Such a delicious experience at The Joint in the bustling Brixton Village Market. Would highly recommend as a fun place to take friends/hangout and enjoy some fabbbb food. The pulled pork burgers are delicious, Mac n cheese bites equally so and the sweet potato fries are the perfect addition! YUM!!!
If you love pulled burger and messy food then this place is great! Generous portion sizes, amazing mac and cheese bites and a range of different things to pick from.
Definitely worth a visit whether you're a massive foodie or just wanting to grab some good food.
Headed to Brixton Village with my little brothers (who were down visiting for the weekend) in search of a tasty dinner, there's always somewhere enticing there but sometimes too many options! After opening up Zomato we decided to give The Joint a go and see if it lived up to its rave reviews!
We all opted for 16hr Pulled Pork buns though I went with the Asian Pulled Pork, whilst my brothers both had the BBQ, we shared a side of onion rings and some cheesey fries (not pictured). The meat was super tender and the portions were huge!
The Asian slaw was pretty spicy but so fresh and tasty and contrasted beautifully with the tender pulled pork, along with the super fresh brioche bun I was on to a winner.
The sides also delivered, chunky crispy onion rings with tangy BBQ sauce and shoestring fries smothered in cheesey bechamel; I'll definitely be back 😍
Definitely worth a visit when popping through Brixton Village!
Why, hello The Joint! I can't believe it's taken me so long to check this place out, but I'm glad I did! The Joint is located within the ever popular Brixton Village. It was a bustling Saturday night so I had expected a long table wait, which there was, but a pint of Streatham beer (which they sell) in the queue helped ease the wait.
And the wait was totally worth it. It's not a pretty eat, but the pulled pork burger was seriously good and bursting with flavour. A shout goes out to the cheesy fries, which is a must, and chicken wings peppered with scotch bonnet.
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Starting out life as a popup in 2012, it didn't take long for The Joint to become a permanent member of the London restaurant scene and now number 2 locations strong in Brixton and Marylebone. It is at the Brixton branch (located in the charming Brixton Village) where I first had my taste of their sandwiches about 3 years ago and I've been a fan ever since. It is clear though that I am far from alone as it has turned into something of a Brixton institution (and for good reason).
The menu here isn't difficult to navigate and intuitively straightforward with a handful of mains supported by another handful of sides. Pick your poison and get stuck in. Will it be the 16-hour pulled pork? The shredded chicken? The beef brisket?
Maybe the decision isn't as easy as I've made it out to be...
After heavy deliberation, today belonged to the beef brisket bun with smoked aioli and bacon relish. It took one bite to confirm I had made to right decision. Deep, rich and insanely juicy, the brisket was slow-cooked to perfection and moreish. The savoury/sweet contrast of the meat and relish was unreal, held together by a bold aioli which rounded off a real party for the palate. But fillings aside, the bun itself is something to be lauded. Baked fresh daily, it is as full a brioche as a full brioche can be and is a meal in itself with all its buttery goodness. Good luck walking passed the shop during a bake and not instantly feeling hungry.
Moving on to sides, an order of the wings is obligatory. Whether you order the BBQ wings or the hot wings is irrelevant - just order one...or both! It is fried chicken at its best lathered with an addictive sweet sauce. No visit is complete without an order so don't miss out.
These days, you're spoiled as a diner when visiting Brixton with a pleather of choice to grab a bite. But after all this time, The Joint still doesn't fail to hit every spot and even some I didn't know I had. Make a visit.
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The Joint serves amazing pulled pork buns. I'd end it there and let the photos below make your mouth water (unless you're vegetarian) but I've got so much to rave about this, uh, joint, so uh... go forth and salivate with me. They started in 2012 as a pop-up with the aim of serving 'fast food with a twist' and honing the chef-meets-baker concept to a tee. Coupla years later, they now have two shops in town: the first in Brixton Market and the most recent in Marylebone. Their meat is all free range (pork supplied by Ginger Pig nonetheless) and the buns are all made in-house.
Last week the man and I went to see Parov Stelar at Brixton Academy. It was probably one of the best gigs I’ve ever been to – the band were just amazing! Danced the whole night to great sax and trumpets. Also, Brixton is a great venue for a little person like me, as it’s sloped you can always see no matter where you stand. Always a bonus. We headed over straight from work and wandered to Brixton Village Market for some food. As we were walking around we heard tunes booming from a small place so we had to take a look. It smelt delicious and as we saw other peoples food we had to eat there.
