The Blues Kitchen Camden combines an American inspired restaurant with a late night bar and live music venue on Camden High Street. Its warm, eclectic dining room channels the energy of blues clubs and Southern hospitality, creating a setting where food, drinks and performance are closely connected. Guests can arrive for lunch or brunch, settle in for dinner and remain as bands and DJs take over the evening. This flexible rhythm makes the venue suited to casual meals, celebrations and nights out, while its musical identity feels naturally at home in Camden.
The menu draws on American classics and the soul food traditions associated with the southern United States and New Orleans. Barbecue, burgers, fried chicken, sandwiches and comforting sides provide bold flavours and generous combinations, while salads and vegetarian dishes add variety for mixed groups. Weekend brunch brings another pace to the restaurant, giving guests a chance to enjoy substantial daytime plates before the later music programme begins. The cooking is designed to match the lively surroundings, offering familiar food that can be shared easily or enjoyed as a complete individual meal.
Live blues, soul and rhythm and blues appear throughout the week, with house bands, guest musicians, jam sessions and DJs creating a constantly changing programme. Music is not treated as occasional decoration but as a central reason to visit, and the performance areas allow the atmosphere to build as the evening progresses. Some nights focus on classic blues, while others move through soul, Motown and contemporary influences. This variety gives returning guests a different experience and helps the venue support both dedicated music fans and diners discovering a live act unexpectedly.
The bar complements the music with cocktails, beer, wine and spirits suited to a long evening. Guests can begin with drinks at the table, move closer to the stage and continue into the later club hours without leaving the building. Camden Town and Mornington Crescent stations are both nearby, making the venue easy to reach from across London. The Blues Kitchen Camden succeeds by bringing generous American food, energetic hospitality and a serious commitment to live performance together under one roof, creating a night that can evolve naturally from dinner to dancing.
Address: 111–113 Camden High Street, Camden Town, London NW1 7JN, United Kingdom
The Blues Kitchen Camden Menu
SMALL PLATES
Avocado tostada (PB)
Pico de gallo, radish, Aleppo chilli
Sichuan chicken wings
Candied chillies
Hot spinach & artichoke dip (V)
Blue corn chips
Buffalo chicken wings
Blue cheese, celery
Smoked ox cheek nuggets
Miso ketchup
Popcorn squid
Sriracha mayo
Padron peppers (PB)
Burnt scallion ranch
Tuna tostada
Korean hot sauce, furikake, jalapeño
LUNCH FOR A TENNER
Half roast chicken
Chickpeas, smoked onions, red pepper sauce, salsa verde
Plant burger (PB)
Grilled plant patty, vegan cheese, crispy shallots, burger sauce, lettuce, pickles. Served with fries or salad
Fried chicken
Gravy, pickles. Served with fries or salad
Brisket dip sandwich
Confit onions, Swiss cheese, gravy. Served with fries or salad
Crispy chicken sandwich
Hot honey, kewpie slaw, pickles. Served with fries or salad
Dry aged beef burger
American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles. Add streaky bacon 1.5
Taco bowl salad (PB)
Roasted pumpkin, black rice, guacamole, coriander, lime. Add confit chicken 3.5 or add shrimp 5.5
BRUNCH
Everything breakfast bun
Souffle egg, sausage patty, bacon, smoked chilli jam, cheese
Smoked salmon
Hash brown, poached egg, spinach, chipotle hollandaise
French toast (V)
Chocolate, banana split ice cream, hazelnuts, honeycomb
Avocado on toast (V)
Feta, pomegranate, pumpkin seed dukkah. Add poached egg or smoked streaky bacon 1.5
SANDWICHES
Served with fries or salad
Dry aged beef burger
American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles. Add streaky bacon 1.5
Plant burger (PB)
Grilled plant patty, vegan cheese, crispy shallots, burger sauce, lettuce, pickles
Crispy chicken sandwich
Hot honey, kewpie slaw, pickles
Grilled shrimp sandwich
Red eye mayo, baby gem, kewpie slaw
