Tucked away in Piccadilly, right next to the Piccadilly Theatre is Astor Bar and Grill - formerly 
Astor is based in a Grade II listed building, which only adds to the exquisite interior. Think art Deco on the walls, high ceilings, candlelit lamps on every table and purple glowing alcoves. The word plush springs to mind - good job I was wearing a shirt!
The well-trained Maitre' D led us to our table and served us the menu. I’ve got to say, being as famished and parched as I was, the service was out of this world. My long-awaited glass of the good stuff was delivered immediately and re-filled when necessary – (a lot, obviously). But seriously, the waitress serving us was amazing, always there when we needed her, (ever seen Mr Deeds?) The food was definitely no greasy burger fare either. Apparently the steaks here are aired for 35 days before being served, mmmmm. How anyone could wait that long is beyond me.
I started with a pint of prawns. Yes, a pint. Not the usual bevy of bitter I’ll admit...
and this one took me a while to finish. Well, I had to de-shell them all my
self, but a bowl to wash my fishy fingers was placed before me and actually, there’s something quite satisfying about man-handling your food before you stuff your face. The steak (did I mention it was hung-dried for over a month?) comes with fries, button mushrooms and shallot onions, and you get the choice of 8oz or 10oz - guess what I got?
Finally for dessert, I had a chocolate fondant with pistachio cream. Amazing! I reckon this restaurant will fast become a regular haunt of mine. I’d say it’s suitable for pre-theatre and also meeting up with friends for a pre-event cocktail, (the atmosphere is buzzing). Oh, also, you can’t get a much tastier night out than a slab of steak with a hot date. Lads, take your lady here for one meaty treat she won’t forget in a hurry. - By Alex Peppis
Astor Bar and Grill, now 50% off all food
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