soft drinks on the menu here, but they do have it if you ask for it

Sharp knives 🔪🔪 and quite loud here! 📣

Super meal. Great balance beween price and quality - so many places rip you off with really expensive steak that is rubbish quality. Our meal was excellent quality and great value. Unexpectedly surprised. Ambience was a tiny bit noisy as they were busy, but overally a very positive experience.

Good food, good position, really good service

This place look cool, so I stop for a drink with my friends, love the drinks, Janik is friendly and attentive. Will visit again.

Never disappointed. Staff welcoming and efficient. Food is lovely. We go for the platter and cocktails. Look forward to our next visit.

The food wasn't good and didn't taste like anything & even the fries weren't tasty, but they were dripping with fat and very expensive. The staff was nice and the food was delivered quickly, but it's still not worth a visit.

Very good dinner with few colleagues. Service was perfect and fast. Great selection of beers and desserts. I will come back

The food here is really good and the atmosphere is fantastic. Staff are very very friendly. Location is perfect. Came here with a lot of colleagues. Sat on a big table and they had no trouble efficiently. Serving a large group. Highly recommended.

Thoroughly enjoyed my chicken and drinks. Atmosphere was great and we managed to get seated despite not booking. Would visit again.

Booked our wedding anniversary meal tonight. We were highly impressed with the food and the service and really appreciated the complimentary glass of Prosecco. Not our first time here and certainly not our last. Thank you!

Average. Nobody approached after or during. Food very basic but Ok.

Having enjoyed meals here a couple of times before , we popped in last Friday evening on our way to a gig We were amazed to see the Piix Fixe deal was still being offered as most restaurants don't offer lower priced meal deals at weekends My wife had a realy unusual and totally delicious Warm Artichoke , Cheese + Spinage starter with loads of nachos and I started with the Butterfly Prawns with sweet chillie dip , which was great My main was a very generous , tasty , Sausage + Mash whilst my wife's Steak Frites was a super tender steak with green beans that came as such a generous portion that we couldn't manage a desert , very unusual for us The staff were just delightful and altho the place was pretty busy they made the effort to check back with us a couple of times that all was well and did we need extra condements or more drinks Two very substantial and tasty courses for under Twenty Five Quid each meant that having ordered cocktails + sparkling water we left with a very reasonable bill of about £80 , which has to be the best value in Borough Market

I give one star to everything because zero stars is not an option! I do a search for a steak restaurant and that one comes up... we arrive without booking but, even though there were places, the R Manager at the entrance dismisses us with: "The kitchen is full tonight" and it was 8.15pm!!! ! Maybe because we were Italian!!!! Too bad because I left several pounds elsewhere!!!!

Great value. Great food. Great staff.

Our usual place to eat when in the area… we had the steak with pepper sauce, burgers and pate and prawns to start… all excellent. And we had pre booked so they kindly fitted us in

Ribeye was ok but not amazing. Nice chips and great mushrooms. Feels pretty corporate though with no soul. Waiters were attentive if a bit unenthusiastic. I recommend Hawksmore if you want to spend just a little bit more for an amazing experience.

Very nice place. Fillet was the best. Usually ribeye is my fave, but my fiancé's fillet was better!

Perla has been the most amazing waitress and has made our night. Will be coming again.

A most lovely venue. The food was excellent. The steak was cooked well done and there was no snobbery about ti! Love the attitude of the staff and the ambience was wonderful and extremely inviting. Will definitely visit again.

I have ordered steak which was great but the fries are very average if you improve that for example chunky fries go well with steak It would be great.

Amazing dinner!! The burger was super tasty and huge 😄!! Pearl was very friendly and gave us the opportunity of having a very nice experience. It was my first time there, I’ll surely come back! Definitely recommended!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A good place to eat. I asked for a medium rare steak, and it was a little over....but not enough to complain about! The restaurant catered well for our group of eleven, and everyone had a thoroughly good time. The staff were great, so all in all a really good experience.

Steaks and more in this Borough Market restaurant.

Amazing food. Great prices and fantastic dining experience. Blood orange sorbet was to die for. Steak was cooked to perfection

Brilliant food however it took quite a bit of time for the food to arrive. I recommend the set menu which cost about £27 for 2 courses and £35 for 3 courses

Carne veramente eccezionale! I prezzi del menù si riferiscono spesso a piatti completi di patatine e insalata quindi se magari possono sembrare cari non lo sono! Eccezionale apple pie!! Vale la visita!!

The food was competitively priced, and the meals were appropriately matched to that price point. Some of the desserts in the three-course menu might have been a bit lackluster, but they were still enjoyable. The staff were all nice. Despite the initial rush, the staff's promptness was understandable given the full house, although it did make us feel a bit hurried

Nice steak restaurant in Borough Market. Great food with a relaxed service. Good quality steak £35 for rib eye. Fries not very good but mushrooms great. Average pate to start.

