Hawksmoor

The first Hawksmoor steakhouse outside of London is a confident affair. Well sourced steak and attention to detail have created a place like no other.

This wood-lined former court room feels unpretentious and the mid century light fittings, sourced from the US, reflect the subtle good taste at work.

Choose from huge sharing cuts such as T-bone, porterhouse and prime rib, with solo steaks available if you’re not into sharing.

Starters such as caesar salad with Cantabrian anchovies and airy Doddington shavings, or sticky, Old Spot belly ribs are meals in themselves.

Seafood at Hawksmoor is another strength. Ethically sourced scallops bathe in white port and garlic butter. Or try the UK-sourced monkfish, grilled over charcoal.

Side orders such as beef dripping chips, creamed spinach, anchovy hollandaise and bone marrow gravy are reason enough to visit in their own right.

Drinks take in classic cocktails, highballs and fizzes. Meanwhile the wine list is packed with intriguing, accessible wines. With a reputation as the best steakhouse in the North, Hawksmoor delivers a reliably brilliant experience.