Kai was my server and he did a great job going through the menu and making recommendations! All the staff was very friendly. Loved the ambiance...very cool vibe. Highly recommend! read more

The food was very good and our waitress and the manager were very careful about our food allergies, which we greatly appreciate. We were there for the blues jam. I've been singing and playing harmonica for 59 years. I perform professionally in the usa. I signed up but decided to not perform. I refuse to play in a room seating 150 when the band is playing at stadium levels. It's painful, uncomfortable, damaging to my hearing and totally unnecessary. Howard Blu Maryland, USA 5 stars for the food and service. 1 star for the jam. read more

Chill spot to hang out with friends, coworkers, etc. The vibe depends on the day--there's more seating space on weekdays. Word on the street is it becomes more dancey on weekends. Live music starts 9pm and is lovely. The food is tasty as well, though small bites. Try the cauliflower! read more

Had to pay a cover to go inside and see if I could get a table. Rude host told me I could go on a waitlist which is fine and when I asked how long am I looking at he said he couldn't tell me just wait. It was a Saturday which I get but that's a standard question. I asked about doing take away and he said they don't which again fine and after about 10 mins I asked for my cover back I was going to leave. He said they don't offer cover refunds. He was super rude and very unhelpful as a host. He was too busy dancing and enjoying the music like a guest would. read more

Blues kitchen owners, Tonight at 11:10pm I approached your facility as I have since 2019. In 2019 I would have multiple meals per week, including an occasional Sunday Brunch with the neighbors. I have been visiting frequently through Covid and beyond as much as my travels would allow. Eager to purchase rare bourbons and bbq, Tonight I was met by a doorman who would not permit access as I was a single person. He said your policy was not to allow single entrance. Although the facility was free from crowded. I have been visiting your establishment for nearly 5 years, I know your story of traveling the US and your BBQ journey. How do you permit such a thug to control your profits? I was dressed business casual, with a sport jacket and was looking to enjoy a night where previous receipts were north of 200 GBP. Can you explain why I should return and provide patronage to your establishment? Alternatively, will you train your staff? Happy for your response. 3 Stars becuz I really like your story, the Pappy tile wall and the vibe you cultivate. Missing two star due to your doorman. read more

The Blues Kitchen definitely exceeded our expectations- especially on a dead Sunday night in London! I came here at the beginning of my trip in Europe at the advice of the pocket travel book we had and I'm so glad we made the trek across the city to get here! When we walked it, we were shocked at how CROWDED the enormous room was, it seemed like everyone had the same idea we did. After squeezing our way to a spot at the bar, we were able to get our drink orders in and listen to the wonderful live band that was entertaining the crowd - birthday parties and friends galore! The bartenders were so friendly and made us feel right at home there - the highlight of our experience at the Blues Kitchen (other than the amazing jazz band of course). The only thing was there just wasn't anywhere for us to sit or stand when we got our drinks. Everywhere we stood we were asked by servers to move, or given dirty looks for getting in the bubbles of other people. Hello! We are trying to relax and enjoy the music too - not like we WANT to be in everyone's way either :( Overall a learning experience - next time if we want a spot at the bar or a table come earlier I suppose! read more

The Blues Kitchen - Blues on a Sunday! - American Near Me - London, XGL

This is a bar, music venue and a Cajun BBQ house all in one. I am giving it five stars for excellent service, great ambience and good food. The interior is quite lovely with dim lights and an old world look. The service is casual and modern. The menu is a meat eaters paradise and they do have options for vegetarians and vegans. We had the sharing plate of starters and it was huge. The wings were nice but not spicy enough for me, but the sauce that came with it was great and spicy. The onion rings, fries and other bites were also nice. My main of brisket was huge and after a huge starter I really struggled to finish it. The meat was tender and tasty. The food overall lacked a bit of seasoning for me but nothing a bit of salt can't fix :-) Our waiter was fantastic and very engaging. He was happy to recommend options and was very friendly and funny. We had some nice cocktails here and ended up staying till they threw us out at closing time :-) Nice live music was playing on stage but it was not too loud and you could still have a conversation. All in all a great experience that I would be happy to repeat again. read more

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If you close at 1am, post your hours to reflect that. I paid for a cab to bring me all the way from Mayfair out here to check this place out only to be turned away at the door saying they were "closed, find somewhere else to go" Disappointing when this place came recommended by a local. I should have stayed in Mayfair. read more

Great service and music. And the wings were tasty. Great vibes all around on a Monday night.

