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The Blues Kitchen

Restaurant Bar American restaurant Pub Cocktail bar Barbecue restaurant Live music venue Function room facility Karaoke bar Live music bar Party planner Soul food restaurant Blues club

One of the Most Reviewed Live music bars in London


Address

111-113 Camden High St, London NW1 7JN, United Kingdom

Website

www.theblueskitchen.com

Contact

+44 20 7387 5277

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 11 AM to 1 AM
  • Monday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 12 PM to 1 AM
  • Friday: 12 PM to 2:30 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 3 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Dr Jesica Mac L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to meet friends for a drink and then dance the night away with great DJs and live music. The hurricane cocktail was delicious! They have rooms that can be booked for events and tasty food plus desserts
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean O. 2 months ago on Google • 608 reviews New
    This place is excellent. Thank you to the front of house who squeezed us in. She said we had to eat and be gone within an hour which with fast service was really easy. Very tasty food, and decent value, even at London prices. We had the Buttermilk Chicken and Salad, and the Smash Bacon Cheeseburger with fries. Both were 10/10.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel L. 2 months ago on Google • 571 reviews New
    Very spacious place, with a nice variety of food options. Everything was good, service was friendly overall.

  • 5/5 Harriet R. 4 months ago on Google • 349 reviews
    Very entertaining service, beautiful room. I had the katsu curry and didn't expect much from a pub curry, but it was really delicious. Yummy burgers also and in line with London prices. Will be back again. Only complaint is that toilets should be checked more.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 The Fragrance D. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite nice. Staff were friendly. Had the buttermilk chicken. My Mum said it wasn't seasoned fully beyond the coating. But liked it. She enjoyed the seasoned fries. I loved the Ginger Mojitio had plenty alcohol. Oh i loved the buffalo cauliflower wings. Delicious.....
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lynn T. 2 months ago on Google • 312 reviews New
    Highly recommend for brunch in Camden. They have a great many that offers both brunch food like eggs royale and lunch food like burgers and chicken wings. We ended up having a mix of both and the food was excellent. The atmosphere was amazing too and the staff were very nice.

  • 5/5 Stephan D. 1 year ago on Google
    All three locations are different and have their character. This time Camden. Amazing place. Very good food. Large choice of drinks, specially whisky. Very friendly staff. Excellent live music. Good value for money. A must in London.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex C. 2 years ago on Google
    Themed restaurant that serves good food and drinks at the same time, ribs are moorish and comforting at equal measures, fried chicken a little ordinary but overall good experience and value.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 William M. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a great little place, good vibe and music, our waiter was nice and chatty. My group of 3 came for the BBQ but there was only 4 options (which made us a bit disappointed) so we ordered them all to try out. The food was good, everything cooked well but I wish there was a mixed grill option. The brisket came as only a sandwich which was disappointing as my friend wanted to just eat brisket. However the sandwich was good and the French stick had a nice crunch to it. The dipping sauce for the fries and sandwich is very good and we ended up using it for everything. The short rib is really for 1 person not 2 so wasn't value for money it was still good mind you, I wished it came with a sauce as it was under seasoned. They ran out of ribs and our table was booked for 8.30pm on a week night. Even though the steak was nice it wasn't worth the price as a BBQ place you can eat steak anywhere so not much of a taste difference. Do not expect American style portions, even though there is enough food to fill you up each dish could have been presented better as there was too much space between the food so it looked lonely. I think I loved the sides more funny enough. Like their sweetcorn, fries, mac and cheese. Again small portions. Worth checking out once, there are so many BBQ places in London so won't be going back I'm afraid but great for date night if you are not going there for the food so much.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kierlyn S. 7 months ago on Google • 166 reviews
    One of the best places in London. I’ve been to their late night sets in Shoreditch and have done dinner here in Camden and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend the food as it’s fresh and takes flavor to a new interpretation. I’m an American living in London and took my parents here and they were incredibly impressed with the food. I can not overstate how fresh the breaded chicken was and how good all of the food was. The service was great as well. So friendly and attentive. I’ll definitely be back and bringing more people to try this spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nné 3 months ago on Google • 113 reviews New
    We came for the live band and were not disappointed. We got in around 9pm but were unsure where to go when the live band started. I asked the blonde woman at the till near the door and she said we would need to go outside and pay even though we were already inside. Nonsense. Thankfully, I had checked reviews and the security outside confirmed she was wrong. We went back inside and bought some drinks. We had the virgin mojitos and honestly, it wasn’t my best unfortunately- I’d give it a 5/10. We put our coats in the cloakroom downstairs which cost £2.50 each. I guess that’s a fair price. I must say that the cloakroom area smells rancid and I don’t know how the attendant stays there all night. The toilets were cleaner than I expected considering some reviews remarking to expect the worst. I do hope to come during the day and eat the food though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Margarida A. 1 year ago on Google
    Just what we wanted! Incredible! Loved the atmosphere and unique designed on the all over tiles. Great cocktails, had a Spicy Margarita and an Expresso Martini. Food was just divinal, the starters were incredible, the tostada was to die for. We had a buffalo chicken burger and a beef brisket sandwich, also very lovely. Will definitely be returning here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dai T. 9 months ago on Google
    A great establishment on Camden High Street. More a restaurant/diner than a pub but it says this on the tin! Clearly well loved as indicated by the lively people digging into their southern USA comfort food. Not a place for the real ale bar expedition, no cask ales. Still, a lovely place with a vibrant friendly atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tony L. 2 months ago on Google • 82 reviews New
    I had a fantastic dinner at The Blues Kitchen, and the ambience was terrific. We ordered BBQ jerk chicken and blackened salmon for our main course, along with some fries, and a side of delicious cajun popcorn squid. The Oreo doughnuts for dessert were simply amazing and very addictive!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Paul W. 5 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    Visited here for brunch and was really impressed with both the friendliness of the staff and the selection available. The smoked salmon with eggs was an excellent way to start the day. Looking forward to coming back for a visit one evening to see some live music and have a few drinks!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daryl Y. 5 months ago on Google • 159 reviews
    Blues Kitchen never disappoints, like the satisfying unwrapping of Christmas presents. Service is always friendly, and prompt. From outside to those that won't have ventured in, it would be easy to believe the food wouldn't be special. But it really is! £10 lunch deal is perfect for those in the area with work. Always arriving quickly at your table. Decent amount of veggie options. Although my vegan option was delivered with chicken but changed instantly without fuss.