The Joint serves amazing pulled pork buns. I'd end it there and let the photos below make your mouth water (unless you're vegetarian) but I've got so much to rave about this, uh, joint, so uh... go forth and salivate with me. They started in 2012 as a pop-up with the aim of serving 'fast food with a twist' and honing the chef-meets-baker concept to a tee. Coupla years later, they now have two shops in town: the first in Brixton Market and the most recent in Marylebone. Their meat is all free range (pork supplied by Ginger Pig nonetheless) and the buns are all made in-house.
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The Joint serves amazing pulled pork buns. I'd end it there and let the photos below make your mouth water (unless you're vegetarian) but I've got so much to rave about this, uh, joint, so uh... go forth and salivate with me.
They started in 2012 as a pop-up with the aim of serving 'fast food with a twist' and honing the chef-meets-baker concept to a tee. Coupla years later, they now have two shops in town: the first in Brixton Market and the most recent in Marylebone. Their meat is all free range (pork supplied by Ginger Pig nonetheless) and the buns are all made in-house.
Now, I'm not really a pulled pork kinda gal but this was a rare case of love at first (big) bite.
The BBQ pulled pork bun is made with brioche, 16-hour pulled pork, coleslaw, lettuce. It's heavy in size and heavier in flavour. The pulled pork is tender and flavoursome and the barbecue sauce is a good balance of tangy and sweet. The brioche had a slight sweetness to it which surprisingly worked well with the pork and it amazed me as it held everything together even when the juices oozed out and slipped down my arms.
Yes, it's quite mess to eat, but what a beautiful mess it is.
The Asian pulled pork bun is freaking amazing. Same 16-hour-cooked pork, but this time they've put chilli, coleslaw, ginger for an extra zing. I actually prefer this over the BBQ bun.
They're very generous with the pork so for £8.50 (£10.50 if you want to add some guac or cheese etc) this is seriously a fantastic bargain.
For the carb conscious, know that they do their fare in wraps for a relatively lighter meal (but you really have to try the brioche buns). I tried the BBQ chicken wrap and really enjoyed how juicy the shredded protein turned out. I rarely order chicken when I eat out but this was quite superb.
Sides (£4.50 each) are wrapped up in greaseproof paper which I find too good an idea. Ecological and economical, unlike those blue and white enamel hipster bowls that remind me of, uh, chamber pots.
I'm a sucker for good onion rings but have been dismayed with the selection in the city... until I had The Joint's version. Cooked to a fantastic hue of golden brown, these moreish rings are so crispy and not soggy at all.
The chilli riblets are fall-off-the-bone succulent and great. I thought the sauce could do a bit more smoke and a bit more heat, but I perfectly managed to finish a whole serving of this (and would gladly have another some time soon).
The hot wings, like the chilli riblets, could do with a bit more heat as well but I'm pleased to report these bad boys are big enough to claim their worth. Those chickens surely have been working out.
Overall, food from The Joint actually delivers more than what some "American BBQ" restaurants in town have promised and I'm stoked because it's all Brit produce. They're clearly pulling ahead of the game and I wouldn't be surprised if a third joint pops up in town soon.
Better run and have a bun for fun before I bore you with more silly puns. I highly recommend it.
The Joint is a brilliant find in Brixton market, perfect for anyone looking for generous helpings of delicious food all served up with a smile and a great vibe. The food was unbelievably delicious - I had the brisket and hush puppies (slathered in the most delicious BBQ sauce) and could have quite happily attempted a second. The staff were absolutely lovely and always helpful, despite our indecisiveness they were more than happy to give us recommendations. It's BYOB and the burgers are a very reasonable at £8.50 - they definitely put other similar joints to shame.
Brixton market definitely offers up some stiff competition, but I couldn't recommend The Joint more. If you're looking for a buzzing atmosphere, great food all at a brilliant price, this is definitely the place to go.
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I recently went to a gig at Brixton Academy. It's a great venue for a little person like me, as it’s sloped you can always see no matter where you stand. Always a bonus. We headed over straight from work and wandered to Brixton Village Market for some food. As we were walking around we heard tunes booming from a small place so we had to take a look. It smelt delicious and as we saw other peoples food we had to eat there.
