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Smokestak

BBQ Joint and Steakhouse££££
Shoreditch
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    Caroline B.
    "Loved the ox cheek, brisket bun and sticky toffee pudding."(8 Tips)
    Jerome T.
    "beef brisket and the cheese baked potato."(6 Tips)
    Abu Aya K.
    "Great BBQ... get the brisket, ribs and sticky toffee pudding"(21 Tips)
    Ierax H.
    "sticky toffee pudding for the end."(3 Tips)
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  • Stine B.heart icon on user image
    Stine BJuly 21, 2018
    Pork belly was to die for!! And the aubergine was amazing. We had no reservation on a Saturday night, but got a table outside. Loved it, and would definitely come back!
    Upvoted Feb 13
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    N BFebruary 13, 2017
    The brisket and ribs were both excellent, as expected, with the sides and desserts also being top-notch. Good list of drinks. The design of the restaurant is spot on too.
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    Emily-janeAugust 7, 2017
    Ex dinerama pop-up now has it's own restaurant taking BBQ to the next level! Pork ribs, ox cheek, beef brisket and rarebit jacket potato side are all so good!! Cool decor, outdoor seating, a must go!
  • Daren W.heart icon on user image
    Daren WilliamsFebruary 23, 2019
    Hipster bbq joint with amazing food - definitely get the beef rib, and the ox tail starter :) All other dishes were tasty and interesting flavours - go in a group of 4-6 so you can try every dish
  • M A.heart icon on user image
    M Aldoss ♏April 22, 2022
    It is better to make a reservation before you come. Tasty juicy beef. Recommend: crispy ox cheeks, crispy beef fat flat bread and aged short ribs 😋 👌🏼
  • Maríaheart icon on user image
    MaríaAugust 19, 2017
    Ditch your fear of cholesterol and healthy eating habits because it's more than worth it! Vegetarians, you must have the aubergine. Trust me. It's so good!!
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    Nofi .BDecember 28, 2018
    One of the best steak spots ever...YUM!! 🤤 The pastarami, OX cheek & brisket mustard BBQ 🍖
  • Sam G.heart icon on user image
    Sam GarsonDecember 23, 2016
    Dark and decked out with raw metal and wood, but the food (and smells) deliver in bucketloads. Get the brisket.
  • Gelly B.heart icon on user image
    Gelly BJune 14, 2017
    Nicely cooked beef brisket and ox cheek is an experience on its own. Portions are small but perfect for dinner or something to nibble with your drink. 3 dishes and 2 beers cost around £35.
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    BFebruary 20, 2019
    Heaven for meat lovers very substantial plate of food well cooked and seasoned. Also great with fresh chilli. Most enjoyable with Kernel beer.
  • Eleni S.heart icon on user image
    Eleni SardiJune 12, 2017
    Delicious meaty goodness. Yes the brisket is great but so are the small dishes, try the mushroom toast and the box cheek, yum.
  • Laure C.
    Laure C.August 24, 2018
    Best place in Londen for meat lovers. We had the 30 day dried, pork belly rib, aubergine and shared greens. It was absolutely AMAZING. Also very fast and friendly service.
  • Jacob P.heart icon on user image
    Jacob PulliaOctober 28, 2019
    Great BBQ shareables. Highly recommend the Ox Cheek, Brisket Sliders, and Ribs.
  • Shannon L.
    Shannon LowJanuary 20, 2018
    Beef rib is the best thing here. Really tender and delicious. Aubergine is also really good. Brisket is tasty and soft. Crispy ox cheek cubes are fun.
  • Fernanda G.heart icon on user image
    Fernanda GasparinApril 29, 2017
    Meet is so rich. Perfect for a hangover or a self-indulgent meal. They have inviting veggie options as well, carchoaled aubergine is on my to eat-list
  • Paulo R.heart icon on user image
    Paulo RementeriaJuly 21, 2018
    Musts: brisket bun, 30-day dry aged beef rib. Avoid the pig tails. Good service. If you are around don’t miss it. Ah the cheapest wine is just that: cheap...
  • Caroline B.heart icon on user image
    Caroline BlackFebruary 13, 2019
    What a meat feast! Loved the ox cheek, brisket bun and sticky toffee pudding. Fab cocktails too!
  • Brenda F.heart icon on user image
    Brenda FialaSeptember 24, 2019
    Get the sea bream starter and ask for a Smokey Old Fashion (it’s not on the menu)
  • Adrian A.heart icon on user image
    Adrian AlbonApril 4, 2022
    Literally the highlight of our trip. BBQ done right, great beer, friendly staff… amazing all round.