Very fun atmosphere , great music, food was spectacular, service top notch Beignets are the best!

Some friends and I stopped by here in March '20 on a night out, upon recommendation from a friend. The ambiance is really pleasant -- the decor inside is cool, there's plenty of seating, and even a stage (no live music while we were there though). The drink menu had a solid amount of options, but it was a little too expensive for us so we ended up getting two shot racks (limited options for liquor/liquer, but overall a good deal). The lighting was EXTREMELY dark (to the point where we turned on flashlights to read the menu), but otherwise we all really liked the vibe -- down to return if I'm ever back in the area! read more

So I wanted to visit this place for a while since I love the music and the menu looked great! Everytime I came to London they were either booked or I didn't have time... But this time we went for a team dinner there and we got in! The service is great a patient and friendly staff (hey they let us even sit at the table for another hour after we paid because we were waiting for the live show and I guess they didn't have a rush hour in the middle of the week and they re-filled our water as well! ) Now, the food! It was great, we had a variety of starters ordered which were all tasty and the waiter explained about the dishes and even helped one of our diners to get her special order. But to be honest for me the music was better, after a great dinner we had and full bellies we headed to the bar in the restaurant when the music started and had a blast with a great band and good atmosphere. So overall, I recommend you to check this place out if you like American style BBQ and especially if you are into blue, r&b, soul or funk. read more

Food was great, vibe was relaxed. Our server Ruth was outstanding!!! The Buffalo Cauliflower was bursting with flavor, the Chicken Taco Salad and the Double cheese Smashburger did NOT disappoint ! read more

We came here for my Hubby's 40th birthday dinner with a bunch of family. More people turned up than we had reserved a table for but they were accommodated on the next table to us without any fuss. The place has a lovely vibe and service was good. The food was very good and we enjoyed the meal. read more

Thanks to the music and service, they maintain their 4 stars. Onto the food and drink... We booked dinner here to sample the Southern cuisine. Now, I'm not Southern but I do know my BBQ and I damn sure know mac 'n cheese USA style. So, the easy bits - the drinks were all on point and there is no fault in the bourbons and whiskey's in here. Drink up! We started with the artichoke dip w/nachos. Yeah, my U.S. peeps you heard: With Nachos, not the bloomed artichoke. Oh and the dip was actually pea soup. YES! Pea Soup. Must have had Houdini in the back or something. We sent it back. The alligator and burgers(chicken, veggie and The Elvis Presley) got top marks from my mates; I went for the chili mac 'n cheese as I had to, I just had to see if it was going to be done in a southern or even just the American style that they say it is. It is not! I have been to many a place in London to have mac 'n cheese and this is just another FAIL. Overcooked pasta, not even salt and pepper to season, never mind the cheese which was not ooey or gooey - it was a sauce. WTF? The chili was okay, just okay. There was no kick to it. The meat was cooked really well and not a trace of fat to be found - winner - but the flavour was no where near Tex-Mex, Mex or anything remotely south of the border. I had to add hot sauce, which also was not hot. What a shame :( The mac 'n cheese. Let me just say this. I am done trying to find mac 'n cheese in the UK. I will consign it all to trial and error - numerous trials and errors. A real flippin' shame :( The service here was excellent though. No people hovering inappropriately as you bite into your food. Always a smile and they also didn't seem rushed despite the fact that it was quite busy in there. I like that kind of control. Hmm, I wonder if I should give the brunch a try? read more

Great vibe, tasty drinks, and authentic southern cooking have you leaving happy! I had to make a trip after seeing their burger of the month on their Facebook page: a beef patty with caramelized onions, bacon, and béchamel, all sandwiched between two friggin grilled cheese sandwiches!!! Holy Cheezus! How could I say no? The burger was a 5 out of 5, though not because of the grilled cheese bun. The quality came from the beef, bacon, and onion combo. Top ingredients all around. The grilled cheese was an afterthought. It felt a bit like a stuffed-crust pizza where the cheese was simply relocated to inside the bun instead of on the meat. It still worked its magic there, but really I'm excited for all of their burgers now since they'll all share that same amazing beef patty! And I'll dream of those onions for weeks... The service was fine, some bartenders friendlier than others. The place was super popular on a Sunday night and would've had to wait 2.5 hours until a table opened up (8:30), so had a drink at the bar and waited for a barstool to open up to order food. Great ambiance and a live gospel choir Sunday nights. Can't wait to try their Monday rib special. read more

The Blues Kitchen - Burger if the month (April 2016): the Holy Cheezus with two grilled cheese sandwiches as the bun!!! - American Near Me - London, XGL

