The Story of Rowley’s – From London’s Jermyn Street to Dubai’s DIFC
Our Story
Our passion for serving the finest steak & frites in town is matched only by our dedication to providing an unforgettable dining experience. From royal appointments to local favorites, our story intertwines tradition with modern excellence.
We invite you to experience the quality and flavor that continue to define us, now right here in Dubai.
The Early Years
The Menu
Rowley’s Restaurant at 113 Jermyn Street has been open for 44 years, located in the building where the Walls meat business started. Richard Wall, apprenticed in 1790, took over by 1807.
From 1812 to 1901, the business earned Royal Appointments under King George IV through King Edward VII. Richard’s grandsons, Thomas and Frederick, later managed the shop. Frederick sourced meat from Smithfield Market, while Thomas balanced the business with his duties as a Westminster Councillor.
Thomas Wall was equally busy, and not just in the butchery business. He could regularly be seen immaculately dressed in morning coat and silk hat, attending to his duties as the Councillor for the Borough of Westminster. He became a Victorian gentleman of appointment and importance.
Keeping it in the family
Rowley’s Restaurant has grown to become a St James’ institution, famed for a range of delicious steak and grill dishes upon which it has built a 46-year reputation as one of the capital’s finest steak restaurants. Having opened back in 1976, Rowley’s Restaurant has long been famed for its house speciality of mouth-watering Entrecôte Steak and the restaurant’s secret herb, Roquefort and butter sauce. Today it continues to be run by the same family with the same exceptional quality and service.
