Bodean's BBQ Soho

Restaurant | London | England | United Kingdom

Authentic American BBQ restaurant

"Bodean's BBQ Soho" in London is a renowned restaurant specializing in authentic American barbecue cuisine, and it has held a firm place in the city's culinary landscape since its opening in 2002. Located in the vibrant Soho district, it attracts both locals and tourists eager to experience the taste of the "Great American Outdoors" in the heart of the British capital. The establishment is known for its relaxed atmosphere and generous portions that satisfy even the hungriest guests.

Kansas City style BBQ in London

At the core of the menu is the Kansas City-style BBQ, which achieves its distinctive smoky flavor through slow cooking over oak wood. Particularly popular are the "Burnt Ends," tender pieces of meat with a caramelized crust that melt in your mouth. Another highlight is the "Baby Back Ribs," known for their juicy texture and perfectly balanced seasoning. For those seeking something lighter, the "Soho Special Sandwich" with tender pulled pork offers a delicious alternative, often served with homemade sides like crispy fries. Vegetarians are also catered for – the "Truffled Macaroni and Cheese" is a creamy delight enhanced with a hint of truffle oil, sure to impress even meat lovers.

Delicious food and drinks Soho

The drink menu is equally impressive and perfectly complements the hearty dishes. Craft beers from local and international breweries are available, alongside a variety of cocktails, including the "Popcorn Old Fashioned," which surprises with its sweet-salty twist. To finish on a sweet note, the "Key Lime Pie" entices with its fresh acidity and creamy texture, providing a delightful contrast to the savory dishes. The open kitchen allows guests to watch the chefs at work, adding an extra dimension to the experience.

Vegetarian options at BBQ restaurant

The ambiance at "Bodean's BBQ Soho" is divided: the ground floor has a casual, almost deli-like vibe, while the lower area, with its "Broadway-meets-Dallas" decor – think warm wood tones and neon accents – creates a cozier atmosphere. The decor is modern but infused with a touch of nostalgia, perfectly complementing the BBQ tradition. Service is often described as friendly and attentive, with staff eager to provide guests with a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The ability to linger after the meal without feeling rushed is especially appreciated – ideal for social evenings with friends.

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10 Poland St
W1F 8PZ London

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Opening hours

Sunday12:00 - 22:00
Monday12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday12:00 - 22:00
Thursday12:00 - 22:00
Friday12:00 - 23:00
Saturday12:00 - 23:00

Reviews

4245 Reviews

Maurizio Abbruzzese Saccardi
06.03.2025

Posto trovato un po per caso, ma per nulla male. Il locale si presenta un po piccolo, e con i tavoli uno attaccato sll’altro, ma tutto sommato si é lí pe una cena veloce. Ottimo il mix di brisket e buooni anche i maccheroni cheese. I nachos sono sempre quelli felle buste, senza infamia e senza lode. Conto un po caro per la tipoligia di locale, ma vale sicuramente la pena andarci prr la qualità della carne.
Bill Bailey
06.03.2025

Food good, service good, I'm sure atmosphere is good , we were very ealy so had place to ourselves.
GABRIEL SAVAGE
05.03.2025

Food and service were great.
Teddy Smith
02.03.2025

The theming of the restaurant is fantastic and the staff were great my only complaint is that a few in my group had chicken and it was quite dry I’d advise getting a beef dish
Finn Paijmans
02.03.2025

Het eten was super
Kaushal Patel
14.06.2018

Returned after 6 years. And when I came here for the first time I gave this place one star. Looks like it has come a long way since there. Food was delicious! And the service was good.
Tristan Phillips
21.02.2025

Good food and reasonable prices. Friendly staff and managed to fit us in last minute. Beef burnt ends were amazing.
David White
20.02.2025

The sharing platter, chili dog, baby back ribs were all excellent. We would definitely go again
Chris Mentink
18.02.2025

Wat een fantastische ervaring was dit restaurant. Het eten was goed, de service was top en we hebben een leuke tijd gehad. Onze serveerster Chantal begroette ons met een grote lach en had vriendelijke service. De porties van het eten zijn genoeg. We hadden het geluk van de happy hour deal en die waren ook heerlijk. Mochten we vaker in Londen komen dan komen we zeker hier terug! Maak zeker een reservering, want het kan druk zijn.
Samantha Ward
18.02.2025

Everything was lovely. Great food. Lovely waiter but miserable front of house that showed us to our seats. Guys downstairs were lovely though
Stephen Leppard
17.02.2025

We rocked up about 3.30 on a Sunday and it was rather busy. We hadn't booked (and I'd recommend that you do) but we were extremely lucky. They didn't have any tables free and asked if we'd mind sitting at the bar, which was fine by us. The restaurant is on two floors, ground and lower ground. The lower ground floor was empty but they were not sitting people there. I'm guessing possibly staffing reasons. I had the burnt ends and my wife had the ribs. They both came with fries, coleslaw and a giant pickle slice. The coleslaw tasted like it was made in house and was really nice. Nice and creamy but not over the top. Fries were crispy with a lovely flavour to them. And the meat. OH MY GOD THE MEAT!!!!!! Melt in your mouth and to die for. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! I couldn't have any alcohol due to a blood test, but the cocktails looked lovely. Something I'm sure I'll come back to next time. Staff were lovely and very friendly. I'll be trying their Covent Garden location at some point, but until then, a worthwhile stop off in Soho.
Isabel W.
14.02.2025

Look away if you don't eat meat. Just a quick late lunch. Down to earth premises. Wholesome delicious BBQ place. Demolished the sharing platter. Very tasty!!! ♡♡♡
Vikash Seth
26.02.2020

Rated this place 5 star previously but last visit was really disappointing and a far cry from what it used to be. Poor selection of tap beers, food menu much more limited and the burnt ends which used to be the best around were cold and detracted from my meal.
m c
19.09.2019

No longer. Nice!
mike casa
11.02.2025

Went a couple times 10ish years ago was good then but abysmal now. Meat seems microwaved luke warm slow customer service. small portions place seems run down you would think in central london for those prices the place would atleast be a bit better then a cheap local cafe or a kfc.place should be shut down for being. A health hazard hope the one bite I swallowed dont make me ill luckily it was beef.
Morgan Webb
11.02.2025

Really cracking food, very accepting of a lunch walk in and facilitated our lunch need quickly! The food was really reasonably priced however service was a little slow but that might be as we were situated in the corner of the restaurant. Overall great food!
chris kemp
11.02.2025

Had the ribs and chicken thighs, was absolutely fantastic and reasonably priced as well for London definitely will be going back.
Margi Radu
09.02.2025

The food was quite mediocre. I had the pulled pork & brisket combo. The meats were dry and the fries were very disappointing.
mark matthews
08.02.2025

Good food and quick to serve at the start. But then had to ask for desert menu and bill. And more importantly gents loo had run out of toilet tissue and I didn't notice till it was to late. Had to text partner to get tissue bought in.
Mitesh Chauhan
05.02.2025

Fantastic Bodeans ! The original. Thanks for a great evening Anton and staff.
Mauro Tocco
02.02.2025

Went during the week on Thursday. Initially not too busy but people started coming later on after 7pm. Ordered the mixed platter and it was really tasty, some cocktails (Mojito was also delicious) and lime cheesecake which was nothing special, and the chocolate brownie with ice cream quite nice.

 

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