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STK London, which opened in
September last year, is the creation of
high-end hospitality company, The One
Group and located on the ground floor of
the ME London hotel. It sits on the corner
of the Strand and Aldwych, opposite One
Aldwych Hotel, and is a few minutes’
walk from Somerset House and the many
theatres around the area. STK artfully
blend two concepts into one - modern
steakhouse and a chic lounge,and has three
words to describe its mission: atmosphere,
temptation, steak. Its motto ‘Not Your
Daddy’s Steakhouse’ accompanied by an
image of the lower half of a lady dressed
in a short red lace number and high-heeled
stilettos, carrying a piece of steak and a
cleaver, is apparently aimed at promoting
STK as a female friendly dining experience,
in a bid to attract more females, who may
otherwise feel unease with the idea that
steakhouses is a man’s domain. Personally,
as a female, I did not feel at all intimidated.
I was busy being in awe of this amazing
venue and couldn’t wait to experience this
chic steakhouse with a difference.
First stop of course, was the bar to
sample their delicious cocktails while
we waited for our table to be prepared.
Lukasz, our bar host and his colleague
educated us on the STK art of mixology
while we prepared to whet our palate. Our
first drink,‘Not Your Daddy’s Manhattan’, a
blend ofWoodford Reserve, Liquor 43 and
Martini Rosso with a cherry to decorate,
is definitely one for the men. The taste
was quite pleasant and not overly strong,
although something more subtle and light
STK Martini
Aromatic Duck
STK Sliders
bite
cuisine