The first rule of Club Carnivore is ‘you do not talk about Club Carnivore’ red meat only. The second rule of Club Carnivore is ‘you do not talk about Club Carnivore’ red wine only. And the third rule of Club Carnivore is that wine is only served in MAGNUMS or larger. Yeah, I think we can get on board with what they’re doing at Vivat Bacchus with their monthly steak and wine dinners.
For those unfamiliar with Vivat Bacchus, the South African restaurant already focuses pretty squarely on red meat. And, in case you didn’t catch it from the name, they’re also pretty passionate about wine. Vivat Bacchus does, after all, loosely translate to ‘Long live Bacchus (the god of wine).’ They pride themselves on “good food and great wine” served up in a “cosy, working winery-style atmosphere.”
But their once-a-month steak and wine pairings events take things to a whole ‘nother level. Diners are treated to an absolute feast of red wine and red meat, and only red wine and red meat. The event treats guests to five dishes paired with five reds for a truly carnivorous meal. Dishes range from Biltong and Droewor (South African style cured meats) to Vivat Bacchus’ renowned Cote de Boeuf. And the highlight of it all is the 28-day-dry-aged Surrey Hills steak, which is served up sharing style with triple-cooked chips, and a choice of sauces. So, it’s not just read meat. There are also potatoes!
Attending Club Carnivore
Now, the experience isn’t necessarily a cheap one. It’ll run you £95 a head to indulge in your most primal of urges to scoff all the meat and drink all the wine. But for that price, you get a considerable amount of food. And did we mention the wines only come in magnums – if not even bigger? It’s certainly not the kind of meal you’re going to walk away from hungry.
Club Carnivore is ticketed, so make sure to check the website to find out when the next event is and secure your place. The next event will take place on January 23 at their Farringdon location. If you can’t make it, or miss your chance, the following event will take place on March 12 at their London Bridge restaurant.
So, what do you say? Time for a big, bold, beefy night?