Bodean's

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10 Poland Street

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Fri Oct 1 2010

Over in Kansas, they take their barbecues seriously. The owner of Bodean’s came from the smoke-pit capital of the USA to show London how it’s done, and seven years and five branches on, we can still say this is the best barbecue in the city.

The Soho branch is our favourite for its street-level ‘deli’: a more casual arrangement where you walk in, order at the counter and tuck into a pared-down menu that omits some of the more superfluous choices – you don’t go to Bodean’s for enchiladas. It’s all about the ribs, the pulled pork, the half chickens and the ‘burnt ends’ of beef brisket, smoked and slow-grilled to uncommon tenderness and served with the (inevitably) secret sweet and piquant sauce.

Vegetarians should keep walking – there’s nothing to see here. A bonus is that the formerly dreary choice of beer has been updated; in addition to Coors Light and Sol, you can now find the likes of Sierra Nevada’s ales, although they’re not available in all branches.

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Address:
Bodean's 10 Poland Street
London
W1F 8PZ

Phone:
020 7287 7575
Website:
www.bodeansbbq.com
Opening hours:
Lunch served noon-3pm, dinner served 5.30-11pm Mon-Fri. Meals served noon-11pm Sat; noon-10.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Oxford Circus or Piccadilly Circus tube
Price:
Main courses £6.25-£18.95
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1. Bodean's
  - 10 Poland Street
    London
    W1F 8PZ
  - 020 7287 7575
  - www.bodeansbbq.com
  - 51.514449,-0.136828

Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. Restaurant. Restaurant and bar facilities. Take away. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
Occasions:
Going in a group

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(5 ratings)

Really disappointing. Great service, but really average food. The pulled pork was extremely dry, the ribs lacking and the coleslaw watery. Pitt Cue does this far far better.

Martin Thu Mar 28
Rated as: 3/5
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huge portions and deliciously succulent meat - great for a meaty craving

Sarah Fri Oct 19 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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Went to this place on Tuesday with family. It was amazing especially for the price, my mum ordered the veggie burger and it was so nice and big also. The pulled pork was the best but the burn ends were outstanding!! The place was very clean and the staff very helpful. Will definitely be going back

Becky Thu Apr 12 2012
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I like the beef ribs here and have gone many times. But I went to the resturant today and after my last visit where I saw just how disgusting the filth hanging from the ceiling was horrified to see it was worse. Dust and dirt is dripping over the food preperation area and I dont think anyone really cares. This place should be closed down untill it is cleaned up it is not suitable for serving food to the public. PS. I mentioned on my last visit the dirt and nothing has changed.

Jonathan Sherwood Thu May 6 2010
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