There is a masculine sensibility when you walk into Stags Head Steakhouse—but it is not an unwelcoming one. On the contrary, the staff are astutely attentive to your choice of drink, how you seem to like your steak, and the company you keep. Mirroring the great dining rooms of London (and teeming with the sort of elegant air one might witness in a Bridgerton or Downton Abbey episode), the deep, dark woods and blue tones create an intimate environment you feel ensconced by as you walk in.
For starters, your table might fancy a splendid array of plates to get the appetite going, from some freshly shucked oysters to a gratin-style crab thermidor served with tarragon, cognac and hollandaise. Or a lobster cocktail, brightened with dill, cherry tomatoes and avocadoes.
But at Stags, it’s the prime cuts that matter most. Depending on the size of your party for the night, you might want to indulge in the winning Tomahawk F1 Wagyu cut, or the bone-in sirloin, grilled and smoked to perfection over charcoal and applewood. To add, there’s always the delectable range of mains, like a juicy veal chop or the black cod served with cabbage and cauliflower puree. Don’t forget to have at the myriad of moreish sauces too.
The desserts don’t miss either; sweet tooths will adore the rich chocolate sundae or the apple and blackberry crumble. And for those looking to be whisked further into the night, then pop over to The Library & Lounge just across from the dining hall, where they’ll continue to mix up a formidable roster of both time-honoured and refreshingly modern cocktails for you.
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