Dirty Bones (Kensington)

• There are two new words on the lips of West London Foodies right now and they are Dirty Bones
• The new hot spot is causing quite a stir
• I knew this was one place I had to get down to and sample for myself
• What follows is an account of my evening illustrated by the glorious photography of one of my industry faves
• All pictures are his and I think you will agree
• The entrance to Dirty Bones is just a short walk from High Street Ken
• It isn't the most obvious of doorways if you're not sure what you are looking for but once you find it
• Dimly lit and on trend with a buzzing atmosphere
• Complete with a with a slight shabby chic finish
• Especially with the addition of little details
• Before we took our seats we were shown to the bar and indulged in a few of their great tasting cocktails
• My favourite of the few that we tried was The Littlest Hobo
• Other noteworthy concoctions were the Mutt's Nuts Woodford Reserve
• We were here for the chow and were ravenous after a long day at work
• A dangerous state indeed when met with a menu like that of Dirty Bones
• The main event here is the Hot Dog menu
• All available (except the burger dog) with either a Beef
• The hot dog menu is available throughout the day from the kiosk at street level
• We started with Grilled &
• The surprise find though was the Spice Fried Chicken
• This stuff was incredible
• The skin is perfectly crisp and hardly secretes any grease at all but somehow the chicken is still juicy and tender
• The result is some of the best chicken I've ever had in London
• After the plates were clean we turned our heads to dessert
• It's a fun creation with a hot molten chocolate cookie accompanied by a glass of milk ice cream
• My favourite thing about the ice cream was that it reminded me of the old Vanilla Mini Milk ice creams I used to eat as a kid
• Who doesn't love a dish with a side of nostalgia
• Dirty Bones (Kensington) executes superbly with great drinks
• Bar gets busy with excited T O readers
• In theme drinks are mixed to perfection
• The drinks were done and I was hungry
• Not to be confused with Big Dirty Burger popping up around London
• Where the light is low and the beats are brash
• Food like this is often given little thought
• The man behind this original menu is Ross Clarke
• The Asian Dog is a piquant and sharp sausage in a brioche bun kimchee puré
• The real labour of love on the menu is the fried chicken it&rsquo
• Free range boned thighs and drumsticks are brined for 12 hours with star anise
• The end result is superbly succulent expect a chin covered in juice
• Triple cooked fries were impossible to leave alone (£
• Bakes beans were boozed up with bourbon and include marshmallows for their gelatinous
• The padron peppers were a little too charred (I&rsquo
• The jar of grilled pickles billowed out the smoke they were flavoured with
• Dessert came in the form of an intense dark chocolate cookie so gooey it was on the verge of changing physical state
• Served in a glass with a straw to look like milk
• My failed attempt at sucking a solid through it was a good indication of my level of inebriation by this point (£
• S tasting menu is a dessert in its own right and a good
• Dirty Bones is the sort of place for a group of mates to take over the corner of and settle down for the evening with cocktails
• A rollicking night out with your mates
• Hot dog bread was stale and very chewy meet
• The fried chicken was OK along with the mac and cheese
• Nothing exciting but it really is much more than that
• Dirty Bones is at risk of getting lost within all of these places and not standing out
• This was mostly because Ade missed out on the first visit and was pretty angry when I told him my findings
• Once as an invitation and once just as regular punters was the service
• On both trips the staff were great and friendly
• The entrance by day is a hot dog stand
• A door leads you through a hallway of neon into a dark bar where the hostess table is a pinball machine
• Cute boxy shelves like a game of Tetris gone wrong line the walls with random items that are well and truly glued down (I wasn&rsquo
• On the first visit live music was provided by Three and a Half Men
• They never seem to get much air time with those bloody burgers always stealing the show
• Triple Cooked Chips are everywhere
• Since chef Ross Clarke is in the house (ex Fat Duck Experimental Kitchen)
• The street stand is just a cover for the main event though a stylish and quirky bar &
• M and I made our way in to the bar after being greeted by friendly front of house whose work station is a pinball table
• I started off with a very drinkable Big Apple Berentzen's Apple
• Peychaud's Bitters with a flame grilled Toffee Apple Slice
• We were hesitant about moving into the dining room as the bar was so attractive
