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At Spitfire Barbecue, we believe that great barbecue starts with great ingredients. That’s why we hand-select the highest quality meats and prepare them fresh every day. Cooked low and slow in our authentic smokers, each bite delivers the deep, rich flavour of true Texan-style BBQ—right here in Bristol. But we don’t stop there. Our menu celebrates the bold, smoky traditions of global barbecue culture. From South African Braai seared over our wood-fired grill to American classics, we bring the world’s best barbecue styles together under one roof. Whether you’re craving melt-in-your-mouth brisket, fall-off-the-bone ribs, or flame-grilled sausages, you’ll find it at Spitfire—where every dish is fired up with passion and served straight from
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Address: 39-41 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AD, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 29 2297 0671
Website: http://www.spitfirebarbecue.com/
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Eve Jones
We were very excited to finally get to eat at this great new BBQ restaurant. Currently only taking walk-ins as they’ve not long opened, but we planned our timings around this.
Super helpful and friendly staff (shout out to our excellent server Charlie, and his manager).
There is something for everyone and price range is good.
I had a delicious pomegranate mocktail. These and some of the cocktails were unique to the brand and really unusual.
We couldn’t fault the food, it was hot and incredibly tasty. We had a variety of sides, two types of ribs and pulled pork rolls. Ended up very full and taking a doggy bag home!
Definitely recommend.
… moreSuper helpful and friendly staff (shout out to our excellent server Charlie, and his manager).
There is something for everyone and price range is good.
I had a delicious pomegranate mocktail. These and some of the cocktails were unique to the brand and really unusual.
We couldn’t fault the food, it was hot and incredibly tasty. We had a variety of sides, two types of ribs and pulled pork rolls. Ended up very full and taking a doggy bag home!
Definitely recommend.
Camera Centre UK B2B
We’ve recently discovered one of Cardiff’s best new independent spots, and it’s quickly become our favourite place to drop in after work.
The atmosphere and décor has a proper American BBQ vibe that makes the place feel warm, lively and welcoming. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel comfortable, whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a proper meal.
A huge shout out has to go to Dermot, the Irsh manager. He’s an absolute quality guy who clearly cares about the place he manages and what the company is building. You can see the passion for good food, good service and good times in the way the place is run. That attitude flows right through the team.
The chefs are putting in serious hours behind the scenes, and it shows. The meat is consistently incredible cooked to perfection, full of flavour, and exactly what you hope for when you walk into a proper BBQ style place.
One thing that really stands out is the team. It’s great to see a mix of staff of all ages working together, and they all seem to genuinely enjoy being there. There’s a real sense of support between them, which adds to the whole experience as a customer.
If you’re in Cardiff and looking for somewhere with great food, a brilliant atmosphere and a team that genuinely cares, this place is well worth a visit. Independent businesses like this deserve to thrive.
… moreThe atmosphere and décor has a proper American BBQ vibe that makes the place feel warm, lively and welcoming. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel comfortable, whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or settling in for a proper meal.
A huge shout out has to go to Dermot, the Irsh manager. He’s an absolute quality guy who clearly cares about the place he manages and what the company is building. You can see the passion for good food, good service and good times in the way the place is run. That attitude flows right through the team.
The chefs are putting in serious hours behind the scenes, and it shows. The meat is consistently incredible cooked to perfection, full of flavour, and exactly what you hope for when you walk into a proper BBQ style place.
One thing that really stands out is the team. It’s great to see a mix of staff of all ages working together, and they all seem to genuinely enjoy being there. There’s a real sense of support between them, which adds to the whole experience as a customer.
If you’re in Cardiff and looking for somewhere with great food, a brilliant atmosphere and a team that genuinely cares, this place is well worth a visit. Independent businesses like this deserve to thrive.
Justin Wyatt
My recent visit to Spitfire BBQ in Cardiff was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. If you’re looking for authentic, delicious barbecue and superb hospitality, look no further—this place is a genuine gem.
