The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch combines an American inspired restaurant, a busy bar and a live music venue on Curtain Road. The setting reflects the creative energy of Shoreditch, with food and drinks served alongside a programme rooted in blues, soul and rhythm and blues. Guests can visit for a meal, stay for a performance or arrive later as the room moves into a livelier evening atmosphere.

The kitchen centres on comforting American soul food and barbecue flavours. Current dishes include fried chicken with gravy, smoked pork belly rib with peach tea barbecue sauce, brisket dip and a dry aged burger. Sides such as macaroni and cheese and cornbread make it easy to build a generous shared spread, while the mixture of smoke, spice and rich sauces gives the menu its distinctive character.

There are also options beyond smoked meat, including salmon, plant based burgers and vegetable led dishes. This broader selection helps groups with different preferences dine together without losing the restaurant’s bold, informal style. Lunch, dinner and weekend visits each have their own pace, but the menu remains designed for sociable eating, whether guests choose individual mains or order several plates for the table.

Live music is central to the experience, with performers and DJs covering blues, soul, Motown and rhythm and blues across the weekly programme. Cocktails and a broad bar selection support the late evening atmosphere, while regular themed nights give repeat visitors something new to hear. The combination of food, music and nightlife makes this Shoreditch venue more than a conventional restaurant.

Address: 134–146 Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London EC2A 3AR, United Kingdom

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The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch Menu Menu updated on 5 Jun 2026

SMALL PLATES

Padron peppers (PB)

Burnt scallion ranch

£8

Popcorn squid

Sriracha mayo

£9.80

Hot spinach & artichoke dip (V)

Blue corn chips

Vegetarian

£9.50

Buffalo chicken wings

Blue cheese, celery

£9.80

Tuna tostada

Korean hot sauce, furikake, jalapeño

£9.50

Smoked ox cheek nuggets

Miso ketchup

£9.50

THE CLASSICS

Negroni

Tanqueray, Campari, Vermouth

£12

Paloma

Patrón Silver, Grapefruit, Lime, Salt Rim

£12

Espresso Martini

42 Below, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso

£13

Dirty Martini

Grey Goose, Dry Vermouth, Dry Sherry

£13

Cosmopolitan

Grey Goose Citron, Cointreau, Cranberry, Lime

£12

New York Sour

Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Lemon, Red Wine

£13

SPARKLING

Noughty Prosecco 0.0%

Alcohol Free Organic Sparkling Wine

£7.50

Prosecco

Canal Grando – Italy NV

£8.50

Prosecco Rosé Brut

Sacchetto – Italy – 2023

£46

Moët Brut

£14.50

Moët Rosé

£100

Ruinart Blanc De Blancs

£135

ROSÉ & ORANGE

Syrah | Grenache Rosé

Chateau De Campugnet – France – 2023

£8.50

Primitivo Rosé

Tramari – Italy – 2023

£40

Amfora

Vin Orange – France – 2024

£52

WHITE WINE

Macabeo

Campules La Rubia – Spain NV

£8

Chin Chin

Vinho Verde – Portugal – 2023

£9

Pinot Grigio

Elfo – Italy – 2022

£10

Sauvignon Blanc

Cape Point Vineyards – South Africa – 2023

£10.50

Riesling

Watervale – Australia – 2023

£12

Chardonnay

Sta Rita Hills – Sanford – California – 2021

£55

Mâcon-Bussières

Le Vieux Puits – France – 2023

£56

Viognier

The Age Of Grace – South Africa – 2022

£63

Grenache Blanc

Paso Robles – USA – 2023

£100

RED WINE

Syrah

El Campeón – Spain 2023

£8

Touriga Nacional

Santo Isidro De Pegoes – Portugal – 2022

£9

Malbec

Raices – Argentina – 2023

£10

Rioja

Mayela – Spain – 2021

£10.50

Pinot Noir

Village – Yering Station – Australia – 2022

£12.50

Cabernet Sauvignon

Paso D’oro – USA – 2022

£55

Crozes Hermitage Rouge

Les Jalets – France 2022

£57

Malbec

Tinto De La Casa – Argentina – 2022

£65

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Chateau Fleur De Lisse – Bordeaux – France – 2016