The Joint was originally a pop-up, but Warren and Daniel now have permanent spots in Brixton Village Market and Marylebone. We started with the hot wings which come out tied up in a paper bag. These were bloody amazing! So juicy and the sauce had just the right amount of tang and nice n spicey, of course. Then we went for the Asian burger (slow cooked pulled pork with spring onion, ginger and chilli) and the beef brisket burger (with salsa and chilli jam in a potato bun). These were massive. We did half and half and I couldn’t pick a favourite out of them. Both were just so good. So much flavour packed into them. They are also the messiest things you will ever eat!
Also, another great thing about this place is it’s BYOB. So it really can be a cheap meal out too – we grabbed a couple of bottles of beer from a shop close by. When we were done they bring you out a wet wipe which is much needed. The staff are wicked here too. It was a great start to our night – definitely worth a visit.
If you're looking for a fun, lively night out in Brixton on the cheap, this is the place for you. It's BYOB and the BBQ sandwiches are just £8.50. Maybe the high London prices have us believing that £8.50 is reasonable for a sandwich, but the portion sizes mean that you won't leave here feeling shortchanged. What's more, the meat is good. Really, really good.
A brilliantly relaxed atmosphere combined with quick service make this the perfect spot to share a great evening with friends.
Came fairly early today so there wasn't any queue but not long after I sat, a queue started building up so come around 12 if you don't fancy queuing! The pulled pork bun is very juicy and massive. Love the barbecue sauce but I wouldn't recommend the hush puppies (should've gone for wings!)
Burgers at their finest in the heart of Brixton!
We went to the Brixton markets and opted for the potentially boring option of going to the burger joint. However i was not disappointed! I have found many a burger joints in London somewhat over-rated but The Joint does a very good job of making well portioned, delicious burgers for great value.
I had the asian slow cooked chicken which was incredible! the bun was very fresh, the chicken moist and the salad crisp and delicious. For 8.50 it was great value for money!
The staff are nice enough and the vibe is great, busy and the Brixton market is a great place to hang out with friends.
I'm going to say this very quietly because I'm worried all of London will hate me for it, but I'm kind of over pulled pork.
Now, having said that, the pulled pork here is very good; it's super juicy, super soft, super meltingly good, I would probably say it's some of the best pulled pork around. It's just that I've been so over exposed to pulled pork recently. It's everywhere. Gimme something else.
Also! All the sides are also meat! This is not a side. This is just more meat on the side of your already meat dish. This is going to sound very obvious, but this place does not, in any way, cater for the vegetarians amongst us.
I was so inspired by this pulled pork burger that I actually watched some televised programme about how it was made! That bun is on a whole new level, trust me. Yes you will have to wait at least half an hour to be seated, but good things come to those who wait.
These guys take their food very seriously. Simple menu with huge amount of detail and craft put into each item. Just thinking about their burgers makes my mouth water.
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Choosing where to eat in Brixton Village / Market Row is always difficult (for all the right reasons), so we took the advice of Burgaffair and Gordon Ramsay (see photos on blog) and sat ourselves down at The Joint.
The menu is short and simple - a few sides (onion rings, riblets, sweetcorn, wings, hushpuppies etc), two types of slow-cooked pulled pork / shredded chicken in a bun/wrap and BBQ ribs. It's BYOB so pop round to Market Row Wines and pick up some cheap bottles of Brixton beer or refillable wine.
The sides are cutely presented in little bags with tags, and the Drink Me... mint-infused water is a nice touch. The onion rings were delicious - covered in a delicate batter and an indulgent BBQ sauce. To celebrate Chinese New Year, they are currently serving special pulled pork wontons with a BBQ sweet chilli jam dip - highly recommended.
For mains, we both went for the Asian BBQ 16-hour pulled pork in a bun which comes with coleslaw, pickled ginger, chilli, spring onion and salad. Sounds pretty great, but lots of places are doing tasty pulled pork options, so The Joint have mixed things up by infusing a sourdough (not brioche!) bun with fig and giving it a vanilla glaze. A bonkers idea but they have pulled it off. It might be on the sweet side for some, but personally I was very taken with it. The initial sweet flavour quickly gives way to the pulled pork and chilli.
The portions are enormous for £7 but I managed to polish it off pretty quickly. Beware - it is a fairly messy meal, but they do helpfully provide a mountain of napkins. Staff were very friendly, service was good, and the oddly appropriate chart music kept us from freezing on the outdoor tables.
