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The best beef Wellington in London

Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
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One of the most famous dishes in British culinary history, at its core, beef Wellington consists of a tender, rosy beef fillet enveloped in mushroom duxelles and flaky, golden pastry. It's not the easiest or quickest to prepare and is somewhat difficult to serve for a single diner, so it's a bit of a rarity on contemporary menus, but if you're at all interested in British cuisine or enjoy meaty dishes, it should undoubtedly be on your London bucket list. We've rounded up the best beef Wellingtons in London in this handy guide so you know where to go and what to expect. Enjoy!

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      45 Jermyn Street Beef Wellington with tableside flair
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      Bob Bob Ricard Luxury beef Wellington for two
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      The Ritz Restaurant The ultimate Michelin-starred luxury
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      The Guinea Grill Historic London gastropub
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      The Goring Dining Room Serious about British tradition
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      Roast Quintessentially British
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      Rules Off-menu special
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      Gordon Ramsay Restaurants The full beef Wellington experience

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Beef Wellington with tableside flair

Central London restaurant 45 Jermyn Street is a luxurious eatery with colourful interiors evoking old-school glamour and a kitchen putting contemporary spins on traditional British cooking. They serve a beef Wellington for two, accompanied with dauphinoise potatoes, green beans, and peppercorn sauce. For added theatricality, the dish is flambéed at your table, ensuring a memorable dining experience.

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Luxury beef Wellington for two

The opulent Bob Bob Ricard restaurants spare no expense when it comes to the finer things in life, welcoming guests with striking designer interiors and upscale cuisine that kicks things off with caviar and chilled vodka shots before carrying on to the main event. You can order a beef Wellington to share here, made with premium 28-day aged Hereford beef fillet and served with truffle jus. There's a 45-minute wait for the dish to be made, which is where having a tableside “Press for Champagne” button comes especially handy.

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The ultimate Michelin-starred luxury

The Ritz Restaurant is one of the most prestigious dining establishments in the world, boasting two Michelin stars as of 2025. This is a seriously “special occasion” kind of place, where a dish such as beef Wellington is imbued with history and respect. Featured as both an à la carte option and as part of the tasting menu, The Ritz Restaurant's beef Wellington comes with a sauce made from Madeira wine and Périgord truffles, and is finished tableside.

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Historic London gastropub

Situated in the heart of Mayfair, The Guinea Grill is considered the oldest steakhouse in London, so it should come as no surprise that it serves one of the best beef Wellingtons around. You can enjoy your meal in the atmospheric setting of this historic gastropub, ideally accompanied by a perfectly poured pint of Guinness or something off the curated global wine list.

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Serious about British tradition

The restaurant at the five-star Goring Hotel offers Michelin-starred fine dining steeped in British tradition, from the service to the cuisine. Seated in a plush Edwardian setting with bespoke Fromental chinoiserie wallcoverings, you and a companion can indulge in a premium British Longhorn beef Wellington with slow-cooked short rib and horseradish. It's all made with premium British ingredients and the attention to detail befitting such an establishment.

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Quintessentially British

Overlooking busy Borough Market, Roast is a modern British restaurant serving updated takes on classic British recipes, including beef Wellington. Their version is made with Shorthorn beef fillet and served with truffled mash and Madeira sauce. The fact that it was originally a weekly special before migrating to the regular menu says a lot about its popularity. Meanwhile, its slot on the specials menu was filled by a monkfish Wellington, adding an intriguing spin.

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Off-menu special

As the oldest restaurant in London, the timelessly elegant Rules has undoubtedly served its fair share of beef Wellingtons over the centuries – perhaps that's why the dish is no longer part of the regular menu. It comes back every so often as the daily special, while those in the know will tell you it's available if you call the restaurant directly and order it in advance. Then, when it's time, settle in and let the waves of nostalgia and history wash over your tastebuds.

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The full beef Wellington experience

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay might not have invented the dish, but it's arguably one of his most famous recipes. Modernising this historic dish, select Gordon Ramsay restaurants offer a three-course Beef Wellington Experience that includes a welcome cocktail, starters, and a sharing dessert platter. For an upscale version, head to the Savoy Grill, or you attend a masterclass at Heddon Street Kitchen to learn how to make this iconic dish yourself.

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    10 New Change, The City/City of London
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FAQ

What is beef Wellington?

Beef Wellington is a classic British dish made from a fillet of beef coated in mushroom duxelles, often with prosciutto, then wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden. The beef stays tender and pink inside while the pastry turns crisp and buttery on the outside. It's rich, indulgent, and usually saved for special occasions or celebratory meals.

Who is beef Wellington named after?

Beef Wellington is generally believed to be named after Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. There's no solid proof he ever ate or endorsed the dish, though, and food historians still debate whether the name was applied later to give the dish a suitably grand, patriotic air.

When was beef Wellington invented?

The exact date is unknown, but Beef Wellington is generally thought to have emerged in the 19th century, most likely after Arthur Wellesley became Duke of Wellington in 1814. Some historians suggest it evolved from earlier European dishes where beef was baked in pastry, with the name added later for patriotic flair. Clear written recipes only start appearing much later, in the early to mid-20th century.