Bodean's BBQ - Tower Hill in City of London, Westminster

Waited over an hour for mains and the the food came out cold. The chips were also overcooked or reheated so I left them. The service at the start was good but then lacked as the meal went on. Disappointing

Located directly opposite the tower on three floors. Good selection of draft beer and delicious food. Prices for the location are not excessive. Service very friendly.

They cancelled my booking without calling me a few hours before we were planning to visit. I just got a deposit refunded email that I almost missed and nothing explaining if the booking had actually been cancelled.

The tastiest thing I've ever had in my mouth. And I've had a lot in my mouth ;)

Went for lunch in a busy Saturday afternoon and the food was absolutely amazing the staff was brilliant and looked after us

We had absolutely the best dining experience here on Tuesday evening. When we walked in the staff showed us some of their brilliant American whiskeys/bourbons and we had a good chat with them. All the staff were so friendly and helpful! The food was phenomenal, we both got the beef ribs but the menu is great and varied. The food was a 10/10 easily, the meat fell of the bone and as someone enthusiastic about BBQ, I've never tasted food as good as this. For central London we were very happy with the prices too! Can't recommend this place enough and we will definitely be coming back next time we visit London.

Food was well priced, we got the sharing board for two. Portion sizes were decent. The burnt ends were great as were the links, the rest was a little bland and flavourless. Unseasoned fries as the sides to the platter was a bit dull given the array of options at a typical bbq that are part of the standard order (candy yams/ street corn/ greens etc. Having been multiple times to Texas it didn’t really compare in terms of flavour and quality yet I don’t pay much more for it when in Texas (if any more). The ribs were alright but again barely any meat when compared to the real experience and again lacking flavour. Probably had I not had the real thing before I might’ve been more impressed but it did feel like they’re selling the gimmick and not actually wanting to make a good go of great food. Staff were helpful but not necessarily welcoming and I don’t think the experience warranted a mandatory service charge. The relentless and fairly loud Christmas music was bordering on psychological torture by the end of the meal and would recommend catering for people with sensory needs by not forcing everyone to endure that just because of the time of year. It was fun to have the sports on, would’ve been better to have the volume up on that. Good for novelty but it didn’t live up to a proper bbq experience. It would be really cool to see somewhere with the proper bbq experience where the food is treated like an art form, remove the at seat service, grab a tray and order what you want with the same menu groupings as traditional bbq ie. “Trio of meats with two sides” and you choose your own meats and side for the set price.

Food was okay if a little expensive for what it is. Those of us who had burgers where disappointed at poor quality burger meat. Service was unfortunately really quite poor. The even got the bill wrong and we had to ask for corrections.

We have been here a lot over the years and it's always great. Gorgeous food! Recommend booking ahead if you can.

End up getting lunch here and I must say the food was super delicious and service was 10/10 from Deep.

Had some amazing Whisky Sours at Bodean's. Vim served me and did a great job—friendly and quick. Great drinks, great service. Will be back!

I had the pleasure recently of eating in Bodeans. Upon entering my server, Charsy led me to my table. From here she carefully recommended dishes, and spoke at length about what may be best for me. This made the experience a lot more comfortable and worthwhile. For the price, staff and taste. I’d definitely recommend Bodeans.

Been here a couple of times over the years. Regularly recommend it to people. I was not impressed on my last visit (Thurs 5 Dec 24). Needs a refresh/good clean. Beer selection weak. Boss hog lager awful. Food was just ok. One of the bartenders was not that interested (until it came time to ask for a tip!). The other one was quite good though. I’ll stop recommending and look for somewhere else next time.

So the cost of baby back ribs, cauliflower starter + pickle back if ordered separately is £26 If ordered through their “christmas menu” it’s £30….. Make it make sense? Also it would have cost me £1.50 to swap chips for steamed greens ??? Won’t be coming back

So the good first - really enjoyed my dinner (pulled pork and burnt ends combo) and a lovely root beer. Everyone else enjoyed their food too. However, the service was awful, our server messed up the order (so much so that the manager gave us a massive discount). Our server was so quiet, had to asker her to repeat herself several times. Which is probably what led to the order being messed up. Have been here several times, and maybe it was her first day, but for such a busy restaurant, we.exoecred much better service.

