Food was to die for, there were 7 of us & we all commented on the excellent roast dinner - the lamb was melt-in-the-mouth. We had a great table by the window & fire, - great spot! Will definitely be going back
WOW! I have just moved to London from Australia and went to Smokehouse with my cousins who are Islington natives and have probably been to every place there is to eat in the area.
From the moment i walked in I was so impressed with the decor, the choice of beers and the friendly staff.
The food was terrific with the staff providing plenty of advice as to what to eat and drink. We ended the night with a lesson in how the food was prepared.
This was my first place to eat in the area- the others have a lot to live up to!
Amazing place in London. I love the food. can’t wait to come back here again. Congratulations to the staff.
’m always with my friends around soho and we found this place which surprised me a lot. Was one of the most funny nights I remember long time ago. The guys at the bar and all the staff were brilliant and the margaritas are the best I ever tried.
We also tried few of the tacos in the menu and I loved them. I definitely will come back
Thank you La Bodega Negra!!!!
Smokehouse canonbury road, Islington, London ka ek sahi bdhya restaurant hai. Yaha par Mai Apne dosto ke saath gya tha . Khaana khaa Kar bahut majaa aaya
Went to smoke house with my family for lunch and they really loved the food. The ambience was amazing and so was the food. They have a good Menu option from where you can choose mouthwatering dishes. You can really go there for lunch and dinner.
Love this place! Beautiful outdoor area, amazing staff and incredible food. Took my fiancé here for his birthday and he had a ball. Definitely worth a visit.
Had a lovely evening at Smokehouse. The restaurant is lively and modern. A great setting for a Sunday roast. We enjoyed drinks at the bar before being shortly seated. I ordered the Pork rib eye and sticky date pudding. The meat was absolutely delicious. Really enjoyed all the accompanying vegies and Yorkshire pud. The sticky date was also pretty tasty but could have done with more sauce. My friend ordered the gnocchi and was kindly permitted a side of vegies... would have been a very small portion on its own. The staff were very accommodating including offering drink suggestions. A delicious meal worth the price.
The affordable gastropub produces some of the most exciting meat dishes in London, cooking up BBQ by taking inspirations from around the world, using good quality British ingredients.
I am more than willing to admit than London in general and Islington in particular have spoiled me, and possibly have ruined me for any other restaurant out there.
But then when there’s a gem like The Smokehouse less than 5 min. away from mine, can you really blame me?
Neil Rankin, replete with tattoos and baseball cap, was one of the poster boys for London’s barbecue revolution, working at the helm of Pitt Cue, John Salt and, more recently, Bad Egg. I was surprised to learn that he has only been cooking professionally for 7 years: he studied acoustic engineering at university and worked as a sound engineer for a few years before running a highly successful sandwich shop franchise in Scotland. He then took an intensive cookery course and cut his teeth at a number of fine dining restaurants, including Chez Bruce and Rhodes 24, before having a barbecue epiphany as one of the founder chefs at Barbecoa. This led to his appointment as head chef at Pitt Cue. Rankin teamed up with Noble Inns to open the Smokehouse last year and has received widespread critical acclaim, including a score of 8/10 from Lisa Markwell in The Independent and 4 stars from Time Out. A second Smokehouse opened in Chiswick this weekend.
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I headed back to the original Smokehouse in Islington, wondering if the quality would be the same after Neil Rankin is now no longer in the kitchen.
Very atmospheric and cosy, food was delicious and we were treated to the most impeccable service ! Special thanks to the team for creating such a nice environment and contributing greatly to a great evening out !
Very good Sunday roast with vegetarian and vegan options. The place is very nice and cozy, we spent a really great time.
Delicious Sunday roast - I had the lamb and my friend had the beef. I echo some of the other reviewers saying that it was delicious and perfectly cooked, just a tad bit disappointing in terms of quantity. You won’t be hungry, but you won’t be deeply, fully soul-satisfied either.
It’s incredibly busy and feels pretty frenetic. Our table felt like it was right in the middle of the service flight path so it was a bit uncomfortable. You definitely need to book if you want to eat here!
Took some friends visiting the city for a roast at Smokehouse. It was a lovely environment and everyone enjoyed it. It’s a pretty solid standard Sunday Roast. I wouldn’t say it’s a standout roast, but it wasn’t a let down. The sticky toffee pudding was also good and much less sweet than many places I’ve had it so far. Would likely go back to try their other menu as well. Portions were plenty and everyone was left quite full. (From other reviews I had been worried) Quite liked their Yorkshire pudding too which is generally hit or miss for me.
Note: They have more gravy/sauces as well upon request!
Visited the Smokehouse with my family for a catch up meal. The atmosphere and service were both great. They have a great selection of drinks and food available on their menus. We all ordered steak from the specials board, which was perfectly cooked. Will definitely be returning!
Had a great meal here with 10 people on a Saturday in June. Booked as it came highly recommended for wheelchair accessibility!
We had the feasting menu as there were so many of us, which was enjoyed by all. It was very meat heavy but excellent - the pulled pork was my particular favourite. The kitchen were kind to provide a few simple snacks for the children in the group. We had so much we took some home, couldn't waste such top notch meat. I don't think we could have eaten it all! There were plenty of good wines on the menu and some non alcoholic beers available.
I would say it's more of a restaurant than a pub, pretty decor and nice garden. Would definitely recommend for great quality food.
Service was attentive and friendly, we really appreciate all your help thank you.
Lovely atmosphere especially as we were sitting outside and enjoying the weather. It was very quiet too, as we were there early, at noon. We had Sunday roast, which was delicious and very generous in terms of quantity (we could barely finish our plate). I will definitely comme back!
Great venue, lovely and clean inside. Tables well spread out. Varied menu with something for everyone. Extremely large portions! Featherblade and cod both pictured were delicious. Chips lovely and crunchy! I wish I'd had room for dessert!
Also top marks for offering chilled red wine :-)
Service was faultless and staff were lovely.
Lovely atmosphere with a secluded garden in a quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to Highbury overground. Friendly staff members and generally good service.
The menu is less impressive, and in particular not very vegetarian/vegan friendly. The only vegan option is disproportionally expensive - for the same price you get a substantial burger + chips but for the vegan option you get a single cauliflower.
Relaxed place but with outstanding food. May be one of the best Sunday roasts in London.
Great flavours, very tender pull apart lamb with proper roast potatoes and Yorkshire puddings any mum would be proud of. Friendly staff make this an enjoyable place. Good wine selection .
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