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Unless you've been living under a rock you can't have failed to notice that there are quite a few decent places to eat in Brixton these days. I was down there for a wine and cheese evening but beforehand we decided to get some grub in the market. Our friends are Brixton locals and they love this place and had no problem in going there again. It was a cold, rainy day and all the tables were outside. The food was worth the shivering.
They only really do two mains - BBQ pulled pork in a bun or BBQ pulled chicken in a but, although it looks like they have more than this as they do an 'Asian' version of both. In addition to this there are several sides/starters you can order - 'riblets', wings and onion rings and hush puppies - standard BBQ offerings.
On this occasion they also had a special of BBQ shredded beef brisket in a bun with guacamole and crispy potato. My boyfriend and I shared one Asian pulled pork and one beef as well as having some wings and some riblets with our friends.
What a meal! The wings and riblets were juicy as can be, each with their own absolutely delicious sauce/glaze. The chicken wings had crunchy skin and sort of reminded me of Chinese sweet and sour. They gave Clutch some serious competition. £3.50 got you four wings or riblets, a bargain!
The mains were also fantastic. The Joint have invented their own sourdough bun with vanilla and fig glaze which does the job of sweetening it up like a brioche, and it has the same, pillowy softness of a brioche. It looks huge on the plate but soon squashes down enough to get in your mouth. The pulled pork version is crammed with meat and coleslaw, the beef was full to the brim of meat, lettuce and guac'. I favoured the pulled pork though I suspect this was only because by the time I'd made it through half of it and onto the beef one, I was so full, I couldn't appreciate what I was eating. I couldn't even finish it, to my shame. And it was only £7! The only place I get that stuffed for so little money is when I get a rib roll from the Ribman!
Even better, if you fancy some beers (or wine) with your meal, just bring some along! It's BYOB!
Absolutely top. It's going to be really hard to resist going back here for somewhere new when I'm in the area now. And I wish I could buy those rolls on their own! LIghtly toasted with a bit of butter on them would be just scrumptious!
This was, embarrassingly, only my first visit to Brixton Village, although in my defence there had been many attempts before. Ultimately, it lived up to the hype.
The Joint is an American restaurant primarily selling pulled pork burgers and wings. and the queues throughout our visit proved its popularity. This popular interest is no coincidence either. For £7 the burgers are oozing with flavour and value. I opted for the BBQ pulled porked burger with a slaw, bacon and lettuce filling which was epic. It left me satiated, but not too heavy, ready for a few Saturday night beers. However, for the hungrier visitors, the sides are also great value at £3.
£10 for a really filling meal, and the option to bring your own alcohol, is almost too good to be true. Get down there.
My favourite restaurant in Brixton ... Guaranteed amazing food always
Great food, The home made buns are delicious, and the spicy chicken wings are a must try .. Really great atmosphere and service, cant wait to go back.
Chicken wings that you dream about and some awesome pulled pork, one of the best in the village.
Amazing wings and ribs. Really tender, juicy and soft. The homemade vanilla and fig brioche buns they use work really well with the pulled pork.
Dinner here last night - £6 happy hour cocktails til 7pm (v good espresso martinis), pulled pork burger and chips. Staff (Noah & karma) were so friendly and attentive. Food was amazing (only slight improvement the pork could’ve been a bit hotter but no biggie). The raclette chips looked insane - the table next to us had them but we’d already ordered). Booked the day before via the fork and got a surprise 20% off (all the dinner bookings had this so defo book in advance if having dinner!). Would 10/10 recommend. Ambience inside was really nice too on a cold autumn night!
Had a delivery from the Joint. The pancake was nice and fluffy and hash browns were crispy and delicious. Did not find the award winning wings as impressive as they sounded!
Very tasty and good size burgers we really enjoyed!! The cheese fries were on point and the mc&cheese bites just needed a bit of flavour but the dip helped. We also came on happy hour and worked perfectly for my partner, he had 2 passion fruit martinis.
The place is inside brixton village, which is very busy and live on the weekends. It also have a wall where you can leave a message ☺️
The staff were very friendly, attentive and happy to help.
Tasty brunch (the poached eggs were a bit too vinegary for my liking but it went well enough with the rest of the meal). The place is very quiet and feels serene on a Sunday morning before the market comes alive.
Lovely place. Wonderful atmosphere in the heart of Brixton village. Service was really fast. Staff is very friendly. Very tasty food. Average price £10 which is really cheap compared to anywhere in London. Highly recommend.
