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Smokin Vs Real Barbecue

American • Preston

Sugarvine

4.3/5

(01772) 305353 49 Guildhall Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 3NU (01772)3…Show

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Rustic American barbecue-themed restaurant on Preston’s Guildhall Street.

About Smokin Vs Real Barbecue

Smokin Vs Real Barbecue is situated in a Grade II listed venue on Preston’s Guildhall Street. It’s in the basement of the old Fives building and the original layout and stained glass windows make for a unique dining experience. Expect authentic oak-smoked American barbecue cuisine with a menu that offers Wings, Burgers, Tacos, Dawgs and Loaded Fries as well as Barbecue. All the meats are smoked fresh for upwards of 12 hours and there’s a choice of Pulled pork, Hot links, Brisket, XXXL wings, Beef rib, Louis rib and Southern fried chicken. There’s a kids menu too and a good drinks selection including real ales and cocktails.

Sugarvine

4.3

Food 4.5/5

Service 4.4/5

Atmosphere 4.1/5

Value for Money 4.2/5

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Mon	closed
Tue	closed
Wed	17:00 - 22:00	—
Thu	17:00 - 22:00	—
Fri	16:00 - 23:00	—
Sat	12:00 - 23:00	—
Sun	12:00 - 21:00	—

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4.8

Hannah Henderson

What a lovely treasure of Preston. The food was incredible and the pork belly even more so. Really lovely place, friendly service, and great aesthetics. It was a Sunday in January, after Christmas so wasn't heaving but steady so DON'T be put off. But seriously great food, melt in the mouth meat, juicy and bursting with flavour. Will be back soon.

Lynne Nuttall

Absolutely fantastic food. Couldn't fault the staff so attentive. Fab atmosphere in the venue. Loved every minute. Can't wait to go back

Rebecca

Me and my partner absolutely love it here! The food is always gorgeous, the meat is melt in the mouth and the portion sizes are particularly generous. Really good value for the amount of food you get, given what you pay.

Emma

Me and my partner have been to this establishment several times and everytime, we always have such a blast. The staff are always so friendly and do an amazing job of caring for each of their customers, especially in such a small space. The food is excellent, I always have the oak smoked pulled pork and my partner always finds something new to try. I would 100% recommend this restaurant for anyone wanting to try something new or enjoy a romantic date out with their partner. Love this place and will be back soon!

4.8

darren holden

Fantastic place to eat, excellent food and service, will definitely go back again soon.

Deb

This was our second visit and it was as good as the first. Had a lovely meal on Christmas Eve. The cocktails are great especially the biscoff milkshake one. We had the brisket, the Nashville chicken (which is fab) and the Yorkshire pudding wraps. Everything was hot and really tasty. The staff are great. We will be going again.

Stuart Nash

This was our 3rd visit to Smokin Vs. As always the food is fantastic but the service doesn’t match up to the food. Lengthy waits for drinks and over an hour for our food then bits were missing, then after I told the manager, he brought the wrong thing out. Will definitely go again because the food is fantastic.

MARK GIBLIN

HELLO GREAT FOOD, GREAT ATMOSPHERE THANKS, SEE YOU SOON MARK

Ian

1st visit. Very quiet, one large party leaving as we arrived, otherwise empty. Menu supplied was much reduced from what was on the website so had to make a different choice. Food came quickly & was hot. Others ate all theirs (pork) but I had the brisket & it was 60% fat & therefore most of it left on the plate. Was served with French fries & onion slaw & cabbage (which is what most of my edible meal consisted off). Staff where helpful & service was quick (but it was a late sitting & the place was empty). I made the booking to try it but all in all I was disappointed & I won't be returning......! Each paid £20 for 1 course & a drink.

3.8

John B

Foods awesome, no where in the area like it. Would pay a visit, if you’re debating it. Staff were helpful and polite, the only small thing I’d point out is, it is slightly on the chilly side in the restaurant which in the beginning I have to be honest did make me a little nervous going forward. After climatising we were fine and the food made up for the lack of temperature!

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