The servers and bartenders were super welcoming and provided the type of welcome that makes you…read moresmile. As an American I had to see what a Texas BBQ joint was like in the UK. The brisket was very delicious and juicy, but like all beef in the UK, very expensive and very small portions. Not very Texas, but I get it. The ribs were just as good and it felt like more value. The biggest difference was in the sides. Vinegar in London is not like in Texas. The potato salad was not what I expected, and the pickle packed a lot more punch. But the Fries were superb, as was the chili. We enjoyed the cornbread, but it was nothing extraordinary. All in all, this is a great place, awesome vibe, and I most likely will not revisit this place the next time I'm in London but I would recommend it to others.

We went to Texas Joes for our works Christmas Party and the whole experience was wonderful. Jenn…read morewas fantastic, very helpful and accommodating to our ever changing needs. The food was beyond amazing ( I will be dreaming of the brisket for a long time to come) and the cocktails were delicious! We were given the back room which was great, the tables were a little slopy but that added to the charm in the end. We will definitely be back!

Good food, good service. If you are in the mood for BBQ and happen to be in the downtown area then…read moreI recommend

During a pretty long visit to England, my husband and I had had enough fish and chips, which we…read morelove, and looked for something different one night. We decided to try Smokeworks. It was excellent. I had the baby back ribs and fries which were both great. I can't remember what my husband had, but I remember that he liked it.

Bottom-line: while maybe average to its American traditional bbq counterpart , Boudean's is…read moreprobably as good as it gets for London. Ordered the half baby back ribs, fries and slaw. Baby back ribs: not necessarily fall of the bone type of ribs, but if you give it a good tug , some of the meats will slide off its axis. I enjoyed it for what it's worth. Obviously, the smoker is limited in scope , so I'm not expecting Texas style quality. Was a little chewy in some places, but also tender in others. Had a preference for the chiptole bbq sauce rather than the hickory. Fries were mostly good (minus the tiny bits). So close to the meats, the fries absorbed some of the smokiness flavor. Slaw: low-point of the bbq. They used way, way, too much dressing. Like it was flooded. Also the cabbage wasn't cut finely, but presented as whole chunk slices. Would definitely not recommend this one. Overall minus the slaw, I enjoyed Bodean's

Good taste of the US with some smoked bbq. Variety if choices from pulled pork Mac and cheese to…read moremy recommendation of the boss hog dog. Sticky fingers were not my favorite so may avoid that appetizer choice. Dined with a group of 35 and they were able to accommodate us in their basement dining area with a call ahead. Wait staff was pleasant although took a minute to get that much food out and had to ask for drink refills, but overall would surely return.

Smokin' Aces - is literally ACE in terms of taste. Wow. I can't believe how good these guys are…read more They are located in Chapel Market and only do lunch time service although apparently might open a full time restaurant somewhere. The chicken is just sublime, and the sauce selection they recommend - is brilliant with it. I go for the salad box - which includes, chicken, salad and mac and cheese. And they give lots of it. All for £5 - I repeat 5£!!! You must go at half 12 otherwise the queue can be quite lengthy. Many go because the portion sizes are incredible but the quality of the food is up there. Sometimes I can't finish it and have to take it back for dinner. what more can I say - mind blown.

If you are a BBQ lover, go there! If you are a hungry BBQ…read morelover, definitely go there! The portions are Huge! Normally when I have BBQ I would finish a platter for 2 people by my own. But the £6 BBQ box here.....I couldn't finish Meats are good, sauces are good, pork cheeks highly recommended! My only concern would be that the meat may need a lil more smoke.

I am sorry, but this food is terrible. It's pretty bad when my son can't gag down a pulled pork…read moresandwich. He said it was nasty. My loaded fries had pulled pork that you couldn't even chew. My stomach is screaming for help right now. This is not a good place to go for BBQ.

I have been recommending Porkys to many of my friends and they have love this place. The ribs are…read moreno average ribs, as they are so meaty. I suggest if you want to have a better chance to finish the ribs then come with an empty stomach. Its definitely a man vs ribs! If you are not a ribs fan then the pulled pork served with a toasted bun is a good alternative. Both the ribs and the pulled pork is accompanied with house pickles, which helps open your appetite. But I actually think it will help to finish the meal. You can actually have the mains on their own. But it usually does not seem complete without sides. We shared a selection of sides and my favourite are the sweet potatoes fries. They are good alternative to the seasoned fries and some thing different. Another one of my favourite is the BBQ wings which is a warm up dish. I love the succulent chicken in the tasty BBQ sauce. I actually don't think a starter is needed before a main but if you do then share! Sharing food is the best way to dine!

Cleaver. The name says it all. Get in here and get your burger, ribs, hearty salad, or chicken and…read moreadd a margarita for fun! This is a great spot for groups or just to hang out with a buddy or two. The location is right smack in the downtown area and the ambiance is cool and inviting! We had a full-on burger along with a 'skinny' burger for me. And, we enjoyed a tasty margarita with it - and fries of course. It's a relatively newer spot and seems to be taking off very nicely! Check out the light instalation (very cool) and abundance of seating (very comfy) when you enter as well as the tasty menu of meats (very clever Cleaver!) Great lunch spot!

Ate here last night with my husband - great service. We turned up at peak time on a Saturday…read morewithout a booking and, while they didn't have a seat for us straight away, we had time to kill so took a seat at the bar and had a drink while we waited - which was, maybe 15 minutes - before being taken to our table. The staff were polite, our order was taken promptly and the food arrived surprisingly fast but was hot, fresh (ribs and wings for me, burger for hubby) and filling - you get plenty for your money. The whole place was also clean, including the toilets. Will definitely be eating here again - look forward to trying out one of their milkshakes!

