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Porky's

BBQ Joint££££
Camden Town, London
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    Joe B.
    "Great pulled pork but it's another place that are tight on the fries"(10 Tips)
    Emma R.
    "... and and currently the Porky Burger is in first place :) the porkys iced tea is..."(2 Tips)
    Rafael D.
    "The Porky's is amazing!! Take you pork ribs and a good beer!"(12 Tips)
    Amanda
    "Free wifi - password is "porkyscamden"."(2 Tips)
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  • Jess G.heart icon on user image
    Jess Gon CadocaMarch 2, 2014
    Good service, nice atmosphere and amazing food. I recommend the ribs. Enough to share or you can take them home if you don't finish them 👌 Also, Porky's Ice Tea Cocktail was quite good.
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  • Taylor M.heart icon on user image
    Taylor MollJanuary 21, 2019
    The pork ribs were great, the bbq chicken was very good. And the shredded pork was just okay. Pretty legit cornbread too, with Sierra Nevada on tap. All in all, totally worth the trip!
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  • Salil G.heart icon on user image
    Salil GulatiNovember 9, 2013
    Recently moved here from the US and came here craving good BBQ. Did not disappoint. Had the pork croquettes to start, pulled pork as a main, with side of Mac and cheese. All were excellent.
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  • Emma R.
    Emma RodzikMay 23, 2014
    We're on the hunt for the best burger in London and and currently the Porky Burger is in first place :) the porkys iced tea is perfect on a warm summer evening too!
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  • Ash B.heart icon on user image
    Ash BarrettoJuly 15, 2013
    Awesome place! so glad I found it! the food is fantastic, service is great and the beer selection is amazing! New favourite place to go in Camden.
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  • Sonia F.heart icon on user image
    Sonia FletcherAugust 6, 2013
    Massive well smoked tender ribs and juicy tips. Set potato chips are fab. Coleslaw has a kick to it. Cocktails yummy. WiFi password porkyscamden :)
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  • Gary S.
    Gary SimmonsOctober 25, 2014
    Not the best BBQ but massive portions and a cool atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit. Full review on Scoff: http://scofflondon.com/restaurants/porkys-bbq-camden-review-nw1/
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  • Edith S.heart icon on user image
    Edith SJanuary 20, 2015
    Enjoyed the Tangy bun (pulled pork, cheese & bacon) once I'd added a good squirt of sauce. Nice sweet potato fries too.
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  • Warren T.
    Warren TempletonAugust 30, 2013
    As an American, I crave BBQ. This place is the best I've found in London. Must have the Pulled Pork, fantastic pork butt!
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  • Rafael D.heart icon on user image
    Rafael DanieliDecember 28, 2013
    The Porky's is amazing!! Take you pork ribs and a good beer! The musics are really good! Enjoy Porky's!!! 👊🔝👍🍗🍗🍻🍔
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  • Steph P.
    Steph P-BAugust 25, 2013
    The porkys burger is actually incredible. Add avocado to make it even better. And a decent beer selection to boot
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  • Andy V.
    Andy VandervellAugust 7, 2014
    Not amazing, but would go again. Burger slightly overdone, but sweet potato fries are nice and very nice crispy bacon on burger.
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  • Amanda
    AmandaJune 1, 2013
    Free wifi - password is "porkyscamden". Smells yummy outside and inside this place. Has a rear outdoor garden / dining area.
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  • Eddie S.heart icon on user image
    Eddie SharkeyDecember 18, 2013
    The Pulled Pork and Mac & Cheese are amazing.
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  • Gary S.
    Gary SimmonsMay 29, 2014
    Not the best BBQ but massive portions and a cool atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit.
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  • Jesse A.
    Jesse A.September 27, 2014
    Good value BBQ meat and big portions of everything, probably too much. Quantity over quality? Mandatory service charge at 12.50%, did not have to queue and not a pretentious place which is refreshing.
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  • Amy H.heart icon on user image
    Amy HoangNovember 16, 2014
    Ribs and catfish are good - not amazing but does the job. Sauces are more sweet, glazed than vinegary. Pulled pork was meh. Reasonably priced for London.
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  • Ben T.
    Ben TaylorApril 13, 2015
    Best pulled pork I've ever had. Very generous portions too.