£90

Petit Sirah

Lytton Estate – USA – 2019

£100

Barolo

Castiglione – Italy – 2018

£105

Groth

Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley – USA – 2018

£150

Biondi Santi

Brunello – Tuscany – 2017

£300

Monte Bello

Ridge – USA – 2014

£400

BOTTLES & CANS

Modelo Especial

Lager – Mexico – 4.5%

£6.20

Asahi

Super Dry Lager – Japan – 5.2%

£6.50

Jubel Peach

Lager – England – 4%

£6.20

Noam

Lager – Germany – 5.2%

£6.80

Daura Damm Gluten Free

Lager – Spain – 5.4%

Gluten Free

£6.20

Rekorderlig

Cider – Sweden – 3.4%

£6.40

White Claw Raspberry | Lime | Mango

Hard Seltzer – Canada – 4.5%

£6

Asahi 0.0%

Super Dry Lager – Japan – 0.0%

£6

Guinness 0.0%

Non Alcoholic Stout – Ireland – 0%

£6

DRAUGHT BEERS

Camden Hells

Lager – England – 4.6%

£6.80

Modelo Especial

Lager – Mexico – 4.5%

£6.60

Asahi

Super Dry Lager – Japan – 5.2%

£6.80

Madri

Lager – England – 4.6%

£6.80

Camden Off Menu

IPA – England – 5.8%

£6.80

Jubel Peach

Lager – England – 4%

£6.80

Guinness

Dry Stout – Ireland – 4.2%

£6.70

Aspall

Cider – England – 5.5%

£6.60

Lucky Saint

Lager – Germany – 0.5%

£6.50

ALCOHOL FREE

Virgin Spicy Margarita

Everleaf Marine, Lime, Jalapeño Agave, Spicy Salt

£8

Sober Paloma

Everleaf Marine, Grapefruit, Lime

£8

Virgin Colada

Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime

£8

Botivo Ginger Spritz

Botivo, Ginger, Lemon

£8

MARGARITAS

Classic Margarita

Cazadores Blanco, Lime, Cointreau, Agave

£12

Spicy Margarita

Cazadores Reposado, Lime, Jalapeño Agave, Spicy Salt

£12

Ginger Margarita

Cazadores Blanco, Ginger Cordial, Lime

£12

Tequila Colada

Cazadores Blanco, Bacardi Coconut, Pineapple, Lime

£12

Plum Margarita

Patrón Reposado, Plum Wine, Lime, Agave

£12

HOUSE DRINKS

Burnt Pear Old Fashioned

Buffalo Trace, Burnt Pear, Angostura

£12

Lychee Martini

Tanqueray, Lychee Liqueur, Lime

£13

Blood Orange & Yuzu Spritz

Malfy Arancia, Prosecco, St Germain Elderflower, Blood Orange, Yuzu, Lemon

£13

Hot Pineapple Daiquiri

Planteray Pineapple, Hot Honey, Pineapple, Lime

£13

Japanese Whisky Sour

Suntori Toki, Sherry, Lemon, Lime Leaf

£13

Zombie No.6

6 Rum Blend, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Lime

£13

BRUNCH

Sausage & egg breakfast muffin

Streaky bacon, fried egg, hash brown, American cheese, tamarind ketchup

£11

Brioche French toast (V)

Chocolate cream, banana, cornflake ice cream, hazelnuts

Vegetarian

£11.50

Oak smoked salmon

Hash brown, poached egg, spinach, devilled hollandaise

£12.50

Smashed avocado (V) (PB)

Feta, pomegranate, pumpkin seed dukkah, sourdough toast. Add poached egg or smoked streaky bacon 1.5

Vegetarian

£10

SAUCES

Blue cheese (V)

Vegetarian

£2

Buffalo (V)

Vegetarian

£2

Hot honey (V)

Vegetarian

£2

Chicken gravy

£2.50

SIDES

Blue cheese (V)

Vegetarian

£2

Buffalo (V)

Vegetarian

£2

Hot honey (V)

Vegetarian

£2

Chicken gravy

£2.50

Fries (PB)

