📍 35 Sclater St, London E1 6LB, UK
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Google: 4.5 • TripAdvisor: 4.5
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Located in the vibrant heart of London, Smokestak is a barbecue haven that promises an unforgettable dining experience. With its rustic, industrial design, the restaurant exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for casual get-togethers or special occasions. Diners rave about the attentive yet unobtrusive service, ensuring that you feel welcomed from the moment you step in. The menu is a meat lover's dream, featuring standout dishes like beef ribs, brisket, and ox cheek croquettes. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Smokestak's blend of flavor, ambiance, and friendly service makes it a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike. With a solid 4.5-star rating across Google and TripAdvisor, it's clear that this spot is making a mark in London's culinary scene.
Google: 4.5 (4317 reviews)
TripAdvisor: 4.5 (871 reviews)
I'd wanted to come here for a while and was not disappointed. Booked for 5.45pm on a Saturday evening, and the place was humming. The service was attentive but not intrusive with a good number of staff. The food, well, that was stunning! I had the beef rib and have never tasted anything so good as this. I tried some brisket as well, which was excellent. Beef cheeks to start, which i can remind as well. All in all, it was a great experience, and I can't wait to go back.
Very nice place for a delicious meat based meal, convenient located near Shoreditch High Street Station. The food is tasty and makes for a nice enough meal. Not too pretentious, which can be the case in the area. They have a good selection of both beer and cocktails, making for an enjoyable evening. Service can be a bit inconsistent when it comes to attentiveness, however, our server Johnny was fantastic! Super lovely, friendly, and jovial. Would not hesitate to come back.
Perfect for hungry people! The food was wonderful. We shared ox cheek croquettes and wings to start … divine. Melting meat and tender wings. Definitely a good combination. Ideal for two to share. For mains we shared a brisket bun and tacos with the beetroot-goats cheese. Oh, and fries. Again, all divinely cooked and full of flavour. Ideal to share between two. If I had to pick my favourite of the mains to have again the bun just edged ahead of the other two. We didn’t have room for desert so can’t comment on it other than to say that if it was as good as the mains I’m sure it’s delightful. Along with drinks and service (which was faultless as our server was attentive, but not intrusive), it came to about £100. Worth every penny and i would definitely go again. Final tip: if you fancy a cocktail pre-dinner, there’s an excellent cocktail bar next door. In fact, they were the ones who recommended Smokstak to us!
Amazing, well cooked food! Amazing pulled pork burger! Must try the cheeks! Everything was fantastic, the staff, the food, the atmosphere!