Beast

Why we recommend Beast in London

Beast is one of the London restaurants we point guests toward when they ask what to eat the night before (or the night after) a reservation with us. West End or Mayfair dining with Michelin, chef or members-club credentials — and the room is worth a dedicated evening, not a squeezed-in pre-club pit stop. This page is a city-guide write-up: what the restaurant is known for, what to order, when to go, what to expect in the room, and the direct route to book. MyRSVP’s concierge service in London specializes in nightclub and pool-club bookings rather than restaurants, so dining reservations here run through the venue itself.

What to expect in the room and on the menu

Beast occupies a dramatic basement den at 3 Chapel Place off Oxford Street, accessed by elevator past floor-to-ceiling tanks of live Norwegian red king crab from the Barents Sea—the venue’s signature protein alongside globally sourced beef dry-aged in-house. Opened in April 2014 by the team behind Burger & Lobster and Goodman steakhouses, the 11-year-old restaurant has cultivated cult status among serious carnivores through theatrical presentation and uncompromising sourcing. The dining room sprawls as a candlelit cavern lined with rustic stone and industrial accents, anchored by long communal banquet tables that seat six across—built for shared feasting and group energy. Hundreds of flickering candles create an intimate yet cavernous atmosphere that stays subdued early, then builds momentum as tables fill on weekends. The menu is deliberately focused: Norwegian king crab served whole or in legs, steamed or grilled, plus premium beef tiers ranging from USDA Nebraska corn-fed bone-in ribeye to A5 Sakura Wagyu and Tajima-gyu Kobe sirloin. Starters run to hand-dived Orkney scallops and Wagyu tataki; sides include truffle chips. The Beast Experience set menu anchors at £170 per person; full feasts with cocktails or wine land £300–500+ per head. Staff in sharp uniforms guide sourcing details and tableside finishes while low-key music preserves conversation. The layout and energy suit larger parties and celebrations; weekend noise rises from animated groups, making this a natural launchpad for bachelor parties heading into nearby West End nightlife.

Reservations — how to book Beast

What we tell guests about Beast: it is one of the London rooms worth a standalone evening rather than a squeezed-in pre-dinner. The reservation itself is handled directly with the restaurant — through their own site, OpenTable, Resy, SevenRooms, or by phone — depending on how they run their book. If you can get into the chef’s counter, bar seats, or a tasting menu slot, those are often the fastest way into the version of the room regulars are actually there for. For private dining or larger-group enquiries, the restaurant’s events or reservations team is the right first call, not a generic booking channel.

Hours, dress, and planning windows

What to know before you visit Beast. The room operates on these hours: Monday–Thursday 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM; Friday–Saturday 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM. Sunday hours vary; confirm with venue. On the dress side: No formal dress code; guests typically dine in smart-casual attire suited to the upscale candlelit steakhouse setting. Peak demand in London falls around year-round, with Wimbledon fortnight, Royal Ascot, and the Nov–Dec Christmas party season as sharpest peaks, sharpest on Wimbledon fortnight, Royal Ascot — those are the dates the reservation book closes furthest out. If the main dining room is full on your target date, ask the restaurant about chef’s counter, bar seats or a tasting-menu slot; those formats often stay open days after the primary book has gone.

How MyRSVP helps with the rest of your London trip

Reserving Beast. Use the restaurant’s own booking channel for the dinner reservation; availability, private dining and chef’s-counter inventory live with the restaurant, not with MyRSVP. Dinner reservations are direct with Beast. For the nightclub, pool day or beach club you’re planning around the meal, submit the MyRSVP form on the relevant venue page and a concierge assigned to that venue will be in touch with pricing, placement and the best area for your group.