From the moment we walked in, the service was excellent. Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, making the entire dining experience incredibly smooth and enjoyable. It truly felt like they went the extra mile.
The food itself was the star of the show. Everything was incredibly tasty, showcasing perfectly smoked meats and rich, flavourful sauces. Every bite confirmed why proper slow-cooked BBQ is so satisfying. The quality of the ingredients and the care put into the preparation were obvious.
I had a great meal and the service was equally impressive. I will definitely be recommending Spitfire BBQ to all my friends and family. It’s a definite five-star experience that I can’t wait to repeat.
See my video on YouTube @Justin_Wyatt
… moreFrom the moment we walked in, the service was excellent. Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, making the entire dining experience incredibly smooth and enjoyable. It truly felt like they went the extra mile.
The food itself was the star of the show. Everything was incredibly tasty, showcasing perfectly smoked meats and rich, flavourful sauces. Every bite confirmed why proper slow-cooked BBQ is so satisfying. The quality of the ingredients and the care put into the preparation were obvious.
I had a great meal and the service was equally impressive. I will definitely be recommending Spitfire BBQ to all my friends and family. It’s a definite five-star experience that I can’t wait to repeat.
See my video on YouTube @Justin_Wyatt
Samantha Jayne
First time trying Spitfire and was slightly underwhelmed after following the hype on socials.
Was very quiet on arrival with about 4 members of staff congregating at the door. Told them we had a reservation and all looked very confused but quickly seated us
Our server arrived, explained the menu, drinks etc. We ordered drinks and then put our food order in. Food arrived relatively quickly but there were only 3 other tables of people
We ordered 2 pit meals: 1x Pork belly burnt ends, brisket burnt ends, garlic sausage, dirty fries and slaw and 1x pork belly burnt ends, brisket burnt ends, brisket slice, tater tots, pit beans and some corn ribs to share
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Sides:
Dirty fries were tasty and piled high with toppings and the slaw was tasty and cut through the sweetness and fattiness of the meat
Tater tots were delicious, crispy and well seasoned and the pit beans were rich and really tasty
Corn ribs were meh…very underwhelming. Really tough and dry and not particularly pleasant
Meats:
Garlic sausage was tasty. The seasoning wasn’t overpowering and it has a really good snap to it that you’d expect from a smoked sausage
Pork belly burnt ends were a bit fatty and the apricot glaze was super sweet and overpowering.
Brisket burnt ends were also overly sweet, a little tough in places and the bbq sauce, as it cooled, made the outer edges of the burnt ends extremely chewy…and not in a good way
The brisket slice was delicious. Melt in your mouth and full of flavour…because it wasn’t smothered in anything sickly, just dry rub
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Overall, the food was decent but a tad dry where it had clearly been left under a heat lamp for a while. I feel like it would be much nicer if they didn’t cover the majority of the smoked meats in sweet sauces and let the flavour of the meat shine through. I also feel that serving the food on a plate rather than a silver tray would be better too. The tray kept swinging around when you tried to cut your food and was just not a great dining experience
The service was a bit lackluster unfortunately. The 2 young girls serving us (one was called Skye) spent a lot of time talking to each other and giggling and the host at the front of the restaurant was stood, for the most part, playing on his phone. Kinda ruined the atmosphere to be honest and it felt like most other restaurants rather than an American smokehouse
They also automatically add a 12% service charge onto your bill and don’t actually tell you which is exceptionally cheeky…especially when the service wasn’t good enough to warrant any amount of tip
Will try it again as want to give the St Louis Rib a go and hopefully it’ll be better next time
… moreWas very quiet on arrival with about 4 members of staff congregating at the door. Told them we had a reservation and all looked very confused but quickly seated us
Our server arrived, explained the menu, drinks etc. We ordered drinks and then put our food order in. Food arrived relatively quickly but there were only 3 other tables of people
We ordered 2 pit meals: 1x Pork belly burnt ends, brisket burnt ends, garlic sausage, dirty fries and slaw and 1x pork belly burnt ends, brisket burnt ends, brisket slice, tater tots, pit beans and some corn ribs to share
share
Sides:
Dirty fries were tasty and piled high with toppings and the slaw was tasty and cut through the sweetness and fattiness of the meat
Tater tots were delicious, crispy and well seasoned and the pit beans were rich and really tasty
Corn ribs were meh…very underwhelming. Really tough and dry and not particularly pleasant
Meats:
Garlic sausage was tasty. The seasoning wasn’t overpowering and it has a really good snap to it that you’d expect from a smoked sausage
Pork belly burnt ends were a bit fatty and the apricot glaze was super sweet and overpowering.