Not quite American bbq, but slight reminder of home.

Wow!!! Game here on a double date. The food was literally perfection melt in your mouth gorgeous!!! Cocktails great to. Had the sharing platter for two was amazing. Thank you

Very good option for lunch or dinner, typical and very central. The food was great and reasonably priced. Nice, cozy and good service.

Very good ambience with great food/drinks. They had my favourite beer - Heineken which is rare in London! Meat was really good!

The food was the best I've ever tasted big shout out to Vin and Coco the best waiters here

Underwhelming. I tend to try to only post positive reviews but our experience at Tower Hill yesterday fell well short of expectations. The food simply wasn’t that good. The portions were small but worse than that the quality was lacking The chips felt like they’d been reheated and it was a tiny portion. The platter consisted of 2 bits of chicken, 6 ribs. A sausage, some pulled pork and some burnt ends. £50 and meant for sharing it felt very expensive for a small amount of fairly bland meat. The coleslaw was pretty flavourless as well. The meat was served on a sheet of paper and we ate off the tray (we had no plates). After a while the paper dissolved and you ended up with a mouth full of it. It didn’t feel like good enough quality or enough food to justify the prices. The service was largely good although we had to chase drinks order twice. Compared with other places of similar price and menu if fell well short.

Amazing food and nice service . Definitely come back again. Coco is very helpful . perfect all and love it ..

We had best thanksgiving meal. We really enjoyed dining at bodean. Thanks to the team and, coco for explaining about menu and being patient to us. Pumpkin pies are really worth to try 😍😍

Great BBQ and fantastic service! Vim was attentive and made excellent recommendations. Highly recommend Bodean's for a true BBQ experience!

I just want to share my thanksgiving lunch experience at Bodean. Shout out to coco, our waitress, she took care of our table very professionally. Thanks to the chef and team. They did a great service.

We came visit from canada and our friends date night was beautiful. Thanks to coco for taking good care of our table and not even complained for our demands and thanks to the chef and kitchen team. I really enjoyed the fantastic dinner night at your restaurant.

Nice restaurant specialized on beef food. The very patient waiter Raul helped us with our choices and explained a bit the history and the difderences between several beer brands. The food was good and the crispy fries were so good..

Had an awesome time at Bodean’s! The cauli bites were crispy and tasty, the spare ribs were tender and flavorful, and the Amaretto Sour made by Vim was spot on. Great food, great drinks, great vibes!

Always a pleasure going to eat here the food is great and the service is top notch, coco the waitress is very helpful and considerate, always making sure you have the best experience! Would recommend this restaurant to anyone!

Hi, First of all, the food was really great. I gave my respect for the chefs for their passion. Plus, my server was Coco , she is unreal insanely friendly to our table. We had a very find dining experience in London. I would never forget this experience. thanks to the girl and the rest of the team. keeping it up. Much love, Wesley.

We discovered Bodean's a short walk from our hotel. It's a very nice place which is located on a nice promenade overlooking Tower Bridge. The pub's specialty is definitely BBQ meat, don't miss the brisket beef. Ask for Raul, he will suggest what to taste and will follow you throughout the dinner, letting you enjoy the evening to the fullest and with discretion. It was a pleasure to rely on him. Excellent value for money by London standards.

Service wasn't great and had to wait for our table even though booked. Could see the host on the front door was getting frustrated with downstairs. Waitress was a little slow and disinterested as well. Food was good though

As meat lover everytime working in London would pay a visit in Bodean for their wings and ribs. This time our host Victor not only advise us the feature of new menu, but also seat us at the lovely spot where me and my fd could enjoy the whole tower bridge and meal. Great night and great food.

Such amazing food, great service, although be careful if you have a milk allergy/ vegan as the chips state they are vegan but also contain milk 🫠 my daughter has a milk allergy so this caused an issue, but otherwise fantastic

Came in last night, was served by Lake and Aljona!! Both fantastic, me and husband sat on the bar and we had a great time!! Food and drink was top notch!

