The Herd Steak Restaurant is a steak house in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 1510 Google reviews. Known for steaks cooked to exact preference and staff who personalise the experience. Best for groups celebrating and lunch. Price range: ££.
The Herd Steak Restaurant is rated 4.7★ on Google (1,510 reviews) and 4.7★ on TripAdvisor (3,507 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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The Herd Steak Restaurant
Across 1,437 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 1,510 |
| 1-star share | 1.0% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Genuine customer centric staff Great steaks Buzzing atmosphere Highly recommend”
“The quality of food at that price The service was good though”
“Nice, but the type of place to charge extra for chips, and service charge.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
5,017 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
A destination steakhouse where the beef, the sauces, and the service all land with precision.
You want a precisely cooked steak in a cosy basement room where the staff know your occasion.
About The Herd Steak Restaurant
Tucked under the bridge on Walcot Street, this family-run basement steakhouse has painted stone walls, cow iconography on the stairs down, and the kind of room that feels genuinely removed from the street above. The steaks are locally sourced and 21-day aged, and the kitchen's reputation rests squarely on them: the fillet steak draws the most mentions by some distance, the Hero Steak Sharing Platter is the move for groups, and the peppercorn sauce and Sticky Toffee Pudding both come up again and again as reasons people rebook. Karl and Josh are names that appear in reviews more than once, and the service reads as personal rather than procedural. Booking ahead is not optional — the place fills fast, and the regulars know it.
The Herd Steak Restaurant earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wine selection — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, The Herd Steak Restaurant has drawn 15 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Steaks cooked to exact preference
Recent reviews consistently praise steaks as 'juicy', 'tender', 'cooked to perfection', and 'some of the best we've ever had'.
Staff who personalise the experience
Named staff members (Karl, Josh, Carl) are credited for remembering booking notes, handling birthdays with complimentary touches, and making visits feel genuinely welcome.
Sides and sauces that complement the beef
Twice-cooked chips, peppercorn sauce, blue cheese sauce, and onion rings are mentioned as standout elements; the peppercorn sauce alone appears in 17 review mentions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Herd Steak Restaurant
The Herd Steak Restaurant in Walcot, Bath, is built for celebrations. Staff personalise the experience—remembering booking notes, handling birthdays with complimentary touches, and ensuring the evening feels genuinely welcoming. The cosy basement atmosphere and attentive service make it a natural choice for anniversaries and milestone dinners.
The Herd Steak Restaurant is known for its 21-day aged fillet and porterhouse steaks, the Hero Steak Sharing Platter, twice-cooked chips, and sauces—particularly the peppercorn and blue cheese. Sticky Toffee Pudding, rice pudding, and chocolate mousse are the desserts people order most.
The Herd Steak Restaurant in Walcot recommends reservations for both lunch and dinner. The basement room fills quickly, especially for group bookings and weekend service.
The Herd Steak Restaurant occupies a basement space with painted stone walls, accessible from street level under the bridge. It's cosy and trendy—cool and relaxed for lunch, intimate for dinner—with a buzzing energy when full.
The Herd Steak Restaurant's wine list earns consistent praise from recent diners and pairs well with the aged steaks. Staff offer guidance on pairings if you ask.
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Hot Score: 62/100 · ranked October 2026
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