The Bountiful Cow: Holborn’s Hidden Steakhouse Still Sizzles at 20

Tucked away behind High Holborn – and good luck finding it with Google Maps – lies one of those rare London spots you stumble upon and instantly know it’s going to be your new regular haunt. The Bountiful Cow is a female-led restaurant and bar has been quietly serving up some of the city’s finest steak for two decades, and it’s still flying gloriously under the radar.

Step inside and you’re met with a warm, nostalgic atmosphere. Think 1960s pub with booth seating, high tables, vintage film posters, and walls full of cow themed art. It’s quirky, inviting, and unmistakably local.

We were lucky enough to be seated in one of the booths, Alex our server for the night, made us feel at home from the outset.

To start, we sampled two picks from the bar menu: mac & cheese bites and chorizo croquettes. Both arrived hot, crisp, and golden, no soggy crumbs here – with generous fillings that were rich, moist, and full of flavour. Portion sizes were more than fair, and perfect for sharing.

For mains it was the unanimous chosen Surf ’n’ Turf for Two. It did not disappoint. A thick, juicy sirloin and a perfectly cooked rump steak were paired with juicy garlic butter prawns, chips, and crispy onion rings. Everything was cooked to a flawless medium, and the home-made peppercorn sauce? So good we had to ask for seconds.

For dessert, we couldn’t decide between the crème brûlée and sticky toffee pudding, so we opted for both. The brûlée was silky with a satisfying crack of sugar on top, but the sticky toffee pudding, served warm with ice cream, was the standout.

With meat sourced from top Irish and Scottish farms and a team that clearly knows what they’re doing, The Bountiful Cow is the real deal. There’s no gimmick, just honest food, expertly cooked, served in a space that feels like home.

Their special 20th anniversary menu offers classics like the Flashback Burger , Legacy Flight steak sandwich and Bountiful Beast (surf & turf in a bun) for just £20. In a dining scene increasingly crowded with concepts and pretension, The Bountiful Cow stands tall as a reminder of what matters most: good food, good people, and a place that always welcomes you back. Whether you're dropping in for a burger and a pint, or planning a proper steak night out, this Holborn gem remains one of the city's most deserving cult favourites.

Address: 51 Eagle Street, Holborn, London, WC1R 4AP

For more information or to book click here.

Written by Lorna Bryn

1st image courtesy of The Bountiful Cow