I have been to this place when it was known as bar musical. Not very sure about the name change is take over our whatever. I didn't ask about it or search about it. Not much has changed in terms of interiors. As you enter you are the square bar with the walks lined up with drinks. Around the bar counter is were you have a lot of space to sit. Pick your own table, grab a drink and chat as long as you like. Cozy environment. Lovely music. There is a stage in the right hand side corner of the restaurant. Not sure when live music stars. The last time I was there I left too early to see any live performances. While sitting there sipping my drink I was served some hot spicy chicken wings with a distinct lemony flavor and a hint of heat. Left my lips burning. But good kind of burning. It almost felt like, the bourbon I was having, had just found its true love. I'll definitely go there again. Not too far away from where I work. Will keep you posted with updates. Would love to see some live music. read more

The Blues Kitchen - Tangy chicken wings with strong lemony flavor with a pinch of heat. - American Near Me - London, XGL

Love love love this place! After arranging to meet a friend for brunch at the breakfast club and finding it was packed, we were left looking for a back up plan! We stumbled upon this place while walking around shoreditch and what a great find! Great food, friendly, efficient service and a man playing the piano whole we are. The brunch menu has plenty of choices, all southern inspired - chicken and waffles, pig and biscuits, crab benedict.. Everything sounds great, after much deliberations, I went for the healthy breakfast, avocado, halloumi, poached egg - basically all my breakfast favourites together. Total no brainer and absolutely delicious! My friend opted for the pig and biscuits and couldn't stop raving about how good it was! Price wise, when the bill came they had made a few add ons, a charity donation and a service charge, but it still came in at the not too shabby price of 20 pounds for the two of us! Win win! I hear this place is good for a cocktail and for dancing to blues late into the night, so I'm keen to come back on a Friday night to dance the night away! read more

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This was my first visit to the Blues Kitchen in Shoreditch having previously checked out the Camden branch and I have to say it's a marked improvement. The venue looks like a lot more care has been put into the decor and it is very East London with tiles and exposed brick. There is a great selection of beers including bottles of Innis & Gunn and if they could expand the range to cover the rum aged version I'll become a regular! The food menu is fairly standard although they do sometimes run specials which are well worth keeping an eye out for. There's currently a burger that looks incredible. During the week there's various music themes going on. I was there on a Tuesday for what sounded like jazz but I'm definitely heading back on a Sunday to check out the gospel night. Should be great fun. Let me know if you want to join me! read more

The Blues Kitchen - Zombie cocktails - American Near Me - London, XGL

Nice little walk jog from my hotel only to find out... No TO Go meals. Kinda bullshit if you ask me. So... 1 star because I had to come here to find out. read more

Overrated place. Atmosphere is cosy but loud. Food is very salty or just drenched in too much sauce. Presentation is nice though. read more

The Blues Kitchen - American Near Me - London, XGL

Pretty good food, nice vibe and atmosphere. The space is HUGE, and even has a stage for live acts. I had the burnt ends from the combo meal section (includes fries and slaw). They were ok, not amazing. The meat was really fatty and we kept having to spit out half chewed pieces we couldn't stomach swallowing. I also tried the hot wings and the corn bread, the wings were great, corn bread ok. Service was good, bathrooms clean and nice. read more

Bounce here is an absolute joke. 10:30 at night, friends and I had nothing to drink and he told us we were too intoxicated. This place only appeals to older people 30+ with nothing better to do. If you want a fun place for 22-27 year olds find any other Shoreditch bar. Place will also cost you 10 pounds to get in. Barrios down the street is significantly better and more fun. read more

Came here for brunch the other day with a few friends. We tried booking however bookatable said there were no tables available to book. I wasn't hopeful we would get in but had a few back ups. When we actually turned up at 11.30 it was empty and there were tonnes of tables available. I thought perhaps they don't take bookings for smaller groups but they definitely do - maybe it's a Sunday brunch thing? Might be advisable to call? The place itself is massive with a great central bar and lots of booths around it. There is also a stage in the corner and some further seating in a camper van!!! Dying to sit in that! Think there is also private areas for booking downstairs. Service was quiiiite slow especially because of how few people were there however nice and chilled for a Sunday and our waitress was really friendly. The brunch menu is awesome and very varied from pigs and biscuits, pancakes, chicken & waffles and English breakfast. I went for the American breakfast - bbq beans, toast, tomato, potato hash, egg, bacon and a side of pancakes and maple syrup. All for £8.50 - there was so so much food. I ended up giving the bacon, egg and potato away and kept my fav bits. The bbq beans are delish and the fluffy pancakes and maple syrup were also good. All washed down with a coffee. My bf went for the pigs and biscuits which he thoroughly enjoyed (scones and pulled pork) and I tried a bit of and liked too! A friend went for the chicken and waffle. This was £12.50 so more pricey than the rest of the other meals but it was massive!!! The waffle was okkkk but not my fav however the fried chicken was crisp on the outside and succulent on in the inside. Quite impressed however over all the dish was a little dry and got a bit samey. Half way through a guy started singing and playing the piano which really added to the atmosphere. Overall a great place, great food, reasonably priced with lovely staff. I'm looking forward to coming here for dinner! read more

