Porky's BBQ (Restaurant)

Top 10 things we learnt about Porky’s BBQ Bankside (via their entirely made-up cocktails menu):

1) The Shakespeare Sling: Following the runaway success of the Porky’s BBQ Camden, this alluring tipple has been lovingly prepared opposite the home of the Bard, the Globe Theatre on Bankside.

2) The Warm Welcome: Poured into a glass front window with glowing neon accessories, the long, smooth main drag of this beguiling aperitif will help loosen you up prior to your meal.

3) The Memphis Mimosa: Capturing the essence of Memphis, Tennessee, the Mimosa takes a sturdy base of wooden floors and rough brick walls, and garnishes it with a dash of rock ‘n roll spirit and a paper parasol of rebel chic.

4) The Jaunty Julep: Take a quart of disarmingly friendly service, and pour over quality ‘50s/’60s tunes for a light and refreshing beverage that goes hand-in-hand with Porky’s excellent Deep South cuisine.

5) The Start As You Mean To Go On Stinger: To begin your meal, combine some pulled pork croquettes or crab cakes with a slug or two of the venue’s patented house sauces.

6) The Main Act: Then, ramp up the carnivorous chaos with a blend of anything from delicious slow-cooked pulled pork, to chilli burgers or “hound dogs”. Served with a flourish, and a stack of scented lemon napkins.

7) The Man vs. Ribs Margarita: Push the boat out with this challenging concoction, served in a bucket every Wednesday night; a free t-shirt for anyone who can put the whole thing away in one sitting.

8) The Sweet Tooth Sidecar: Indulge yourself with an excellent medley of baked vanilla cheesecake, chocolate pecan pie, and even a superb off-menu banoffee sundae, shaken not stirred.

9) The Bourbon Blitzkrieg: An authentic and expertly curated selection of Deep South bourbons and whiskies – matured on site in oak barrels - make up this mind-melding mixture; topped off with a healthy glug of craft beer and wine. Served in an Instagram-ready jam jar, with a bourbon biscuit on the side.

10) The Last Word: Mixed and decanted to perfection just off the tourist-strewn South Bank, this is an excellent and affordable nightcap for nearby workers and passers-by with a taste for bourbon, barbeques and banoffee. ...read more