£5

House salad (PB)

£5

Sweet potato, feta, jalapeños (V)

Vegetarian

£5.50

Mac ‘n’ cheese (V)

Vegetarian

£6.50

Broccolini, toasted almonds (PB)

£5.50

Cornbread, honey butter (V)

Vegetarian

£5

PLATES

Smoked pork belly rib

Peach tea bbq sauce, kewpie slaw Served with fries or salad

£18.50

Taco bowl salad (PB)

Pumpkin, black rice, avocado, slaw, lime, coriander + confit chicken 3.5 or shrimp 5.5

£14

Grilled salmon

Broccolini, crispy potatoes, mango salsa

£19.20

Aubergine parm (V)

Vodka sauce, ragu, mozzarella, basil

Vegetarian

£17

Fried chicken

Gravy, pickles, fries

£17

Dry aged Hereford fillet (200g)

Peppercorn sauce

£38

Half roast chicken

Smoked onions, chickpeas, Calabrian chilli, salsa verde

£18.50

Dry aged Hereford sirloin (400g)

Peppercorn sauce

£43

SANDWICHES

Crispy chicken

Hot honey, kewpie slaw, lettuce, pickles

£14.50

Dry aged double cheeseburger

American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles + streaky bacon 1.5

£15

Grilled shrimp

Red eye mayo, kewpie slaw, baby gem

£15

Plant burger (PB)

Smoked applewood, burger sauce, crispy shallots, lettuce, pickles

£15

Smoked brisket dip

Caramelised beer onions, Swiss cheese, gravy

£16.50

SMALL PLATES

Avocado tostada (PB)

Pico de gallo, Aleppo chilli, coriander

£8.50

Sichuan wings

Candied chillies, sesame

£9.80

Buffalo wings

Blue cheese, celery

£9.80

Hot spinach & artichoke dip (V)

Blue corn chips

Vegetarian

£9.50

Smoked ox cheek nuggets

Miso ketchup, pickles

£9.50

Crispy squid

Sriracha mayo, lime

£9.80

SIDES

Fries (PB)

£5

House salad (PB)

£5

Baked sweet potato, feta, jalapeño (V)

Vegetarian

£5.50

Mac ‘n’ cheese (V)

Vegetarian

£6.50

Tenderstem broccoli, almonds (PB)

£5.50

Cornbread, honey butter (V)

Vegetarian

£5

PLATES

Beef short rib

12hr Treacle braised short rib, pecan mole (to share)

£32

Fried chicken

Gravy, pickles. Served with fries or salad

£17

Grilled salmon

Tenderstem broccoli, crispy potatoes, mango salsa

£19.20

Sweet potato & peanut curry (PB)

Mangetout, sesame, rice

£15.50

Taco bowl salad (PB)

Roasted pumpkin, black rice, guacamole, coriander, lime. Add confit chicken 3.5 or add shrimp 5.5

£14

Flat iron chicken

Smoked onions, charred sweetcorn, mojo verde

£18.50

Smoked pork belly rib

Peach tea BBQ sauce, kewpie slaw Served with fries or salad

£18.50

Dry aged sirloin

Bourbon peppercorn sauce Served with fries or salad

£30

SANDWICHES

Dry aged beef burger

American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles. Add streaky bacon 1.5

£15

Vegan cheeseburger (PB)

Smoked Applewood, crispy shallots, burger sauce

Vegetarian Vegan

£15

Crispy chicken sandwich

Hot honey, kewpie slaw, pickles

£14.50

Grilled shrimp sandwich

Red eye mayo, baby gem, kewpie slaw

£15

Brisket dip sandwich

Confit onions, Swiss cheese, gravy

£16.50

SOFTS

Fresh Orange Juice

£3.50

Ting

£3.50

Coke

£3.50

Diet Coke

£3.50

Bottled water

£3.50

Iced Coffee

£3.90

Red Bull

Tropical | Sugar free

£4

Jarr Kombucha

Peach Yuzu | Passionfruit

£4.50

Old Jamaica Ginger Beer

£3.50

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Chicken burger Typical in London: £14.95 £14.50
French toast Typical in London: £12.00 £11.50

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