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Attended for New Years Eve. Shameful anti customer establishment!! All that London should not be like!!! Venue looks great and nice relaxed vibe early in the night. 11 pm rolls around and they allow the whole of London( especially the under 25s) to come in !!! They clear everybody sitting on tables and the place is turned into a nightclub!!! Large groups of men ( my e mail from blues kitchen mentions they do not allow this??? ) Awful night after this.... No room to go to cloakroom , no room to go downstairs to bathroom , no room to even move from where you stand!!! We left soon after midnight read more

Oh. My. Goodness. This is some of the best barbecue I've had in years, and easily the best I've had in London. First, I recommend getting a reservation. Even on a Monday night, this place was busy and with a reservation there's a two hour 'limit' to most tables, without a reservation it's probably very difficult to get seated if you're more than a party of 2. The venue was somewhere between a small blues bar in the West Village mixed with an old-school cocktail lounge. The booths, though advertised for 6, can fit 8 if you're happy to get cozy. We started off with wings, which were fantastic! Meaty, perfectly cooked, and the sauce was perfect. I didn't even try the blue cheese dressing because the wings were so good. Not enough carrots on the side, but we survived without. We also had grilled peppers which were exactly as expected - if you like grilled peppers, these are grilled peppers. Tasty, but nothing exciting. For the main, our table had several orders of ribs, some brisket, slaw, and crisps. These ribs will bring me back to The Blues Kitchen many times I am sure. The meat fell off the bone with ease, and was absolutely delicious. There were several sauces at the table, I personally found the mustard barbecue sauce to be the best - a perfect companion to both the beef and pork ribs. I'm told the brisket was also good but I was too busy stuffing myself on ribs. The drink menu was great as well, I was pleasantly surprised to find Flying Dog beer which was a great companion to the meat meat meat meat meat. Several of my friends had mojitos, which were good but a bit overly sweet. All in all, there's no doubt that I'll be returning to The Blues Kitchen for my barbecue fix in London. read more

This is my absolute favourite Shoreditch haunt. The vibe is chilled during the day and rowdy at night - in a good way, like a New Orleans honky tonk. But definitely don't go there for a 'quiet' drink in the evenings as you may be serenaded with a blues band or gospel choir. The food and drink is incredible - be sure to try the buttermilk chicken and bourbon milkshake. The service is friendly. Only downside is that you really do need to book more than a week in advance to get a table here. But no wonder it is so popular. read more

I'm a bit out of touch with Shoreditch now that I no longer live or work in the area. I didn't realise Bar Music Hall was gone and that The Blues Kitchen had taken it's place. I'm not a fan of the change. Bar Music Hall felt spacious, but this makeover has made it dark and cramped. The addition of so many food booths around the large bar makes it feel claustrophobic. I only went for drinks but the not one of the cocktails sounded appealing and the rosé was disgusting. My friend said "you know a wine is bad when even the second glass doesn't start to taste ok". They started charging entry at 10pm. Only half our party had arrived by then so we relocated further down the road. read more

Amazing pulled pork and spare ribs. And the interior design of the place is a total eye catcher. The prices are typically high to the area, but worth every penny. A must visit read more

Lovely food and lively atmosphere. Similar to other reviewers I loved the space as Bar Music Hall but I thought its new incarnation was good substitute for what it offers. Nice food, staff and a live band added to the 'ambiance'. Was very busy so I'd recommend booking, even though we reserved we could only get a table for 2 at 9pm. read more

