Leeds
has got a fair few BBQ joints; Cattle Grid, Red's True BBQ...The Pit, which
opened just last year is the most recent to join the ever-popular American-style
BBQ restaurant/cocktail bar group. I have to admit...it's my favourite so far. My
flatmate and I visited The Pit on a rainy Tuesday evening for some much needed
not-student-rice-or-noodles meal out. The place was pretty empty apart from a
few crowded around the bar, however, as we found out, the later it got, the
busier The Pit got. It’s cosy diner style booths packed out much later on as
people rounded up for a booze rich, carb loaded dinner and not surprisingly.
The Pit's menu offers classic American-style food, including burgers; pulled
pork with streaky bacon and smashed apple sauce alongside huge portions of
lobster and ribs (for about £30 if you're treating yourself). The surf and turf
combo is The Pit's speciality; lobster is paired up with pretty much any meat,
including huge steaks- again not your average student dinner. I would
personally recommend the bangers and beans; the smoky BBQ Boston beans were
to-die for and the sautéed onions were amazingly complimented by the freshness
of the house coleslaw. The cocktail list is equally exciting with DIY-shakeable
jam and vodka jars and peanut butter laden bourbon concoctions mixed with caramel
and chocolate liqueurs. The food came quickly and the service was excellent.
Unlimited condiments and an amazing homemade BBQ sauce was a personal heaven. A
MUST for anyone with a love for big portions and meaty dinners. Or if not for
dinner, break the bank with some adventurous cocktails.
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