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Bodean's Tower Hill

Restaurant | London | England | United Kingdom

Authentic American BBQ cuisine

"Bodean's Tower Hill" in London is a popular restaurant specializing in authentic American BBQ cuisine and is part of the renowned Bodean’s chain, which originated from a mobile food truck. It is located in the historic financial district of the city, near the Tower of London and Tower Bridge, attracting both tourists and locals looking for a hearty meal in a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. The restaurant spans two floors: upstairs is a bar with views of the iconic Tower Bridge, while downstairs features a cozy dining area with a club-like character, enhanced by its rustic decor and sports screens that add an American touch.

BBQ restaurant in London

The menu is a feast for barbecue lovers, offering a variety of dishes that reflect the Kansas City style. A standout is the juicy beef brisket, slow-cooked in hickory smoke for hours, delighting diners with its tender texture and intense flavors. The baby back ribs are another highlight—they practically fall off the bone and are served with a sweet and spicy glaze that perfectly complements the taste. For variety, the Buffalo chicken wings, coated in a spicy sauce and featuring a crispy shell, are a must-try. Vegetarians are not left out either: the BBQ jackfruit dish offers a smoky alternative that pairs well with homemade sides like creamy truffle mac ’n’ cheese. For dessert, the key lime pie tempts with its fresh acidity and creamy consistency, providing a refreshing finish.

Tower Bridge restaurant with view

"Bodean's Tower Hill" places great emphasis on its drink culture: the bar is stocked with an impressive selection of bourbons, craft beers, and cocktails. Particularly popular is the "Bodean’s Punch," a fruity cocktail that wonderfully complements the flavors of the dishes. The service is straightforward—guests often order at the bar or via an app, and the food is then brought to their table. The restaurant also offers takeaway and delivery options, making it flexible for those on the go or for anyone wanting to enjoy the BBQ experience at home.

Bodean's Tower Hill menu

The atmosphere is a blend of an American diner and a sports bar: sturdy wooden furniture, exposed brick walls, and a multitude of TVs broadcasting U.S. sports as well as Premier League football define the ambiance. It is a place suitable for both families and groups of friends, with a relaxed yet energetic vibe. The staff is often praised for their friendliness and efficiency, although there can occasionally be minor wait times during busy periods. The decor—such as golden pigs as door handles or antler lamps—adds a playful, characterful touch to the space.

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16 Byward St
City of London
EC3R 5BA London

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Opening hours

Sunday12:00 - 22:00
Monday12:00 - 22:00
Tuesday12:00 - 22:00
Wednesday12:00 - 22:00
Thursday12:00 - 22:00
Friday12:00 - 22:00
Saturday12:00 - 22:00

Reviews

3888 Reviews

Cindy Rompre
08.03.2025

Un bon burger dans une ambiance sympathique avec de la musique des années 90-2000
raphael cerouter
06.03.2025

Super rapport qualité prix. Service rapide et super sympa. Le staff toujours là pour vous conseiller.
Matt Knowles
03.03.2025

Lovely food. Had the burnt ends (regular size) and they were superbly cooked, the meat was soft, chips lovely, and slaw was perfect. Topped it off with a home made brownie desert, very nice! With the added pint of Boss Hog, took it a little over £30, but worth it. 👍🏻
Apex of Ascension
27.02.2025

I visited over this weekend and i cant believe the diabolical behaviour from the manager, how he treats his staff is borderline disgusting
ACE C
26.02.2025

!! Visited again as it was suggested by a friend that worked here, I was disgusted after hearing about the middle aged man who is supposed to be a manager said some abusive words to a member of staff. What kind of place is it?
Mr Holloway
23.02.2025

Been here for the first time since a while ago and served by a nice waitress name coco.food are reasonable price and worth to visit for second time.
Carol Brown
22.02.2025