  • Tony M.heart icon on user image
    Tony Muraki-HartMay 12, 2017
    The brisket is divine! Ribs, smoked aubergine, mushrooms in beef fat on toast were delicious. Only 3 desserts, so get them all :-)
  • Roman T.heart icon on user image
    Roman TomjakDecember 30, 2017
    Food is amazing, but be aware that as the title says it’s a smoky place. My clothes were smelling of wood fire for the rest of the day :)
  • Vikashheart icon on user image
    VikashJanuary 14, 2017
    Exactly what you'd expect from a BBQ restaurant in Shoreditch. Good choice of meats and a few more unusual dishes on the menu. Decent food but nothing amazing
  • Martin M.heart icon on user image
    Martin MarmorsteinMarch 26, 2017
    Amazing food, mostly for dedicated carnivores, but brilliant vegetarian options too. Service is a bit patchy, but the food makes up for those tiny errors.
  • James B.heart icon on user image
    James BatesMarch 8, 2020
    Best barbecue in London, or that I’ve tried in the UK. They just need a good mac n cheese to complete the menu
  • David d.heart icon on user image
    David del VallsJanuary 28, 2018
    Is by far one of the best restaurant in London. The quality of the food and the location is excellent ( architecturally amazing ).
  • H B.heart icon on user image
    H BJuly 14, 2018
    The mackerel starter was really nice. preferred the belly pork to the 30 day aged rib. Don’t normally like brisket but it was lovely
  • Ceara P.heart icon on user image
    Ceara PixieJune 27, 2018
    Love this place. Surprisingly they have very decent vegetarian dishes. The aubergine dish is a must try!
  • Ierax H.heart icon on user image
    Ierax HolargeusJanuary 30, 2022
    Ox cheek, pork and brisket buns, coal roasted aubergine and the sticky toffee pudding for the end. A proper feast!
  • Jerome T.
    Jerome TJanuary 12, 2019
    Get the ox cheek, pork ribs, beef brisket and the cheese baked potato. All are amazing!
  • Pasquale B.heart icon on user image
    Pasquale BrunoOctober 13, 2019
    My favorite bbq restaurant in East London!
  • Luke N.heart icon on user image
    Luke NewmanJuly 30, 2017
    The brisket is amazing. Melts in the mouth. Great sides, too. Overall a great selection and good time.
  • Melda S.heart icon on user image
    Melda SalhabNovember 17, 2017
    Do not miss out on the brisket bun and the coal roaster aubergine - absolutely delicious
  • Oliver N.heart icon on user image
    Oliver NippletwistDecember 2, 2017
    Real art of BBQ! Delicious, stylish and vibrant.
  • Karis C.heart icon on user image
    Karis ChengDecember 30, 2017
    Beef brisket & short ribs are good, charred green is a refreshing option if you don't want just meat
  • Anna R.heart icon on user image
    Anna RachmannSeptember 28, 2019
    The food is great, but portion sizes could definitely be bigger!
  • Nikos P.heart icon on user image
    Nikos PrapasAugust 5, 2019
    Top notch !!! Perfect to everything , try them all
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    .November 16, 2017
    I came all the way from the kingdom of Saudi Arabia to try this and thanks god i did 😍 love it love it love it 💕💕💕🇸🇦🤗
  • Ammar S.heart icon on user image
    Ammar ShawooshApril 2, 2019
    Brisket bun is to die for! Beef ribs are really great as well
  • Ricardo S.heart icon on user image
    Ricardo SoaresJanuary 9, 2019
    Great place to sit at the counter and watch the kitchen magic as they serve amazing food!
  • Abu Aya K.heart icon on user image
    Abu Aya KDJanuary 26, 2017
    Great BBQ... get the brisket, ribs and sticky toffee pudding
  • Alexandra V.heart icon on user image
    Alexandra VirostkováDecember 1, 2017
    Pastrami & baked beetroot
  • Sherrie B.heart icon on user image
    Sherrie BaleJanuary 12, 2017
    Just say yes to all of the meats. Jacket potato is huge. Worth sharing.
  • Andrew W.heart icon on user image
    Andrew WhiteMay 7, 2017
    Everything's good. Especially brisket bun, beef brisket, ice cream
  • Portuguese Woman O'warheart icon on user image
    Portuguese Woman O'warSeptember 30, 2018
    Beautiful meat dishes, but also veggies! Try the pork tail 🤯
  • Ade A.heart icon on user image
    Ade AllenbyNovember 15, 2018
    All you need to know about brisket. Book ahead even for lunch.
  • Neža L.heart icon on user image
    Neža LandekerDecember 10, 2018
    Lovely place! Delicious food and visually appealing. Feels very authentic.
  • D M.heart icon on user image
    D MMarch 24, 2019
    Amazing BBQ, funnily enough the vegetarian options are even better.
  • Senite8heart icon on user image
    Senite8September 1, 2021
    Amazing BBQ restaurant. Get anything. 9/10
  • Calvinheart icon on user image
    CalvinAugust 4, 2017
    Pork rib and brisket were both very tasty. Portions were small though and it is very expensive.
  • Ahmed A.heart icon on user image
    Ahmed AljarbouMay 24, 2017
    Ox cheek is a must .. Brisket buns are one of a kind 😍
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