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!

It is a very nice mom and pop restaurant with a real Turkish grill…read more I had grilled chicken and it came with nice salads and rice. The chicken itself was very juicy and tender. It was really nice although I found meat slightly on spicy side. They have a lunch menu for £10 for three dishes and found it quite good value. It is really one of the best options in the area! I would not travel all the way to eat here but if you are in the area, and looking for somewhere casual, give it a try!!!

Walked past this restaurant several times as its located around the corner from where i live. I…read morealways found it busy and the smell inviting. So we decided to check it out one Friday evening as we were both curious and lazy to go anywhere far. I would recommend to book as the restaurant itself is not very large but we got lucky and they found us a table for 2. The Menu has a big variety of dishes great for meat lovers and the veggies. We took the aubergine dip as a starter which came with a basket full of warm and fresh flat bread. The dish was tangy and yet creamy. For main course we decided to get the lamb kebab which came with rice and a chicken in tomato and yogurt dish with a side of chips. Needless to say the food was great but nothing to rave about. The portions are quite large so maybe next time we would only take one main and a few sides. Now i generally don't go for Turkish cuisine for the reason that its a little on the expensive side for what it is which is something i don't think is justified. However this is a place i would go again as the service and ambience is enjoyable.

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.

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!

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

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.

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

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.

I enjoyed this neighborhood pub quite a bit. We arrived and there was a nice group of people…read moreoutside, so we grabbed a seat inside. They made room for us as we didn't have a reservation, but we said we could eat fast and scamper before the rest of the parties arrived. We ordered so much off the menu as this is a BBQ place in London and being originally from Texas, I had to try London BBQ. I was surprised and delighted - I think they did a great job. We ordered the pork ribs, chicken wings, fries and their corn item. The ribs were tender and well seasoned, the wings were also very tasty, fries were delicious but the corn was roasted just a bit too much. There was no moisture left in the kernels, so I would pass on those. But the main part of the meal was super delicious. Now I can say that there is a good BBQ spot in London.

Smoked meat is the specialty here. The savory smells engulf you when you walk in promising a great…read moremeal. The service was on point and the food wonderful. We had the smoked beetroot and goat cheese salad and Loaded Mac & cheese accompanied by 2 beers. Very satisfying meal.