How popular isHawksmoor?
In September 2026, people searched for Hawksmoor by name about 90,500 times in the United Kingdom, a 17.7% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 17.9% of all United Kingdom steakhouse chain searches, placing Hawksmoor third out of five chains. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about steakhouse chains, Hawksmoor appeared in all answers and was the most recommended of the five.
Hawksmoor is the third most searched of 5 competitors and the most recommended in AI answers.
Miller & CarterShare of searches 48.6%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
BlacklockShare of searches 26.7%Mentioned in 1 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
HawksmoorShare of searches 17.9%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
Flat IronShare of searches 6.1%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
GauchoShare of searches 0.71%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top steakhouse chains in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Hawksmoor appeared in all three answers. Hawksmoor is the most recommended of the five.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Hawksmoor1st
Miller & Carter2nd
Flat Iron3rd
Gaucho4th
Blacklock5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Miller & Carter3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Hawksmoor3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Flat Iron3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Gaucho3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Blacklock1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about steakhouse chains
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best steakhouse chain in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which UK restaurant chain serves the best steak?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most popular steak restaurant chains in the UK?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“steakhouse”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“steak restaurant”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 23, 2026.
Which steakhouse chains compete with Hawksmoor?
Share of searches by month for Miller & Carter, Blacklock, Hawksmoor, Flat Iron. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Miller & Carter | Blacklock | Hawksmoor | Flat Iron | Gaucho |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 49.2% | 27% | 18% | 5.1% | 0.72% |
| Nov 2025 | 54.3% | 24.3% | 16.2% | 4.5% | 0.65% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.6% | 18.5% | 15.1% | 4.2% | 0.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 59.2% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 4.8% | 0.47% |
| Feb 2026 | 56.9% | 20.9% | 17% | 4.7% | 0.56% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.7% | 24.1% | 16.1% | 5.5% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.1% | 23.8% | 16% | 6.5% | 0.63% |
| May 2026 | 55.3% | 24.7% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 0.65% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.3% | 24.7% | 13.6% | 5.6% | 0.65% |
| Jul 2026 | 53% | 23.7% | 15.9% | 6.5% | 0.95% |
| Aug 2026 | 48% | 26.3% | 17.7% | 7.2% | 0.86% |
| Sep 2026 | 48.6% | 26.7% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 0.71% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 48.6% | 246K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 26.7% | 135K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 17.9% | 90.5K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.1% | 30.7K | -16.3% | -1.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.71% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.1 points |
48.6%
Held 1st. 246K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
26.7%
Held 2nd. 135K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
17.9%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
6.1%
Held 4th. 30.7K estimated branded searches, -16.3% vs prior month. Share -1.1 points.
5.
Gaucho0.71%
Held 5th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Hawksmoor and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Hawksmoor
4 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Hawksmoor changed in the United Kingdom over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hawksmoor in the United Kingdom fell from 110K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hawksmoor’s share of searches among steakhouse chains in the United Kingdom peaked at 18% in October 2025 and was lowest at 13.6% in May 2026.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom steakhouse chains in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, Miller & Carter gained share of searches among steakhouse chains in the United Kingdom, from 48% to 48.6%.

In September 2026, Flat Iron lost share of searches among steakhouse chains in the United Kingdom, from 7.2% to 6.1%.

Hawksmoor’s share of searches among steakhouse chains in the United Kingdom has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 13.6% to 17.9% in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Blacklock in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 165K to 135K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Gaucho in the United Kingdom fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 4.4K to 3.6K in September 2026.
How are Hawksmoor’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hawksmoor’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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