4.5 ·
Discover SMOKESTAK, Shoreditch's go-to spot for proper low-and-slow barbecue. Dig into crispy ox cheek, smoked brisket, and charred greens shared across the table, weekend queues and all.
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SMOKESTAK brings proper low-and-slow barbecue to East London, with dishes like crispy ox cheek and beef brisket drawing detailed, dish-by-dish praise from reviewers who clearly came prepared to order widely. One visitor mentions discovering it spontaneously while in town for the weekend and still managing to get a table despite the short notice, suggesting turnover is reasonably brisk even when busy.
At 4.5 stars and mid-range pricing, it's a strong pick for a casual but flavour-packed dinner or lunch, well suited to groups wanting to share several smoked meat dishes alongside sides like charred greens. Its high review count, over 5,400, confirms sustained popularity rather than a passing trend.
SMOKESTAK brings proper low-and-slow barbecue to East London, with dishes like crispy ox cheek and beef brisket drawing detailed, dish-by-dish praise from reviewers who clearly came prepared to order widely. One visitor mentions discovering it spontaneously while in town for the weekend and still managing to get a table despite the short notice, suggesting turnover is reasonably brisk even when busy.
At 4.5 stars and mid-range pricing, it's a strong pick for a casual but flavour-packed dinner or lunch, well suited to groups wanting to share several smoked meat dishes alongside sides like charred greens. Its high review count, over 5,400, confirms sustained popularity rather than a passing trend.
Duration
1h15
Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
This place is really really good. Texas barbecue in London done well is a rare thing. Beautiful meat, juicy and tender. Yum Hazy beer. Finished off with a perfect sticky date pudding, generous sauce with a beautiful salty finish and vanilla ice cream. A very rare and well deserved 5* from me. Make the effort to visit…
Jacob
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