Hawksmoor Guildhall & The Sublime Society Room, Private Dining Room

UPDATED review.... To the world at large, I have updated my initial review from two stars in mid-November 2024 to a five-star rating following my second visit on February 8, 2025 and for good reason. Hawksmoor Guildhall truly cares. They were genuinely concerned about my previous experience and made every effort to set things right and they absolutely did. Vallie Perret, Assistant Reservations Manager, was exceptional in our communication. Her kind and thoughtful offer of a complimentary meal set the stage for an unforgettable evening. My wife and I visited for an early Valentine’s Day dinner, and the experience was flawless. Every member of staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive. The service was nothing short of exceptional, and the wine recommendation — Hartenberg Cabernet Sauvignon was spot on. The food was simply outstanding. I won’t list each dish, because every single bite was perfection. Overall, I wholeheartedly recommend Hawksmoor Guildhall. Bring your family, bring your friends as this was the best customer service I have ever received in a restaurant, and I can’t wait to return!

Absolutely Awful - Avoid at All Costs! If I could give zero stars, I would. This was, without a doubt, one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had. For £140+, I expected at least decent food and service, but instead, I got a complete disaster from start to finish. • The staff’s body odor was unbearable - completely unacceptable in a restaurant. • The chips were still frozen inside, which says everything about the care (or lack of) that goes into the food. • The steak was small, chewy, and absolutely not worth the ridiculous price (£78) • The bread was ice-cold, like it had just come out of the fridge. We had to ask for it to be toasted, which should have been basic common sense. • The waiter was rude, spoke back to us, and had an attitude like we were bothering him. • We ordered wine, and they completely forgot about it - our steak arrived, and we had to remind them to bring it. • The service was a chaotic mess, with a different waiter coming to our table every time, making it impossible to have any consistency or proper communication. • Even the staff at the entrance seemed lazy and unprofessional, standing around like they didn’t care. This place is an overpriced joke with terrible service and low-quality food. I wouldn’t come back if it were free. Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else.