Located in London Bridge, Britannia - Smok'd is a fab restaurant championing the art of BBQ. These guys are charring, roasting and grilling their way to our hearts, slinging out juicy bites like baby back ribs and hickory-smoked half chicken.

One of the finest BBQ restaurants in Covent Garden, temper pays homage to meat. From classic cuts of steak cooked perfectly to chicken wings soaked in honey-sriracha, it'll have you drooling in no time. Not in Covent Garden? Try the Soho, Shoreditch or City branches.

Located just seconds from the market, Camden BBQ is pulling punters in with delish food and cracking drinks. Think beef brisket burgers and buffalo wings alongside catfish po boys and baby back ribs, all at a fabulous American BBQ restaurant in London.

Dating back to the 1800s, The Engineer is an authentic, charming pub that's a perfect spot for wetting the whistle. But that's not all, as it also flaunts a brilliant BBQ area in the beer garden come the summertime where you can enjoy gorgeous grub and refreshing libations.

While The Lord Wargrave gives an air of a traditional boozer, there's more than meets the eye. This joint is filling tums with succulent US-inspired fare, with all meat smoked in-house, making it one of the best BBQ restaurants in London. There's also over 150 different international whiskies to pair.

Looking for the best Brazilian BBQ in London? Get on down to Cabana Brasil Covent Garden. At this vibrant dining destination, you can fill your boots with all kinds of glorious grilled goods, from marinated chicken skewers to blackened prawns.

Acme Fire Cult promises a BBQ experience like no other, with so much more to offer than some tasty flame grilled food. Turn your dinner date into a party with loud music and beer brewed on-site courtesy of 40FT, alongside meat platters featuring everything from smoked lamb shoulder to a herb fed chicken served with miso cream and lime butter. 50% of menu is plant based, featuring padron peppers, grilled leeks, squash hummus and much more. 

Sporting live music throughout the week and cosy interiors, Pacific Tavern is a pub you need to make to a note to visit. It's laced with bare-brick pillars, emerald green walls and leafy plants, and fronts a menu that's inspired by the cooking methods used across the Pacific Rim. Head here for grilled prawns drizzled in a sweet chilli sauce, whole BBQ seabream with Pac Tav butter and grilled banana cake alongside vanilla ice cream for dessert. 

On the hunt for the best barbecue in London? This gorgeous Southfields pub is the place to go. No stranger to a braai, it rustles up a delicious mix of juicy burgers, mouthwatering steaks and some of the best boerewors rolls going.

Red Dog Austin Bar-B-Que, found in Shoreditch and Soho, is famed for having the best American BBQ in London. Using award-winning smokers imported from the US, it offers delightful smoked meats (think brisket and ribs), as well as burgers, wings and an impressive selection of tequila.

Get on down to Haymarket where you'll find the stunning restaurant that is Americana rolling out classic soul food with an elevated twist. Not only can you dive into juicy steaks, slow-smoked baby back ribs and burgers, but also plenty of expertly made cocktails.

Bringing Basque bites to the Big Smoke, Sagardi is slinging out a range of beautifully grilled dishes. Get your smackers around red tuna, octopus or monkfish cooked over barbecue, complementing your feast with sides like butternut squash ratatouille.

Offering up some of the best BBQ chicken around from more than 40 vendors, head to the London Wing Fest 2024 this July at London Stadium. You'll get to vote for your favourite wings, as well as enjoying entertainment like axe throwing, live music, eating competitions and even barbecue cooking demonstrations, where you can learn a thing or two about creating your own delicious dishes.

A notable name on the London BBQ scene, Blues Kitchen is one of the coolest spots to grab hot smoked ribeye steaks and beef short ribs. Head on down for hearty Americana grub alongside a roster of live bands and top cocktails. Find it in Brixton, Camden and Shoreditch.

From April onwards, wander on over to The BBQ Club on London's Southbank to enjoy a six-course tasting menu dedicated to championing some of the capital's finest local artisan suppliers and the most sustainable produce. The restaurant's team will take you through each dish, letting you know the origin of the ingredients and there's even the chance to watch it come to life over fire from your table. For £60 each, you can expect to wolf down chermoula lamb leg shish drizzled with a forged wild garlic sauce and passion fruit s'mores for dessert.

If you're looking for the stuff of legends when it comes to the best BBQ in London, look no further than Smokestak. Shimmy over to the Shoreditch fave and gobble down pulled pork, lamb merguez, gochujang wings and beef brisket.