Blacklock Canary Wharf

There aren't enough superlatives to describe this dining extravaganza. From the moment you approach the smell of cooking meats entices you. Really friendly and knowledgeable staff heighten your experience. We ate at 7.30pm (pre-booked) on a Saturday night and the restaurant was full and buzzing. Having studied the menu previously and watched Blacklock reviews on YouTube we pretty much knew what to expect/order. From the pre-chop bites through to dessert the food was faultless. I'd really recommend the pig's head on toast from the starters as my highlight. Having never seen or tasted this dish previously, I was definitely curious to try it, especially as it comes with red chillies and gherkins - an unusual combination on paper, but boy do they combine well with this dish. The head is apparently a combination of the pig's cheek and jowls, and when served on the sourdough toast with the optional gravy provided, it really did make for a pleasant surprise. I'm sure that whatever you choose from the menu will leave you happy. A nice added touch is that the waiting staff are incredibly attentive, but not intrusively so, and the free of charge table water is constantly replaced without being requested.

Upon arrival, which was after 9pm, Blacklock was still almost at full capcity. We were greeted by the hostess and quickly given a table. The menu was succinct, and the server provided us with good recommendations and answered our queries about different steak options. We were also recommended to down size our order as we seemed to be too excited about the food. We ordered a starter to share, 3 sides and 1 'steak' per person, more on that to follow. We genuinely loved and would highly recommend their steak, I had rump cup with a side of bone marrow. It was so delicious and tender, while a little bit on the heavier side. Their non meat version - cauliflower steak, took us completely by surprise. It was probably the most delicious cauliflower we've ever had and we loved it to bits. We had more than enough food even after downsizing but we have always planned to order their signature white chocolate cheesecake, so we did that and it did not disappoint. The cheesecake (a portion of 9) was presented in a perfect state, then served onto your plate in a homey casual way, the layers mixed together creating interesting textures and great flavours. And on top of that, the white chocolate was not stereotypically sweet! It comes with a portion of mixed berries compote on the side for a different flavour! We loved everything about Blacklock, despite it being quite a loud space and talking can be difficult at times. Located under the bridge also means you hear the trains running above you, but for us, it provided an even more authentic experience, felt like we were in the States.

Probably the best Sunday lunch in London! If you’re wondering where to get Sunday roast in London then Blacklock are possibly the best. We chose the All In where you get three types of roast meats plus all of the vegetables and trimmings. The white chocolate cheesecake (theoretically unlimited) is a great dessert and the wine selection, served from taps so you can find the perfect volume for you, is also very decent. Would highly recommend.