Bodean's

Bodean's is a bbq joint Soho located in United Kingdom.

8 / 10
962
ratings
  • Phone

    +44 20 7287 7575

  • Website

    bodeansbbq.com

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  • Type

    BBQ Joint

Address

10 Poland St Soho Greater London W1F 8PZ United Kingdom

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 252


Keywords:

barbecue ribs soho special casual good for groups authentic brisket great value good for a quick meal cole slaw hot dogs beef cornbread chili bar big screens picklebacks root beer big portions cider
Lele Buonerba

Fantastic place for meat-loving Londoners. Massive menu with a good selection of craft beers , too. Try the pulled pork sandwich ! Online ordering available, you might want to consider it on busy nights

Tobias Reynolds

Ever regret your choice of meal? Oft known to say "wish I had that instead?" Well my friend the "Game Day Special" has it all: ribs , wings , fries , coleslaw and half a Bud, all for £15! You're welcome!

James Pimentel-Pinto

I've been coming here for 21 years . It's still the best American BBQ in town and their imported whiskeys and beers are hard to find in London . Go downstairs for the authentic Dukes of Hazard vibe.

Perine Weiland

Great place for meat lovers! I felt like I was in the USA with all this delicious pulled meat (pork , beef , chicken ). Delicious. Great selection of American beers on draft . Goose Island , Samuel Adams ..

Kelly

I've tried the burnt ends from here and Pitt BBQ Co., and these are much better! Pity's are flavorful, yes, but very chewy. Here they are so tender. Give them a go, you won't be disappointed :)

Dimitris Ntarladimas

The food was generally good! The Jacob's Ladder Beef Rib Meal was awesome, I really enjoyed it, and big portion . Also the Flame Kissed Shrimp Skewers were also tasteful.

Will Mofield

Tasty American style barbecue at a reasonable price. Mixed grill of pork , sausage and chicken is a winner. There's usually a fair wait unless you get there early (before 6).

Vikash

Meaty good times. Be prepared to queue an hour or so minimum on a friday night to get in. Put your name down on the door and head to a pub , they will text you when your table is ready.

Scott

Possibly my favourite bbq spot in the uk!!! Try the beef burnt ends and thank me later!

Chris

My first BBQ experience in Soho two years ago. There's better around the area now, but you can NEVER go wrong with the infamous Burnt Ends . Absolutely to die for, just don't count the calories!

Steve Chambers

Although the veggie choice is *very* limited, the veggie sandwich made with goats cheese is really good. Especially if used as a vehicle for delivering BBQ sauce to the mouth.

Matt Barber

Catch NFL here. Try the sweet muffin as a side, and the new brewdog beers go brilliantly with the BBQ .

Harrison Nathaniel-Wurie

Pulled Pork , Baby Back Ribs & the legendary Burnt Ends are fantastic. The Gamba Shrimp Teasers for starters in the downstairs restaurant section are delicious. Coleslaw is quite poor, though - avoid.

Theó

Try Boodean's famous burnt ends , ribs & pulled pork are really good. You will def say 'too much meat'.Don't forget to taste the bodean's sauce! Enjoy!

Phil Kench

Love them for a bit of a treat take-away lunch - the medium Boston Butt pulled pork sandwich comes with a pile of their spicy chips

Chrissie

First time at bodeans and we sat in the deli . Was a bit of a wait once seated but the sharing platter was really tasty especially the ribs !

Brambilla Fumagalli

The burnt ends + buffalo wings + pulle pork + fries + berr menù is just amazing for 15£. Best meal we had in London si far! Fantastic!

Si Wharton

Be sure to snag a Q Card, it doesn't cost anything and lets you make use of an assortment of daily special offers. Who could say no to free buffalo wings ? Read more

Constance | @croostifoodi

Wet burnt ends is very good! Baby back ribs too dry to my taste, and french fries could be better. Good place for some BBQ meat though!