Brisket dip sandwich
Confit onions, Swiss cheese, gravy
PLATES
Fried chicken
Gravy, pickles
Half roast chicken
Chickpeas, smoked onions, red pepper sauce, salsa verde
Smoked pork belly rib
Peach tea BBQ sauce, kewpie slaw
Dry aged sirloin
Bourbon peppercorn sauce
Grilled salmon
Tenderstem broccoli, crispy potatoes, mango salsa
Aubergine Parm (V)
Ragu, vodka sauce, mozzarella, basil
Taco bowl salad (PB)
Roasted pumpkin, black rice, guacamole, coriander, lime. Add confit chicken 3.5 or shrimp 5.5
SIDES
Fries (PB)
House salad (PB)
Baked sweet potato, feta, jalapeño (V)
Mac ‘n’ cheese (V)
Tenderstem broccoli, almonds (PB)
Cornbread, honey butter (V)
SAUCES
Blue cheese (V)
Buffalo (V)
Hot honey (V)
Chicken gravy
COCKTAILS
Burnt Pear Old Fashioned
Buffalo Trace, Burnt Pear, Angostura
Lychee Martini
Tanqueray, Lychee Liqueur, Lime
Negroni
Tanqueray, Campari, Vermouth
Espresso Martini
42 Below, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso
Paloma
Patrón Silver, Grapefruit, Lime, Salt Rim
Japanese Whisky Sour
Suntori Toki, Sherry, Lemon, Lime Leaf
Blood Orange & Yuzu Spritz
Malfy Arancia, Prosecco, Vanilla Liqueur, Blood Orange, Yuzu, Lemon
Hot Pineapple Daiquiri
Planteray Pineapple, Hot Honey, Pineapple, Lime
THE CLASSICS
New York Sour
Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Lemon, Red Wine
Dirty Martini
Grey Goose, Dry Vermouth, Dry Sherry
Cosmopolitan
Grey Goose Citron, Cointreau, Cranberry, Lime
Zombie No.6
6 Rum Blend, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Lime
MARGARITAS
Classic Margarita
Cazadores Blanco, Lime, Cointreau, Agave
Spicy Margarita
Cazadores Reposado, Lime, Jalapeño Agave, Spicy Salt
Ginger Margarita
Cazadores Blanco, Ginger Cordial, Lime
Tequila Colada
Cazadores Blanco, Bacardi Coconut, Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime
Plum Margarita
Patrón Reposado, Plum Wine, Lime, Agave
ALCOHOL FREE
Virgin Colada
Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime
Botivo Ginger Spritz
Botivo, Ginger, Lemon
Sober Paloma
Everleaf Marine, Grapefruit, Lime
Virgin Spicy Margarita
Everleaf Marine, Lime, Jalapeño Agave, Spicy Salt
DRAUGHT BEERS
Camden Hells
Lager – England – 4.6%
Modelo Especial
Mexican Lager – Mexico – 4.5%
Asahi
Super Dry Lager – Japan – 5.2%
Camden Off Menu
IPA – England – 5.8%
Madri
Lager – England – 4.6%
Lucky Saint
Lager – Germany – 0.5%
Goose Island Midway
Session IPA – USA – 4.1%
Guinness
Dry Stout – Ireland – 4.2%
Kopparberg Crisp Apple
Apple Cider – Sweden – 4%
BOTTLES & CANS
Modelo Especial
Mexican Lager – Mexico – 4.5%
Asahi
Super Dry Lager – Japan – 5.2%
Jubel Peach
Lager – England – 4%
Noam
Lager – Germany – 5.2%
Daura Damm Gluten Free
Lager – Spain – 5.4%
Rekorderlig
Cider – Sweden – 3.4%
White Claw Raspberry | Lime | Mango
Hard Seltzer – Canada – 4.5%
Asahi 0.0%
Super Dry Lager – Japan
Guinness 0.0%
Non Alcoholic Stout – Ireland
SPARKLING
Prosecco
Canal Grando – Italy NV
Prosecco Rosé Brut
Sacchetto – Italy – 2023
Moët Brut
Moët Rosé
Ruinart Blanc De Blancs
Noughty Prosecco 0.0%
Alcohol Free Organic Sparkling Wine
WHITE WINE
Macabeo
Campules La Rubia – Spain NV
Chin Chin
Vinho Verde – Portugal – 2023
Pinot Grigio
Elfo – Italy – 2022
Sauvignon Blanc
Cape Point Vineyards – South Africa – 2023
Riesling
Watervale – Australia – 2023
Chardonnay
Sta Rita Hills – Sanford – California – 2021
RED WINE
Syrah
El Campeón – Spain – 2023
Touriga Nacional
Santo Isidro De Pegoes – Portugal – 2022
Malbec
Raices – Argentina – 2023
Rioja
Mayela – Spain – 2021
Pinot Noir
Village – Yering Station – Australia – 2022
Le Cigare Volant
Bonny Doon – USA – 2019
ROSÉ & ORANGE
Syrah | Grenache Rosé
Chateau De Campugnet – France – 2023
Primitivo Rosé
Tramari – Italy – 2023
Amfora
Vin Orange – France 2024
RARE & VINTAGE WHISKEYS
Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
Hibiki Harmony
Weller Antique 107
Pappy Van Winkle 10
Blanton’s Gold Edition
Thomas H Handy
William Larue Weller
Yamazaki 12
Pappy Van Winkle 12
George T Stagg
Weller 12
Pappy Van Winkle 15
Daniel Weller
SOFTS
Fresh Orange Juice
Ting
Coke
Diet Coke
Bottled water
Iced Coffee
Red Bull
Tropical | Sugar free
Jarr Kombucha
Peach Yuzu | Passionfruit