Hickory's Smokehouse Letchworth

You'll smell the wood smoke before you even park up at this sprawling BBQ joint on the edge of Letchworth. The industrial-meets-rustic interior feels authentically American without being theme park naff, with exposed brick and plenty of space for families and groups to spread out comfortably. The kitchen takes their smoking seriously here – the brisket arrives properly tender with a decent bark, and the ribs fall off the bone without being mushy. Their house sauces range from tangy Carolina-style to sticky sweet, though the meat stands up well on its own. Weekend brunch adds American pancakes and loaded hash to the mix, making this one of the few places locally where you can get a proper full-fat American breakfast that doesn't feel like a pastiche.