• The problem with hot dogs in a restaurant is that it is all over too quickly (I was not a Bubbledogs fan)
• Dirty Bones have you covered with some really interesting sides
• The Bourbon Beans were outstanding
• Beef Short Ribs with a House BBQ sauce that involves marshmallows
• Ross Clarke saved a bit of showmanship for dessert too with his take on Milk &
• We went for the latter a respectable ring doughnut with a glass of ice cream disguised as a coffee
• We both agreed that it was a wonderful example of the genre
• Downstairs is open Tue Sat 6 12 and Sun 6 10
• Dirty Bones selection of hot dogs sport the best beef/pork dressed in the appropriate gown for their country
• One more thing if you think you're going to get away with not trying a drink
• Everyone I was with thought the music was excellent and completely matched the 70s retro lounge feel of the place
• I'd actually already had a Dirty Bones hot dog from when they launched and were giving away dogs for free
• Found it very hard to choose between the Mexican (topped with pulled pork
• Lime sour cream and guacamole) and the Asian (topped with wasabi mayo
• We enquired about the 'Dirty fries' and found out they were their regular triple cooked fries but topped with cheese and jalapenos and onions
• They sounded amazing but with my Asian dog I though it might be a bit much
• These dirty fries are done in quite an understated way and I wouldn't have felt like a right pig if I'd ordered them as well
• I satisfied myself with regular fries as well
• It came with a warm slice of toffee apple on the top which was absolutely delicious
• Quite a lot of people took a risk and ordered the highly alcoholic sounding Deputy Dog (a lot of the cocktails are dog themed) which had tequila in it
• It was also topped up with Ting and was a long drink
• Even if it was a little 'short'
• The hot dogs available are more interesting
• The crunchy seaweed on top was worth ordering this one alone
• The wasabi was at a perfect level for me like English mustard
• Everyone else was full of praise for their hot dogs
• The girl who ordered the veggie version was loudest among them
• I think she was genuinely surprised to find herself liking a hot dog so much
• That even though I'm sure they were triple fried
• I suspect that was for small measures (they didn't specify on the menu)
• Even then we might have stayed but it was the day before pay day
• I've got myself a bit of a reputation for knowing the 'cool' places to go and keeping on top of the Zeitgeist and this was the first place we had all been on my recommendation
• Located just a few minutes away from Kensington High Street tube station Dirty Bones is a funky underground bar/restaurant
• With a range of exciting cocktails on the menu there is a lot of options and me and my friends tried almost all of them
• My favourite was the one called You Chicken
• With regards to food the selection is smaller but they are all super good
• I can safely say that on both occasions I have found no problem with the food or drinks
• My favorite is the Dirt Bones Martini
• My personal favorites were the ribs and chicken
• I also sampled the best hot dogs here ever
• The interiors were rather trendy and upbeat giving it a great vibe
• The drinks are also delicious and appetizing
• The ambiance is lively and the decor is also quite good
• To begin with staff was amicable but not prompt
• There were delays in order serving and staff was giving no head to complaints
• The hot dog quantity was less for the price
• What ruined the vibe was the darkness
• The expensive bill that was provided in the ned
• Dirty Bones (Kensington) is known for the food which is quite popular in the city now a days and which is not healthy either
• Dirty Bones (Kensington) is kind of beautiful too
• If you like having these type of dishes then Dirty Bones (Kensington) is a sure visit for you
• Because I went here with my partner once and loved their food as well as their service
• In fact the dishes are made with so much care that out of all the dishes that i have tried
• A couple of weeks ago I was feeling a little bit poorly
• I spent the majority of these days tucked up in bed with a hot water bottle feeling a little bit sorry for myself
• The star of these programs was often a hot dog
• After a few days I was left feeling better and craving a good old hot dog
• So when a friend and I were looking for a place to go for supper
• These hot dogs were beginning to sound better and better
• I have to say was both of our favourite
• It came topped with kimchee puree
• Spicy corn and a smoke filled jar of pickles (I feel this is the Heston influence coming out
• We left the meal with embarrassingly messy napkins but so satisfied
• Dirty Bones (Kensington) is definitely worth a try
• The food is delicious and it is all pretty well priced
