Heliot Steak House

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

London's Best Steak House, Above the Grand Casino Floor

The Hippodrome has been central to West End life since 1900 — first as a celebrated theatre, then as one of London's most storied entertainment venues, and since 2012 as home to the Hippodrome Casino. Perched above the spectacular Grand Casino floor, Heliot Steak House occupies one of the most theatrical dining rooms in the city: a 100-seat restaurant where the energy of the room below becomes part of the atmosphere above.

The venue itself carries that weight of history lightly. The Hippodrome is a family-run business, and that sensibility shapes Heliot — attentive, professional service without stiffness, in a setting that is genuinely unlike anywhere else in London.

A Wine Cellar Worth the Recognition

Heliot holds the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2025, a distinction that reflects the seriousness of its cellar. For a steak house, the pairing of well-sourced meat with a considered wine list is the whole point, and the recognition confirms that both sides of that equation are taken seriously here.

Setting and Occasion

The restaurant shares its floor with Magic Mike Live, making it a natural choice for pre- or post-show dining — and the Hippodrome actively encourages the combination, offering a discount to show ticket holders. But Heliot stands on its own as a destination: the two private dining rooms, originally the theatre manager's offices when the building opened in 1900, overlook Charing Cross Road and offer an intimate setting for private dinners or business meals, with capacity for groups and flexible layouts.

For private events, the rooms carry a quiet grandeur that suits both formal presentations and celebratory dinners. The broader Hippodrome site can accommodate events from 10 to 100 guests across multiple spaces, making Heliot a practical anchor for a larger evening out in the West End.

What to Expect

Heliot is positioned as a steak house first — the British and American influences in the kitchen point toward a menu built around quality cuts and straightforward execution. The wine programme, recognised by Wine Spectator, adds depth for guests who want to explore beyond the obvious choices. The room's view over the casino floor gives dinner a sense of occasion that is hard to manufacture and impossible to replicate elsewhere in London.