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.

Very good American BBQ restaurant. I had Mutton Tacos which meat was really good but toppings could…read morehave been better (there was pretty much no Feta) and also some Pork Ribs as main which I loved, with a good smoky flavor and spicy kick. Ribs were good value considering the quantity. Service is really good and attentive, we got some Guac and Chips on the house after being told many of our of choices on the Menu weren't available anymore. I would give it 4.5*.

You best be ready to sit on benches at this hipster restaurant because that's all there are…read more We went here in search of sticky toffee pudding, having seen in some article that it was one of the best in London. The pudding didn't taste of the tea or dates advertised in the menu, but it was quite good and served with a complementary (and complimentary!) scoop of vanilla. The flavor of the one we had a Poppies' might have been better. But Poppies' was served with a half scoop of half melted ice cream, so it's sort of a draw.

I really wanted to like it. Beer was good, service was good. Burnt ends and sauce were just not to…read moremy liking. No smoke flavor and texture was way off.

Food simply was not tasty. Nothing we ate was particularly delicious…read more Cramped atmosphere. Staff was friendly.

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.

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.

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.

Location is at the end of Free School Lane. Nice atmosphere when you walk in, options of dining on…read moreentry level or below. Unique way to get service, have to go to see and experience, kids had fun with it. Service was quick and food was hot. From someone who has years of experience with ribs they did a good job. Very tender and flavorful. Only bad thing I can say is that description of the Philly burger was a lil off.

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!

Some excellent classic American BBQ. Go for the platter and experience the best of it all:…read morehalf-rack of ribs, pulled pork, and buffalo wings (usually they do brisket, but they were out of that that night). Sauce on the ribs was particularly good and meat was fall-off-the-bone. Service was very friendly as compared to most places and their list of beers on tap is pretty sizeable. It also shows live sporting events, so it's basically guy heaven. be prepared to pay "city prices" and probably not the best place to meet a new lady friend though, so keep this one handy for a night out with your mates!

Having previously eaten here a number of years ago in the evening after playing a show at the Bar &…read moreGrill, I was eager to try Smoky Tails' new breakfast menu - especially with the opportunity to sample some of the dishes for free this morning! Now, to be clear, I am reviewing the standard of food while heavily bearing in mind what it would actually cost rather than what I paid (nothing) on my visit. I'm also heavily bearing in mind that although the staff were excellent, I know that they would be so much more wonderful without a queue of 20 people outside and a rammed restaurant on the inside. So then, let's go! Straight down to business, I ordered the beef brisket hash with my fellow diners ordering the Eggs forestiere and the fritters. I also ordered a side of chicken. With my beef brisket hash, I thought that it was very tasty and the beef was cooked very well. As the most expensive thing on the breakfast menu, at £9, I felt that it was a very small portion. Therefore, I was very glad to I ordered side of chicken, otherwise I would have left hungry. In contrast to the beef, the chicken portion was plentiful at three small pieces and I thought that it was relatively good value for money too. One of my fellow diners ordered a side of avocado, which I thought was pretty decent too. The fritters were tasty yet, as with the beef, a fairly small portion for their £7.50 pricetag. I felt that the pièce de résistance on the menu was the Eggs Forestiere! A base of split muffin, with by far the tastiest mushroom that I have ever had, two perfectly poached eggs and topped with hollandaise (or in this case on the side!). This would be the dish that I would have when I return - I felt that it was a fair portion of food for the pricetag. In terms of the drinks, the freshly squeezed orange juice was super fresh and very tasty. Very good! Although my fellow diners who ordered coffee were nonplussed when it arrived in a glass as opposed to a cup or a mug! In terms of service. The waitresses that tended to us were very attentive and made us feel most definitely welcome. Even the manager/owner stopped by to have a chat and make sure that we were completely content with everything there. Either inside the main dining area or outside on the terrace. I felt like it was well decorated and with a great ambience to have a meal. The biggest letdown from my point of view was having to use the same toilets that belong to the gig venue and the Bar & Kitchen - they are very run down, smelly and not befitting of the pricetag and the classy aspirations of the Smoky Tails dining experience. I would very much like to go back again and would gladly pay full price. I just wouldn't order the dishes that have the very small portions and maybe I will hold my pee and stay away from the restrooms next time!