Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
Interior - Shotgun BBQ, London,

Shotgun BBQ

3.9 (137)
£26 to £40
Barbecue
26 Kingly Street, London, W1B 5QD

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Shotgun is an American cocktail lounge specialising in brown liquor and BBQ. Barbecue is a tradition deeply embedded into the very fabric of American culture. Chef Brad will be cooking a traditional ‘low and slow’ barbecue drawing on classic barbecue flavours, and treating diners to authentic and seasonal specialties using the very best quality British meat and fresh produce, all smoked on Shotgun’s wood-burning smoker burning English and European hardwoods. Our bar is also available for Walk In diners.

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing

There’s more to explore

Discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Scan the QR code to discover countless more restaurants like this one with our app.

Open app

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brad McDonald
  • Area
    Soho
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    4 minute walk to Oxford Circus Station - Exit 6
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Shotgun BBQ.

3.9

3.9
(137)
  • 3.9Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

137 Reviews
  1. DavidW

    London11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 5 January 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed Shotgun for post theatre supper. Food very good and interesting. Helpful, friendly service. Room too dark and chilly near the door.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Secretfoodie

    London3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 23 December 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner at Shotgun. The decor is cool and has a vintage feel. Great cocktails, friendly service and the very best cornbread!! Recommended

    Is this helpful?

  3. cieloazul Gold

    London31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 19 December 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice staff and chef, excellent food of a uniqueness and true to US gourmet grit!!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Delicious Gold

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 December 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shotgun is by far the best bbq in London! The beef rib and baby back ribs were cooked to perfection. The ambiance of the restaurant is really lovely too. This is perfect for a date night or catching up with friends.

    Is this helpful?

  5. hungryhorace

    London23 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 16 December 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had an expensive and tasty-but-not-exceptional dinner here. Having eaten at many genuine BBQ joints in the southern US states, I had wishfully believed Shotgun's hype and hoped for something remarkable. Although the ambience felt suitable enough, it just did not deliver on its promises unfortunately. We were also let down by patchy service.

    Is this helpful?

  6. AnandM

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 16 December 2016

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Read rave reviews and thought we'd give it a go. Glad we tried but not our cup of tea. Lovely staff but the menu was tiny and no draught beers as the taps were broken. Nice cosy venue .

    Is this helpful?

  7. Alessia

    London1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 December 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I love BBQ and I work in the area, so I decided to give Shotgun a go and booked a table for two. The day after they called me asking to confirm my reservation. When we got to the restaurant, a few minutes earlier than expected (7pm instead of 7.15pm) there were plenty of free tables; however, they wanted us to seat at the bar pointing out that we were among the latest to book. I explained to them that no one mentioned sitting at the bar, ever. So they told me that they wanted us to seat at the bar because - apparently - I asked for a 90+ min slot. That did never happen, though! Anyways, I had to insist to finally have a suggestion for a small table. We ordered a brisket, a goat shoulder and a baked potato puree (£34 with two 20cl Cokes). Despite the tiny portions, the meat was decent. However, the baked potato puree was super sticky and definitely not so good. We left before 8pm, not sure if we'll ever be back. If you're a BBQ lover, Smokehouse in Chiswick or Red's True Barbecue in Shoreditch are the places you want to go to.

    Is this helpful?

  8. AlistairB

    London5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 December 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice menu. Liked their own sauces which were a nice touch and added good flavour. My friends wanted some chips which weren't available. Ribs and Brisket were best mains. Pork belly needed some crackling. Chicken wings for starter were good as ever. Nice slaw and cucumber salad but more green sides would be good as rich menu.

    Is this helpful?

  9. fcorb1 Gold

    London23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 December 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food but desserts need improvement!!

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 December 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely evening out. Great relaxed atmosphere with great tasting wholesome food. Waiting staff were friendly and very attentive. Have to give a shout out to the dirty rice!

    Is this helpful?

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Barbecue, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Brad McDonald
  • Area
    Soho
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    4 minute walk to Oxford Circus Station - Exit 6
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeaway, Wine
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Soho

Not available on OpenTable

Unfortunately, this restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network. To check availability, please contact them directly.

Is this your restaurant?
Claim this listing
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Booking Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2026 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo