The Starting Gate

The Starting Gate is a pub style chain serving up a menu of grilled meats and international favourites such as fajitas.

Beefeater first fired up the grill in 1974, opening the doors to The Halfway House in Enfield. 40 years on, we now have over 140 restaurants nationwide. The combination of great steak, friendly service and relaxed surroundings first made Beefeater a big hit in Britain in the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s and today is no different… our customers continue to tell us it’s their local smiling team members that make them return time after time.

Steak has always been and still is one of Britain’s most popular dishes and no one is better placed to serve the nation than us; serving over 12 million customers every year.

Today we continue to hold a place in British hearts, serving up great tasting quality steak yet priding ourselves on a wide affordable menu from succulent chicken and fish to fresh salads and indulgent puddings. Everyone is welcome for a hearty breakfast, a big birthday celebration, a relaxed lunch or a quick drink – and regardless of the occasion, you can be assured of great British food and a welcoming smile.

All of our steaks are carefully sourced from farms that meet rigorous welfare standards, then aged for a minimum of 21 days to ensure every plateful is deliciously tender and packed with flavour. We know their journey every step of the way and when they get to our kitchens, our expert Academy trained chefs treat every cut with the attention to quality it deserves – lightly seasoning and searing on our smoking hot chargrill for the perfect BBQ flavour. Served just the way you like it, every time.