The City's got a new steakhouse, and it's set up in one of London's more atmospheric spots. MRBL opened in early March inside Leadenhall Market, taking over a two-floor space with a terrace that looks straight out onto the market's grand, Victorian architecture.
The menu sticks to a solid British steakhouse brief, starting with nibbles like chipolatas with English mustard and slow-braised rump croquettes. From there, it's all about the bigger cuts — chateaubriand, porterhouse — built for sharing and sourced from HG Walter. Steaks come with a choice of flavoured butters, from blue cheese to fermented chilli, plus the usual sauces. On the side, expect marrow mash, beef-fat triple-cooked chips, and crispy hash browns with black garlic aioli, or lighter options like Caesar salad and charred hispi cabbage.
There's a bit more to it if you're not just here for steak — there are starters like croquettes, grilled prawns, and sausages, while mains like grilled monkfish tail and succulent roast chicken offer an alternative for those who don't fancy steak. Desserts stick to the classics with their own twist, such as burnt apple and ginger crumble.
The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Matt Colk, previously of Aviary Rooftop Restaurant and The Gun. Matt said, “At MRBL, everything begins with quality and provenance. We work closely with suppliers who share our values. It's about respecting the ingredient and letting it speak for itself.”
The wine list, put together with wine consultant Nicola Hale, leans on a mix of well-known regions and a few more interesting bottles. There's also a cracking line-up of craft beers, lagers, Guinness and the usual classic cocktails if wine's not your thing.
MRBL is the second project from restaurateurs Anthony Gaughan and Stephen Bagatti, who previously launched Boom Bap Burgers back in 2015. The space takes cues from its surroundings, drawing on the architecture and history of the market. They said, “We are incredibly excited to be bringing our vision to life in such an iconic City location. Leadenhall Market was once home to London's meat, game and poultry traders - MRBL feels like a natural evolution of the market's deep-rooted history. We hope MRBL honours that tradition whilst bringing a fresh, contemporary energy to the space.”
MRBL is open daily from 12pm to 9pm.