Hickory's Smokehouse Leicester

There’s a new restaurant in town and guests are already going wild for the taste of low-smoked BBQ and unrivalled Southern style hospitality. Hickory’s Smokehouse, is Leicestershire’s first genuine Texas-style smokehouse.

Founded with a passion for bringing authentic Southern BBQ to the UK and inspired by the smokehouses of the American South, the team have spent years perfecting their recipes and exploring the backwaters of the Southern States, to track down the Holy Grail of BBQ.

Staying strong to their Southern roots, the team have carefully curated every area of the new restaurant and bar, filling it with Southern touches including quirky bric-a-brac they have brought back from their travels and photos of their team discovering the joys of the Southern States for themselves.
The bar has its own identity too - think cool sports bar, with multiple screens showing all the latest US and UK sports, whilst the restaurant has been designed with get-togethers and family time in mind, with large booths, cosy corners and dedicated spaces for younger guests.

(And don’t forget to ask about the secret room! We won’t spoil the reveal, but safe to say, it’s a bit special!)

Finally, no Southern home would be complete without some relaxing outside space, so expect a cosy, year-round set up outdoors, with plenty of seating options (+ blankets & hot water bottles for when the temperatures are more Leicester than Louisiana!) – there are even a handful of dedicated dining huts - perfect for supping, mopping & meeting!

What’s On The Menu?

If you love your BBQ, and big-flavours are your thing, you are in for a treat. The menu is packed full of the flavours of the deep South, with classic smokehouse dishes such as Memphis ribs, Texas-style brisket and BBQ pulled pork, all smoked low ‘n’ slow in “Ole Hickory” and “Southern Pride’ smokers using Hickory wood, all of which have made it over the Atlantic, taking pride of place in the restaurant.

And let’s not forget the burgers, subs, steaks and fajitas, alongside some incredible appetisers, sides and vegetarian options – the menu has something for everyone.

They’ve also got your sweet tooth covered with super-quirky desserts, the most ‘instagrammable’ milkshakes, freakshakes, sodas and cocktails, alongside a collection of over 25 top class bourbons to try. Easy drinking session ales and a wide range of bottled & craft beers, meaning guests are equally welcome for drinks in the bar as they are for dining.

With something for the whole family, our advice is to book early and arrive hungry. Whether you are joining them for a family brunch, quick lunch, evening get-together or a relaxing drink in the bar, expect the full Hickory’s experience from the first ‘hello’.