Visited the new Shoreditch Blues Kitchen on it's opening week. First impressions, loved the environment, it's pretty big and has a nice ambiance. We went for dinner, with 50% off food. The booths were fitting with the theme of the restaurant, and it meant our table of 3 felt quite private. Staff were very attentive, maybe too attentive as as soon as I sat down I was asked if I wanted a drink - hadn't even picked up the menu! We also had several people come over and ask the same questions. But I think it was probably down to opening week nerves and wanting to be attentive. Not too much of a problem, as they were really friendly. Menu is very typical American bar food. All three of us had a Jerk Chicken Burger with fries and slaw, but two swapped the fries for sweet potato fries. All nice enough bar food, nothing stand out with it though. The deserts on the other hand! Their special sundae was really great! Salted caramel ice-cream with cookies, marshmallows, grapes and all sorts in there. It looks quite special too, but definitely enough to share! The drinks menu is good, lots to choose from. We all went for a gin based 'Wibble' with sloe gin, gin, Chambord and grapefruit. YUMMY! Would love to see what it's like for a night out and some drinks, definitely will venture there one weekend. read more

We ate the lobster and it was amazing, and the band (because there is life concert) was so good! Totally recommended read more

The Blues Kitchen - American Near Me - London, XGL

It's become a habit of mine to dismiss chains now in London, and I'm glad that an event dragged me into this restaurant/bar as it's fantastic! The main bar is a huge open area with a wrap around bar, with plenty of seats and tables around the room. Love the wood furnishing and dimly lit atmosphere! Drinks/food wise it's great - Blues Kitchen actually does a pretty damn good jerk chicken and would highly recommend it! It's a good value menu for both drinks and food, and despite this being a busy venue, it's at the top of my venues in Shoreditch! read more

Very hip and trendy joint. Love the aesthetic of this place. Meat and blues is a great combo in my book. The only thing that stopped this place from getting 4 stars was the price. Not a lot of bang for your buck but that was mainly down to what we ordered. Buffalo wings were tasty but not life changing. We ordered the seafood platter to share, which we were told was 'hearty'. I expected deep fried elements like Southern cooking but it was an impressive looking fruits de la mer platter. For the £31 between two there just wasn't enough meat, but the sauces were SUPERB. Most importantly - ORDER THE OREO DOUGHNUTS. Holy cow this thing is made of dreams and you will cry at night wishing for more. Cocktails are on the expensive side but then so is all of London plus the beer is nearly £5 a pop which is a bit of a killer. Just be wise with your order and all will be awesome. read more

Had a great night here, food was amazing, staff were excellent atmosphere was electric! 100% will be back! #BurgerOfTheMonth read more

The Blues Kitchen - #burgerofthemonth delicious!! - American Near Me - London, XGL

You know when a place is trying too hard? That's how I felt about this place--trying so hard to be a bbq, American, blues place but not hitting it right. I was really stoked to see spinach and artichoke dip on the menu--but they had put it in a blender and it was like soup. The old fashioned my friend had was chock full of ice. The brisket was too thick and the sauce was too sweet. And despite it being the Blues Kitchen it felt more like a big lindy hop fest. It is a massive space and the decor is trying so hard to be authentic it hurts. I felt the restaurant was lost and so was I.... Burger was good, but better to go to the burger experts. read more

Quiet a cool trendy place. Similar in style to The Big Easy, but not as good. The food is average and the Mac n Cheese actually pretty poor. Almost no flavour or any garnishes like bacon or leek. Not to be expected, I know. But it would have been a nice surprise. The milkshakes here are gigantic and worthy of constituting a meal in themselves. When it comes to the food however, my chicken burger and fries arrived cold, and despite it being a brioche bun it was awful and commited the key sin of burger breads. The bread was stale crumbly. No no no. In all, the staff were pleasant enough and the venue decor as well as presentation of dishes was spot on. However the key is ALWAYS the food. And despite getting everything else right, I am entirely disappointed and much more upon recollection than I was at the moment of time I was there. What was gutting is that Hache was just next door and looks really nice if the pictures from their site are to be believed. I won't be back here again but hopefully they fix the food for future customers. read more

