My wife and I were on vacation in London and we found some BBQ near the Globe Theatre. They didn't have the beer I wanted, but I got another one. I got the BBQ pork with baked beans. Our server was a little goofy, but nice enough. Pretty good stuff, but nothing special. But what do you want? It's London and 3,000 miles away from really BBQ. Good stop before a show though. read more

Porky's BBQ Bankside - Bbq pork and beans. - Barbeque Near Me - London, XGL

When you are far from home it's great to find a place that has the style of food you love. The food was pretty decent and honestly made me feel more at home as an American. The wait staff was fantastic. The music was good, but if you wanted to be authentic to Texas and also Cowboys, country is the music you should play. I just feel like people go to restaurants for more than just the food but for the atmosphere too. It should be said though, if it didn't come out of a pit it isn't BBQ. If it wasn't slow cooked in a smoker, it isn't BBQ. Putting BBQ sauce on items does not make it BBQ. Also, if you are going to claim the 'American' style you got to serve American style drinks with plenty of ice. Location is not exactly practical unless you are going and coming from work. I can imagine someone driving into the city just for BBQ. read more

Porky's BBQ Bankside - Barbeque Near Me - London, XGL

Pulled Pork. Great smoky flavor and sweet! This is really good pulled pork. I don't say that ever! BBQ Wings. I don't have enough words to fully explain the flavor of these wings. The menu says finger licking is compulsory. That is an understatement. I watched a lady eat all of her wings at another table, then sit and wipe the sauce with her fingers from the plate and lick her fingers. This went on for a good 5 minutes. I am an avid wing maker and these are spectacular!! Pastrami. This is the weakest item on the plate. But let's face it, pastrami is a hard item to pull off. Especially if it is supposed to stand alone. This pastrami is definitely moist and it comes apart nicely. The smoky ness is there but what is missing is the rub. The thing that separates pastrami from corned beef is that peppery smoky flavor. This was good, just not my favorite. Baby Back Ribs. The sight of these ribs will have your mouthwatering. The bite is a nice clean bite without the entire rib falling off the bone. The rub they use is a great choice. Brown sugar and cayenne pepper really stand out. The sweetness of the sauce is just amazing and finishes off these ribs for a wonderful experience read more

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This BBQ joint just can't wait to show everyone how AMERICAN it is. To be honest, i don't care if a bbq joint anywhere in this world looks amazingly american, as long as the bbq is good. Luckily, the food was quite good, and the price very very reasonable. My boyfriend's pulled pork was great although it could have used a bit of bbq sauce. My ribs were amazing and ginormously portioned and oh so delicious - I barely ate half of it. As a group of five, we also ordered a lot of starters and sides. Chili, hushpuppies, crabcake, coleslaw, creamed spinach, sweet potato fries - all equally yum. My favourite part? the drinks! My porky's iced tea was insane! Earl Grey with ginger beer and cognac. It was amazing!!!! I could eat here weekly! read more

Porky's BBQ Bankside - Giant ribs! - Barbeque Near Me - London, XGL

I'm a huge aficionado of Porkys at Shoreditch box park, but haven't been there for awhile. Yesterday we had tickets to the Globe & when looking for a place for dinner nearby, I was so excited to see a Porky's. It's obviously a much larger space than at the box park, with bar stool height tables & beer pong tables out front and regular restaurant style seating at the back. Sadly the food was a disappointment after the Shoreditch experience. We ordered an alcoholic ice tea and a texmex smash which were average. At least the texmex smash had a bite of chilli initially. The ice tea was very middling. Knowing the generous portions that Porky's serves up. We ordered the half baby back ribs & half pulled pork platter with a side of cheesy jalapeño bread & sweet potato fries (because I LOVE them at the other place) Somehow the depth of flavour just wasn't there. The meat was well cooked, but the complex Memphis BBQ flavours were missing. The coleslaw as a previous reviewer mentioned had a very fishy taste to it & the pickles were sour enough to make my mouth pucker (I have extreme high tolerance for spicy & sour foods) The sauce bottles on the table were all sticky and it was fortunate that there were wet wipes in the cutlery basket on the table. It's rare to find sticky condiment bottles at the start of a service. I'd rate the food 2.5, but since yelp does not have 0.5 markings, I've rated them 3. The staff was friendly and efficient, but constantly missing from the restaurant area at the back. The restaurant was pretty full too at 6pm (post office + pre-theatre crowd), so the mystery of the missing service staff was perplexing. It took time to place our orders and to request our bill & we finally walked up to the till to pay it, when we couldn't see anyone around. However once the food and drinks were ordered, they arrived at our table quite quickly. Next time I'm headed to the globe, I'll avoid Porky's and head to the Turkish place next door. read more

