The Herd Steak Restaurant is a steak house in Walcot, Bath. Rated 4.7 stars from 1408 Google reviews. Known for steak cooked to your spec and staff who make you feel looked after. Best for birthday celebration and date night. Ranked #2 of 20 in Walcot.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Herd Steak Restaurant
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Top 2 in Walcot
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Quick Verdict
Locals return repeatedly—some celebrate multiple birthdays here—and the 4.7-star rating across 1,408 reviews reflects consistent execution on steak, service, and the small gestures (birthday candles, liqueurs) that make a meal feel intentional.
Book if you want a properly cooked steak in a room that doesn't feel like a chain, with staff who'll remember you next time.
Skip if you're after a quick bite or want a sprawling cocktail menu—the focus here is the meat and wine.
About The Herd Steak Restaurant
The Herd is a steakhouse on Argyle Street in Bathwick where the meat arrives cooked to order and the staff know your name by the second visit. It's casual enough for a weeknight dinner but styled well enough for a birthday—reviewers mention warm, cosy atmospherics and staff who remember regulars. The sharing platter (steak for 2) is the move; customers praise it as great value and perfectly cooked. Sides are substantial, sauces arrive in separate jugs (peppercorn, red wine jus), and the wine list runs deep enough that Valpolicella recommendations stick in people's heads. Creme brûlée for dessert, gluten-free beer on tap, complimentary limoncello if it's your birthday. You can enter from street level or under the bridge. It's the kind of place where people travel back to Bath specifically to eat here again.
What Stands Out
Steak cooked to your spec
Multiple reviewers mention steaks arriving 'cooked to perfection' and 'juicy and flavorful.' One customer noted their T-bone was 'cooked to the way I like it.' The sharing platter is flagged as 'great value' and 'cooked to perfection' in a detailed review from a repeat visitor.
Staff who make you feel looked after
Reviewers consistently praise service as 'top-notch,' 'attentive,' and 'knowledgeable without ever feeling rushed.' One customer travelled back twice to celebrate birthdays and was served by the same staff member (Karl) both times, describing him as someone 'nothing has ever been too much' for. Birthday gestures (complimentary desserts, limoncello) are mentioned in multiple reviews.
Wine list that matters
One repeat visitor specifically recalls ordering 'a great bottle of Valpolicella Red' alongside their steak. The venue is flagged in Google attributes as having a 'great wine list.' Reviewers mention wine as a highlight rather than an afterthought.
What Customers Say
With phenomenal food and brilliant staff you will not go wrong!
The steak sharing platter not only is great value but is cooked to perfection.
Absolutely lovely food, friendly staff, i will be returning : )
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Herd Steak Restaurant
Yes. Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and the venue accepts bookings but doesn't offer online booking—ring ahead or book via their website.
It's the signature move. Reviewers describe it as 'great value,' with 2 steaks cooked to order (medium rare is popular). Sauces arrive separately—peppercorn and red wine jus are mentioned by name. One regular orders it every visit.
Warm, cosy, and stylish without being stuffy. Reviewers describe it as 'quirky and warming,' good for couples and groups, with casual-to-trendy vibes. It's full by 8pm on weekends and popular for celebrations.
Paid street parking only, and it's usually somewhat difficult to find a space. Plan accordingly or arrive earlier.
The venue serves gluten-free beer and has high chairs for children. Ask staff about other dietary needs when you book.
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