40 Maltby Street Restaurant
Chef Led Natural Wine No Reservations
40 Maltby Street
Bermondsey
$$$
A 40-cover kitchen-and-natural-wine warehouse under the Bermondsey arches, chef Steve Williams
Restaurant
Smokestak
David Carter's wood-and-oak smokehouse, the brisket Sunday lunch the chapter actually returns to
Reviewed by Mes Prestiges Editorial Team Last reviewed May 2026
Shoreditch |
$$$ Upscale for Restaurant
| 12:00 - 22:30 Tue-Sun, closed Mon
| Last reviewed: May 2026 Smokestak began as a market stall and graduated to a Sclater Street arch off Brick Lane in 2016, chef David Carter, Barbados-born and Roka-trained, smoking brisket twelve to fifteen hours over English oak. The pre-order whole brisket is the table order; the brioche-bun version with pickled red chilli is the casual one. Same group as Manteca (Shoreditch's Italian arch). The casual-but-serious slot the audience uses when Brat is full and the appetite is barbecue.
Editor's Tip
Pre-order the whole brisket when you book, it is a different dish from the bun and only released as a pre-order. The basement holds the bigger tables; the ground floor is louder. Sunday early evening is the quietest slot.
At a Glance
- View
- London Skyline, Street Scene
Venue Personality
Romance 0
Energy 40
Exclusivity 60
View 75
Food 65
Value 87
Views & Setting
View Type
London Skyline, Street Scene
View Quality
Good
Indoor Terrace
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Smokestak, reservations, hours, dress code, and price range.
Where is Smokestak?
Smokestak is located in Shoreditch, London, 35 Sclater Street, London E1 6LB.
What are the opening hours of Smokestak?
Smokestak is open 12:00 - 22:30 Tue-Sun, closed Mon.
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