Garden Bar & Grill

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  Fiona Soutter

  ·3 months ago

  “After seeing an irresistible reel on Instagram, I knew I had to visit Garden Bar & Smokehouse. As a huge fan of smoked meats, the idea of combining American barbecue with Afghan flavours was simply too tempting to pass up. From the moment we arrived, we were given such a warm welcome by Ben and his team. Walking through the restaurant and into the garden was an experience in itself. It honestly felt like discovering a hidden oasis in London - beautifully designed with lush greenery, cosy little nooks, and thoughtfully arranged seating that made us want to stay for hours. We ordered the smoked brisket steak, the sea bass, and the chicken skewers, and every dish was outstanding. The meat was incredibly tender, everything was packed with flavour, and each dish was cooked to perfection. You can really taste the care and craftsmanship that goes into the food. What made the experience even more memorable was the hospitality. The staff struck that perfect balance of being friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling intrusive. We also loved hearing a little of the story behind the restaurant from Ben, who founded it with his brother. It’s always special to meet people who are so passionate about what they’ve created. A truly memorable lunch, incredible food, a stunning setting, and wonderful people. We can’t wait to come back - and next time we’ll definitely be bringing friends.”

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  Jenna Hardman

  ·3 months ago

  “Favourite venue in London!! There's a massive beer garden and the food is incredible. We held a few private events here and the team are amazing at facilitating everything you ask for. Highly recommend”

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  Adrian Hollingbury

  ·3 months ago

  “Popped in with my family by chance, on a visit from Canada, very friendly staff, oh the smoked meats.... we had brisket and lamb shank, with huge sides, the triple cooked potatoes we were all raving about, including my on son that typically only eats meat! Everything was fantastic, we were 'reet stuffed' by the end of it, for a by chance meal, far exceeded our expectations, it was the best restaurant I have been too for years. And the ambiance was incredible, a lovely courtyard experience in the midlle of London, who'd a thought it! Thank You Garden Bar and all your staff, we made my whole family very happy”

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  Richard King

  ·4 months ago

  “I went there couple of weeks before with my family! We had such a great time, lovely place to be the customer service wasssss top never had this service in london before! Thank y so much ! Definitely we will back! Thanks to yuri and bardi they made sure for us to have a lovely time in there!! U could see this people love working there and looking after people! I suggest this place to everyone!! Thank u again!”

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  Claudia Hearne

  ·5 months ago

  “Cue Point at Garden Bar is an incredible new addition to the neighbourhood. British Afghan BBQ in an vibey sun drenched beer garden - what more could you want? Everything we ate was unreal. Don’t leave without trying the coal-roasted oysters, wagyu brisket, lamb shank, Madras chicken and triple roasted potatoes. Mursal and team have created something special here. Run don’t walk!”

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  Max Snyder

  ·5 months ago

  “Great little spot...it's an old pub by the station with a fantastic outdoor area out the back. They have just started doing an Afghan grill in the kitchen which is genuinely really good. Loved the food and the bar manager was great and made sure we had a good night and gave us some free drinks too. Support this place and try the BBQ...it's decent!”

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  Kenny Mayorga

  ·5 months ago

  “We booked a table to celebrate my friend’s birthday and were incredibly disappointed with the experience from the moment we arrived. We were greeted by a very rude manager, which immediately set the tone for the evening. We politely asked if we could sit outside, but the request was dismissed without any consideration. To make matters worse, we weren’t even offered menus and the service throughout was unfriendly and unwelcoming. The staff seemed completely indifferent and there was no effort to make us feel valued as customers. In the end, the experience was so unpleasant that we decided to leave and had to find another place on a Saturday evening in London, not exactly an easy task. It completely ruined what was meant to be a special birthday celebration. Considering this restaurant charges £5 per person for no shows and prices itself at the higher end, I would have expected at the very least a basic standard of courtesy and service. Sadly, it fell far short. I would not recommend it!”

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  Louise Blackstock

  ·5 months ago

  “Cue point was absolutely delicious!! We had the lamb shank and the brisket with all the trimmings of a Sunday roast. My highlights were the sticky toffee pudding, the pilau rice and jalapeño jam were 10/10”

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  Levan Gvinianidze

  ·5 months ago

  “This place is well on its way to becoming a local landmark in the neighbourhood. It was already a lovely spot with a great garden, but recently they added a proper Texan-style grill, which takes it to another level. We tried the beef brisket with salad and a few sides, and it was the real deal. The quality genuinely surprised us — especially considering the place still has that humble, unpretentious feel. I’m pretty sure word will spread quickly once more people discover it. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the manager felt like a true host rather than just someone running the place. We didn’t get to try the lamb shank this time, but that alone is enough reason for us to come back very soon. The prices are also very fair by Notting Hill standards. The two of us had two pints each, brisket for two, a salad, and three sides — Kabul Palau, potatoes, and another side — and the total came to around £80.”

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  Alejandro Zepeda

  ·6 months ago

  “One of my favourite pubs! Jurgen and the whole team are always so welcoming and have been incredibly accommodating in hosting our post tennis socials. They always make sure we can watch whatever sport we’re after, and we genuinely have the best time. Couldn’t recommend this place more.. it’s become a real go to spot for all of us!!”

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