  • 5/5 G W. 5 months ago on Google • 105 reviews
    Visited on a Thursday evening and the experience was outstanding, one of the best venues I've visited for a long time. The food is excellent, you have to try the cheeseburger spring rolls. There was a fantastic blues band playing a set and they were amazing, I could easily listen to them night after night.

  • 5/5 Sacha H. 5 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I’ve been to the Camden Blues Kitchen a few times now and every visit has been amazing! The food was incredible, a great range of options for pescatarians too, drinks were just as good especially the Rai Tye cocktail. But the best thing is the live music, I can’t wait to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amit V. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! Probably the best restaurant in London. Soul food at its finest. Been a hundred times and will keep going back. Best buffalo chicken wings and pork ribs in London! I’ve tried everything on the menu and it’s all delicious. Lastly, the service is incredible! Jessie and Leah are so lovely! Thank you Blues
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David J. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovey vibe. We were really excited for the live music. The food was delicious. The drinks as well. The waitress was the nicest. She offered a free round of drinks as the food was delayed by mistake. While we waited for our table we were able to wait in the bar and enjoy the show Also it’s a great location in the heart of Candem. We will definitely come back for a lovely night out
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruqiya s. 1 year ago on Google
    I need to go there again!!!!!! Great customer service, the hostess was so nice and friendly. I got food to go - I got the mac and cheese and the fried Oreo. I don’t know what they put in there but I am addicted. I am still thinking about both of my orders specially the fried Oreo. The will definitely be seeing me again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adrienne B. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant good and atmosphere here at Blues Kitchen! Service was speedy yet didn't feel rushed to be moved on once we'd finished our food, and had time to finish our iced teas. Will definitely visit here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel W. 2 years ago on Google
    Expensive let's start there but that's the only con, now for pros the service is the best I have ever experienced. The staff are Sweet, bubbly, chatty, attentive, kind, considerate, for service I would go again. Let's discuss food, flavour town the most incredibly delicious tasting food. I enjoyed a hot spinach and aubergine dip, so good. Then the sharing rib, which was fall off the bone simply magnificent. I can not imagine a better place to enjoy drinks and a fantastic meal. But remember it's expensive so if can afford the experience, congratulations your about to have such an amazing time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sofia M. 3 months ago on Google • 104 reviews New
    Lovely place, super cool vibe and great house band! The venue is very easily reachable by bus and the neighbourhood very nice! Had an amazing time at the NYE party

  • 5/5 Lachlan M. 2 months ago on Google • 51 reviews New
    The best buffalo wings I’ve had! The service was fantastic. Every member of staff was informative, outgoing and engaging. Baby friendly and provides high chairs. Shame there was no live music but it was Friday lunchtime. Great selection of draught beers. Definitely be back. Make sure if you’re in Camden you check this place out.

