Big Easy Covent Garden is an American barbecue and crabshack restaurant on Maiden Lane in London's theatre district. It occupies a distinctive former power station, using the building's industrial character and open display kitchen to create a large, energetic setting for meals and celebrations.
Slow smoked meats are a central attraction, with Texas brisket, St Louis pork ribs, baby back ribs, barbecue chicken and Carolina pulled pork available separately or together in sharing platters. Cornbread, barbecue beans and house slaw reinforce the Gulf Coast inspired approach.
Seafood ranges from whole lobster and lobster rolls to jumbo shrimp, mussels and generous shellfish combinations. Diners can also pair ribs or chicken with lobster or prawns, while burgers, sandwiches, mac and cheese and a vegetable burger provide alternatives to the larger feasts.
A nine metre bar serves craft beer, frozen cocktails, wines and drinks on tap, with live music adding to the upbeat atmosphere. Weekday lunch, a Covent Garden pre theatre menu and weekend brunch make the restaurant flexible for anything from a quick central London meal to a long group occasion.
Address: 12 Maiden Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7NA, England