The Smokin' Fox

You're walking down Waterloo Street in the city centre and the smell hits you first—proper wood smoke, the kind that makes your stomach sit up and pay attention. Inside The Smokin' Fox, it's all dark wood, exposed brick, and the kind of casual warmth that makes you want to settle in for hours. This isn't some Instagram-bait concept; it's a proper smokehouse where they take their craft seriously. The meats are the main event—brisket that's been tended properly, ribs that fall clean off the bone—and they're not mucking about with fancy presentations or foam. Sides are straightforward and generous. It's the kind of place where you come hungry and leave properly satisfied, without feeling like you've been charged London prices.