Sounds like a pretty good choice, in the end. ^_^ I'm generally not much for sauces with steaks, but there are occasional exceptions - the blue cheese that the Royal Standard offered (their menu rotates every month or two, so I dare say it's gone now) with their steak last December was especially carefully balanced - distinct, without becoming pungent, and interfering with the steak. (I went with the lamb shanks with puy lentils - absolutely top-notch. Beautifully braised, delicious gravy, and the lentils went with the meat very well. One of the best lamb dishes I've enjoyed)

Unfortunate about the service, but I suppose there are going to be teething problems early on, as they work out the wrinkles in the system. =:/

A BrewDog near the salt mine? Oh dear. ^_^;

Still, you'll be getting to meet up with everyone again soon, even if not on the mandated days. And that's the key.

I assume you're salaried, so these unconventional hours won't accrue delicious overtime?