If you're seeking a sizzling summer BBQ in the city this year, make sure you check out our recommended list of barbecues at London pubs. There are plenty of enticing pubs, bars and gastropubs providing some scintillating meaty dishes and we've picked the cream of the crop, just for you, so make it a day to remember with our essential selection of barbecues at London pubs.
This alfresco bar and restaurant is a rewarding addition to the award-winning gastro pub, the Gun, providing splendid barbecue options throughout the summer.
The Gun,
27 Coldharbour Lane,
Docklands,
London,
E14 9NS
If the weather is acceptable, expect a full barbecue menu available until mid-September.
10 Thornhill Road,
Barnsbury,
London,
N1 1HW
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Alwyne will be providing a barbecue whenever the sun has got his hat on in Islington.
83 St Pauls Road,
Islington,
London,
N1 2LY
Sample the enchanting garden at Aragon with the barbecue on offer from Wednesday to Sunday every week during the summer.
247 New Kings Road,
Parsons Green,
London,
SW6 4XG
Sample the Avalon barbecue from Thursdays through to Sundays throughout the summer. Things will wind down towards September but no dates have been decided.
16 Balham Hill,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9EB
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The Barley Mow is a traditional type of pub with a beer garden with cover and heating and barbecue.
9 Barley Mow Passage,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 4PH
The barbecue menu is available from Thursday and Friday at 18:00 and Saturday and Sunday at 13:00. Dishes include Angus beef burgers, Tandoori chicken and Hog Roast baps with apple sauce.
360 Victoria Park Road,
Hackney,
London,
E9 7BT
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Expect a more sophisticated barbecue menu at Clissold Arms - but only when the weather is favourable.
105 Fortis Green,
East Finchley,
LONDON,
N2 9HR
Weekend barbecues only at the Crown and Greyhound and it's very popular, so get there around 13:00.
73 Dulwich Village,
London,
SE21 7BJ
During the summer months, expect a fulfilling menu of BBQ delights at the Exhibit.
12 Balham Station Road,
Balham,
London,
SW12 9SG
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Providing the sun emerges from the clouds, Big Phil will get the apron on and start tossing out burgers like there's no tomorrow.
14 South End Road,
Belsize Park,
London,
NW3 2PT
Weekend canalside barbecues held throughout the summer from noon at the GU.
45 Woodfield Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W9 2BA
Sample both the BBQ and alfresco DJ sets every Sunday afternoon (weather permitting).
123 Acre Lane,
Brixton,
London,
SW2 5UA
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Choose from a range of options on the BBQ menu here including Ely Valley lamb burger and a scintillating cocktail menu. Serving from noon to 17:00, Saturdays and Sundays until the end of August.
St James's Park,
St James's,
London,
SW1A 2BJ
The Lost Angel BBQ is available on Sunday afternoons only.
339 Battersea Park Road,
Battersea,
London,
SW11 4LS
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Head to the celebrated gastro pub and tuck into a delicious BBQ whilst soaking up the sun by the side of the river.
44 Narrow Street,
Limehouse,
London,
E14 8DP
Barbecues available only at the weekends although private parties can order from the barbecue menu during the week, if requested in advance.
25 Upper Mall,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 9TD
Ealing's The Plough Inn is a busy pub that serves a variety of drinks alongside a food menu of British fare. Alfresco dining is available on the patio in clement weather - the perfect summer BBQ.
297 Northfield Avenue,
Ealing,
London,
W5 4XB
The Red Lion offers a choice of beers, wines and spirits together with some excellent food. In fine weather additional seating is available in the impressive garden.
2 Castelnau,
Barnes,
London,
SW13 9RU
Enjoy the Red Lion and Sun's extensive barbecue menu within their beautiful garden in Highgate.
25 North Road,
Highgate,
London,
N6 4BE
The outdoor barbecue kitchen serves burgers, fresh fish and vegetarian options from 12:00 to 22:00 during the summer months - as long as the temperature is above 14 degrees.
41 Jews Row,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW18 1TB
The Stag's barbecue is arranged on Friday evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer.
67 Fleet Road,
Hampstead,
London,
NW3 2QU
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The Vibe hold a daily summer barbecue from around 18:00.
The Old Truman Brewery,
91-95 Brick Lane,
Brick Lane,
London,
E1 6QL
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Providing perhaps one of the best BBQ menus in London, the Water Poet is an ideal summer retreat, whatever day you turn up.
9-11 Folgate Street,
Spitalfields,
London,
E1 6BX
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Weather permitting, the White Horse provides an all-day barbecue at the weekends and occasionally after 17:00 during the week.
1-3 Parsons Green,
Fulham,
London,
SW6 4UL
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Chomp on some hearty barbecue bites while surveying the idyllic riverside views at the White Swan.
Riverside,
Twickenham,
Surrey,
TW1 3DN