Swiss Butter | Holborn
Address 5 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4BJ, UK
Short-menu Holborn steakhouse built around beef, chicken, or salmon with Swiss Butter sauce and a simple dinner format.
Swiss Butter Holborn is a lively, short-menu steakhouse where the main choice is beef, chicken, or salmon with the house Swiss Butter sauce, making it a strong fit for an easy central-London dinner when the table wants low-fussโฆ
Before you go Open for lunch and dinner according to current public venue pages, with late evening service reported most days; confirm same-day hours before travelling.
Spend check GBP 19.95 โข GBP 9.50โ9.95 service
A compact Holborn dinner built around one signature sauce.
Swiss Butter works because it keeps the decision small: choose the main protein, decide whether to add dessert or drinks, and let the house sauce carry the meal. It suits after-work dinners, easy dates, and groups that prefer a clear format over a long menu.
Why it works
Three quick reasons.Ordering is deliberately simple
The main decision is beef, chicken, or salmon with Swiss Butter sauce, which helps when the table wants dinner settled quickly.
The headline price is easy to understand
Public menu images put mains around GBP 19.95, so the base meal is clearer than at many steakhouse-style restaurants. Extras, drinks, dessert, and service still matter.
Holborn is practical for an evening meal
The Southampton Row location works well for office meetups, hotel stays, theatre plans, and onward travel across central London.
Order first
Keep the first order simple.Beef with Swiss Butter sauce
Around GBP 19.95 main formatThe most direct expression of the restaurantโs steakhouse-style identity.
Chicken or salmon with Swiss Butter sauce
Around GBP 19.95 main formatGood for diners who want the same house format without choosing beef.
Dessert add-on
About GBP 9.50-9.95A likely place for the bill to move beyond the headline main price, especially with drinks and service.
Confirm the current protein choices, prices, service charge, and booking availability.
Use FindAnyMenu, the official site, or the restaurantโs booking channel to check todayโs menu before you go. The key decision is whether your table wants the Swiss Butter format: beef, chicken, or salmon with the house sauce rather than a broad steakhouse menu.
Latest menu
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When Swiss Butter Holborn makes sense.
Choose it when you want a lively central-London meal with quick ordering, predictable mains pricing, and a restaurant feel that still works for a proper evening out.
Make it the main dinner booking
Book Swiss Butter Holborn when the group wants a proper meal without a long debate over the menu.
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Use the short format to keep dinner easy
The room has enough energy for a night out, while the menu keeps ordering straightforward.
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Check the protein choices before committing
It is a good fit if beef, chicken, or salmon covers the table; choose somewhere broader if several diners need more variety.
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Use Holbornโs location for a simple next step.
The Southampton Row setting is useful for dinner before theatre, drinks, a hotel return, or onward travel through central London, but the restaurant itself is best treated as the meal anchor rather than a quick snack stop.
Add dessert only if you want a longer meal
Desserts are a clear add-on rather than the reason to come, so check prices if you are watching the final bill.
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Pair it with a nearby bar if the table wants to continue
Holborn and nearby central-London streets give you plenty of post-dinner drink options after the main meal.
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Keep a broader-menu restaurant in mind
If someone in the group does not want beef, chicken, salmon, or the house sauce format, choose a nearby restaurant with more menu range.
Open nearby ideasLess browse-heavy than a classic steakhouse.
Swiss Butter is not trying to be a large steakhouse with many cuts and sauces. Its appeal is the controlled format, the signature butter sauce, and a bill that is easier to estimate before extras.
Holborn dinner choice
Swiss Butter is useful when you want a central, easy-to-book meal close to offices, hotels, theatres, and transport links.
London steakhouse alternative
Use it as a simpler, more controlled alternative to a traditional steakhouse with a wider and often pricier menu.
UK dining note
For visitors comparing London options, the main draw is the fixed house format and clear central location rather than regional cooking.
Learn moreThe main thing to verify is whether the short menu suits everyone.
Check that beef, chicken, or salmon works for the table, confirm current prices and service charge, then book if you need a peak dinner slot.
At a glance
Small details that can change the visit.
Swiss Butter website
Use the official site for current brand, booking, and venue information before travelling.
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Public menu image
Saved public menu imagery shows the headline mains and dessert price range, but confirm current prices before ordering.
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Restaurants around Holborn
Use this if the short Swiss Butter format does not suit the whole table.
OpenWhat to know before choosing Swiss Butter Holborn.
The most useful checks are the current menu, whether the table is happy with the short format, the latest opening hours, and the likely final bill once drinks, dessert, and service are included.
FAQ
Fast answers for the natural follow-ups.What kind of restaurant is Swiss Butter Holborn?
It is a short-menu steakhouse-style restaurant built around beef, chicken, or salmon served with the signature Swiss Butter sauce.
What should I check before booking?
Check the current menu, whether the protein choices suit your group, same-day opening hours, and whether a service charge is added.
How much should I expect to spend?
Public menu images show mains around GBP 19.95 and desserts around GBP 9.50-9.95. Drinks, sides, and service can move the final bill higher.
Is it good for groups?
Yes, if the group likes the short house format. It is less ideal for diners who want a wide range of starters, mains, sauces, or dietary options.
What is the natural next action?
Check the latest menu and book a table if you are going at a busy lunch or evening time.
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