Porky's BBQ Bankside - Half baby back ribs & half pulled pork platter with cheesy jalapeño corn bread & sweet potato fries - Barbeque Near Me - London, XGL

Porky's makes for a fun Friday night, just minutes away from the Borough High Street, and opposite the New Globe Walk entrance of the Globe theatre. High chair seating is aplenty in case the core restaurant area is not available. Last evening, that was not the case and we got a table for four. The waiters were friendly, funny even. The cocktails that we ordered were spicy! Very spicy! One of my co diners had to appease the spice with a portion of Mac and cheese. Delicious cocktails, but too much ice; very American. Gotta change that, Porky's! Pork croquettes and BBQ wings for starters. Above average. Large ribs portion. Easily feeds two. You must have one hell of an appetite, or not have eaten all day. Goes well with the sweet potato fries. The potato fries are good, but not exquisite. The mac and cheese portion goes well, and is a decent sized portion. Overall, the food is not bad, portions are sizeable and the place is fun. read more

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Awful experience, even before visiting the restaurant. Avoid in any case. I decided to book a table with them and they kept ignoring my emails for booking. I twitted about the absence of customer service and they replied immediately on twitter, in order not to show bad reputation on social media. Eventually they replied but they booked me on a timeslot that was convenient for them - ignoring my requests for timeslot, they just booked their own time that the restaurant is less busy. Trying to raise a complaint, they came back attacking me...At the end, I decided not to visit them at all - don't spent even 1p on rude & unprofessional people & restaurants like this one... read more

I love this place! I'm a southern American, so I feel like I have some experience in the BBQ area. Many a place has served me and I have to say this place is better than some back in the states. I myself got the half rack baby back ribs and they fell right off the bone. There was a bit more fat, but eating around it was easy and the meat was worth it. The sauce was sweeter (It is a Memphis style BBQ) and it was good! Paired nicely. They have it bottled so I'm going to assume they make their own. The staff was lovely (even after they accidentally dumped a coke on my sister and apologized about a dozen times over.) They were cool with pretty much anything. Also: They also have a bar if you're into that. :) Right next to Shakespeare's Globe, so it's ideal for tourist. Music inside is a bit loud, so if you're prone to headaches.... maybe not for you. read more

Porky's makes one thing very clear: Memphis style BBQ is the only BBQ worth eating. And their casual, delicious restaurant has me convinced that they're right. Tennessee BBQ is big one thing: ribs. Slow cooked in a "pit" and done either wet or dry (though most would say dry is the Memphis way). At Porky's it appears to be a combo of both, with the (massive) serving of ribs coated in a crispy, tasty dry rub while swimming in a thin, not-too-sweet and not-too-vinegary sauce. If you're expecting the thick, sweet, dark brown, bib-required sauce of Texas, you'll be disappointed. But only for a minute because seriously, this is SO much better. The menu is a meat lover's dream, and you've got a choice of chicken wings, ribs, pulled pork, burgers and hot dogs. And you can get a burger piled with pulled pork piled on top because this is AMERCA(n), where all your dreams come true! Sides are perfect with a choice of mac and cheese, slaw and seasoned or sweet potato fries, and there is a choice of sauces on the table to suit your taste (vinegar, spicy, the above mentioned rib sauce). Well impressed, Porky's! read more

I was going to go to Bodean's, which I have been to many times, but saw this on yelp and decided to try it. I regretted that decision. The ribs were big, but they were basically just fat. The outside had a good char on it, but the meat was not cooked as well as it could have been. Being the first American to rate the restaurant, this place might be good for cocktails and their attempt at a hipster atmosphere, but it is not good BBQ. read more

Porky's BBQ is a well located eating spot, just off the South Bank but not packed out all the time because it is slightly off the beaten track and a large space, As the name would suggest it is a BBQ place. I would recommend the ribs, they are juicy with plenty of meat and covered in a BBQ sauce.There was some sort of meal deal on the menu so I also had some pulled pork too which I shared with Julia D. She had the mac n cheese which also got the seal of approval. I would say that Porky's BBQ is like Bodeans but a little quieter and a little more relaxed. Overall I was impressed and would happily make another trip. read more

