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
The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch Menu
SMALL PLATES
Padron peppers (PB)
Burnt scallion ranch
Popcorn squid
Sriracha mayo
Hot spinach & artichoke dip (V)
Blue corn chips
Buffalo chicken wings
Blue cheese, celery
Tuna tostada
Korean hot sauce, furikake, jalapeño
Smoked ox cheek nuggets
Miso ketchup
BRUNCH
Sausage & egg breakfast muffin
Streaky bacon, fried egg, hash brown, American cheese, tamarind ketchup
Brioche French toast (V)
Chocolate cream, banana, cornflake ice cream, hazelnuts
Oak smoked salmon
Hash brown, poached egg, spinach, devilled hollandaise
Smashed avocado (V) (PB)
Feta, pomegranate, pumpkin seed dukkah, sourdough toast. Add poached egg or smoked streaky bacon 1.5
SANDWICHES
Dry aged beef burger
American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles. Add streaky bacon 1.5
Vegan cheeseburger (PB)
Smoked Applewood, crispy shallots, burger sauce
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
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
Sweet potato & peanut curry (PB)
Mangetout, sesame, rice
Taco bowl salad (PB)
Roasted pumpkin, black rice, guacamole, coriander, lime. Add confit chicken 3.5 or add shrimp 5.5
Flat iron chicken
Smoked onions, charred sweetcorn, mojo verde
Smoked pork belly rib
Peach tea BBQ sauce, kewpie slaw Served with fries or salad
Dry aged sirloin
Bourbon peppercorn sauce Served with fries or salad
SIDES
Fries (PB)
House salad (PB)
Baked sweet potato, feta, jalapeño (V)
Mac ‘n’ cheese (V)
Tenderstem broccoli, almonds (PB)
Cornbread, honey butter (V)
SMALL PLATES
Avocado tostada (PB)
Pico de gallo, Aleppo chilli, coriander
Sichuan wings
Candied chillies, sesame
Buffalo wings
Blue cheese, celery
Hot spinach & artichoke dip (V)
Blue corn chips
Smoked ox cheek nuggets
Miso ketchup, pickles
Crispy squid
Sriracha mayo, lime
SANDWICHES
Crispy chicken
Hot honey, kewpie slaw, lettuce, pickles
Dry aged double cheeseburger
American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles + streaky bacon 1.5
Grilled shrimp
Red eye mayo, kewpie slaw, baby gem
Plant burger (PB)
Smoked applewood, burger sauce, crispy shallots, lettuce, pickles
Smoked brisket dip
Caramelised beer onions, Swiss cheese, gravy
PLATES
Smoked pork belly rib
Peach tea bbq sauce, kewpie slaw Served with fries or salad
Taco bowl salad (PB)
Pumpkin, black rice, avocado, slaw, lime, coriander + confit chicken 3.5 or shrimp 5.5
Grilled salmon
Broccolini, crispy potatoes, mango salsa
Aubergine parm (V)
Vodka sauce, ragu, mozzarella, basil
Fried chicken
Gravy, pickles, fries
Dry aged Hereford fillet (200g)
Peppercorn sauce
Half roast chicken
Smoked onions, chickpeas, Calabrian chilli, salsa verde
Dry aged Hereford sirloin (400g)
Peppercorn sauce
SIDES
Blue cheese (V)
Buffalo (V)
Hot honey (V)
Chicken gravy
Fries (PB)
House salad (PB)
Sweet potato, feta, jalapeños (V)
Mac ‘n’ cheese (V)
Broccolini, toasted almonds (PB)
Cornbread, honey butter (V)
SAUCES
Blue cheese (V)
Buffalo (V)
Hot honey (V)
Chicken gravy
HOUSE DRINKS
Burnt Pear Old Fashioned
Buffalo Trace, Burnt Pear, Angostura
Lychee Martini
Tanqueray, Lychee Liqueur, Lime
Blood Orange & Yuzu Spritz
Malfy Arancia, Prosecco, St Germain Elderflower, Blood Orange, Yuzu, Lemon
Hot Pineapple Daiquiri
Planteray Pineapple, Hot Honey, Pineapple, Lime
Japanese Whisky Sour
Suntori Toki, Sherry, Lemon, Lime Leaf
Zombie No.6
6 Rum Blend, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Lime
THE CLASSICS
Negroni
Tanqueray, Campari, Vermouth
Paloma
Patrón Silver, Grapefruit, Lime, Salt Rim
Espresso Martini
42 Below, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso
Dirty Martini
Grey Goose, Dry Vermouth, Dry Sherry
Cosmopolitan
Grey Goose Citron, Cointreau, Cranberry, Lime
New York Sour
Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Lemon, Red Wine
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, Lime
Plum Margarita
Patrón Reposado, Plum Wine, Lime, Agave
ALCOHOL FREE
Virgin Spicy Margarita
Everleaf Marine, Lime, Jalapeño Agave, Spicy Salt
Sober Paloma
Everleaf Marine, Grapefruit, Lime
Virgin Colada
Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime
Botivo Ginger Spritz
Botivo, Ginger, Lemon
DRAUGHT BEERS
Camden Hells
Lager – England – 4.6%
Modelo Especial
Lager – Mexico – 4.5%
Asahi
Super Dry Lager – Japan – 5.2%
Madri
Lager – England – 4.6%
Camden Off Menu
IPA – England – 5.8%
Jubel Peach
Lager – England – 4%
Guinness
Dry Stout – Ireland – 4.2%
Aspall
Cider – England – 5.5%
Lucky Saint
Lager – Germany – 0.5%
BOTTLES & CANS
Modelo Especial
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 – 0.0%
Guinness 0.0%
Non Alcoholic Stout – Ireland – 0%
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
Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso D’oro – USA – 2022
Crozes Hermitage Rouge
Les Jalets – France 2022
Malbec
Tinto De La Casa – Argentina – 2022
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Fleur De Lisse – Bordeaux – France – 2016
Petit Sirah
Lytton Estate – USA – 2019
Barolo
Castiglione – Italy – 2018
Groth
Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa Valley – USA – 2018
Biondi Santi
Brunello – Tuscany – 2017
Monte Bello
Ridge – USA – 2014
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
Mâcon-Bussières
Le Vieux Puits – France – 2023
Viognier
The Age Of Grace – South Africa – 2022
Grenache Blanc
Paso Robles – USA – 2023
ROSÉ & ORANGE
Syrah | Grenache Rosé
Chateau De Campugnet – France – 2023
Primitivo Rosé
Tramari – Italy – 2023
Amfora
Vin Orange – France – 2024
SPARKLING
Noughty Prosecco 0.0%
Alcohol Free Organic Sparkling Wine
Prosecco
Canal Grando – Italy NV
Prosecco Rosé Brut
Sacchetto – Italy – 2023
Moët Brut
Moët Rosé
Ruinart Blanc De Blancs
SOFTS
Fresh Orange Juice
Ting
Coke
Diet Coke
Bottled water
Iced Coffee
Red Bull
Tropical | Sugar free
Jarr Kombucha
Peach Yuzu | Passionfruit