When we visited The Joint, brunch was on the menu. We were given complimentary tap water and then we ordered. The menu was quite upmarket and the food quality was excellent. The service was a bit slow given they had quite a few tables to cater for.
A little gem right in the heart of brixton market. Cool place with a wall you can leave your message on. Very quick and friendly service. The ribs were fantastic. I will definitely go back to try the pulled pork burger
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Alright hear me now, the joint is one of the restaurants in Brixton Village that piqued my interest so when my friends wanted to out to eat, and asked me to pick a place I knew exactly where I wanted to go. It’s a small restaurant with some outside seating like majority of restaurants there. We had really friendly service from Lama who recommended I tried the hot barbecue pork ribs. As my friends decided to sing-a-long to the music playing on the speakers I got lunch and a show. I had the lunch time deal of a burger and fries for £10; I got the bj burger and fries which is a good deal since the burger by itself is £10.
The Bj burger
The burger was visually simplistic, bun was toasted perfectly soft top bun and bottom bun firm and toasted just right to to the point the burger sauce didn’t make the burger soggy. The juices from the meat did leak out a bit but it didn’t ruin the structure of the burger. The medium cooked beef patties were done perfectly, seasoned wonderfully and melt in your mouth. The sauce in it elevated the burger to heights which I was genuinely shocked, joyful and excited for the next bite. The smoked pork belly did add different texture to the burger as it had more bite to it which did briefly interrupt the harmony in my mouth but it came with the flavour that was a whole symphony of excellence cultivating on my palate. The easiest way I can describe it is transcendent. There’s a special place in my heart for burgers like this as in my opinion it is very easy to get a beef burger wrong but this was done so right I was experiencing pure bliss that I finished it before the fries and ribs came out. 9.5/10
Fries were alright nothing special they were decent fries crispy and fluffy inside, decent potato content but no salt on it, the sweet potato fries were actually quite good though which I was happy about because they are quite easy to get wrong. I now understood why only these fries were part of the lunch deal but they were perfectly edible. 5/10
hot bbq ribs
The meat it self was cooked brilliantly, soft tender meat that pulled of the bone with elegance. However, I originally wanted to order the Korean ribs as I had heard that they were really good but I listened to Lama and his recommendation which I regret as I wasn’t really a fan of the sauce I couldn’t really put my finger on what I didn’t like about it, it just wasn’t for me, the quality was really good though so I will probably try a different flavour the next time I go. 5.7/10
Overall this was an excellent culinary experience from the little show I got from my friends, excellent service from Lama and the incredible burger. 9/10
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Been here twice now for breakfast/ brunch and both time were amazing.
Definitely recommend if visiting brixton village.
First time at The Joint, and the FOOD... Unbelievable!!
How was the beef burger so good?? A large side of BBQ wings to go with the burger sent from heaven, really made the whole lunch. We also tried the Mac n cheese fried balls, phenomenal!! The sweet potato fries, out of this world!! Cosy seating, nice vibes.
I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who hasn't tried it yet.
Great little cafe in the middle of Brixton Market. Always a good buzz in the market with lots of food options available.
We went on a Sunday around midday. Had a really nice Veggie breakfast (the 'Tree Hugger')...and the OH had pancakes with Bacon. Both dishes were excellent. Very tasty.
Very good atmosphere and top service.
Fantastic first visit.
I came here with my two children aged 7 & 9 & two of my good friends.
Food arrived nice & hot and the flavours were all on point.
We also had cocktails as it was happy hour which was good.
Will defo visit again.
Came here twice in 2 days as this place is so good. Amazing food, really well priced for London, very friendly staff and owner. Easily one of the best spots in London. Couldn’t recommend enough
Nice breakfast place inside Brixton market. The poached eggs with salmon are my favourites. We have also tried the British breakfast and burgers which were averageZ
First of all, awesome name for an awesome food joint. Burger and ribs were both delicious, cheese fries were like no other cheese fries (oh yes, chips) on earth.
Should’ve asked where I could wash my hands post meal. It was so good we had sticky hands from eating everything like cavemen.
The BJ burger , chips and mac and cheese bites are fantastic. The burger had so much flavour and the meat patty was particularly juicy . The cocktails are okay , nothing special and the eggs Benedict was okay. Other than that everything was great .
Really tasty food at very competitive prices. Service was swift & very friendly. Highly recommended.
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