
Django's Smokehouse
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About Django's Smokehouse
Django's Smokehouse is a family-run restaurant at 126 Broadway in Didcot, serving smoked meats across a ground floor and a first floor, each with its own bar area. The menu includes burnt ends, beef short rib and cauli wings, with fries and coleslaw as sides. Cocktails are on the drinks list with and without alcohol, and a late-night lounge bar serves those who want to stay on after dinner. Cocktail classes and private event areas cater to groups marking an occasion, and the team also provides outside catering across Oxfordshire. The food is halal, and dogs are welcome. Parking is nearby, a short walk from the Orchard Centre.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryHalal food · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burnt ends, short rib, chicken wings and brisket.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention burnt ends, short rib, chicken wings and brisket.
Customer Review Summary
Burnt ends are the most repeated draw, described as tasty, juicy and delicious, including a pork belly version one diner called the best thing they ate. Close behind are the brisket, called fall apart tender, and the short rib, praised for its smoky flavour and huge portion, though one reviewer found it slightly overcooked. Pork ribs with dry rub and the chicken burger also earn praise. Chicken wings draw the most complaints, with reviewers calling them tasteless or needing salt, and one wanting more sauce, while the cauliflower wings get credit for a crispy batter. Other gripes include uneven cooking, with one chicken leg perfect and the other very dry, a small portion of loaded fries, and a red cabbage slaw with no bite. One diner says the low ceiling makes the downstairs loud, and another waited a while for a main platter. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, and one birthday table got a banner, a chalk board, singing and a free drink for the guest of honour.
Customer Review Summary
Burnt ends are the most repeated draw, described as tasty, juicy and delicious, including a pork belly version one diner called the best thing they ate. Close behind are the brisket, called fall apart tender, and the short rib, praised for its smoky flavour and huge portion, though one reviewer found it slightly overcooked. Pork ribs with dry rub and the chicken burger also earn praise. Chicken wings draw the most complaints, with reviewers calling them tasteless or needing salt, and one wanting more sauce, while the cauliflower wings get credit for a crispy batter. Other gripes include uneven cooking, with one chicken leg perfect and the other very dry, a small portion of loaded fries, and a red cabbage slaw with no bite. One diner says the low ceiling makes the downstairs loud, and another waited a while for a main platter. Service is generally described as friendly and attentive, and one birthday table got a banner, a chalk board, singing and a free drink for the guest of honour.
Featured reviews
- Arnold John
“Fantastic bbq restaurant a 2 minute walk away from the orchard centre so plenty of parking. So glad someone recommended this place because everything was so good! Cocktails were great, chicken wing platter was the perfect sharer for us and the chicken burger and burnt ends were probably some of the best I’ve ever had. Trust me I’ve had a lot of chicken burgers!”
- Lisa MacDonald
“My son wanted to go to a BBQ smokehouse restaurant so we came here to celebrate my son's 16th birthday, which was lovely! Staff were attentive, we didn't feel rushed, we were so full we couldn't manage desert/birthday cake! From the moment I called to book until we left, we were treated so warmly. Thank you guys! ⭐”
- Tayla Bullock
“1st visit here for fathers day! Was such a lovely meal ! We weren't fussed that we waited a while for the main platter to come as the flavour of all the food was amazing and worth the wait! Definitely going again ! Thanks so much !”
- Wayne Timlin
“My first visit here today and we went along at lunchtime on a Saturday without a booking and managed to get a table absolutely fine. The service was really good all round, absolutely faultless and they made sure we were well looked after. I ordered the pork ribs which came with fries, and the ribs were excellent, the dry rub was so good, I also had the starter wings, but these were not so good and rather tasteless compared to any other wings I've had, I also had the pork belly burnt ends and these were the best of everything, I could have eaten bowls more of there. My wife had the chicken burger and said it was very good, and a younger family member had the kids popcorn chicken and he enjoyed them. All round it was pretty good, apart from the wings, which were a little disappointing. There is an added service charge on the bill, but they do ask if you want it removed, but I think the service was well worth it. I'd definitely go back again.”
- Mason Malin
“Fantastic experience at Django’s smokehouse for my partners birthday last Friday. Very accommodating for a large table of 9 and service was very efficient, kind hearted and attentive. The food was excellent and everyone walked away well fed and very happy with their meals. Massively appreciate the team for making us such a special evening. They added some small extra such as birthday banner, birthday chalk board, they sung happy birthday and walked out the cake we brung along and even gave the birthday girl a free alcoholic drink! Amazing evening. Only small issue was the noise levels, I think downstairs the ceiling is very low and the noise rebounds all around from everyone’s conversations. They could definitely do with some acoustic panelling to help with that!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Located just minutes from Didcot’s Orchard Centre, Django’s Smokehouse is a family-run, independent venue offering bold smoked flavours, a spacious restaurant, private event areas, and a late-night lounge bar. Whether you’re planning a family meal, cocktail class, or special event, we provide flexible food and drink packages, outside catering across Oxfordshire, and regular pop-ups around the area.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Beer
- Offerings· 12
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Halal food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Dining options· 7
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Restaurants near Django's Smokehouse
- ASK Italian Restaurant Abingdon4.51,4584.8 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
tiramisu, brownie, pollo della casa
- The Merry Miller4.47197.2 mi away£20–30
carvery, sunday roast, yorkshire pudding
- Oxy Oriental3.91,2327.8 mi awayWheelchair accessible
ice cream and desserts, prawns and shrimps, teppanyaki bar
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Django's SmokehouseVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.7844 | — | £20–60 | burnt ends, short rib, chicken wings |
| ASK Italian Restaurant AbingdonOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.51,458 | 4.8 mi | £20–30 | tiramisu, brownie, pollo della casa |
| The Merry Miller | 4.4719 | 7.2 mi away | £20–30 | carvery, sunday roast, yorkshire pudding |
| Oxy OrientalWheelchair accessible | 3.91,232 | 7.8 mi away | — | ice cream and desserts, prawns and shrimps, teppanyaki bar |
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