The story
Hawksmoor St Pancras channels twenty years of culinary precision into the heart of London's railway district, where founders Will Beckett and Huw Gott have transplanted their signature approach to the former Midland Grand dining room. The kitchen relies on live-fire charcoal grills to cook dry-aged British beef, including the rare Longhorn breed that helped define the group's early success. This dedication to quality materials earned the restaurant a spot in The Good Food Guide's Readers Recommend list for 2026, validating a menu built on reliable excellence rather than fleeting trends.
The dining space retains the grandeur of Sir George Gilbert Scott's Grade I-listed Gothic Revival masterpiece, framing tables between marbled columns and beneath a soaring ceiling. Deep green paint and smart leather banquettes provide a warm contrast to the historic stonework, creating a setting suited for both hurried rail travellers and leisurely gatherings. Guests can also step into the adjacent Martini Bar, a high-ceilinged venue dedicated to ice-cold Martinis and the group's Sacred Six favourites like Shaky Pete's Ginger Brew.
Diners build their meals around generous cuts such as the Longhorn Feast, served with slow-cooked onions and roasted bone marrow, alongside familiar staples like bone marrow oysters and shell-on prawns with cocktail sauce. Vegetarian options feature the Winslade Wellington, wrapped in golden pastry with celeriac and mushrooms, while Chef Carla oversees a rotating selection of summer desserts including a spiced pineapple pavlova with tequila. Every dish reflects a straightforward execution, from the nutmeg-laden creamed spinach to the birthday cake inspired by the Grand Rocher.
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