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5 Best Bbq Restaurants in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

London's barbecue scene stretches from all-you-can-eat Brazilian rodizio in Soho to slow-smoked brisket in Shoreditch, and BBQ means something different at each one. We compared the city's top-rated BBQ restaurants on real Google data, so you know what you're actually booking before you show up hungry.

Short answer: Fogo de Chão Soho leads with 4.6 stars across 6,884 reviews, the highest rating of any restaurant on this list. YORI Piccadilly Circus (4.5, 5,509 reviews) and SMOKESTAK (4.5, 5,350 reviews) follow close behind, one for Korean grill-it-yourself BBQ, the other for classic wood-smoked brisket.
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London's top BBQ restaurants, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Fogo de Chão Soho 4.6 ★ 6,884 Unlimited Brazilian rodizio View ›
2 YORI Piccadilly Circus Korean BBQ 4.5 ★ 5,509 Korean BBQ / grill-your-own View ›
3 SMOKESTAK 4.5 ★ 5,350 Classic wood-smoked brisket View ›
4 Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Crabshack - Covent Garden 4.2 ★ 7,636 Groups and live music alongside BBQ View ›
5 Bodean's BBQ Soho 4.3 ★ 4,583 Sharing platters for two View ›
5 Best Bbq Restaurants in London (2026)

Our picks, plate by plate

Fogo de Chão Soho logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Fogo de Chão Soho

4.66,884 Google reviews

Fogo de Chão Soho is a Brazilian rodizio steakhouse on Wardour Street, part of the wider Fogo de Chão chain, serving continuous tableside cuts of premium meat until you flip your card to stop. It's set up for all-you-can-eat dining rather than a la carte ordering, with reviewers describing both a lower-priced lunch rodizio and a fuller evening spread.

What people praise

  • Unlimited, continuous meat service gets described in detail, not just as 'a lot of food'
  • Staff are named individually and repeatedly across reviews for attentiveness
  • The lunch rodizio is called out as good value next to the full evening price

Worth knowing

  • A few diners note the table-side sanitizing spray can smell strong mid-meal, and section coverage among staff isn't always clearly assigned
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume6,884 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown81% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Highest rating on this list and the deepest review base of any true BBQ-style restaurant here, so it takes the top spot even though its format is closer to a steakhouse than a smokehouse.

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17 Wardour St, London W1D 6PJ

YORI Piccadilly Circus Korean BBQ logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

YORI Piccadilly Circus Korean BBQ

4.55,509 Google reviews

YORI Piccadilly Circus is one of nine central London locations for the Korean restaurant group YORI, serving grill-your-own Korean BBQ alongside a wider Korean menu. The Panton Street site is described in its own marketing as modern and sleek, and reviews back that up with mentions of a clean, welcoming interior.

What people praise

  • Excellent service and food quality come up repeatedly, including from reviewers new to Korean food
  • Staff are praised for attentiveness, including refilling water and side dishes without being asked
  • Food itself arrives quickly, even when other parts of service run slower

Worth knowing

  • Portions run smaller than some reviewers expect, and the bill can take a while to arrive after the meal
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume5,509 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown76% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ties SMOKESTAK on rating but edges ahead on review volume, and the Korean BBQ format, where you cook at the table, is a genuinely different experience from the others on this list.

Website+442079308881 Directions

6 Panton St, London SW1Y 4DL

SMOKESTAK logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

SMOKESTAK

4.55,350 Google reviews

SMOKESTAK is a Shoreditch smokehouse built around wood-smoked meats, brisket, charred pork belly rib and dry-aged beef rib chief among them, with a 60-cover outdoor terrace. It leans closer to a Texas-style pit than a full restaurant menu, and its own marketing keeps that focus narrow rather than trying to cover every cuisine.

What people praise

  • The brisket and bone marrow sourdough get named specifically as standouts, not just 'the meat'
  • Reviewers describe a smoke ring and bark quality consistent with proper low-and-slow cooking
  • The atmosphere, dim lighting and music, gets its own praise alongside the food

Worth knowing

  • Reservations are recommended, and walk-ins may struggle at peak times
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume5,350 · 83th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown73% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most traditional pitmaster-style BBQ on this list, all wood smoke and no gimmicks, and the reviews back that up with specifics, not just generic praise.