• The only problem is I am now in need of another one of those Asian dogs
• London s really thriving with creativity when it comes to turn rhe most challenging spaces into restaurants these days
• So good that I found myself with a second one in hand in no time
• We were seated reasonably quickly ( the place was VERY busy)
• I have to say i was disappointed about the food
• The beef ribs were good but at £
• None of us were ready to leave
• I called up Dirty Bones to push back our table which they did with little argument
• The bar was busy and the restaurant was almost full
• Going through a doorway takes you into the Restaurant which is a mix of booths &
• S attention and were shown to our table
• Because we were an hour late
• First to arrive were the Hot Dogs
• A classic dog with kimchi puré
• It was a little messy to eat and I was very concerned that I&rsquo
• Went for the Spicy Chicken Burger which was served with charred lettuce &
• I did agree with Mr Fiancé
• Dude when he said the chicken was cooked well
• The coating was crispy whilst the chicken was tender &
• Mr Dude did say that whilst the chicken was really good
• The burger itself was definitely lacking &
• Could have done with a gherkin or maybe some tomato&rsquo
• The triple cooked dirty fries with chilli cheese sauce
• Cactus salsa were really good
• The fact that they were triple cooked meant I couldn&rsquo
• T possibly devour more than a handful without feeling like I was undoing all the good I&rsquo
• Cheese a shot (I felt this was a waste of calories altogether and was quite heavy) &
• The Collard Greens with caramelised onions
• Confit garlic which had a really great flavour and were buttery without being greasy
• Juicy meat patties served with flash fries
• Many of these American style burger joints are lacking in style and feel like one of those &lsquo
• A new underground restaurant near High Street Kensington is somewhat a fun concept of serving hot dogs
• Meat on bones and cocktails in what is known to be one of the poshest addresses in London
• The best way to spend a celebratory evening is by feeding and watering your nearest and dearest
• Dirty Bones were rolling out the free cocktails like there was no tomorrow and if there was
• So the toughest decision we had to make all night was whether to go for the Dog
• Everything is made from scratch here
• This is potentially the best burger I have had
• An amazing atmosphere and is set in an amazing location
• Dirty Bones BBQ sauce is may just blow your mind too
• To start I went with the Charred Padron Peppers with a Chipotle &
• The mixture of flavours was great and it was a reasonable sized portion and a reasonable price (Especially for Kensington)
• Sides on my own and there was that time with the bargain bucket that I try not to think about
• As all the best new places open up at the very other end of town
• S therefore something of a blessing when somewhere with street potential opens up in my end of town
• That place is Dirty Bones in High Street Kensington
• I hope when I die my heaven is dirty bones except that I don't get morbidly obese from eating it every day for every meal
• If I'm honest I hope heaven is also me giving like
• My husband beat me to the ordering but started strong with chicken wings and the Dirty Dog
• From its mass shooting to the wonder that is Donald Trump
• Neither of which are generally up my street
• Though have to say I was not sold on the crushed up sour cream pringles stuck to the rim of the glass
• Apparently I was missing out
• I welcome you with a big hello
• Dirty Bones is essentially an American comfort food diner
• The original in South Ken branch transforms at night into a cool retro cocktail bar with a couple of DJs (Thursdays to Saturdays) spinning sould and old school funk
• S Sunday morning and the effects of the night before are rearing their hungover head
• My visit started with learning how to make a Dirty Mary
• The seated area is assorted with attractive quirky dé
• The word PLAY is lit up with the individual letters sitting at playful angles
• This is the best burger in London bar none
• The dining hotspot in Kensington is quite something
• Bright red neon lights reflect the mirrors with Dirty Bones Cocktail bar and restaurant and a crossbone
• It should be noted that the brunch menu (which includes lunchtime) is different to the normal menu online which I'm guessing is the dinner menu
• I hope when I die my heaven is dirty bones except that I don&rsquo
• M honest I hope heaven is also me giving like
• The entrance was pretty subtle and easy to miss
• It was pretty packed when we were there but we were promptly seated and served
• I am in just Love with Dirty Bones (Kensington)
• The cocktails were good quality and they keep coming round taking drinks order ensuring that you go the moneys worth

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