Brisket is very good, pulled pork okay, mac cheese is poor…read more Icecreams are very good, cheese cake is not a bad effort. The cider mashes are surprisingly good, definitely worth a bash! Update: this is definitely the best if the twickenham trio of bbq joints. Staff are quirky but very friendly. Dulce de leche icecream/shake is to die for. Wings excellent. Sweet potato fries great. St louis ribs good. Beans with pulled pork very nice. Avoid the mac and cheese options, and pickles. Update 2: chilli watery, lacking in depth. Corn bowl okay. Slaw good but spicy.

Well, it was not what I was expecting! I went with some colleagues for lunch and I wasn't thrilled…read morewith the prospect. The outside and inside decor look like a really terrible American low-quality food chain and I wasn't excited to try it. But! We had the loveliest waitress, very attentive, very happy to walk through the menu and spot on. The guys had banana milkshakes and I loved that they came with little bright green curly straws - cute to see these manly men with their petite straws. The food was really lovely too. One colleague got the hot dog - it was incredible looking, enormous and slathered with stuff. I did think it would be impossible to eat with your hands, but he proved me wrong. My chicken wrap was really tasty and nicely done, and the fries were delicious - possibly the best I've had in a while. When one friend couldn't finish his sausage platter with mac and cheese, the waitress cheerfully wrapped it up for him so he could carry it away. Nice! The music was terrific, a great mix of old blues. So why oh why is there a big screen telly playing current music videos over the bar, complete with naked writhing women and gangsters? Shut it off - you're ruining the vibe you actually got me to like. Is it cheesy? Yes. But it's supposed to be. And it's good. But shut off that damn tv.

This kitchen/pub must be old as you get that feeling from the building and the old wood fires they…read morehave but this has been done up so well as to modernise and not to lose it's original charm. It isn't cheap but is well worth the money especially if you go with the kids as they eat free.... whenever! A nice sunday roast at home or pay for 2 meals and still feed the family, without all the hassle jackpot. This place does hold many functions including weddings and always has events going on, it is well worth checking out. The fact that it is set in the middle of a village not close to anything doesn't do it any favours for those going for the night but well worth the trip. Almost forgot to add that they now have a masterchef quarter finalist in the kitchen so thats not worth sniffing at.

I never thought I would go to London for Korean fusion gastropub BBQ, but that's exactly what…read moreSmokehouse was. It's run by the same people as The Pig and Butcher, but with an experimental twist. Smokehouse is oddly shaped, but a very large space (was probably two different pubs merged together). My friend and I had a reservation and they sat us in the back room by the kitchen. It was more well lit, and there were a few bigger groups as well. Also love that they have a chalkboard telling you exactly which farms every single one of their animals are from. They butcher in house too! We started out with prawn toast with smoked bone marrow and kimchi onions. Just re-read that. What a crazy combination. Throw it all together and you get the crunch of the toast, the gelatinous textures of the bone marrow and some kick from the kimchi. Wonderful. We also split a chopped brisket roll, which was basically a large croquette. Definitely big enough to share, and tasty, especially with the spicy gochujang chili sauce. For my entree, I had the shortrib bourguignon, which was a hefty chunk of beef with mushrooms, fried onions, and of course, bacon. Everything was reasonably priced too (mains were all under £20 each). A great meal all around, but definitely come with an appetite! One of my favorite meals I've ever had in London!

This was recommended to us by a friend. I would say I expected more. We had their lamb and beef for…read moreSunday roast. Their cocktails were good. The food was delicious but then the potatoes were too hard and some Of the veggies such as the parsnip was actually hard as well. The flavor was great but I expected their Veggies to be perfectly cooked as well.

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.

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!

Sitting here now - it's been more than an hour since we ordered - no sign of our food. Everybody…read morehere is kind of looking around at each other wondering why we made the choice to come here. It's half empty and they can't seem to get any orders out. Thank heaven we didn't order appetizers . . . Food came out - beef ribs were actually fairly good , smoky and tender. Pork ribs were drier and tough. Fries were hot and fresh. Waiter apologetic about kitchen and comped a glass of wine. Will not return

Great place for a BBQ Brisket & chicken combo! Lov3 the service and the food was the best. Hope to…read morereturn again for another round of BBQ!

Great little butcher! We discovered it today, and were happily surprised to find this cute and fine…read morebutcher next to home. The staff is very nice. They have award-winning sausages -- but a LOT of them, and of all kinds. You can grab a menu inside! Of coure, they also have various meats, with cute explanations on how to use them. And some local produces, like chutneys, jams, pork pies, eggs... We just had their corned beef in a sandwich, with branston pickle and French gherkins. Marvellous! :)))

I visited this butcher shop several times while visiting Richmond. The butcher was so helpful and…read moreprovided advice on how to cook various cuts of meat. The traditional English sausages, pork tenderloins and lamb chops were all delicious.

I've heard of the show and was wanting a burger so decided to pop in. Ended up having a chicken…read moreburger and they were very good about customizing it for me. Because I have a thing against chicken strips she even offered to see if they could fry up a chicken patty for me but I declined and just had the strips it came with. Since I didn't want hashbrowns on it she offered me something else and I opted for the avocado. Nice touch offering a substitution. Being American I am an ice fiend and when I asked for more ice for my pop the server brought me a frosty mug full of ice! That was above and beyond in my book. Overall, decent food, great service and I will be back.

Defiantly not somewhere I would go out of my way for but it's not far from my office and only a…read morecouple of stops from the airport on the tube so worth a visit if your visiting London before you head into town. As you can imagine portions a stupidly big and some things are so big it borders on the grotesque. That said the food was ok and by nephew and his friends enjoyed the novelty of the place.

Considering that the Brighton Smokehouse has featured on Nigel Slater's cooking show and has won…read moreRadio 4's best take away award, I don't know how I managed to miss this place for so long! I must have walked passed it hundreds of times as it is nestled under the arches on Brighton seafront right in the middle of the historic fishing quarter, and for some reason I have never ventured in. Anyway, I broke my smokehouse virginity a few weeks ago when me and the boyf popped in after work on a sunny Friday evening and got a bite to eat on the beach. I went for a crab sandwich and he went for a kipper roll. Today I popped back to try their smoked mackerel pate on toast. All the fish is caught locally in Brighton and is smoked by Jack in a small shed opposite the shop. The food is by no means gastronomic but it is hearty, honest food. Yes, the bread could be better, but the fish is the key ingredient and you can't beat eating a fresh meal on the beach just meters from where it was caught. The crab sandwich features entirely brown meat, the most flavoursome in my opinion, and is a steal at £3.50 - I paid three times this for a crab sandwich on a recent trip to Cornwall. The mackerel pate is really delicious - creamy with a hint of warmth from the pepper. On top of this, they sell fish to take home if you are not hungry at the time of your visit. Jack and Linda have been running this smokehouse for what seems like an eternity. They are always happy to chat and obviously love what they do. This place should be top of the list for locals and tourists alike.

Fish and the seaside go hand in hand together. Jack and…read moreLinda Mills understand this. It's one of the reasons they opened the Brighton Smokehouse on the sea-front. A tiny shop nestled in Brighton's fishing quarter, they offer fresh fish to take away and cook at home and daily specials to eat outside on the beach. There's crab sandwiches, grilled kippers, smoked mackerel pate, deep fried white bait and plaice goujons to choose from. I've sampled a few and they've all been lip-smackingly good. Endearingly, you can eat your lunch on the sea-front, in front of the little black smokehouse they built when they moved in. If they're smoking something that day, you might even smell the oak and applewood drifting out of the hut.