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  • Roady O.heart icon on user image
    Roady On TourMarch 18, 2014
    how loves rips and bbq meat found heaven here......Awesome
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  • Charlie D.heart icon on user image
    Charlie Don't SurfMay 18, 2013
    Friendly staff (but all undergoing training). Lovely environment. Veggie breakfast was average.
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  • Jason
    JasonSeptember 22, 2013
    Substantial burgers, good choice of liqueurs and interesting beers
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  • Milos G.heart icon on user image
    Milos GajdosJanuary 9, 2016
    Ribs are a bit dry, but staff is nice and they have Brooklyn IPA
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  • Bivitriheart icon on user image
    BivitriDecember 3, 2016
    Service is good. Food is ok. The shared plate is good value for money. Passion fruit juice is not natural but still ok. Bathrooms are terrible!
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  • Ryan Z.
    Ryan ZammitFebruary 2, 2014
    Very good meal, a bit pricey. But it was worth it.
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  • Syed K.
    Syed KhairiApril 22, 2017
    Breakfast: if you like your pancakes soaked in a soup of watery berry jam, then this is the place. Maybe get something meaty. Also bit slow getting served. Not coming here again.
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  • BC O.
    BC OMay 13, 2014
    I found the ribs to be dry, no sauce could save it....the iceberg wedge salad, well not sure what kinda dressing was on it but it was bland. The seasoned fries were excellent.
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  • Billie T.
    Billie ThompsonAugust 30, 2014
    Everything is so good. The ribs are particularly awesome.
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  • Matt B.heart icon on user image
    Matt BarberFebruary 8, 2016
    Decent slow ribs and friendly service
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  • Joe B.
    Joe BurkeJune 17, 2013
    Great pulled pork but it's another place that are tight on the fries
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  • Tony T.
    Tony ToOctober 12, 2013
    Kind of disappointed. Ribs didn't fall off the bone and had a big fat layer. Pulled pork was dry sauceless and tasteless. Great cocktails and craft beer selection though.
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  • Liera Z.
    Liera ZaitsevaMay 29, 2014
    It's no Pitt Cue but it is pretty good. Lovely staff!
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  • Dertie B.heart icon on user image
    Dertie BixonDecember 13, 2014
    Great, unless you are a halal vegetarian.
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  • VixKheart icon on user image
    VixKOctober 7, 2015
    Delicious food but waitress was not aware of menu. Polite service though.
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  • Steveheart icon on user image
    SteveMarch 9, 2015
    Is does what it says on the label.
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  • Phillip C.
    Phillip CaudellApril 22, 2017
    The breakfast was average at best, at worse, cold. The service was poor. Yeah, we won't be coming back. Avoid if you can.
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  • Sarah K.heart icon on user image
    Sarah KerriganOctober 25, 2014
    Very over priced for what it is. The ribs where extremely fatty. They catch you out on the price of the drinks. 7.50 for a house rum and coke. I won't be going back here.
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  • Vaughn A.heart icon on user image
    Vaughn AllenAugust 14, 2015
    Respectable BBQ.
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  • Matt L.heart icon on user image
    Matt LuchtJanuary 2, 2015
    Pulled Pork is pretty average. As it comes its quite dry. With sauce it's a lot better.
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  • Christian P.
    Christian PorterMay 31, 2014
    Don't have the coleslaw!
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  • Anthony H.
    Anthony HerronJanuary 25, 2014
    Porky's Pulled pork, cooked for 18 hours... They just didn't say when #cold
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  • Vikash
    VikashOctober 24, 2013
    Average BBQ food. Tasty, filling and good value but nothing special.
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  • Mark P.heart icon on user image
    Mark PerrisAugust 24, 2014
    Ribs were still pink, truly awful
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  • Monicaheart icon on user image
    MonicaAugust 5, 2013
    Very poor food! Terrible burgers! Dont try the chicken wings, they still got feathers on!! Avoid this place!
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  • MIke D.
    MIke DMarch 15, 2014
    Do not eat here....
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  • Juan R.heart icon on user image
    Juan RonceroAugust 4, 2013
    Buen English Breakfast!!! Buena atención y muy bueno todo...Full
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  • Maxim M.
    Maxim MaximovOctober 4, 2014
    Немного грязновато! Чесночные гренки ни о чём!!
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