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!

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

Standout BBQ destination for smoky flavor lovers!…read more Located in the heart of Shoreditch with an industrial, energetic atmosphere this place is a meat mastery heaven. Great quality at great price, can't beat that. Must haves: slow-smoked brisket, tender, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Literally melts in your mouth. Pulled pork on a bun, so tasty. FRIES! Get the fries. Casual vibes, friendly staff.

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.

We were visiting the markets nearby on a Saturday, and nothing was jumping out to me food wise. My…read moremissus was getting something from Morty and Bobs when we read the menu. It had a couple of magic words on them - one of these was brisket. I opted for a brisket Frito pie - although my first surprise came when I found they were real Fritos! Fantastic, I was I was expecting something else to be used instead, so was very pleased to see the authentic ingredient. The guy working there was really friendly, and the portion was mega. As it was Texas style it was all about the rub rather than the sauce and I dare say I'm converted. The smoke ring was amazing on the brisket, and you didn't need a knife - it just fell apart with a twist if a fork. It was so delicious, and went perfectly with the combination of pinto beans and Fritos. Barbecue is London has a new benchmark as far as I'm concerned.

The best Texas BBQ I've had outside of the US! The brisket was perfectly smoked with a great…read morepepper crust. We washed it down with a tasty frozen margarita. It was a really cool, friendly location.

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.

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!

The Joint is one of the eateries in Brixton Village that offers both indoor and outdoor seating…read moreoptions with menus provided on the tables. The service was quick and efficient. We had a great time enjoying their happy hour special on margaritas. The raclette fries were served hot with fresh cheese that melted perfectly over the stack of fries. The crispy outer layer of the mac & cheese bites was good, but lacked flavor in the roux. We found dipping it in the sweet chill sauce helped to El safe the taste. Overall a good spot for a quick bite. I definitely want to go back to try their pulled pork sandwich. Order: Mac & Cheese Bites Raclette Fries

the dirty fries had nice textural contrast with the crispy onions but the raclette cheese was not…read morewarm and melty enough and a bit bland, while the bacon bits were too salty

Good vegan food and treats at an affordable price. Got an English breakfast tea and a 'sausage'…read moreroll. Staff was friendly, too.

Ordered the bbq tofu special, and 3 different dogs. All the…read morefood was good but not necessarily memorable. One dog had coleslaw and sriracha The second had guac The third had cashew cream (I think) and bac'n bits The "outhouse" was indoors and had a regular towel to dry your hands (which was a bit weird/gross especially if you're a germaphobe) The space was cozy though and the food tasty. Might come back to try a bagel if we come back to the area. Everything we got was vegan

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 hate doing this. I've been weighing up re-reviewing for a while, after giving an enthusiastic 5…read morestar review a while ago. That was on the basis of several visits, so it didn't seem fair to change my opinion on a one off experience. However, I've now probably been back as many times as I had been before (5? 8? something like that) and I think it's just less special than it was. There are three main things detracting from it. Firstly, the prices have gone up quite a lot, so the standard ribs plate is £14 - it used to be £10, I think, which I appreciate is cheap, but then that was one of my considerations when giving them a good review. In addition to this, the portions have got smaller - way smaller. My boyfriend and I used to share a plate, but that is not realistic anymore. We used to get three or four large ribs - yesterday we only got two, which is representative of the last few visits. We also used to get three or four burnt ends, but they appear to be not served anymore. And finally, it's not consistently good. I'd even say that most of the times we've been in the last year, the food has been bad - way drier meat than it should be - though yesterday I thought the ribs were great again. I wouldn't say not to go, and I'll almost certainly be back, but I'm just not as charmed by it anymore.