Alex Brooks

Pulled pork , burnt ends , corn bread . This is one of the go to BBQ joints in London. Expect to wait if visiting on an evening.

Chris Brogan

If you are buying a pulled pork sandwich or the likes then ask for the meat separate from the bread . The bread is soft and goes soggy if served together. Otherwise amazing. Soho Special is very good

Olivia

The pulled pork is heavenly. The sharing platter for 2 is gorgeous. Amazing milkshakes .

Yeliz Atici

really good pulled pork . soho special is great too.they often have meal deals as well . won't be disappointed ????????

Y Y

Not the place you'd wanna return for second time, but good value for meat lovers

Sarah ???? Finaut

Love the chicken burgers and the laid back atmosphere . Will definitely come back. Very friendly staff as well .

New York Habitat

British food turned American! This place has some awesome BBQ food. Plus, the portions are huge. And we mean huge! So if you order a large, don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Marie Deleris

Very nice briskest and ribs . Pulled pork was ok: moist but could use some spice. They only have Bud and Samuel Adams on draught . I wish they had either the blue moon or the Sierra Nevada.

Colin Bison

Chicken wings = superb, ribs are variable but brilliant when good...sometimes a bit difficult to get off the bone. Pulled pork is great, especially drowned in BBQ sauce (both types are awesome).

Christine Teo Ka Hui

I find the soho special just soso but the portion is very big. The baby ribs is perfect

Sebastian Hauser

Yeh the Soho Special is well recommended! Bring on the meat!! Also a good place to combine Sunday lunch with watching Sports , they have 2 large screens and show UK & US Sport events !

Sophie Boo

Yummy if you have a big and hungry stomach!! Don't go if you're not hungry! I've enjoyed myself every time, I would go again!

Pascale Gray

Chicken wings are amazing... So are the ribs ...and the pulled pork ...and the burnt ends ...and the passionate Cosmo ! Love it ALL!

Tobias Batkin

Burnt ends and pulled pork = pure meaty goodness. Fries always cold/warm at best tho beans and corn bread a bit sweet. Great place overall.

Gary Simmons

Look out for the match day specials, the buffalo wings are great. Read our full review on Scoff London: http://scofflondon.com/restaurants/bodeans-review-soho-w1/

Stirland Martin

For a Yankee in London, it'll do when craving home naughty goodness and the varieties of root beer are right up my street

Kristin Wyman

If you want authentic American bbq - this is the place. Best bbq - in the UK

Richard Thompson

The original and still in my opinion the best of Soho's BBQ options. Great for watching college football .

Alper Cengiz

Muhtemelen Londra'da yiyebileceğiniz en iyi burgerler ve sosisli. Probably the best hamburgers and hot dogs in London.

Fernando Robles Coulter

I loved the pulled pork but you have to put the sauce yourself. So the final taste depends a lot on you

Peter McGill

Definitely order the brisket sandwich - portions are large. Great place and friendly staff .

Neil Evans

The new chicken burgers are great, and pulled pork with spicy fries will cure any hangover.

Daniel

Probably the best butts in London. Give the Pulled Pork and Chicken Wings a try.

Danai Fassouli

OMG! Amazing shared plater. I am full for a week!

Jack Stocker

Not the best if you’re counting calories as I was, but after all, I didn’t expect anything healthy. Other than that, very good & tasty, and good service . Not too expensive either.

Simon Lee

Get the "Pig Out" great value @ £10. Also make sure you sign up for the Q-card for daily freebies with your meal.

Lydia Berkennou

If you love meat, just go. Nice and juicy!

Eddie Sharkey

Meat! The Pulled Pork is so soft! Expect to be extremely tired after eating here!

Mark Horvath

I ended up in London on Thanksgiving and this place is the only place I could find for a reasonable turkey meal!

Jorge Vas Moreno

Very good meat at an affordable price . The best quesadillas I tried!

John Parry

Rib eye steak with side of burnt ends and a cherry sours to wash it down. You won't regret it one bit!

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