My friend from Bulgaria and I had a dinner at the restaurant. Myself, I have worked as a waiter not so far from there. For a couple of years, I used to pass around the restaurant without trying it. Finally, last night, I experienced it. I am happy with the food, but what I was happier, even satisfied, was the friendly and efficient service of Raul.👏🏻 He recommended me a very crispy, enjoyable beer, helping me with the choice. He seems to be a very enthusiastic waiter. Overall, I would pay more visits to the place, so to keep exploring the menu. 👌🏼🥩🍽

A place to go for a quick beer in London When we visited, it was moderately noisy so it wasn't difficult to have a conversation, and the waitresses and bartenders were all friendly. The barbecue menu is also great. In particular, bartender Deep helped us taste beer and made customized cocktails. In addition, a piece of cake was also served to celebrate our honeymoon🍰 His friendly response gave me a great first impression not only of the pub but also of London. If you happen to pass by nearby, be sure to visit!!!

Inesa our server was amazing! The best food and cocktail recommendations, plus her positivity and vibe was as great as the food! NFL on the TVs too made me feel like I was in America! Can’t wait to come back next time I’m in London

I think I'm stuffed for a week, and everyone's so cool, but Coco added to the vibe, so amazing! We wanted for nothing. An absolute pleasure! Thank you, see you again!!🥂

I came here with my partner, the food was lovely and the customer service was impeccable, we were served by Ralu and we were very impressed by his customer service, he is the reason we are leaving a review. The manager was also very friendly and welcoming

Lovely dinner. Wham hot dog. Great service from Deep! Top fella

it's really good for the price and above all we had Deep as a waiter who welcomed and served us very well. I recommend this restaurant! Deep is very Good

Good food , great service, superb !

Great BBQ and drinks Stopped by Bodean’s for some BBQ and drinks at the bar. The ribs and pulled pork were spot on, with great sides to match. Tommy’s Margarita and Alabama Slammer were perfectly mixed. Service from Vim was quick and friendly. Great spot for a casual night out!

Excellent food and service, thanks lake for the superb drinks. Will hopefully pop in once again before we head back up north!

Love this place (as an American expat) but recently had a great experience at the bar. We were served by Lake who was very knowledgable on the menu and his recommendations. Excellent experience and will be back!

hey, i recently came in & i have got to say, the food was perfect, coco was superb, she was so friendly its insane, i will 110% be coming back, honestly i had a great time, please let her know she made me feel so welcome, thanks.

Hadn't booked, so opted to eat at the bar. Food is what you expect for this kind of place. Portions were generous. Prices in line with London, maybe a bit cheaper. Service a bit slow at times, though they were very busy. Would come back again.

Excellent server as well as the meal

Coco was our waitress and she was very friendly and helpful! As always the food is juicy and delicious, I’ve even come in just for a milkshake and key lime pie which is my favourite! Authentic country which definitely adds to the Southern atmosphere.

Fantastic food and fast to seat 7 of us ..

Had a delicious full rack of baby ribs. I was served by Vim who did a great job. Thought I was back in Texas. Love the restaurant for BBQ food and ribs.

The service I received from Gael was impeccable, she was very attentive, made me feel very welcome and took great care of me! Thank you Gael x

Popped in for a weekday lunch. Food was great and service by Raul was fantastic. Highly recommend this place.

Loved the environment of the restaurant, and Gael was such an amazing and friendly server to me and made me feel comfortable, honestly loved her x

I’ve been last week here, everything was great! Raul did an amazing job !

Great service, great value, good food - Lake was a really great server

Gael was amazing! I was dining alone, and she made me feel welcome and taken care of. Thanks, Gael!

Top-Notch BBQ and Bourbon Experience at Bodean’s Tower Hill Stopped by Bodean’s BBQ Tower Hill today and grabbed a seat at the bar. The Bowdean’s Platter was brilliant—ribs were tender, pulled pork was packed with flavour, and the Buffalo wings had just the right spice. Portions were proper generous, just what you want from a BBQ joint. Had a couple of bourbons, including a cracking Old Fashioned, smooth and perfectly mixed. Shoutout to Vim for nailing the drinks and keeping the service top-notch. Friendly, quick, and made the whole experience even better. Can’t wait to come back!