Ribeye medium rare ordered while it turned out medium well~~ otherwise, it’s not bad

A good selection of foods. Something for everyone. A fixed price 2 course menu is good value. The streaks are top class and a good selection of drinks and cocktails.

Ate here for the first time yesterday, very disappointing. Generic out of a bag starters followed by a tasteless fatty nasty cut of cote de beouf that wasn’t even cut. This is the first time I’ve ever had it where it wasn’t cut. Worst than this though was the ‘fries’ you get with the meal, they are literally McDonald’s fries but cooked worse. This is a great example how not to serve steak and show that nothing is made in house. I won’t be going back. In an area like Borough Market where the choice of places to eat is so good I’m surprised this place is still open.

Honestly just a bit of a weird experience. The venue was quite empty when we arrived whereas all the neighbouring restaurants were packed but it is a much bigger space. The food was fine, good portion sizes but not cheap. It was the service that was odd, we would be approached multiple times by different people and at points felt rushed. Our main waitress was a bit short with us when taking orders. The poor fellow behind us had to stop two different waitresses from clearing his girlfriend’s plate while she was in the loo. They were offering a lot of service but seemed to want people to hurry up. Considering that it wasn’t super busy and it was several hours before closing it just meant there were uncomfortable vibes unfortunately.

Googled steak places in borough market and this one came up. Couldn't complain about the prices, which were very reasonable along with the portion sizes. My steak was cooked to order. I was able to be seated and accommodated without any fuss and my drinks order was completed in a prompt fashion. Waiter uniforms were not matching and didn't understand wearing trainers because it was a nice restaurant and just felt put of sync with the decor..small but minor thing for me but didn't overly impinge on my whole enjoyment of what a nice meal and experience I had. Would highly recommend and would return again.

Absolutely amazing!! The food is great. We got grilled prawns as a starter and Cotê de Boeuf for main, so tender and juicy, loved it! The staff is great!!! So nice and friendly .. And also, the bartenders make the best cocktails ever!! You have to try it, if you go to borough market !!! Highly recommended

Delicious meal with friends. Really tasty field mushrooms with roast vegetables and goats cheese, calorie counter (bun-less) burger and sausage and mash. The meals are really good sized portions and great service.

Really friendly staff and delicious food. We were having a quiet reunion of 3 old friends and it was perfect! Will definitely be back! For central London was also a reasonable price given the quality. We had 3 courses, sparkling rose, and cocktails and it was 187 between us! We were fully satisfied!!

The waiter's attitude was very bad, it was very hot that day (because we are from Hong Kong, used to air conditioning) so I wanted to ask if there was a fan to borrow, but in the end, after she answered us, she went to laugh at us with her colleagues, she said it 4 times and it was really rude. I could understand the lip language and she told her colleagues that those Hong Kong people were funny and asked me if I had a fan. It didn't look like a big deal, but she was really big like this Politeness, simply discrimination! I hope Black Blue Restaurant can take this issue seriously!

Pretty and spacious restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. The salad with avocado and cheese was good. I was not fond of the steak frites. It was a very small portion and had a bitter taste. The apple pie with custard was OK. The waitress clearly had some sort of passive aggressive tendancies toward me. I doubt I'd ever go back, but I'm sure there are many people who have a fine meal.

Second visit to the restaurant. Great atmosphere and excellent service. Food choices are excellent and good value. Great place to go for informal eating but equally feels like a treat. Will definitely go again. I mentioned on the booking it was my husband’s birthday and they sang happy birthday, really unexpected.

Lovely food and good service. The starters were a decent size.

Great night out _ the Rib Eye steaks were tender and succulent and cooked to perfection.

Excellent steak and preparation, very careful with attention to allergies so that the client feels safe and eats exquisitely. Very good experience, thank you.

Great meal and really tasty pudding

Great location if you are looking for something easy, but wouldn’t say it’s special. Food was pretty plain only got 2 prawns in the starter portion for the high price. The manager was very polite and helpful but unfortunately I would not recommend.

A bit noisy, but it was on a Saturday lunch time a week before Christmas! Food and service great and good value set two course meal.

Had a lovely meal there for a family birthday, the food was amazing, and the cocktails were also excellent The staff were attentive, welcoming, friendly and professional 😊 Would thoroughly recommend 👍

The treatment of the employees is very bad Morals are non-existent The food is very bad

Good place to drink and eat... Without praise and without infamy.

All the waiters were lovely and great today- had a good time. Hopefully they get a raise! Very kind and catering, food was great

Very good food and service. Reasonable price and the waiter Patrick was so nice. Definitely recommend

The security guy at the door was extremely rude and totally out of place. We almost left because his rude and patronising manners made us very uncomfortable. The restaurant should have a host in place instead of having this person scaring customers away. This was Friday 21.06.24 in the evening.

Best steak place we've been to in our 4-week vacation. Cool atmosphere, especially outside in the Borough. Service was impeccable.

Really enjoyable lunch. Ordered the ribeye steak with herb butter. Came out really nicely and tasted even better. Lovely setting being right in the heart of Borough making for a great location! Good value for money too. Will be back!

