London||M Restaurant, Threadneedle Street

This is my second post in my new restaurant/bar series in London. As you all know by now new & old followers, I am slightly obsessed with this City. Not only was I born here (and currently still live) but I work here too and have had many a fantastic night out along the way. I often spend my weekends looking for new places to try out and this week I want to tell you all about an amazing little Steak and Grill place up the city, it is called M! and it is owned by the same person that own Gaucho's (my most favourite restaurant in the whole wide world) so you know before you even step foot in the door its going to be a goodie!!- I can 100% vouch that it is, in fact one of THE best Steak places I have ventured too in London to date. 

Credit: M Restaurants

The Facts: 

So lets get the factual details out of the way before I make you all hungry shall we? So M Restaurant is fairly new and opened in 2014, as mentioned above it was created by the same boss who owns Gaucho's, Martin Williams (Can I marry this man please?). The M brand currently has 2 restaurants open in Central London, the first one to open was in Threadneedle Street, the second and most recent in Victoria and M also has a Wine Store, where you can purchase their wines either in the shop or online. The restaurants are currently Winner of 'Best New UK Restaurant 2015' and is still continuing with multiple successes. 

Bar Area at Threadneedle St Branch
Credit: 'Biid'

The Restaurants: 

Threadneedle Street- is an award winning venue with two restaurants in one. One is a Grill the other is a Raw restaurant. It also has on offer a magnificent Cocktail Bar, a private Wine-Tasting room and 'A Secret Den' or so I am told? 

Address: M, 2 & 3 Threadneedle Walk, 60 Threadneedle Street, London EC2R 8HP

Nearest Station: A short walk from Bank Underground Station & Bank DLR (Docklands Light Railway). Cannon Street is the main nearest Overground Station (approx 6 minutes walk).

Open from: 7am-Midnight Monday-Friday, 5pm-Midnight Saturdays

M Threadneedle St Restaurant
 Credit: 'city am'

 Credit: M Restaurants

VICTORIA STREET-Was the second and last venue to open (so far). The layout of restaurant is in an Oval shape featuring a two-tiered grill room, a 'raw' bar, public and private members bars, a private wine-tasting room and private dining area-all of this can be entered through the M Wine Store. 

Address: M, Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6SQ

Nearest Station: Victoria Overground and Underground (approx 6 minutes walk)

Open from: 7am-Midnight Monday-Friday, 10am-Midnight Saturday and 10am-4pm Sunday (Brunch Menu Only)

M Restaurant Victoria St, Layout
Photo Credit: House of Coco

Seating/Lounge Area
Photo Credit: Luxurious Magazine

Private Dining Room at M Threadneedle St
Photo Credit: 'onin London'

I was lucky enough to visit the restaurant located on Threadneedle Street (near Bank Stations), and the menu was sensational- I am imaging the menu at the other restaurant will be just as good!. My first visit was actually back last Christmas, with my work colleague on one of our Christmas outings. My boss luckily managed to secure us all the private dining room situated at the top deck of the restaurant, out of the way of the other diners. (Photo above) It was an amazing experience, especially as I have never dined in a private area before! The staff were so accommodating and friendly, service was fantastic. They didn't even mind that we stayed for nearly 7 hours (We were also drinking and socialising in the bar area). This place was fantastic for our Christmas Party and I am sure it would be just as fantastic if I was to come with a group of friends or my partner and parents. 

Unfortunately I only got a couple of photographs (I was enjoying my food and cocktails far to much) but my boyfriend and myself are planning to go back one evening next month so I am sure I will be taking lots more then for you all. For now though here's I few I got back  during my visit at Christmas last year....

The Verdict: 

Beautiful restaurant in an amazing location, very easily accessible from anywhere in town (Threadneedle St Restaurant). Absolutely want to go back to this restaurant for a more intimate dinner. Will be visiting the restaurant in Victoria Street soon to compare. 

Overall an amazing experience with colleagues, staff were very attentive and friendly so I would give this restaurant a rating of 8/10 overall as it was not as good as my experience in Gaucho's and during my visit the Fire Alarms went off and everyone was evacuated and made to stand outside for half an hour- in the freezing December air. Apart from that little hiccup though the meal was very enjoyable.