If you’re looking for authentic American BBQ this place is amazing. The ribs and hickory smoked bbq sauce are awesome. Felt like I was in Kansas City! Highly recommend it.

Been to lots of bbq places over time but Bodeans was something different, the quality of the food and the service was amazing. Especially Raul, his service was outstanding. Thank you very much guys.

It is a very beautiful place, I had been through a great service offered by Raul, he’s attention and charm has made the night great with delicious food. Overall I much recommend and will be back.

Nice atmosphere, really goood service from Raul, definitely worth going back! The desert was amazing and excellent food !

Is the best place for me and my family to come and have the best dinner, customer service, quality and a great evening. I would like to go again and many thanks to the staff, HOCA RAUL FOR attending and taking care to have the best service,so we will definitely come back.

I'm not one for reviews, but i just had amazing food and incredible customer servive. thanks lake and alex! will be back soon :)

Great food and I got blessed with a very attentive and kind waiter. Thank you so much to Nadia for your service tonight :)

Came in at last orders, managed to get some super takeaway and a stunning margarita made by Vim. Thanks to the team for slotting us in! We'll be back a bit earlier next time....

Great place for food and some casual drinks. We went for a light dinner and found good options at fair prices. Nice atmosphere, not too noisy which is good for conversation. Our server Harry was very polite and attentive. Would go again

Second time I've been to this restaurant, one of the waitresses called Charsy was very warm and helpful, she was very patient and rushed my drink even though it was very busy during the rush hour!She made my day!

The place is wonderful and our waitress Aljona was amazing !! We thank her so much she was kind and explained everything to us . Recommend!!

Unforgettable BBQ Experience with Incredible Drinks Visited Bodean's Tower Hill and was blown away by the BBQ and drinks. I ordered the Beef Brisket, which was juicy with a nice smoky flavor, and paired it with Vim’s expertly made Pornstar Martini—perfectly balanced and so refreshing. The service was top-notch; Vim and the team were attentive and friendly, making sure everything was just right. If you’re looking for great food, amazing cocktails, and a relaxed atmosphere, Bodean's Tower Hill is a must-visit.

Food and atmosphere was great. Really tasty bbq food and nice beers. The only gripe was the waitress was “vacant” I ordered extra loaded fries with my burger, and made it clear (AFTER I WAS ASKED ) if I wanted the fries with my burger too or to make my loaded fries part of my meal.i wanted them part of my meal. Both types of fries arrived. Raised this to the waitress delivering the food to the table, and she walked off mid sentence. Completely couldn’t care less.

None of what we wanted was in stock in the menu got a very strange feeling like the place was about to go under

It's tradition in our house that when we go to the NFL London games, we go Bodeans after! We enjoy the food and the atmosphere. Staff were friendly but also seemed to be bored and like they couldn't be bothered to listen to your order attentively causing incorrect things being delivered to the table. However, this doesn't go for everyone! If you're looking for a nice meaty meal, with sports on around you, Bodeans is the place to go.

Visted this bodeans as we have visited the Soho branch before and thoroughly enjoyed it but this Branch wasn't as good staff were friendly but the manager and a member of staff having an argument in front of customers isn't great.Food was nice the ribs were really nice but the fries were really crunchy and hard . Probably won't visit this Branch again.

The brownie milkshake is awesome! The spare ribs are also recommended.

Food was ok, nothing to complain about. The service was awful, a waitress that had no communication skills at all! I asked for the service charge to be removed, no one even questioned me on why, they just took it off, obviously very used to it !!

Great food but for the price the portions were tiny!

I had high hopes for this place, but was left mostly disappointed. I got the platter for 2 and the best things were the brisket burnt ends, sausages, and beans. The fries were ok. At times a bit too salty. The slaw was okay… I was disappointed though that there was just a single slice of pickle. The pulled pork was okay. A bit oily and not enough sauce. Speaking of sauce, there wasn’t much at all. They did have sauce in a bottle on the size for you to use though. All the meat (except burnt ends and sausages) was dry. Sigh. I was excited to try the food here due to the high ratings.