One supplier booked a table to host a business lunch. Amazing steak, very nice ambiance and excellent service. I highly recommend this place!

Beautiful restaurant with amazing food. I had the ribeye steak and my boyfriend had a burger and it was honestly the best food I have had. The waitresses and waiters were so lovely, especially Pearla who made our experience the best. 100% recommend this restaurant.

The server was really not a good match for the place. She had a very bad aptitude otherwise nice place to have a good time and food .

Food was delicious, especially the steak

Very nice straightforward food in this restaurant. I had the minute steak and it was very nice, most of the others in the group had the same and agreed, one person had the burger too and said it was very nice. We also had a nice Albariño, so nice we ordered a couple more bottles. The price was also great, the steak was £22, I’d say a bargain for this part of London. Do visit, it’s very good.

A little expensive, but recommended. The food and service were very good and very friendly.

Good restaurant on the banks of the Thames. Elegant, well decorated, comfortable and with different areas and environments in a very pleasant atmosphere. Both on its outdoor terrace and inside. Good menu of drinks, beers, wines, cocktails. Menu with starters, salads, meats and a menu with options of one, two and three courses. Desserts available. The treatment by the waiter Kevin was spectacular, accurate and friendly recommendations and he also helped us with English and Spanish.

Really dry and over cooked steak. The ribeye was very thin and dry. Chicken wings and chips were too deep friend and crispy. We weren’t offered more drinks and no one came to check how our food was. Soft drinks were warm and not from the fridge. I’d describe this as average pub food that is hugely over priced. The restaurant decor and atmosphere is nice, but that’s the only positive. Hugely disappointing, and I wish I’d seen the other negative reviews before I came here, as I won’t return.

Nice room furnished in a modern way in an old but renovated structure with arches and bricks. Close to Borough Market, it can be easily reached from London Bridge tube. Excellent service, helpful and professional. Excellent food and excellent Streetfood style plating, medium portions and medium-high cost. The flaw that in my opinion is out of place is the price of the coffee, we had two American coffees for the price of 8 pounds. Overall we are satisfied.

Steak and Ceasars Salad were great!

Very friendly, food was great, highly recommended.

Great spot for lunch or dinner In Borough Market close to London Bridge and The Shard

It's worth a visit. The food was very good and was delivered very quickly for two people. The service staff wasn't very friendly. They weren't that keen on serving. The ambience wasn't exceptional but it was pleasant. Definitely worth a visit.

As ever a fantastic lunch with great staff adding to the atmosphere

Thankfully, it is set away from Borough Market. Which is a terrible area. This is an oasis of calm. Well, apart from the rumble of trains over the beautiful barrel vaulted ceiling. It is a lovely space. Really interesting to eat there. Service was fast and friendly. Food was delishous too. Mains around £15 -20. Or just have all the starters as the table did next to us. They do a Prix Fixe menu. Which is good value. Suggest booking a table at busy times.

There was nothing wrong with the food, it was delicious but it didn't make me rave either. The service is very courteous and the ambience is great.

Lovely food, however the waiter kept getting our order wrong as he tried to remember it rather than write it down each time. Messed up our drinks order several times, he was always apologetic however it did become annoying. Party of seven and the bill was over £300, so rather pricey too. Food was excellent though.

The Prix fixe menu was amazing! AND it's available concurrently with their full menu. Great atmosphere, great service. 👍 👍 They were even able to seat us immediately without prior reservations during the dinner rush hour, AND THEY DID NOT RUSH US OUT! In fact, we stayed almost up until closing time. You don't have to go home, but you HAVE TO GO HERE!!!

Nice service and plenty of seats. The place will occasionally rock due to the nearby trains. It’s an experience 😉 I was happy with the coffee. It was delicious

My friends and I had the set meal. Very enjoyable

Need’s reservation , good food , big portions, the steak was delicious

The food was nice as this was our second time at this restaurant, it’s a very quick service and would maybe like a little longer between courses, the waitress was very polite and friendly , the only down fall for me was I asked them to take off 12.5% service charge but I did round the bill up making a tip of £7/8 , they lady asked if there was a problem I said no I could see she wasn’t happy and on leaving passing 3 staff members , there was no eye contact they definitely snubbed us , I think I’ll maybe give the place a miss next time .

If you want to get out again as quickly as possible, there should be 2 seconds between the starter and the main course. Steak not too good either

Laksma was our server - she was helpful. The food was really nice, price was decent and would recommend this restaurant.

Average quality steak, nothing special. Pepper sauce was tasteless, in fact a store bought sachet tastes better. Chips ok, again not amazing, you can order boring cold green beans as a side dish. Maybe frying them with shallots and a bit of garlic would be better no? Wine was good, we ordered two. I recommend the Barbera D'Arti. Good cheese board especially the cheddar. Great service, nice people who try their best. Would we return: unfortunately no

Great food and comfortable surroundings in the heart of Borough Market.