Meat and Wine Company
Mayfair, London
Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
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South African Fire, Mayfair Address
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A practical Mayfair pick for diners who want a familiar meat-and-wine format without turning dinner into a high-stakes tasting-menu night. It is strongest for easy central plans, repeat visits, small groups; cross-shop if awards, chef identity, or a more defined cuisine are the reason for booking.
About Meat and Wine Company
Meat and Wine Company is a London venue with opening hours throughout the week and a smart casual dress code.
For planning a visit in London, note the daily hours: Monday to Thursday from 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12:30 PM to 12 AM, Sunday from 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
Use it for a London visit with practical details
Plan around the essentials: Meat and Wine Company is in London, keeps daily hours, lists smart casual dress. If you are comparing options for a broader evening, use Pearl's London restaurants guide to decide whether the night should be more casual, more formal, or built around another dining room.
For expectations, avoid assuming a particular service style, menu structure, or special-occasion format unless you have checked directly with the venue. If those details matter, check with Meat and Wine Company before booking, or compare it with other London options such as Murano, Noble Rot Mayfair, Shanghai Me, Tamarind, or Colony Club depending on the kind of evening you are planning.
Confirm menu and service details before you commit
Before booking, ask directly about tasting formats, signature dishes, price point, dietary policy, takeaway service, delivery service, bar seating, or group capacity rather than building the evening around assumptions.
If the night is not only restaurant-led, use the London hotels guide or London bars guide to build the rest of the plan around a visit in London.
Quick reference: Meat and Wine Company is a London venue with smart casual dress and daily hours; confirm menu, seating, service details directly before booking.
Planning details
- Location
- 17C Curzon St, London W1J 5HU, United Kingdom
- Website
- themeatandwineco.co.uk/london/mayfair
- Phone
- +44 20 3988 6888
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Meat and Wine Company sits squarely in Mayfair's premium steakhouse tradition, trading on a formal dining room and a meat-and-wine ritual that feels comfortably classic. The restaurant's South African lineage gives the experience a slightly different reference point than British-led beef specialists, so the room reads as composed and purposeful rather than flashy. Service matches that tone: deliberate, attentive and calibrated to a slower, commissioning-style meal. The result is a polished, grown-up atmosphere where provenance storytelling and a deep wine list are as much part of the appeal as the steaks themselves.
Best For
This is a venue built for evening occasions that benefit from pacing and a serious wine list. The meat-and-wine commissioning ritual—choosing cuts, origins and doneness—makes dinner the natural focal point, particularly for date nights, business dinners and special celebrations. The formal dining room and emphasis on provenance and wine depth mean parties come prepared to linger rather than rush; it suits groups who want a structured, sit-down experience and diners who appreciate conversation paired with considered bottles from the list.
Ordering Tips
Treat the menu as a commissioning exercise: spend time with the cut, origin and cooking-temperature choices rather than expecting a preset sequence of small plates. Lean on the wine list—provenance storytelling and wine-list depth are highlighted in the description—so ask for pairing recommendations from staff if you want bottles that complement the fat and char of the steaks. Expect a slower pace overall; plan for a deliberate, multi-course rhythm rather than quick turnover if you have timing constraints.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, relaxing, and elegant with soft lighting creating an intimate and private feel at tables, often described as peaceful and high-end.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- ribeye steak
- fillet steak
- short rib croquettes
Planning details
Location
17C Curzon St, London W1J 5HU, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Colony Club, Notable alternative
- Tamarind, Indian, £££
- Noble Rot Mayfair, Modern British, Modern British
- Shanghai Me, Notable alternative
- Murano, Modern European, Italian, ££££
Restaurant context
How it compares in Mayfair
Tamarind is the better choice when the table wants Indian cooking with a clearer cuisine brief and a known £££ price tier. Meat and Wine Company is easier to justify when the group wants a simpler Mayfair dinner and does not want to commit to a more specific flavour profile.
Noble Rot Mayfair is the stronger cross-shop for wine-led diners and anyone who wants Modern British cooking to shape the night. Murano sits higher on the spend curve at ££££ and makes more sense for a polished Modern European or Italian-leaning occasion. Choose Meat and Wine Company when ease and centrality matter more than ceremony.
Colony Club and Shanghai Me are the comparison points if ambiance is the deciding factor rather than cuisine. For a safer, less agenda-heavy dinner, Meat and Wine Company is the practical option; for a night built around scene or a more stylised room, cross-shop those first.
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Compare Meat and Wine Company
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meat and Wine Company | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Colony Club | London | ; | ; | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Tamarind | London | Indian | £££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Noble Rot Mayfair | London | Modern British | ; | Star Wine Lists 2026 · #12026 OAD Casual in Europe RecommendedThe Good Food Guide 20252025 OAD Casual in Europe |
| Shanghai Me | London | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Murano | London | Modern European, Italian | ££££ | 2026 AA 4-Rosette RestaurantsMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #261The Good Food Guide 20252025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Classical in Europe Ranked · #1952024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Classical in Europe RecommendedWorld's Best Wine Lists 2022 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Meat and Wine Company?
The dress code is smart casual. Keep the outfit neat and relaxed, check directly with the venue if you are planning for a specific occasion in London.
Does Meat and Wine Company handle dietary restrictions?
If your group has specific dietary or allergy requirements, contact Meat and Wine Company directly before arranging a visit in London.
Is Meat and Wine Company good for solo dining?
For a solo visit, the main planning points are that Meat and Wine Company is in London, has daily opening hours, lists a smart casual dress code.
What should I order at Meat and Wine Company?
Can Meat and Wine Company accommodate groups?
What should a first-timer know about Meat and Wine Company?
Meat and Wine Company is in London, the dress code is smart casual, the hours are Monday to Thursday 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM, Friday and Saturday 12:30 PM to 12 AM, Sunday 12:30 PM to 10:30 PM.