Website+442038731733 Directions

35 Sclater St, London E1 6LB

Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Crabshack - Covent Garden logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Crabshack - Covent Garden

4.27,636 Google reviews

Big Easy Bar.B.Q & Crabshack in Covent Garden combines Bar.B.Q-inspired cooking with fresh East Coast lobster and live music, styled after the American Gulf coast. It's built for larger groups and events rather than a quiet two-top, with private dining and live band nights alongside the regular menu.

What people praise

  • Lobster, whether in a roll or a half-lobster deluxe upgrade, gets consistent, specific praise
  • Reviewers note kid-friendly touches, including free meals for kids during holiday periods
  • Set lunch deals with added extras like prosecco get called out as good value

Worth knowing

  • It can get loud, especially on weekend evenings with live music
  • A few reviewers found starters like the calamari less impressive than the mains
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.2 / 5
Review volume7,636 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this list but the lowest average rating, so it ranks fourth on quality even with the most total votes behind it.

Website+442045801173 Directions

12 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NA

Bodean's BBQ Soho logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Bodean's BBQ Soho

4.34,583 Google reviews

Bodean's BBQ Soho serves American-style barbecue on Poland Street, part of a small local chain with sites across London. It focuses on classic smokehouse plates, brisket, ribs and sharing platters, rather than a wider fusion menu, and takes both dine-in and delivery orders.

What people praise

  • The brisket's smoke ring and tenderness get called out by name, not just described as 'good'
  • Ribs are praised for a proper bark without being drowned in sauce
  • Sharing platters are repeatedly described as generous, enough for two with leftovers

Worth knowing

  • The restroom is downstairs only, worth knowing if accessibility matters to you
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.3 / 5
Review volume4,583 · 78th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown57% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A reliable, slightly smaller-scale pick than the others here, with reviews that specifically praise the brisket bark rather than just calling the food good.

Website+442072877575 Directions

10 Poland St, London W1F 8PZ

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How we scored these

Rating is the live Google average. Review volume measures how many diners actually left one, compared against similar BBQ restaurants citywide. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.6 from nearly 7,000 people counts for more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency checks how many reviews are current rather than years old. No restaurant paid to move up this list; these numbers come straight from public Google data.

How much does BBQ cost in London? (2026)

Prices vary a lot by format. Rodizio-style all-you-can-eat, like at Fogo de Chão, runs as a fixed price per person, and correlates with the sit-down time you get. Korean BBQ and classic smokehouse plates are typically ordered a la carte or as sharing platters, with price climbing alongside premium cuts and group size.

JobTypical price
Rodizio-style all-you-can-eat, luncharound £30 per person
Rodizio-style all-you-can-eat, dinneraround £57 per person
Sharing BBQ platter for two£30 - £90, depending on venue and cuts

Ranges compiled from customer-reported per-person spend in Google reviews, verified July 2026. Not an official price list; menu prices vary.

BBQ restaurants near you in London

These five sit almost entirely in central London: Soho (Fogo de Chão, Bodean’s), Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden and a short ride out to Shoreditch for SMOKESTAK. If you’re searching for BBQ near you in the West End, four of these five are within a 15-minute walk of each other.

What to ask before you book a BBQ restaurant

  • Is this rodizio, a la carte or sharing platters, since pricing works differently for each?
  • Do they take walk-ins, or is a reservation required at peak times?
  • What’s the signature cut or dish they’re actually known for?
  • Do they cater for large groups or private events?
  • Is there step-free access, since a couple of these venues have downstairs-only seating or restrooms?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A restaurant can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these BBQ restaurants?

We compared London BBQ restaurants using public Google ratings, review counts and recent customer reviews, then ranked them on a blend of rating, review volume and how current the feedback is.

How often is this updated?

We refreshed this list in July 2026 using the latest available Google data for each restaurant.

What’s the difference between the BBQ styles on this list?

Fogo de Chão is Brazilian rodizio, continuous tableside cuts. YORI is Korean BBQ, cooked at your table. SMOKESTAK and Bodean’s are closer to Southern-style, wood-smoked meats. Big Easy blends American BBQ with seafood and live music.

Do I need a reservation?

For SMOKESTAK and Fogo de Chão, reviewers strongly recommend booking ahead, especially for dinner. The others are more flexible with walk-ins outside of peak hours.

The bottom line

Fogo de Chão is the safe default if you want the highest-rated, most all-in experience. If you want classic low-and-slow smoked meat instead of a rodizio format, SMOKESTAK is the strongest name here, just book ahead.

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