I think I've fallen in love! A wonderful, enchanting, authentic feeling venue, that is simply delightful and a great place to relax with friends and let all those stresses out. A friend suggested me try out rib Monday at the blues kitchen and I was blown away. We arrived to be greeted by a 30 minute wait, but opted instead to sit at the bar. With comfy bar stools, close proximity to the informative and friendly bar staff, who are happy to chat, I can't see why people would want to sit at tables if they were in a party of two. I think we found the best seats in her house. The decor is just stunning. I know this is a new venue, but they have period features, fantastic tile work, aged ceiling tiles, sturdy deluxe seating and tables and a fantastic acoustic resonance. I particularly liked the customised old gramophone lighting greeting you at the door, it reminded me of monarch in San Francisco, which has the most amazing converted trumpet light fixtures, and this as well as a number of other quite obvious American style features, was reminiscent of that great Californian city. Exactly what you're looking for in an American style bar! And the food! £10 for the best beef and pork ribs I've had in a long time. The beef melted off of the bone, quite literally and the pork was finger licking good. I had intended to try some sides, but seeing the portion sizes, opted just for the ribs, and even then I had to take half home. They even had the same boxes that you get for take-away over their. A cute, but probably coincidental touch. I might have to go back just to try their mac and cheese and see if it's up to scratch. Fantastic cocktails too, I would recommend the Hemingway daiquiri. The bartenders talked us through how it was made, as well as mother cocktails, and made a very good wine recommendation - although with only five reds to choose from, it's not that hard. At around 9pm a live jazz band also started in the back, although with the way the venue is set up with a central bar, it wasn't hard to hear throughout the venue. I'm already planning my trip back - although with a 30 minute wait on a Monday, I'm not sure I would come back on a weekend unless we'd booked. read more

Recently I have discovered that where I work and play are more often than not filled with hidden treasures. You get so wrapped up in the normal and regular, that you often pass great places, and not even know it. Blues Kitchen in Hoxton is one such place. I work in Shoreditch and live in Hoxton, so there is no shortage of places for me to go. In fact, there are key places which I frequent because i know and like them. A friend had mentioned Blues Kitchen before and I had no idea where it was. Then, one Tuesday evening we were wandering around and had originally chosen Barrio East as a location. Due to it being Christmas, there was an exclusive hire so our plans had to change. I googled the area and Blues Kitchen popped up. What first hits you about Blues Kitchen is its size. It is quite deceiving from the outside. As you go in and work your way around the central bar, you not only pass a lot of drinking space, there is also a stage and some kind of caravan type private room in the back. Then there is the restaurant on the right hand side, slightly raised so you can people spot in the bar. Let's start with the bar first. It is busy. A lot of men in fact. So, it could be good for seeking out Mr Right (or Wrong). I myself, was not in the market for such activity as hunger was clouding my desire to flirt. The lively and lovely hostesses at the front desk advised us that there would be a 45 minute wait as we didn't have a reservation. We headed to the bar for some drinks to wait and before we downed our first round, we were approached by menfolk. So yes, I can safely say you can pick up here. We were saved by the bell, when our hostess came to find us (they normally call your mobile, but we had such good banter at the door, how could they forget us :). We were seated at a booth and passed onto to an equally lovely waitress. Is it possible for so many cool folk to work in the same place? I don't know if we hit them on a good day, but from the door, to the bar, to the restaurant, it was all smiles (genuine not fake). They have a solid meaty menu and it was a task ordering from the selection as we wanted everything. For our starters Ky ordered what looked like buns packed full with crab meat. For my starter I had pimento padron, as I did not want to fill my belly too much. Andie had spicy chicken wings. For main I had tender smoked chicken legs and thighs (smoked for two hours) with a side of friends and slaw. Ky had buttermilk marinated crispy fried chicken with fries and sauce. Andie had a burger filled with a patty of ground beef brisket with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle. mayo and mustard. All the food was big on portion size, tasted like heaven on the tongue and definitely hit the spot. It's all grilled and bbq'd to perfection. It is impossible to fault our dining experience. Everything was on point from the welcome (even Security were nice), to drinks at the bar and then the awesome food. This will be added to, if not replacing some of my favourite options for drinks and dinner in the Hoxton area. Unfortunately either we did not stay late enough or there wasn't music on the night we visited but for future reference, they do have a live band. Hit up the website to see when they play. I recommend you book for the restaurant and if you have a celebration, reserve one of the booths or tables. This is a great place to party or watch others have fun. read more

The blues kitchen seems to have 2 sides, when you enter to the left are dining booths running along side the exquisitely stocked bar and to the right a large open space and a stage (assumed this gets filled with dance moves during the later hours) then randomly right at the back is a wee decked out caravan. We only stopped for a quick drink so I cannot comment on the food though what passed under our noses as we waited looked delicious. Think American classics with a (very welcome) east London twist. Our drinks were both rum based cocktails and though the presentation would score a 10/10 the contents we all slightly off balance. Very limey/acidic. However this said the standard was there and perhaps we just caught a sour staff member. I will just have to go back to trail another few! read more

The Blues Kitchen - Happy 'zombie' easter Monday! - American Near Me - London, XGL