Flat Iron Soho

Flat Iron at 17 Beak Street in Soho W1 is the original branch of the no-reservations steak group that has become one of London's most consistently popular restaurants. The concept is simple and brilliant: a single cut — the flat iron, cut from the shoulder clod of the cow, a deeply flavoured secondary cut — served medium-rare with a side of beef dripping salted popcorn, creamed spinach and a small salad, for a fixed low price. Hardens praises the group for "brilliant value steaks." The Infatuation calls Flat Iron "one of the best affordable restaurants in London." Yelp consistently rates it among Soho's top restaurants. The walk-in-only format and low price point make it accessible to everyone. The queues at Beak Street are part of the Soho street theatre.

Available for walk-in dine-in at 17 Beak Street, Soho W1F. No reservations. Own website: flatironsteak.co.uk.