Brisket burnt ends were also overly sweet, a little tough in places and the bbq sauce, as it cooled, made the outer edges of the burnt ends extremely chewy…and not in a good way
The brisket slice was delicious. Melt in your mouth and full of flavour…because it wasn’t smothered in anything sickly, just dry rub
rub
Overall, the food was decent but a tad dry where it had clearly been left under a heat lamp for a while. I feel like it would be much nicer if they didn’t cover the majority of the smoked meats in sweet sauces and let the flavour of the meat shine through. I also feel that serving the food on a plate rather than a silver tray would be better too. The tray kept swinging around when you tried to cut your food and was just not a great dining experience
The service was a bit lackluster unfortunately. The 2 young girls serving us (one was called Skye) spent a lot of time talking to each other and giggling and the host at the front of the restaurant was stood, for the most part, playing on his phone. Kinda ruined the atmosphere to be honest and it felt like most other restaurants rather than an American smokehouse
They also automatically add a 12% service charge onto your bill and don’t actually tell you which is exceptionally cheeky…especially when the service wasn’t good enough to warrant any amount of tip
Will try it again as want to give the St Louis Rib a go and hopefully it’ll be better next time
I B
This is the kind of place Bourdain would’ve respected. No gimmicks, no nonsense just properly smoked meat done right. Easily the best smoked meat in Cardiff city centre. The portions are real, the kind that leave you satisfied and not thinking about food an hour later. The staff know their stuff and don’t hover, but they’re there when you need them, happy to point you in the right direction without trying to upsell nonsense. Prices are fair for the quality on the plate The manager with Irish accent his name escapes me, is a solid human being. You can tell he genuinely cares about the experience, his team, and doing things the right way. That matters. The vibe is low lighting, relaxed, unpretentious. No rush to get you out the door. There are private rooms upstairs for functions, which adds to that proper American barbecue joint feel. yeah sorry the photos aren’t great. I was far too keen to eat. But I can assure you, the food was top quality.
… moreRichard Miller-Williams
We came here for a family birthday meal and it was spot on from start to finish.
The food was absolutely amazing – full of flavour and generous portions – and the service was brilliant, really friendly and attentive without being over the top.
Prices were very sensible for the quality and amount of food you get, which made it even better for a family occasion.
Great atmosphere too, relaxed and welcoming.
Only a tiny thing to mention: on the website it says Cardiff England – easy fix, but worth correcting as we’re proudly in Wales!
We’ll definitely be back.
… moreThe food was absolutely amazing – full of flavour and generous portions – and the service was brilliant, really friendly and attentive without being over the top.
Prices were very sensible for the quality and amount of food you get, which made it even better for a family occasion.
Great atmosphere too, relaxed and welcoming.
Only a tiny thing to mention: on the website it says Cardiff England – easy fix, but worth correcting as we’re proudly in Wales!
We’ll definitely be back.
john pondo
Food was great to be fair! Not many places in the UK trying to bring around real authentic barbecue so I think it’s important to support them. Corn ribs were fantastic I have to say
The staff were lovely and the drinks were great too.
We did have a long wait for food, and I did need to chase somebody down for the bill which took a good while. However, the Cardiff restaurant is new so you can understand the staff finding their feet.
Cornbread would be a good addition to the menu!
… moreThe staff were lovely and the drinks were great too.
