A buzzing Hackney local currently hosting the 'Out-Back' pop-up, serving seriously sexy smoked meats and roasts in a smoke-filled, casual atmosphere.
Ordering Strategy
Prioritize the smoked meats over the sides; the beef and pork are the clear standouts. Note that the kitchen charges for extra gravy.
What to order
Aged Beef Rump
Described as 'sexual' and 'seriously tender' with a 'sexily smoky' flavor and fat rendered 'close to perfect.'
Pork Belly Rib
Hailed as 'one step closer to heaven' than the beef and 'definitely better' than any other pork belly the reviewer had eaten all year.
Roast Potatoes
Though they lack crunch, they are 'soft inside' and taste 'quite glorious' from being roasted in beef dripping, making them an 'upgrade on normality.'
What to skip
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Top critic: Grant (70%)
Editorial Weight 49 pts
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Coverage 2 pts
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Public Signal 12 pts
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4.6★ (175 reviews)
Good to know
The pub is currently hosting the 'Out-Back' pop-up until Spring 2026. The interior can get quite smoky due to the kitchen setup. It is a 20-minute walk from the nearest Overground station.
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