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    Black Cactus BBQ, Restaurant in London
    Restaurant
    World Best Burgers 2026

    Black Cactus BBQ

    Walthamstow, London

    Restaurant in London, United Kingdom

    The Read

    Price

    $30–50per person

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Black Cactus BBQ is a sensible London pick when the brief is burgers first and formality second. Its clearest credential is World's 101 Best Burgers #82 in 2026; treat it as a casual, focused stop rather than a fully documented special-occasion restaurant.

    About Black Cactus BBQ

    Black Cactus BBQ in London is a casual venue best shortlisted for one clear reason: it was ranked #82 in World's 101 Best Burgers (2026). Use that as the main reason to consider it, while checking menu range, prices, hours, seating, service style, and drinks before planning around them.

    Go for the burger recognition, not extra assumptions

    The case for considering Black Cactus BBQ is narrow but useful: it has a place on World's 101 Best Burgers at #82 for 2026, and the dress code is casual.

    Treat it as a casual London stop with recognized burger credibility rather than a venue to choose for a fine-dining structure or extensive practical detail.

    Use London alternatives by occasion, not by hype

    Cross-shopping should be by occasion. For a broader restaurant search, use our full London restaurants guide. If the night needs a hotel base, drinks plan, or activity before or after dinner, use our full London hotels guide and our full London bars guide.

    For other dining ideas, compare Black Cactus BBQ against London options based on what the occasion needs: a more formal restaurant for a longer sit-down meal, or another casual stop if the priority is an easygoing meal in the city.

    Venue detailsIndustrial
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    Recognition and awards1 source
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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    57 Sutherland Rd, London E17 6BH, United Kingdom
    Reservations
    Book on OpenTable
    Website
    blackcactusbbq.com
    Phone
    +44 20 8137 9930

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Industrial-chic distillery setting with live-fire cooking, offset smokers and a buzzy, modern BBQ joint feel, pairing the warmth of Texas smokehouse vibes with a stylish East London brandy house backdrop.

    Tags

    Vibe

    IndustrialLivelyTrendy

    Best For

    Casual HangoutGroup DiningAfter Work

    Experience

    Open KitchenStandaloneDesign Destination

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Small
    Kitchen
    Fusion
    Menu Format
    A la carte, Family style
    Drinks Focus
    Spirits, Cocktails, Beer
    Opened
    2024

    Signature Dishes

    • Texas-style brisket
    • burnt ends
    • smoked dry aged burgers
    • seasonal English lunch platter
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    57 Sutherland Rd, London E17 6BH, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    5–8:45 PM
    Saturday
    1–3 PM, 5:30–7:45 PM
    Sunday
    1–4:45 PM

    Location

    57 Sutherland Rd, London E17 6BH, United Kingdom · Directions

    +44 20 8137 9930

    blackcactusbbq.com

    Book on OpenTable

    Recognition and awards

    Explore London

    Around this place
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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should a first-timer know about Black Cactus BBQ?

    Black Cactus BBQ is in London, has a casual dress code, and was ranked #82 in World's 101 Best Burgers (2026).

    What are alternatives to Black Cactus BBQ in London?

    Use other London options by occasion: a more formal restaurant for a longer sit-down meal, or another casual venue if the goal is an easygoing meal. Black Cactus BBQ is the clearer fit when its burger recognition is the main draw.

    Is Black Cactus BBQ good for a special occasion?

    It can suit a low-key occasion if a casual London venue with World's 101 Best Burgers recognition fits the brief.