Nothing quite beats a good ol' barbecue. Whether you're after beautifully prepared ribs that feel like they've been nabbed straight from the Deep South or juicy burgers fired up in a beer garden, the city is jam-packed with places to get the goods. Not sure where to visit first? Here's where to find the best BBQ in London.
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Last updated on 2nd December 2025
Located in London Bridge, Britannia - Smok'd is a fab restaurant championing the art of BBQ. These guys are charring, roasting and grilling their way to our hearts, slinging out juicy bites like baby back ribs and hickory-smoked half chicken.
A notable name on the London BBQ scene, Blues Kitchen is one of the coolest spots to grab hot smoked ribeye steaks and beef short ribs. Head on down for hearty Americana grub alongside a roster of live bands and top cocktails. Find it in Brixton, Camden and Shoreditch.
Bodean's brings all the American smokehouse experience to the heart of Camden. Expect perfectly smoked brisket, unbelievably tender ribs and wings slathered in all kinds of sauces.
Its diner style seating is perfect for hearty breakfasts, casual lunches and big group dinners. Just down the road from the Roundhouse, it's the ideal spot for a pre-gig meal too.
Located just seconds from the market, Camden BBQ is pulling punters in with delish food and cracking drinks. Think beef brisket burgers and buffalo wings alongside catfish po boys and baby back ribs, all at a fabulous American BBQ restaurant in London.
One of the finest BBQ restaurants in Covent Garden, temper pays homage to meat. From classic cuts of steak cooked perfectly to chicken wings soaked in honey-sriracha, it'll have you drooling in no time. Not in Covent Garden? Try the Soho, Shoreditch or City branches.
Sporting live music throughout the week and cosy interiors, Pacific Tavern is a pub you need to make to a note to visit. It's laced with bare-brick pillars, emerald green walls and leafy plants, and fronts a menu that's inspired by the cooking methods used across the Pacific Rim. Head here for grilled prawns drizzled in a sweet chilli sauce, whole BBQ seabream with Pac Tav butter and grilled banana cake alongside vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Bringing Basque bites to the Big Smoke, Sagardi is slinging out a range of beautifully grilled dishes. Get your smackers around red tuna, octopus or monkfish cooked over barbecue, complementing your feast with sides like butternut squash ratatouille.
While The Lord Wargrave gives an air of a traditional boozer, there's more than meets the eye. This joint is filling tums with succulent US-inspired fare, with all meat smoked in-house, making it one of the best BBQ restaurants in London. There's also over 150 different international whiskies to pair.
Head to The Alchemist Monument for a hearty barbecue meal, thanks to their Sunday Feast menu. This promises a huge sharing platter for £20 per person, featuring BBQ baby back ribs, buttermilk fried chicken, pork belly bites, loaded truffle tater tots and more.
You can pair this with creative cocktails like The Colour Changing One or a negroni with a unique twist. As for the venue itself, expect sultry, dark red interiors and comfy booth seating.
Red Dog Austin Bar-B-Que, found in Shoreditch and Soho, is famed for having the best American BBQ in London. Using award-winning smokers imported from the US, it offers delightful smoked meats (think brisket and ribs), as well as burgers, wings and an impressive selection of tequila.
Perched on the corner of Hackney Downs, The Star may look unassuming, with its 90s interior, shabby-chic furnishings and retro seating setup. But its BBQ menu is sure to grab your attention.
Grab your choice of pork rotisserie, beef brisket, smoky duck, lamb rib, grilled halloumi or 35 days dry-aged butcher's cut steak, all spilling out the sides of a perfectly toasted brioche bun or slathered across a sharing platter. Got room for a little something on the side? How do mac and cheese croquettes or honey and siracha chicken wings sound?
Looking for the best Brazilian BBQ in London? Get on down to Cabana Brasil Covent Garden. At this vibrant dining destination, you can fill your boots with all kinds of glorious grilled goods, from marinated chicken skewers to blackened prawns.
Looking for the best BBQ experience in Finsbury Park? The World's End serves up some of the finest hickory-smoked BBQ dishes in the area, featuring everything from St Louis cut pork ribs to USDA beef brisket and mouthwatering buffalo wings. Plus, with Red Dog Saloon residency, expect authentic American BBQ dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Texas.
When the sun's out, The Engineer in Primrose Hill knows how to bring the heat. With a gorgeous walled garden perfect for BBQ feasts, this iconic North London pub serves up everything from grilled seasonal specials to sharing steaks and elevated classics like brisket birria on crumpets. Pair that with ice-cold beers, spritzes, and vibrant summer cocktails, and you've got one of London's top hidden spots for al fresco dining and BBQ vibes.
If you're looking for the stuff of legends when it comes to the best BBQ in London, look no further than Smokestak. Shimmy over to the Shoreditch fave and gobble down pulled pork, lamb merguez, gochujang wings and beef brisket.
Acme Fire Cult promises a BBQ experience like no other, with so much more to offer than some tasty flame grilled food. Turn your dinner date into a party with loud music and beer brewed on-site courtesy of 40FT, alongside meat platters featuring everything from smoked lamb shoulder to a herb fed chicken served with miso cream and lime butter. 50% of menu is plant based, featuring padron peppers, grilled leeks, squash hummus and much more.
