Bodeans - (Near Camden, london)

4 /5 Philosopical Wolf: Went there for the 2 for 1 Happy hour on cocktails and some light bbq meals. Not to pricy, and the drinks along with the service where good. Atmospheres a bit quite, never seen the venue bussy to be honest. Recommend the Pulled Pork Bun and Amerretto Sour/Gin Fizz or Margaritas

5 /5 Graeme Stevens: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I visited Borden’s on Chalk Road to try their new menu and was genuinely impressed. The pulled pork burger and fries were outstanding — full of flavour and cooked perfectly. The restaurant has a modern, welcoming feel, and the value for money is spot on. The staff were friendly throughout, and the service was excellent. Special mention to our waitress, who was not only professional and attentive but genuinely added to the experience. Overall, a fantastic visit. I’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommended.

2 /5 Ranj J: Very disappointing experience at Bodean’s BBQ. No one greeted us on arrival and it seemed like only one staff member was on shift. Service was prompt once seated, but that’s where the positives ended. We ordered the £50 platter for 2–3 people and the portion size was shockingly small: 4 chicken wings, a tiny portion of ribs, a few pork belly bites and a spoon of coleslaw. Extremely poor value for money. The ribs and wings were very dry and tasted frozen rather than fresh. We asked for a replacement and the second batch was exactly the same, which suggests the food isn’t cooked fresh. Way overpriced and not worth it. Much better BBQ elsewhere. Won’t be returning.

3 /5 Lufu Design: I used to be a big fan of Bodean’s, especially the Soho branch, which I remember serving juicy, flavour-packed BBQ with great service. So when I happened to spot a new Bodean’s in Chalk Farm – ironically where a vegetarian restaurant once was – I thought I’d give it a try, especially as I was feeling a little peckish. The interior is quite nice – not too dark or overly American-themed like the Soho location – and the staff were genuinely friendly and helpful. Sadly, that’s where the positives end. I ordered the pulled pork and burnt ends, a combination I’ve loved before. Back then, the pork was moist and the burnt ends had just the right crisp char on the outside while staying tender inside. This time, however, was a completely different story. The pulled pork was painfully dry – like shredded wood chips – and the so-called burnt ends were nothing of the sort: just tough, dry cubes of meat drowned in BBQ sauce. To make things worse, the whole dish was lukewarm at best. I noticed the woman at the next table actually sent her food back, saying it was completely cold – which mirrored my experience too. On top of that, the portion was noticeably smaller than what I remember from past visits. Given how disappointing the food was, I wasn’t too upset about eating less – but it’s still worth noting for those expecting the hearty BBQ plates Bodean’s was once known for. These days, London has so many excellent BBQ options, and if this is where Bodean’s quality now stands, I won’t be rushing back. A real shame.

5 /5 Gemma Hampton-Stone: Had such a good meal at Bodean’s Camden. Went for the ribs, wings and the hot link, honestly couldn’t fault any of it. The ribs were tender and smoky, the wings had loads of flavour, and the hot link had the perfect amount of heat. Big shout out to Simmi as well, super friendly, great service and made us feel really welcome. Will definitely be back.