After a visit to the Globe Theater, we were looking for a place for lunch. As Americans vacationing in London, it seemed odd to visit a Memphis style bbq place in London, but there we were. To be honest, there are limited eating options in the immediate vicinity. The ambiance is all about American music. The food is a very good representation of American style bbq. I had the pulled pork and really enjoyed it. My wife had the chicken Caesar salad. The kids had burgers. I've had better fries, but they were good enough. If you are in the area of the Globe Theater and the Tate Modern Museum, Porky's is worth a try. read more

Located in London's Bankside (by Shakespeare's globe), Porky's BBQ is located just off the main river walk and therefore a bit easy to miss if you were not intentionally looking for it. The restaurant is dressed in a typical American grill house fashion and gave me sweet memories of Orlando, Florida, we visited on a Saturday afternoon when the restaurant was moderately busy but were quickly greeted and shown to our seats. Drinks: Not feeling in the mood for alcohol, I chose a thick indulgent vanilla milkshake. I love 'proper' milkshake and this one did not disappoint, however, if you are in the mood for a stronger drink, Porky's have an extensive refreshing cocktail menu and my partner went for a cold pint to accompany his meal. Food: Porky's BBQ menu is exactly as you would expect, good American food. Alongside a variety of burgers they also serve ribs, half chickens, hot dogs and of course the food of the moment - pulled pork. Aside from your, every day sides the restaurant also offers chilli jalapeno cornbread, green chilli slaw and bbq beans for all us spice lovers out there. So how do Porky's cater to vegetarians? There is a total of three main options; Mac'n'cheese - always a winner, house salad or a Memphis bean burger, of course alongside this there are many meat-free side options which you could put together to make the main course. In the end, I went for a full flavoured Memphis bean burger with crispy sweet potato fries. My boyfriend, as usual, went for as much meat as he could get with the Porky's burger - beef pattie topped with streaky bacon and jack cheese, which I was assured was succulent and tender. We also shared some damn good onion rings between the two of us as well. Porky's BBQ offers a greasy (in a good way) meal perfect for a day where you really do not want to be healthy and is along the lines of a fancier alternative to the Five Guys chain. porky bbq As I previously mentioned with the extensive cocktail list, Porky's also has a well-stocked bar and bar area complete with beer pong tables, that can be booked for tournaments, I was not aware of how many rules there in beer pong?! One negative I would say about the particular restaurant we visited was the lack of atmosphere and background music, I feel some American rock and roll would perfectly compliment the music memorabilia displayed over the walls. I feel at £40 for a meal for two with alcohol is a far price for central London and would recommend checking it out, as long as you are not on a diet! read more

Porky's BBQ Bankside - Barbeque Near Me - London, XGL

Day 2 for London and another venue near the Globe theater. Porky's has a nice atmosphere evoking the USA with wall posters of blues artists and music from Hank Sr., Willie, and Mellencamp being piped in (loudly). The wait staff was courteous. At the beer pong table I conversed with 2 friendly young businessmen explaining how on Fridays they begin their weekend at 12:30 getting hammered. I partook of a local lager (Camden Hells) which was pretty good. Pulled pork croquettes were a nice variation on the ham Cuban croquettes I'm used to. The pulled pork sandwich wasn't that great compared to the US. They put the cole slaw IN the sandwich not on the side, leaving it with a taste I can only describe as faintly fishy. There was no barbecue sauce at the table to alleviate this. Maybe the ribs are better but I didn't have time to try them. The atmosphere and staff bring Porky's up to barely a 3 star. read more

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We're the lamest, were from San Diego California, and we still come to an American Bar lol. :-) surprisingly great wings, and the pork burger everything was wonderful. The manager and server were amazingly friendly and wonderful. Great time. If you want a loud bar with service and food and honestly great barbecue come here! :-) great times! read more

Pork Ribs. Yum. Okay, so I went into Porky's with the expectation of it being a low brow establishment - somewhere a little quick and dirty which does greasy soul food without charging you the earth for it (and doesn't mind you eating with your hands and generally causing a mess). And this is what Porky's BBQ basically is - the ribs are excellent. Juicy, covered in a good BBQ sauce and piping hot. The chicken wings left something to be desired, but the chips were as good as could be expected. I wasn't too enthralled by the drinks list - the beers on the menu were rather limited and the waiter staff didn't seem to know what an ale was. But Porky's is a good place to go for a nice environment and some decent quality pork ribs, without breaking the bank. read more

If this place is a Memphis thing, I'm not that interested. Ribs are aiiite... a bit dry and tender enough. They have a selection of sauces on the table (BBQ, ketchup, chilli, and sophop?) to drench your meat and add another level of flavor. It's an OK place if you're around the area but not a place that I would actively seek out when I'm craving some BBQ. Coleslaw tasted like they added cream to it. The whiskey bloody mary was ok. They do have Beer Pong tables complete with red solo cups which could be a fun night out. read more