Enjoyable meal, good service, good food

One of my favourite restaurants in London, nice atmosphere und great food!

Great deal on kids menus. There's enough to keep an early teen happy

We were thrilled with the food last year and made a reservation there again. The store is probably still drawing on the reviews from last year. Menu was changed, portions were reduced, taste was terrible. Food was also cold. Price-performance is no longer appropriate even for London. No longer recommended, it's a shame.

Food was nice, ribs were lovely pulled pork was average but not big portions. Atmosphere and looks was cool. Service was ok, asked one person about the two cocktails for a certain price and she never came back to check on us. Only time we got asked anything after the food was served was did we want another drink

Absolutely lovely food , average price for a pint £5-50 for a cider , small place, and even though it was early Sunday evening, it was packed .

Harry was an excellent bartender😁😁had a great time thank you!!Will defiantly come again!

Food was very nice and staff friendly, disappointed to where we were seated. We were sat downstairs but way out of the way in a back room near the toilets. I'd booked this table in advance and expected better. The toilet door was constantly making a slam everytime someone left it and it was frequent. Felt like an after thought sat where we were and just dampened the experience.

A fantastic place with excellent food! While the service was a bit slow, our waitress, Saffran, was incredibly friendly and attentive, which more than made up for the wait.

11 of us ate in today, very slow service had to wait 1hr for food which was below average quality (except my shrimp skewer, & the wings eaten by 2 others). Then the rude staff wanted to hurry us out as other people were waiting to be seated. Not our fault we were kept waiting. I had high hopes for this American style diner, can't imagine many Americans appreciating this poor standard.

Bodeans is one of my favourites

Our visit was surprisingly good. The meat was tender and well flavoured. The beer was ok. The service was good and attentive. We were disturbed by all the screens, which were simply distracting. It was also very noisy in the dining room in the basement.

The share platter was not as expected. Waiter said the shared platter my partner and I paid almost 29£ each will feed us for 2 days. We devour that in less that 15 mins. It wasn't enough and too expensive. Nonetheless it was tasty and well done. For that I will give it 3* And the fries... Is just a rip-off, imo

Dip & Chelsea made my night great! Super good service, genuine, hard working and courteous people which you rarely find in London. Good was also delicious and served super fast!

I did not dine in the restaurant but I ordered from UberEats literally this order arrived within last hour from when I’m typing this. I could not finish it the ribs were raw and very thin on meat. I have had much better frozen ribs from co-op. Totally unacceptable. What makes it worse I nearly waited 2hrs, but I gave the benefit of doubt. Possibly the worst takeaway I’ve ever had.

Great American-style BBQ and easy lunch seating.

This was the worst meal and service (lack of service) that I have ever experienced . The food was like warm and oily.

One of my favourite places to go. It’s been a while since I’ve been there, but I’m so glad that we chose there to eat with family. The food was amazing, atmosphere was great too, it was a little loud, as there was football on each TV. but it didn’t spoil our time there, we still were able to have conversations amongst each other. The reason I gave 4 stars for service as the food took a while to come, even though we were a party of 14, smaller groups I felt were given their food before us! Maybe the restaurant thought, let’s deal with smaller groups 🤷🏽‍♀️.. our waitresses were very friendly and helpful and were very apologetic about our wait.

Let me start by saying the food is very tasty. However, this last time I visited I was very disappointed. I specifically asked to order the large ribs as these are my favourite menu item, however when my food arrived it was the baby back ribs. These are much smaller and not quite as juicy. When I asked the server I was told you can’t order the larger ribs and there’s nothing I could do. The food was still tasty but it’s not quite what I wanted and I payed the expensive price thinking I was getting the nicer ribs. So I’m not sure why my meal was more expensive than my friends who got the baby back ribs with pulled pork. I got less for more money.

Great as always can't wait for my next visit to London unless they fancy opening in wales

I didn’t enjoy the meat at all, and it tasted as if it had been re-heated. The fries were not great either.