We did have a long wait for food, and I did need to chase somebody down for the bill which took a good while. However, the Cardiff restaurant is new so you can understand the staff finding their feet.
Cornbread would be a good addition to the menu!
Victoria Hidalgo
I went with my partner yesterday and we honestly had a nice time.
I see a lot of comments about the service but I thought the service was phenomenal compared to many restaurants here. I’m from America and having good service is a huge part of our dinning experience and this really felt really attentive. Everyone came to check up on us if everything was good or if we needed anything else. It was really nice.
The food was lovely! I’ve had BBQ back at home many times and it was really nice and it definitely satisfied my cravings for american food. The only thing it was missing was bread! I wish there was white bread that we could order on the side because that is typically how you have it. It was nice and chill and we enjoyed everything. We got the pit and we got 2 slices of brisket, 1 sausage, and 150g of burnt ends pork belly. We also got dirty fries and two cokes it was perfect for two of us!I went with my partner yesterday, and we honestly had a nice time.
I see a lot of comments about the service, but I thought the service was phenomenal compared to many restaurants here. I’m from America, and having good service is a huge part of our dining experience, and this really felt really attentive. Everyone came to check up on us if everything was good or if we needed anything else. It was really nice.
The food was lovely! I’ve had BBQ back at home many times, and it was really nice and it definitely satisfied my cravings for American food. The only thing it was missing was bread! I wish there was white bread that we could order on the side because that is typically how you have it. It was nice and chill, and we enjoyed everything. We got the pit, and we got 2 slices of brisket, 1 sausage, and 150g of burnt ends pork belly. We also got dirty fries and two Cokes; it was perfect for two of us!
… moreI see a lot of comments about the service but I thought the service was phenomenal compared to many restaurants here. I’m from America and having good service is a huge part of our dinning experience and this really felt really attentive. Everyone came to check up on us if everything was good or if we needed anything else. It was really nice.
The food was lovely! I’ve had BBQ back at home many times and it was really nice and it definitely satisfied my cravings for american food. The only thing it was missing was bread! I wish there was white bread that we could order on the side because that is typically how you have it. It was nice and chill and we enjoyed everything. We got the pit and we got 2 slices of brisket, 1 sausage, and 150g of burnt ends pork belly. We also got dirty fries and two cokes it was perfect for two of us!I went with my partner yesterday, and we honestly had a nice time.
I see a lot of comments about the service, but I thought the service was phenomenal compared to many restaurants here. I’m from America, and having good service is a huge part of our dining experience, and this really felt really attentive. Everyone came to check up on us if everything was good or if we needed anything else. It was really nice.
The food was lovely! I’ve had BBQ back at home many times, and it was really nice and it definitely satisfied my cravings for American food. The only thing it was missing was bread! I wish there was white bread that we could order on the side because that is typically how you have it. It was nice and chill, and we enjoyed everything. We got the pit, and we got 2 slices of brisket, 1 sausage, and 150g of burnt ends pork belly. We also got dirty fries and two Cokes; it was perfect for two of us!
Amy Everson
Great place – great food, great service and fabulous cocktails Mac’n cheese not quite the same awesomeness as the Bristol one but everything else was amazing. Fab for groups of friends and couples alike. Definitely recommend
… moreS M
We had a great lunch here yesterday. We had the lunch deal for £12 each, very reasonable as it included refillable drinks, main and side of chips. My hubby loved the pulled pork wrap (really tasty), and I enjoyed the sausage roll (hubby says not for him as texture bit too dense but I liked it, the sauce had a gentle kick to it which was nice) and the chips were amazing, well seasoned. We also ordered hot honey cornbread (crispy sides which were quite an unexpected but nice texture, the filling was soft and tasted nice with a bit of of a kick from the green bits presumably green chillies in the cornbread and hot honey) and dirty fries (yummy). The service was outstanding, the guy who served us was attentive and friendly, he made the experience so much better! Will come back here again to try the other things on the menu. I think this place will be good for groups too.
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