This is one is for the serious meat lovers (vegetarians, we kindly redirect you here). As the London air is heating up, we wait in eager anticipation for BBQ season to begin once more. For now, while the sun is still not 100% reliable (although who’s to say it ever is?), we’ve been exploring London’s tastiest grilled food, to get us ready for the taste of smokey summer dining.
1. Bukowski Grill
After establishing fool-proof burger joints in Shoreditch and Brixton, it was about time Bukowski opened up a flagship restaurant. And this laid-back charcoal grill seriously does not disappoint. Go with an empty gut and expect big portions and even bigger flavours. The chicken wings are something you don’t want to miss – the BBQ sauce is some of the stickiest, tangiest stuff we’ve ever licked off our plates (no joke). Alongside a selection of ribs, beef and other tender meat off the grill, they also serve a range of their famously fully-loaded burgers. Whatever tempts you, wash it all down with a refreshing Frozen Margarita. And don’t forget to order a side of their deep-fried macaroni cheese squares. Oh. My. Gouda.
10 D’Arblay Street, Soho
2. Elliot’s Cafe
12 Stoney Street, SE1 9AD
3. The Joint
Brixton Village, SW9 8PS
4. Smokehouse
63-69 Canonbury Rd, N1 2DG
Featured image credit: Bukowski Grill