The food stuff of roast dinners, drunken mouth-stuffing and gourmet dishes alike, you can’t go wrong with a bit of poultry. But it’s not just about buttermilk fried bites, there’s a whole host of restaurants serving up some of the takes on this crowd-pleaser. So if you’re feeling a clucking craving for a bit of bird, take a look at our list of where to eat chicken in London and fill yourself up.
With venues in Old Compton Street, Hoxton, London Bridge and beyond The Breakfast Club features a menu that's all about bringing together the world of breakfast and dinner with some spectacular chicken and waffles. Head downstairs afterwards and you'll find one of the most interesting secret bars in the business.
What more do you need from a chicken restaurant than this Covent Garden staple? Maxwell's is delivering crispy burgers and delicious chicken wings laced with buffalo and BBQ sauce, alongside fun cocktails and thick milkshakes to top off your American-style dining experience.
Let's be real. We love a London spot that has plant-based options, and The Plough Clapham Junction gives you that with their free CHKN. You can indulge in their chicken and waffles or breaded crumbed burgers for a guilt-free bite.
If you're a fan of the finger-lickin' stuff, then you're gonna want a taste of Cocotte. From crispy chicken on freshly baked croissant waffles to rotisserie birds sourced from the Loire Valley, this is French food at its finest. Head to Hoxton for all this and cracking cocktails to boot.
Little Bat, the beloved neighbourhood bar in Islington, has joined forces with Chef James Cochran to launch a brand-new restaurant menu centred around his standout jerk fried chicken glazed with fiery Scotch Bonnet jam.
Cochran's famous fried chicken returns to Islington with bold flavours that perfectly complement Little Bat's expert-crafted classic martinis. The menu also features a showstopper fried chicken burger, loaded with gravy mayo, crispy chicken skin, and a rich truffle emulsion, a must-try for any fried chicken fan.
You may know BrewDog for their extensive range of craft beer, but they're also backing everything up with heaps of fried chicken goodness. Head on over to one of their bars for fried chicken burgers and wings alongside meat-free versions and spicy cauliflower bites.
Randy's Wing Bar is a must-visit for those who believe in the power of perfectly crispy, flavour-packed wings. With a menu designed for wing lovers, you can dive into a range of mouthwatering wing flavours and pair them with decadent sides like loaded fries and juicy burgers.
What's more, Randy's also offers a killer afternoon tea experience, giving a whole new meaning to the term indulgence. Whether it's a casual catch-up or a special occasion, Randy's ensures your taste buds are always in for a treat.
Love jerk chicken? Get yourself down to Prince of Peckham, whose kitchen is run by the Caribbean specialists White Men Can't Jerk. Expect everything from sticky wings to curried mutton croquettes to buttermilk fried chicken wings and deep fried jumbo shrimp.
Craving the great tastes of the USA? Experience an all-American menu of Southern-fried classics, delicious whiskey cocktails and a rock 'n' roll playlist at Porky's. Bringing the essence of Memphis to the heart of Camden, it's a fantastic place to gorge on chicken.
Fronting an all-American experience of bowling, cocktails and diner classics, All Star Lanes in White City, Holborn, Brick Lane and Stratford is a top spot for eating chicken in London. Looking for a quirky date idea? Head on over to get a few competitive rounds and some karaoke in across the retro space, before gorging on their menu of wings, tenders and burgers.
Sides at Market Place Harrow is an ideal choice of London fried chicken, thanks to boasting burgers, tenders and wings at affordable prices. But that's not all, as sauces span everything from Louisiana to Korean BBQ.
This Hoxton Square restaurant is home to some of the best fried chicken in East London. Think, a buttermilk coating with paprika, garlic and brown sugar then fried in cayenne-infused oil, making sure your meal at Louie's always has a little extra kick to it.
Fancy pairing your fried chicken with burgers, loaded fries and deep-fried mac 'n' cheese bites? Then it's about time you checked out MEATliquor Queensway. The poultry here is halal and stuffed into buns, stacked alongside Buffalo and blue cheese sauces, hash browns and more.
Ninth Ward combines the style of Manhattan's bar of the same name and the comfort food of Louisiana to deliver some of the best fried chicken in London. We're talking buttermilk fried chicken, hot wings, and if you think you're brave enough, their Voodoo, where one wing might just be the spiciest you've tasted in your life.
Casa do Frango is a London Bridge-based eatery serving authentically cooked piri piri chicken inspired by the Algarve region of Portugal. The menu is made up of small plates, half chickens and a range of sides, including batatas fritas and Montanhelra salad.
