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Great steaks. Great wine. Thames views. - High Timber, London,

High Timber

4.6 (842)
£26 to £40
Steak
8 High Timber Street, London, EC4V 3PA

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High Timber

4.6
£26 to £40
Steak
St Paul's

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for special occasions
High Timber is an independent riverside restaurant in the City of London, combining modern European cooking with a distinctive South African influence.

Chef and co-owner Chris Luffman’s menu focuses on quality British produce, with premium meats, seasonal fish and South African touches throughout. Wine is at the heart of High Timber, with an extensive cellar and a particularly strong collection of South African wines alongside carefully selected bottles from around the world.

Set directly on the banks of the Thames, with views towards Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and The Shard, High Timber offers a relaxed and intimate atmosphere just moments from the Millennium Bridge.

Our wine cellars and private dining spaces make High Timber equally suited to a City lunch, an evening of great food and wine, or a special occasion.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Modern European, Southern African
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Luffman
  • Private party facilities
    South African dining on the banks of the Thames.
  • Private party contact
    Lucas Mora: 020 7248 1777
  • Neighborhood
    St Paul's
  • Cross street
    High Timber Street
  • Parking details
    The nearest carpark is a short 4 minute walk from High Timber. <br />Located by the North side of Southwark Bridge on Upper Thames Street.<br /><br />72 Upper Thames St, London EC4R 3TA<br /><br />24 hours a day.
  • Public transit
    St Paul's, Mansions House, Blackfriars tube stations.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at High Timber.

4.6

4.6
(842)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

842 Reviews
  1. RebeccaM

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Surprisingly good. Not been to this restaurant before and was looking for a place for lunch near the office I haven't been to a million times before and came across it. I didn't expect such great service and food. I highly recommend and plan to go again. I loved the Warwick wine. Order the surf and turf.

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  2. Mark

    Devon1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a beautiful restaurant with good food. We visited on a Saturday night at 19:30 and it was pretty quiet which suited us after a busy afternoon in London. Price of food is good based on the location and the staff were attentive enough without you feeling like you were being rushed or constantly interrupted. Would recommend this restaurant.

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  3. BARIS

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 14, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    SERVICE AND FOOD WAS GOOD BUT OUT DOOR TABLES ARE NEXT TO THE WALL OF THE RİVER.

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  4. Sharron Gold

    Cambridge14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and wine, staff super helpful and attentive. We had a great evening 🥂
    High TimberResponded on August 28, 2026
    Hi Sharron, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience at High Timber. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again very soon. Warm regards, The High Timber Team

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  5. Ben

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Classic South African hospitality, rightly proud of their great food and wine.
    High TimberResponded on August 28, 2026
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience at High Timber. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again very soon. Warm regards, The High Timber Team

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  6. Matthew

    London3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on July 3, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Visited for first time in 12 months and was very underwhelmed with the quality of the food, especially for the price. £20 for four sticks of asparagus and £20 for bunny chow which was eaten in 2 mouthfuls! I won’t be returning!
    High TimberResponded on August 28, 2026
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that, having visited us previously, you left disappointed on this occasion. We completely understand your concerns regarding portion size and value for money, particularly with the asparagus and bunny chow you mentioned. Your comments have been shared with our kitchen team and are something we will take into consideration when reviewing our dishes and pricing. We’re sorry that this visit didn’t live up to your previous experience of High Timber, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. Kind regards, The High Timber Team

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  7. marilyn

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Surf and turf was delicious, especially fillet cooked to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed Jordan wine too.
    High TimberResponded on August 28, 2026
    Hi Marilyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience at High Timber. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again very soon. Warm regards, The High Timber Team

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  8. Robyn

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fantastic evening! Great service, delicious food and beautiful wines
    High TimberResponded on August 28, 2026
    Hi Robyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your experience at High Timber. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back again very soon. Warm regards, The High Timber Team

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  9. Joe

    London1 review

    3.0

    Dined on May 13, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and staff were great but setting is dated and tired.
    High TimberResponded on August 28, 2026
    Hi Joe, Thank you for your feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food and that our team looked after you well. We also appreciate your honest comments about the setting. We know there are areas that could benefit from some attention, and improvements to the restaurant are something we’re actively looking at. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind regards, The High Timber Team

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  10. james

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, attentive and knowledgeable service with a fantastic view

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Modern European, Southern African
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Luffman
  • Private party facilities
    South African dining on the banks of the Thames.
  • Private party contact
    Lucas Mora: 020 7248 1777
  • Neighborhood
    St Paul's
  • Cross street
    High Timber Street
  • Parking details
    The nearest carpark is a short 4 minute walk from High Timber. <br />Located by the North side of Southwark Bridge on Upper Thames Street.<br /><br />72 Upper Thames St, London EC4R 3TA<br /><br />24 hours a day.
  • Public transit
    St Paul's, Mansions House, Blackfriars tube stations.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

High Timber can be lively during special events and private dinners, while many other visits are quieter and more relaxed.

High Timber is at its most memorable on summer afternoons or evenings, ask for an outside table to enjoy the river and Millennium Bridge views.

Yes, families dine here; guests report enjoyable family lunches and even a daughter calling her birthday dinner at High Timber her best gift.

High Timber is relaxed, riverside wine dining with striking Thames views and an intimate, cosy feel, anchored by its extensive wine cellars and a cheese and biltong room.

High Timber does offer private dining, guests report a lovely private dining room in the wine cellar, and the restaurant notes it has wine cellars on site.

Yes, High Timber is well suited to a special evening: guests praise its cosy, intimate riverside setting, attentive service, and thoughtful wine pairings, and some have celebrated anniversaries there.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed; many guests treat High Timber as a celebration spot, yet the team also welcome casually dressed visitors.

Yes, guests enjoy outside tables in summer, and reviewers say al fresco dining by the river is a memorable part of the experience.

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High Timber

4.6
£26 to £40
Steak
St Paul's

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
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