Best Chicken in London

The Breakfast Club at Canary Wharf features a menu that's all about bringing together the world of breakfast and dinner with some spectacular chicken and waffles. Head downstairs afterwards and you'll find one of the most interesting secret bars in the business. 

Craving the great tastes of the USA? Experience an all-American menu of Southern-fried classics, delicious whiskey cocktails and a rock 'n' roll playlist at Porky's. Bringing the essence of Memphis to the heart of Camden, it's a fantastic place to gorge on chicken.

Purveyors of all things chicken, Whyte & Brown is the Soho restaurant bringing industrial interiors, enticing dishes and thirst-quenching drinks to the table. Think scotch eggs, chicken burgers and sharing plates, with a long list of wines, beers, cocktails and spirits to choose from.

Cooking up some of the best chicken dishes in London, Marsha is a Southbank bar and restaurant that poultry fans need to visit. Located at Gabriel's Wharf, the kitchen serves up some delicious morsel, including tenders and black truffle mayo and whole roasted birds, ideal for sharing.

No one quite does chicken like the Deep South, and there's a part of it Spitalfields. It's all in the name really at Absurd Bird, making it one of the perfect places to eat chicken in London thanks to a menu packed with everything from fried chicken tenders to hot chicken wings.

Love jerk chicken? Get yourself down to Prince of Peckham, whose kitchen is run by the Caribbean specialists White Men Can't Jerk. Expect everything from sticky wings to curried mutton croquettes to buttermilk fried chicken wings and deep fried jumbo shrimp.

Dirty Bones is all about big, meaty plates of food washed down by great cocktails, so of course they supply some of the best fried chicken in London. Hop in for classic, American-style crispy fried chicken – full or half – alongside drool-worthy chicken and waffles. 

If you're a fan of the finger-lickin' stuff, then you're gonna want a taste of Cocotte. From crispy chicken on freshly baked croissant waffles to rotisserie birds sourced from the Loire Valley, this is French food at its finest. Head to Hoxton for all this and cracking cocktails to boot.

Let's be real. We love a London spot that has plant-based options, and The Plough Clapham Junction gives you that with their free CHKN. You can indulge in their chicken and waffles or breaded crumbed burgers for a guilt-free bite.

Fronting an all-American experience of bowling, cocktails and diner classics, All Star Lanes is a top spot for eating chicken in London. Looking for a quirky date idea? Head on over to get a few competitive rounds in before gorging on their menu of classic dishes. 

Delicious chicken should come with equally great entertainment? That's where the Blues Kitchen comes in. Head on over for hot buffalo wings and tonnes of other BBQ meats inspired by the American way of dining. Not in East London? Head to their Brixton or Camden outposts. 

On the hunt for fried chicken? Apothecary in Shoreditch is ready to serve you some of the best in the city, with a Japanese spin on the tasty dish. Alongside this, you'll find sushi, Hirata buns and more, plus dreamy cocktails and beers.

You may know BrewDog for their extensive range of craft beer, but they're also backing everything up with heaps of fried chicken goodness. Head on over to one of their bars for fried chicken burgers and wings alongside meat-free versions and spicy cauliflower bites. 

If you've got a craving for rotisserie-style chicken, Coqbull Soho is just the restaurant for you. Feast on gourmet burgers, grilled dishes and organic beef specials with an array of signature Coqtails  served by some of the finest bartenders in the West End. 

What more do you need from a chicken restaurant than this Covent Garden staple? Maxwell's is delivering crispy burgers and delicious chicken wings laced with buffalo and BBQ sauce, alongside fun cocktails and thick milkshakes to top off your American-style dining experience. 

This Hoxton Square restaurant is home to some of the best fried chicken in East London. Think, a buttermilk coating with paprika, garlic and brown sugar then fried in cayenne-infused oil, making sure your meal at Louie's always has a little extra kick to it. 

Looking for somewhere to eat vegan chicken and waffles in London? The Full Nelson is a Deptford spot specialising in plant-based junk food, including hearty brunch plates, burgers and juicy sides, plus there's plenty of booze to wash everything down with.