Lucky Saint Unfiltered NA - £5.50 Crispy Ox Cheek w/Anchovy…read moreMayo - £9.50 Beef Brisket w/Mustard Barbecue - £18.50 Charred Greens, Tahini, Pomegranate, Peanut - £7.50 Absolute aces recommendation from my stick & poke tattoo artist. Even though I was tattooed near Hackney/London Fields, the artist had lived in London before (although they were visiting from Singapore) and she was able to tell me about Smokestak because I was staying in Shoreditch. I was seated without a reservation (rare in London, so I'm told) in this beautiful dimly lit dinner atmosphere. My server was no slouch and promptly let me know I had to try the brisket and recommended the crispy ox cheek, as well. I should have drawn the line there, but I continued on and got an Alcohol-Free/Non-Alcoholic drink and a plate of greens. I was stuffed. I thought I detected an American accent (specifically Californian) from the server, but it turns out she was Canadian. Vancouver, though, so maybe there's something to the West Coast and our dialect. The beef brisket is the best in London, and their mustard barbecue sauce is unmatched. I need to find a comparable sauce in California. The crispy ox cheek and anchovy mayo rearranged some of my taste molecules. Maybe it was how it was so perfectly crisp and salted so well? I felt like I was in Flavor Town, London, for sure. I'll never forget how confusing it was to find the washroom. It felt like I was a double agent, pushing open a secret door. It was such a non-descript door. I swear it wasn't a door at all. It was just another wall panel. I had to ask a stranger where the loo was before I wandered into the kitchen.

knocked my socks off…read more barbecue was the last place i thought london would prevail but they proved me dead wrong. i would lay my life on the line for this sticky toffee pudding

Whoever says that food in London sucks...they don't know how to find good food. Luckily for me,…read moreLeather Lane, which is the best place to find street food in London, was a street behind my apartment when I stayed in London. Carnivore is definitely some of the best BBQ I have ever had. I ordered the ribs, pork belly, and Mac n cheese. All of it was perfect. They have a giant smoker in the back of the tent, which gives the meats such an authentic taste. The pork belly had the perfect ratio of fat to tenderness and the had a lovely crunch on the outside of it. The ribs were easy to eat and fell right off the bone. And that Mac was just out of this world. My roommate got their pulled pork sandwhich probably 4 times so naturally I had to try some of it. That sandwhich was stupid good. The roll was toasted and the pulled pork had so much amazing flavor. Carnivore is doing everything right when it comes to BBQ.

Went here for lunch a few days ago and have been to comment on what an excellent experience I had…read more The food was so tasty and fresh. I had the lamb shish which was excellent and the chilli sauce and garlic sauce they served with it were really delicious. The wine prices are excellent value. I had a terrific experience. Also saw one of the managers handle a table that needed help with something and was really impressed with they way they took care of them. Super professional and friendly. A welcome addition to the neighbourhood. I will be back, and will bring friends as it seems like quite a good place for a big table.

These guys are the real deal. Great food and service. Best Turkish grilled food in QP. Much better…read morethan The Cedar.

The restaurant layout is simple: a huge braai at the back of the restaurant with tables and chairs…read moreset up at the front, a bar downstairs and a separate area in the basement that is dedicated for groups to about 22 people. I started off with a glass of wine from South Africa. Their wine list and cocktails have South African influence. Price was £7 - £9 for a glass of medium level wines. I was recommended the prawn skewers, cous cous salad and a lamb with apricot skewer. My personal favourite was the prawn skewers. The chefs have peeled the bodies beforehand but left it's head and tail shell intact. It was served with some rocket salad and two difference sauces (in a separate sauce plate) to complement the heat and spice from the prawns. I did not think the separate sauces were that important as I did enjoy the prawns and rockets together. I do like sucking prawn heads, and oh boy, it was juicy. The prawn was well cooked. Loved the combination of chilli in it. It was very tasty and spicy. I must say that £12 for 4 pieces of prawns might be a little steep for a lunch meal. The lamb skewer I had apparently was something new they are about to add their list of sosaties. It definitely smelled good as it was served. On the skewers were about 8 chunks of lamb meat, 6 pieces of apricot and 5 pieces of onions. Juices from the apricot burst into your mouth as you chewed on the fruit. The lamb was also juicy, well seasoned and succulent. It didn't have any bad smell to it, so I thought it was a dish well done. Cous cous salad was refreshing. It came with generous serving of rocket leaves, raisins, pine nuts, cheese and some slices of freshly baked crusty bread. The dessert was fantastic although I must admit I did not see the South African influence in it. I had the dark chocolate mousse served with blackberry compote, yogurt and pumpkin seeds. I spoke to Mark, person in charge when I visited, about this and was told the dessert will be taken off the menu. So the restaurant is definitely taking some positive steps to serving better food and improving the menu. Overall happy with my food here

We really enjoyed Hammer & Tongs. Tried all three appetizers (curried fish, biltong, bread); had…read morethe Baby Braai (chicken, pork belly, lamb, chips, couscous salad, and braaibroodje, all great except the pork belly which was just fair), and chased with the Malva pudding (sponge cake with apricot syrup and a scoop of ice cream, really good). Was good and would definitely come back again. Was dead on a Tuesday night: no problem getting a seat. Server was helpful and friendly. Only bad point: clothes now smell like a bonfire--but totally worth it!