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HotBox

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BBQ Joint££££
Spitalfields and Banglatown, London
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    The barbecue at HotBox is a can't miss
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    Michael W.
    "The Hotbox smoked selection gives you the best of everything!"(5 Tips)
    Elizabeth W.
    "Bottomless brunch drinks are delicious micheladaaaa"(4 Tips)
    Di K.
    "Beef ribs are just perfect!"(5 Tips)
    Brad T.
    "5 different types of bloodies"(2 Tips)
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  • Emma C.heart icon on user image
    Emma CheungNovember 29, 2015
    Loving the current menu❤️ get a big group together so you can trip a bit of everything. The beef short rib and barbecoa were amazing, as was the bone marrow to start.
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    Ben MacklinFebruary 1, 2016
    Bottomless brunch was fantastic..we had huevos rancheros, eggs benedict & meat hash, washed down with some great bloody Mary's!
  • Eleni S.heart icon on user image
    Eleni SardiMarch 15, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Really good - the meats are full of flavour, you hardly need that sauce! Coleslaw is a good option to balance the meat-fest. Can't wait to go back for brunch. 👍👍
  • Brad T.heart icon on user image
    Brad TOctober 3, 2015
    As if the 5 different types of bloodies weren't enough (5!), they also have an outstanding brunch menu with to die for (streaky) bacan and great service in this quaint space.
  • Chris E.heart icon on user image
    Chris EvansNovember 19, 2016
    Forget the burger and get the beef rib. So good. Also deep fried Oreos were much better than I expected.
  • Joan D.heart icon on user image
    Joan DuongSeptember 20, 2016
    Absolutely delicious. Bunch burger was awesome and the chicken waffle was tender and Mac and cheese was yummy
  • Justin D.heart icon on user image
    Justin DombrowskiDecember 24, 2015
    Really glad to see solid dry rub BBQ making it across the pond with such quality. Good job, guys.
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    MaríaFebruary 15, 2015
    Go downstairs for some handsome cocktails, great service and comfy sofas.
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WilsonJanuary 29, 2015
    The Hotbox smoked selection gives you the best of everything! The meat is cooked and seasoned so well!
  • Ravi R L.heart icon on user image
    Ravi R LalMay 24, 2019
    The Rancheros had a nice kick, and the french toast was indulgent - especially the lemony splodge of cream
  • Jayla P.heart icon on user image
    Jayla PeperempeJanuary 20, 2015
    The Selection was great! Couldn't get enough of the Mac & Cheese. Oh, the pork ribs were perfect!
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    【 @tin_fish 】February 6, 2015
    Really good idea. Lacked a little on execution. Had the food been hot, I'd have said best BBQ place in London.
  • Liamheart icon on user image
    LiamJuly 19, 2016
    The chicken wings in a fish sauce glaze are just incredible. An absolute must.
  • Marcello T.heart icon on user image
    Marcello TeodoriFebruary 23, 2018
    smoked selection and beef rib were really nice, no dark beers though and generally average commercial choice of beers, have some at the culpeper pub instead, wine was terrible also
  • lu a.heart icon on user image
    lu armand ugonDecember 26, 2017
    Best meat in London! Deffo try the ribs or bandit burger
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    Urban NomadJanuary 28, 2017
    Bottomless brunch: £25 for 2-hour unlimited mix and match of Prosecco, Mimosa's and 5 types of Bloody Marys.
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    TeeFebruary 11, 2015
    Meat here is very good, especially the beef and pork ribs! But not the best value for money...
  • Jennifer L.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer LeeJanuary 23, 2018
    Tacos, BBQ selection and steak were amazing. Good for big groups.
  • San C.
    San ChowJanuary 30, 2015
    Had the meat selection and best bit was the Beef, mushrooms were good as well.
  • Mehmet Y.heart icon on user image
    Mehmet YarDecember 4, 2018
    Chicken wings as a starter, smoked steak was perfect
  • Jayla P.heart icon on user image
    Jayla PeperempeJanuary 20, 2015
    Get the Mac & Cheese and the pork ribs!
  • Nadia P.heart icon on user image
    Nadia PanagouDecember 30, 2015
    Great food! Love the weekend brunch menu
  • Jay H.heart icon on user image
    Jay HughesApril 27, 2017
    Banging. Best ribs so far in London for me.
  • Daren W.heart icon on user image
    Daren WilliamsJanuary 31, 2016
    Noisy - bad acoustics, then loud music. Food is good, interesting combos such as fried chicken on waffles, but heavy with little veg
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    AJanuary 19, 2019
    Brisket slider was great , Brisket loaded fries was fine,shawarma aubergine was tasteless, Mac and cheese and buffalo wings were average, overall overrated restaurant.
  • Sin F.heart icon on user image
    Sin FMarch 1, 2015
    One of the best brunch experiences so far
  • Jennifer H.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer HardiAugust 16, 2015
    Definitely must try the egg benedicts!
  • Olivia K.heart icon on user image
    Olivia KnightNovember 30, 2016
    The beef rib is a life changer - take my money!!!
  • Bellaco
    BellacoApril 25, 2015
    Probably best bbq ribs in town. Delicious brunch.
  • Katerina A.heart icon on user image
    Katerina AnnaOctober 27, 2015
    I went on a weekday at 12pm, which is their opening time. In an empty shop the music was SO loud that I had to leave
  • Ryan M.heart icon on user image
    Ryan MurphyDecember 23, 2016
    Amazing for all meat & BBQ lovers.
  • Marvin A.heart icon on user image
    Marvin AsareMarch 12, 2017
    Great food and great service!
  • Amar P.heart icon on user image
    Amar PatelNovember 15, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    It's all good... Great ambience too.
  • Vineet P.heart icon on user image
    Vineet PrasadJune 3, 2018
    Brilliant meat platter
  • Raquel d.heart icon on user image
    Raquel de MenesesAugust 22, 2015
    TOP 3: Pulled pork, beef and brisket.
  • Di K.heart icon on user image
    Di KadyrovaAugust 28, 2016
    Beef ribs are just perfect!
  • Bálint B.heart icon on user image
    Bálint BakóFebruary 25, 2015
    Pulled pork, Spicy food, Craft beer
  • Elizabeth W.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth WatsonJune 25, 2019
    Bottomless brunch drinks are delicious micheladaaaa
  • Johnheart icon on user image
    JohnNovember 16, 2016
    Outstanding meal
  • Boon K.heart icon on user image
    Boon KohJune 7, 2015
    Good ribs, but expensive (£16 per portion)
  • Mat A.heart icon on user image
    Mat AMay 8, 2017
    It's not listed on the menu but they also serve coffee
  • Nick K.heart icon on user image
    Nick KartashovMay 13, 2018
    Mac and cheese was surprisingly good
  • Vineet P.heart icon on user image
    Vineet PrasadJuly 14, 2018
    The platter and brisket
  • Cat G.heart icon on user image
    Cat GallagJune 16, 2015
    Huevos rancheros were yum !
  • O L.heart icon on user image
    O LJune 12, 2016
    The skillet is 👌
  • jason p.heart icon on user image
    jason pJuly 22, 2018
    Decent bbq. Get the brisket. Mediocre staff.
  • Shannon E.heart icon on user image
    Shannon EaganSeptember 22, 2016
    Bottomless brunch
  • Aheart icon on user image
    ANovember 26, 2015
    Great burgers!
  • Sarah M.heart icon on user image
    Sarah MillsMarch 8, 2015
    Nice but overpriced. Def not worth it.
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