Red Dog Saloon

Red Dog Saloon serves American hickory-smoked Bar-B-Q in Soho, London, and has been a fixture in this part of town for several years. The menu runs to burgers, ribs and platters of smoked meats, with a laid-back atmosphere that suits a meal after a day out around the neighbourhood.

Drinks are taken seriously too, from classic cocktails to the saloon's own signature ones, mixed to go with the food. The crowd is a mix of locals and visitors, and the place leans on a friendly, relaxed feel as much as the cooking. There are other branches in Hoxton, Clapham and Liverpool, but the Soho site holds its own on the strength of its American barbecue and its setting in one of London's better-known districts.