The Bell & Brisket @ The Barley Mow

3 Reviews on “The Bell & Brisket @ The Barley Mow”

• Felicia Tan

  I recently popped in for the launch of The Bell & Brisket at The Barley Mow. I first tried their salt beef bagel at their street food stall when they did a weekend at Southbank which I enjoyed. I mean, who doesn’t love salt beef bagels?? I tried the Lord Rupert and The Duke which were both really delicious and full of flavour. The filthy fries are not to be missed – topped with beef, pickled cabbage, gherkins, jalapeo, sour cream, English mustard, chipotle relish and melted Cheddar…need I say more? So filthy, but so worth the calories!They also do a range of pickle platters – I tried the one with all braised brisket which was served with bread and more pickles – you really can’t have too much pickles…I would definitely make a visit to check them out if you haven’t already. dancing-in-high-heels.blogspot.com

  January 18, 2016, 1:08 am

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• KS_Ate_Here

  About 3 years ago now, I started to really get into the food scene in London and more specifically, the streetfood scene. It was around this time that things were just starting to really ramp up and the whole concept was become more and more popular. Back then, streetfood conglomerates the likes of Kerb and Streetfeast were nothing like the mammoth operations they are now and small independent markets were the calling card of the hardcore. Harringgay Market was one of these independent markets; a small neighbourhood setup located in the middle of suburbia in a school playground but with a big reputation for having an outstanding collection of food. It was here that I got my first taste of Bell and Brisket and the love affair has continued to develop ever since. Fast forward to now and Bel, the brains behind some of the best salt beef you will ever taste in London, has turned her iconic green trailer into a permanent site as she embarks on an indefinite residency at the Barley Mow in Shoreditch. For so many years, I’ve found myself chasing her like a love-struck puppy just wanting that little bit more comfort so on hearing this news, I unsurprisingly paid a visit. What I found was something that took me by surprise. Yes I’ve always loved Bell and Brisket on the streets (with the Lord Rupert ranking as one of my favourite streetfood items of all time) but what Bel could do from a permanent elevated the experience to another level. The salt beef was so much more tender and fresher than I had tasted before and the buns themselves were much more refined. The Duke bagel (with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and a chipotle tomato sauce) was divine and may very well have replaced the Lord Rupert as my preferred option but the Baron Beethoven, with its house pickled beetroot equally set my tastebuds alight. Combine any bun with a side of the must-have Filthy Fries (topped with an insane slow cooked brisket) and you’ve got yourself a meal which will leave you smiling and coming back more. As with any venture, you look to embark on the next progression as you develop over time. Bell and Brisket has proven that they have completely nailed the streetfood game and have already begun to translate that success to their new home even before the branding stickers have settled on the windows. I’m excited to see what the future holds; even more so now I know exactly where they are 7 days a week. Also follow me on Twitter @annixontong and @wetrykai and on Instagram @annixontong. wetrykai.wordpress.com

  January 7, 2016, 10:15 pm

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• Melissa Thompson

  Bagels were always a snack for me. If I was on Brick Lane I’d grab a salt beef one from Biegel Bake, occasionally grabbing a few extra plain ones to toast for breakfast and savour their chewy goodness. I liked them but they were always the supporting act, never the headliner.Then, at Kerb on the Quay, I ordered a Duke from The Bell And Brisket. I knew it was a game-changer before I even took my first bite; just looking at its construction was all I needed to know this was special. And then eating it, I was blown away by every bite, each offering something different, be it the meaty savouriness of the salt beef, the zing of the tomato chipotle sauce or the tang of the pickles. And I haven’t even mentioned the cheese yet, the Monterey Jack blowtorched before my eyes and now adding to the taste sensation.So I was pretty excited to hear they were taking up residency at The Barley Mow in Shoreditch, on Curtain Road. A cosy boozer. I knew it was a game-changer before I even took my first bite; just looking at its construction was all I needed to know this was special. And then eating it, I was blown away by every bite, each offering something different, be it the meaty savouriness of the salt beef, the zing of the tomato chipotle sauce or the tang of the pickles. And I haven’t even mentioned the cheese yet, the Monterey Jack blowtorched before my eyes and now adding to the taste sensation.So I was pretty excited to hear they were taking up residency at The Barley Mow in Shoreditch, on Curtain Road. A cosy boozer, it’s a great match for the straight-up, honest good food being offered by Bell & Brisket while still accounting for the fact it’s in London’s hipster capital. First up I relived that first taste with a Duke, only this time swapping salt beef for ale-braised brisket and my word. The meat was beautiful; tender, juicy and so tasty. Again the flavour combination of tangy, cheesy and slight acidity were perfect. Then came the Lord Rupert with salt beef (every bagel is available with either salt beef or ale-braised brisket), and cheddar, dijon mayonnaise, pickles, and the Lord Baron Beethoven, with pickled beets, fresh horseradish cream and mustard on lovely black rye buns.Debuting on their residency menu is a selection of platters marrying different pickles and sourdough with the different meats or mackerel, perfect for those who don’t fancy bread. There’s also an impressive selection of fries topped with their fine, fine goodies.Thanks to the Bell & Brisket I’ll never look at bagels on the same way though few could match the excellence on display here. Do yourself a favour & check them out.

  January 7, 2016, 3:51 am

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