Porky's BBQ is a very chilled, relaxed informal atmosphere for those who like to go in groups and is a perfect location for the Globe Theatre. Its a smaller brother of Bodeans but with much lesser choice especially on the prok ribs. It is great for watching sport and a pint of beer however I did have a slightly bad experience with the staff after we got seated, they didnt't recollect the prebooking I had with Open Table despite it being quiet at 6pm, and after ordering our food and drink (I ordered the Porky's Pork Burger with chips and a pint of the State lager - first in the drinks menu). The decor is very American Bar style with lots of references to historical photos of John Lee Hooker with random American flags and maps along the wall. So, the bad experience, me and my friend had chat for an hour and after realising the time had passed, the waitress didn't recollect the order we made and we had to refer to the manager to make the order on the computer clarifying that it should take 5 minutes to make the burgers. It took about 10 minutes and they apologised with a giving a free beer on the house but the damage was done when we had to slightly rush for the Shakespeare Globe. Onto the burger, it was short and sweet given the time to eat it, the pulled pork was really nice with the combination of the slices of bacon, not too greasy and not to dry, it was well made and it was very quick to serve out. The chips were good but nothing too special. read more

Porky's BBQ Bankside - Porky's Pork Burger and Frontier Beer - Barbeque Near Me - London, XGL

Not bad for a BBQ joint but nowhere near the best I have had. I ordered the baby back ribs which were tasty but dry and over-cooked. The BBQ beans were fantastic and I highly recommend them. The sweet potato fries were pretty much what you'd expect. The blue margarita was not bad but the tartness overwhelmed the tequila. My only real complaint was that my server took about 10-15 minutes to bring back my bill in the end and it wasn't terribly busy at the time. Overall I'd say it is decent enough if you are hungry for American style BBQ in London. But if you are from any place where slow roasted BBQ is easy to come across (I'm from Toronto which has AMAZING places) you may not be fully satisfied. read more

Porky's BBQ Bankside - Barbeque Near Me - London, XGL

As an American from the South, I know my fair share of good BBQ and I was interested to see how Porky's would compare. The drink list had a lot of cool choices and the menu had your classic pulled pork sandwiches and ribs and a good selection of sides like mac n' cheese, sweet potato fries, hush puppies and croquettes. I ordered the pulled pork sandwich and fries and it was very good and definitely better than I was expecting! I just with they had more BBQ sauce options. Next time I go I will try the ribs because they looked delicious. The staff was very friendly and I enjoyed chatting with them! Can't wait to go back. read more

Loved this place. Great service and great food. As an American, didn't expect to find good barbecue here but were pleasantly surprised. Owner was very friendly and spent a while talking with us. Go here! read more

We Did the rib challenge. It was incomprehensibly large. Tasted really nice for the first 5 minutes but after it became a real chore. Many tried and failed but we succeeded in the time required, we now are the proud owners of a porky's BBQ t shirt. The price was very reasonable and the food was proper american inspired BBQ unlike what you would get at any normal establishment. It was high end food for Te price and a unique taste. Very Bon! read more

Porky's BBQ Bankside - Rib challenge - Barbeque Near Me - London, XGL

Great ribs, reasonable prices and an impressive Whiskey menu. A good night made great with thanks to the very helpful & friendly Rosemary. Definitely recommended for a night out midweek. read more

Good Memphis style BBQ. It's no Pitt Cue in terms of cutting edge Chefy BBQ, but the flavours are there and the meat is well smoked. As is must try, we went for the ribs which were meaty and succulent. The staff make the place and my hats off to them. Will be back for some more 2 meats and no veg soon read more

Food is good but they definitely need to hire some good web developers to fix their online ordering system. My order apparently went to the wrong shop yet I was asked what they were and the waiter had to jot them down. I doubt the order ever left the internet at all despite the confirmation email stating the order and pick up place! I had to wait for a good 20 minutes. To be fair they offered drinks on the house but it's not nice to have to wait for your food (or anything) when you expect it to be ready as soon as you turn up. If you can't live up to the SLA then do not offer online ordering system at all read more

Great American style BBQ ribs! My wife and I lived in the BBQ belt of the US for a long time so were very surprised to find Porky's BBQ to be so great. The host/ waiter was very friendly and the service was excellent. The bar was well stocked and they have a large mixed drink menu to choose from. We will be back...... read more