  • 5/5 isabel b. 4 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    I had an amazing time at this bar. The staff was very nice and friendly. The food was delicious. I had BBQ chicken. The live music played by different singers was really good and there was a great atmosphere. This place is definitely in my list of new favourites places to go. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Arjay F. 9 months ago on Google
    I recommend to book/reserve a table ahead so you don't have to gamble. Today, it opens 12nn and we arrived there 12:43pm with a thought that it will not be busy because it was just open less than hour ago.. and we're wrong. Its already busy and almost full. Luckily they managed to get a table for us. Food is tasty. If you wanna have a break from your diet. Eat here. Servers are friendly and approachable.

  • 5/5 Simon C. 8 months ago on Google
    Superb service drink and food. Big shout for the burger and the sublime cheeseburger spring rolls. Our server was superb but unfortunately didn't get her name. The whole experience was superb.

  • 5/5 YEO JOUNG S. 1 year ago on Google
    The second time to dine here. It is sometimes difficult to find a seat, but as it was a weekday, it was available before 8 pm. All the staff were delightful, funny and kind. I want to give it more than five stars. And the interior is quite tasteful as well. The food was American style and very d. We ate BBQ short rib for two and Buttermilk fried chicken. BBQ was tender and smooth, and the chicken was well-seasoned and tasty. I don't remember the cocktail's name because it was a recommendation from one of the staff and wasn't on the menu. But it was very nice. It wasn't too sweet but enough and didn't have a smell of alcohol which I don't like.

  • 5/5 DyWalkr 1 year ago on Google
    This place is amazing ! From the atmosphere, to the music, to the food… everything! The host was nice, loved the wings so much as well as the buffalo chicken burger and the Philly sandwich. The fries were… amazing. So crunchy ! And the blue cheese sauce.. mmm ! The waitress was adorable! 10 out of 10 !

  • 5/5 Amelia H. 1 year ago on Google
    Went early evening before a concert for food and drinks and had a great time! The prices were so reasonable for London and the service was amazing. Highly recommend for burgers and drinks in the area although would suggest booking as was very busy already at 4:30pm when we went

  • 4/5 Matt G. 2 years ago on Google
    The venue was really nice and the staff were attentive and friendly. The peppers starter was great, but the shrimp salad main just didn’t work. Whilst the shrimp were tasty, though sparse, the salad, with goats cheese, sun dried tomatoes and far too much vinegar dressing just didn’t belong in the taco bowl. There was nothing to use the taco with, so it was returned with the cutlery. I might have gone 5* with a different main but that shrimp salad nearly brought it down to a 3*.

  • 5/5 Claire S. 1 year ago on Google
    Wheelchair accessible, but no accessible toilets. We ordered the sharer rub platter and we were going to order chicken wings but the waitress was really helpful and warned us it was a lot of food, so we appreciated that. The food came quickly. It was hands down the best rib meal I've ever had! The rib was huge and so tender! The mac n cheese was so good! Even the cob that had Crab butter and Lettuce with blue cheese had so much flavour... ! Can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Diana V. 2 years ago on Google
    Tasty burgers, fab atmosphere and good service.

  • 5/5 kate l. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a fun evening. Great food and cocktails. Lovely staff

  • 5/5 Cara L. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing service and lovely food! Next time we're in London we'll definitely be back.

  • 3/5 Shams A. 2 years ago on Google
    Decent food. My favourite was the corn bread with honey butter and then deep fried Oreo doughnuts. The calamari didn't have enough squid in it for my liking but the sipping sauce was lovely. The apple mojito wasn't anything special but wasn't bad. The fries were crispy and had a nice Cajun like seasoning. Very popular on the weekend, it's better you book a table.

  • 5/5 Izzie K. 2 years ago on Google
    We LOVED Blues Kitchen. Our waiter Cat was wonderful dahhhling. The food was delicious and the company great! Blues Kitchen we will be back x

  • 4/5 Tem N. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service and a wonderful diverse group of friendly staff. Would recommend the chicken burger and the fries. The Mac n cheese was ok too. Had a nice ginger mojito. The real highlight was the staff. Would defo return.

  • 5/5 Natasha H. 2 years ago on Google
    Omg love this place, went there for a birthday lunch today & cat was superb, he was really made our visit exceptional. Great food 😋 fabulous decor prices very reasonable. Highly recommend

  • 5/5 Nathan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely lunch with some colleagues. Vegan burger was excellent. Good ambience. Lovely craft beers.

  • 5/5 Alexis M. 2 years ago on Google
    First of all, our service from Cat was amazing from the moment we walked in! All of the staff were very friendly, attentive and gave very good recommendations about the menu. The staff asked us before we ordered if we had any allergies or any sort of dietary requirements which I thought was fantastic. The food was full of flavour, very appetising and filling. They have a £5 cocktail deal on a Wednesday after 5pm and the cocktails definitely did not disappoint! Also, the details inside of the restaurant itself were stunning. I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and would come back again.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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