Flat Iron, Covent Garden

The brainchild of Charlie Carroll (formerly of hit Mexican franchise Wahaca) aims to serve excellent steak at affordable prices. This was achieved by pouncing on a hitherto underrated cut: flat iron, a well-marbled, juicy slice of goodness priced at a ridiculously affordable £12. Their flagship restaurant in Covent Garden retains a pared-back menu, but advertises special cuts on the blackboard, along with excellent sides like beef dripping chips. With craft beers on tap and delicious cocktails, Flat Iron shows you a good time at a fraction of the cost of Hawksmoor.