Enjoyed the food
Paschal Murphy
22.02.2025

Best BBQ joint in London by far.
Natalie Hersnip
21.02.2025

This is our second time here, the first visit was back in 2023 & was fantastic which is why I booked again. We were so disappointed. The young lady that served us was awful. She looked and acted like she didn’t want to be there. Not at all friendly. I ordered the Carolina loaded fries, a portion of onion rings and a portion of coleslaw as my main. The onion rings were fine but the Carolina fries were overcooked and very dry and the coleslaw didn’t arrive. When my husband asked our waitress she said oh yes and walked off to get it but I then watched her serve 2 other parties before finally bringing my coleslaw by which time my loaded fries had gone cold. My husband got the pit boss combo. He said it was ok but the chicken wasn’t smoked so he was disappointed. None of the food was piping hot so by the time we were half way through eating it had all gone cold. We were visiting London for the day from Greater Manchester so as you can expect we were very disappointed with our experience. I wouldn’t recommend.
Ian Simpson
19.02.2025

Great food and service value for money will be visiting again
Zoran Ivanovski
19.02.2025

Great burgers amazing atmosphere loads of TV for sports. Staff are amazing especially Raul!
Adam N (Covenant)
18.10.2022

I make a point of trying to get to Bodean's every time I'm staying in London. The burnt ends and ribs is a personal favourite, and the selection of IPAs is pretty good too.
Dhammika Baker
15.02.2025

This used to be one of our favourite restaurants. We used to come here regularly. We noticed last couple of times we have been here service has deteriorated . They have replaced waiters to take orders and different people to serve food. Service staff are really bad! They just come in and dump the food on the table!! No smile or indication of what you have ordered! They just leave the food on the table.What has happened to the hospitality staff in this restaurant! We are really disappointed with the service. Please go back to what you were before. I don’t think I want to come here again!!
Susie Cagney
14.02.2025

The food was absolutely disgusting, chicken was cold and dry and the ribs was dry no sauce such a disappointment!! Worse than pub grub.
Sarah Thomas
05.02.2025

Not overly impressed with the food. The mac and cheese is so dead no flavour hardly any cheese. The ribs wasn't sure about the flavour just taste salty, I enjoy the supermarket ribs better. And the smoked sausage was just dripping with fat. Can't say I will be ordering again. Just disappointed I wasted £47 on a meal I'm not going to eat.
Simon Snow
04.02.2025

With no booking just walked in for lunch and was given a table straight away even though it was busy, the staff were ok However the food was great, had BBQ & spicy buffalo wings to start and a combo platter with pulled pork, chicken thighs and a hot link with seasoned fries.
Serena Copeland
02.02.2025

The food was nice and came out quickly which was great as my group and I were under a strict time restrictions. The table they gave us was lovely and private too which was nice as we were celebrating a birthday. Our waiter Victor was amazing, so kind and patient. He gave us a lot of insight in discussing the menu options to make sure we got the best out of our experience. On top of the lovely food, the service from him was truly the star of the show making it a night to remember!
Paul Beebe
31.01.2025

I really enjoyed it here. The food was great and the service was exceptional. The place is much bigger than it looks, with loads of seating downstairs.
Philippe Luchez
28.01.2025

Restaurant au cachet britannique proposant une carte de mets locaux à base de viande de boeuf et de porc fumées localement. Ambiance sport dûe à la présence de nombreux écrans tant au bar qu'en salle. Bon accueil, service rapide et dans le partage.
Melodie Kiff
27.01.2025

Love, love, love, love, love this place, amazing staff, food and atmosphere, I'd give this place 10 ☆ if I could.
jon doyle
23.01.2025

This place is an absolute gem. Great staff, brilliant atmosphere and most importantly incredible food. We had ribs and dogs and all were fantastic. The chilli cheese dog is probably the best hotdog I've ever had, every part of it was on point, the seasoning on the chips was something special too. Deserts were great even if the options were not extensive. Not only was all of this great the price was less than I expected. Very impressed and will be going back next time I'm in the area.

 

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