The Blues Kitchen Brixton is an American inspired restaurant, bar and live music venue on Acre Lane. Its warmly eclectic dining room combines relaxed meals with the energy of a night out, attracting groups for dinner, weekend brunch, cocktails and performances.
The kitchen draws on barbecue and comfort food traditions from the American South. Burgers, ribs, fried chicken and wings bring smoky, crisp and spicy flavours to the table, while small plates, salads and plant based choices give diners several ways to build a meal.
Weekend brunch moves from French toast and eggs to burgers and heartier plates suited to a slower afternoon. Desserts continue the generous style, and the menu is designed to work equally well before a show or as the centre of a social evening.
Live blues, soul and rhythm and blues define the venue after dinner, with musicians and disc jockeys performing throughout the week. Cocktails, a notable bourbon selection and late opening keep the bar busy, while restaurant bookings and larger party arrangements support celebrations and group visits.
Address: 40 Acre Lane, Brixton, London SW2 5SP, United Kingdom
The Blues Kitchen – Brixton Menu
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Small Plates
Padron peppers
Burnt scallion ranch
Popcorn squid
Sriracha mayo
Hot spinach & artichoke dip
Blue corn chips
Buffalo chicken wings
Blue cheese, celery
Tuna tostada
Korean hot sauce, furikake, jalapeño
Smoked ox cheek nuggets
Miso ketchup
Brunch
Everything breakfast bun
Souffle egg, sausage patty, bacon, smoked chilli jam, cheese
French toast
Chocolate, banana split ice cream, hazelnuts
Smashed avocado
Feta, dukkah, sourdough toast. Add poached egg or smoked streaky bacon 1.5
Oak smoked salmon
Hash brown, poached egg, spinach, devilled hollandaise
Sandwiches
Served with fries or salad
Dry aged beef burger
Crispy chicken sandwich
Hot honey, kewpie slaw, pickles. American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles. Add streaky bacon 1.5
Plant burger
Grilled plant patty, vegan cheese, crispy shallots, burger sauce, lettuce, pickles
Grilled shrimp sandwich
Red eye mayo, baby gem, kewpie slaw
Brisket dip sandwich
Confit onions, Swiss cheese, gravy
Plates
Beef short rib
12hr Treacle braised short rib, pecan mole (to share)
Fried chicken
Gravy, pickles. Served with fries or salad
Grilled salmon
Tenderstem broccoli, crispy potatoes, mango salsa
Half roast chicken
Chickpeas, smoked onions, red pepper sauce, salsa verde
Sweet potato & peanut curry
Mangetout, sesame, rice
Smoked pork belly rib
Peach tea BBQ sauce, kewpie slaw. Served with fries or salad
Taco bowl salad
Roasted pumpkin, black rice, guacamole, coriander, lime. Add confit chicken 3.5 or add shrimp 5.5
Dry aged sirloin
Bourbon peppercorn sauce. Served with fries or salad
Sides
Fries
House salad
Baked sweet potato, feta, jalapeño
Mac ‘n’ cheese
Tenderstem broccoli, almonds
Cornbread, honey butter
Cocktails
Apricot Americano
Apricot Liqueur, Cocchi Americano, RinQuinQuin Peach Aperitif, Lemon, Tonic
Bloody Mary
Smirnoff Black Label, Spice Mix, Tomato Juice, Lemon
Burnt Pear Old Fashioned
Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Grilled Pear, Apple Liqueur, Angostura
Espresso Martini
Smirnoff Black Label, Coffee Liqueur, Volcano Coffee Works Espresso
Fig Negroni
Beefeater Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula, Fig Liqueur
Fluffy Gin Sour
California Gin, Herbal Liqueur, Noilly Prat, Cucumber, Lemon, Foamer
Ginger Mojito
Spiced Rum, Muddled Ginger, Lime + Fresh Mint
Japanese Whisky Sour
Suntory Toki Whisky, Citrus Juices, Amontillado Sherry, Lime Leaf, Foamer
Lychee Martini
Tanqueray Gin, Lychee, Citrus
Mezcalita
Koch Elemental Mezcal, Cointreau, Lime, Agave
Paloma
El Jimador Blanco, Grapefruit & Lime Juices, Grapefruit Tonic, Salt Rim
Passionfruit Zombie
6 Rum Blend, Passionfruit, Grapefruit + Lime Juices
Rye Tai
Bonded Rye Whiskey, Pineapple Rhum, Creme de Banane, Lime Juice, Almond Orgeat, Angostura
Spicy Margarita
El Jimador Reposado, Lime, Jalapeño Agave, Spicy Salt
Tequila Cherry Sour
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Cherry Liqueurs, Lemon, Foamer
Alcohol Free
Phoney Negroni
Tanqueray 0%, Giffard Bitter, Martini non-alcoholic, Abstinence blood orange
Botivo Ginger Spritz
Botivo Non-Alcoholic Aperitif, Ginger, Tonic, Lemon
Sober Paloma
Everleaf Marine Non-Alcoholic Spirit, Grapefruit, Lime, Soda
Shakes
Banana Nut Butter
Oreo Cookie
Malted Date
Vegan Oreo Shake & Peanut Butter
Juice & Softs
Fresh Orange Juice
Ting
Jarr Kombucha
Coke
(Raspberry/Passionfruit)
Beer Draught
Orchard Pig
Apple Cider – England – 4.5%
Camden Hells
Lager – England – 4.6%
Goose Island IPA
IPA – USA – 5.9%
Kona Big Wave
Golden Ale – Hawaii – 4.4%
Guinness
Dry Stout – Ireland – 4.2%
Goose Island Midway
Session IPA – USA – 4.1%
Via Roma
Lager – Italy – 4.5%
Asahi
Super Dry Lager – Japan – 5.2%
Bottles & Cans
Modelo Especial
Mexican Lager – Mexico – 4.5%
Kona Big Wave
Golden Ale – Hawaii – 4.4%
Asahi
Super Dry Lager – Japan – 5.2%
Rekorderlig
Cider – Sweden – 4%
Asahi 0.0%
Super Dry Lager – Japan – 0.0%
WHITE CLAW HARD SELTZER 4.5%
Raspberry / Lime / Mango
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Against typical prices in London
- Chicken burger Typical in London: £14.95 £14.50
- Smashed avocado Typical in London: £11.50 £10.00
- French toast Typical in London: £12.00 £11.50
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