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.
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.
On the hunt for fried chicken? Apothecary in Shoreditch is ready to serve you some of the best in the city, with a Japanese spin on the tasty dish. Alongside this, you'll find sushi, Hirata buns and more, plus dreamy cocktails and beers.
The Breakfast Club at Canary Wharf 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.
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.
Fronting an all-American experience of bowling, cocktails and diner classics, All Star Lanes is a top spot for eating chicken in London. Looking for a quirky date idea? Head on over to get a few competitive rounds in before gorging on their menu of classic dishes.
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.
Dirty Bones is all about big, meaty plates of food washed down by great cocktails, so of course they supply some of the best fried chicken in London. Hop in for classic, American-style crispy fried chicken – full or half – alongside drool-worthy chicken and waffles.
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.
Cooking up some of the best chicken dishes in London, Marsha is a Southbank bar and restaurant that poultry fans need to visit. Located at Gabriel's Wharf, the kitchen serves up some delicious morsel, including tenders and black truffle mayo and whole roasted birds, ideal for sharing.
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.
When it comes to fried chicken, Marsha really knows what they're doing. From buttermilk gochujang wings to sumptuous sauteed livers, they really bring innovation to their cooking at this spot right off Carnaby Street.
If you haven't heard of Wingmans, they're the chicken connoisseurs that are rustling up award-winning grub on the regular. And lucky for us South Londoners, they've taken over the kitchen at Market House, ensuring we also get a taste of the good life with burgers, wings and truffle cheese fries.
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.
Looking for somewhere to eat vegan chicken and waffles in London? The Full Nelson is a Deptford spot specialising in plant-based junk food, including hearty brunch plates, burgers and juicy sides, plus there's plenty of booze to wash everything down with.
