Sticky Fingers

Sticky Fingers used to be a good place for BBQ but ever since the new management has taken over, it’s been going steadily downhill. Gave it three shots, but now we’re officially done. Staff can be quite snotty, overpriced, prices fluctuate constantly (v annoying), food takes time and comes out lukewarm which is really off-​putting, fries are definitely frozen, salad tastes gritty, 12.5% service charge added — the list is endless. They’re on the Entertainer app where youre supposed to get 50% 7 days a week, but staff don’t have a clue as to how the offer works so will charge you full price. It’s a bit of a mess really. Best avoided.

So I’m from the states on holiday in London with my mom. We were recommended Sticky Fingers from a relative who had had it before when in London. Monday’s are 40−50% off so we decided to try it. Overall the manager and staff were incredibly friendly and the atmosphere was nice as well, however the food was mediocre at best. My mom had the brisket and I had the Mac and cheese with a side salad. The brisket was good and definitely worth a try but that’s probably the only thing worth trying it here since without the discount the prices were exceedingly high even for tourists who had come to expect London’s high prices. The Mac and cheese wasn’t bad as well but we’ve had better at other restaurants while on holiday. Lastly the side salad was probably the worst I’ve ever had, it was frozen and tasted like dirt. Overall the experience was mediocre but we’ve definitely had better while on our stay here in London and you can definitely find better places within this area.

The Brisket would have been 5 stars, but the tiny portion on the large bun (£13.95) was, as proportions go, disappointing. The baby-​back ribs were excellent but not remarkable; the milk shakes, fries and onion rings were good, but don’t merit a special trip. All in all, if friends wanted to go, we’d go and be happy with the baby-​back ribs, but I’d rather go to Bodean’s for burnt ends — now that’s BBQ!

Great vibe! Really made you feel great walking in. Was warmly welcomed and received incredible service the whole evening! The spanish waitress was not only incredible attentive but had such a beautiful personality as well. We only ordered specials and they were great! Peanut butter burgers and a BBQ hot dog… wait we did have the pulled pork nachos too (so good we got a 2^nd order!!!). She even convinced us to have dessert! Some super sundae… I am feeling it this morning. I need the gym!!!

Had a hankering for ribs– and this is definitely the place to go! All 6 of us had different kinds of ribs and all were super happy. The place lost one star here after we’ve been given dessert menus, we all gathered up courage to have a shake and when waitress got back and told us the milkshake machine is not working. Boo

Over priced burger, with a side of bad service. Last week I ordered a burger, which on their menu outside stated it to be at a cheaper price than the original, however when I asked for takeaway of the burger they said it was more expensive to take away then to eat in, which is ridiculous. Not to mention, that as soon as I walked in, I almost felt unwelcomed by the staff at the front desk, from the glances, to the way he expected my order after not giving me a menu, to the way he handed me my burger. Ah! Now on to the burger, to which they put tomato in when I asked for it not to be, and the ridiculous price. As soon as I opened the burger it was wet and the bun was soggy, nothing compared to the cheaper priced burger joint, GBK. Overall, the burger was bland and was not expecting my first time at Sticky fingers to be this awful.

Oh dear!
Let us start at the beginning, we sat down at a little table right in the middle of the rapidly filling up restaurant. The waiter took our drinks order, I had been looking forward to trying some of the cocktails on their website menu (which has irritating music playing in the background… hello 1995), but was told rather curtly that these were no longer available as this was an old menu. The prices are higher on the new menu too…
No matter, we had a couple of cocktails which weren’t bad and asked the waiter to take our food order once we had finished. This was clearly a problem as we sat for at least 15 minutes after finishing, menus closed waiting for someone to come past. The waiter rushed past, I caught his eye and said ‘Hi’, he said ‘Hi’ then moved to clearing another table.
Eventually he came back and took our order, with a clumsy up-​sell asking us if we wanted large starters… why would we want large starters when there is a whole back of ribs to come, I digress.
The starters arrived, one Southern fried wings, one BBQ wings. Both on the cusp of being cold, both slightly pink in the middle. Fair enough, this place is known for it’s BBQ right, this is how it comes… ok, they weren’t bad although the pink was a little worrying and the ‘tobasco’ southern fried chicken was really just battered chicken.
While we waited and waited for our mains we heard the table behind sending back their food for being cold, in-​fact while we were there several dishes went back to the kitchen untouched. Were these wrong orders? What are the waiters doing?
The table behind got their replacement chicken… we still waited.
Hooray! It arrived… uh oh, chicken was barely warm… again, this time it was going back. We broached this subject with the waiter, who’s response was… and I quote «how come?», bemused we just looked at him, he said again, slightly more forcefully «how come?». Wtf? He then sighed and took it away to be reheated, at which point we definitely regretted coming here.
My ribs were not so hot either, and really no better than Waitrose own brand. Not a patch in Bodeans or perhaps any other reputable BBQ place in London.
After waiting for 15 minutes for the table to be cleared, that was enough! The maître d’ clearly saw our pain and was good enough to remove the chicken and starters from our bill, which even then was not small.
This place is the worst of TGI Fridays, meets the worst of Hard Rock Café.

Mini Hard Rock Café featuring American style BBQ. Ok, I guess, but very underwhelming. A few snafus on the service department, but this was the only thing in Kensington that wasn’t packed. Would I go there again? Probably not… Unless I’m starving and everything else is packed again.

The value for money of the food, stand alone, was almost okay. Everything else was poor.
We hadn’t reserved, so had to wait at the bar. At some restaurants this is a bearable, almost enjoyable stage, here it was terrible. There were 4 people behind the bar with only 1 dedicated to «waiting list» customers — it was over 20 minutes before we placed our order. The drinks menu was uninspired and the bar tender was sloppy and unskilled.
They had managed to fit over 200 people into the restaurant when really it should only have 100. The tables were very crowded and waiters were squeezing through and bumping customers in the back so often you got used to it. Way too many children and noisy groups for a civilised dinner.
Service was about average. Food was okay.

Had a good time and left stuffed after great burgers, buffalo wings & poppers.
However, the fries were a let down — very ordinary and maybe frozen too.
Why not offer options — cajun or twice fried?
Love Sticky Fingers but with mounting competition these days they do need to up their game.

I’m a big fan of Sticky Fingers as I have been going since I was a child. It was better in the old days but it is still a good night out and good food. We always used to go for someone’s birthday so we had a trip recently for my birthday even though it was actually not for another 3 weeks!
This is an American style diner owned by Bill Wyman from the Rolling Stones with lots and lots of memorabilia on the walls.
As a restaurant it is usually very busy so if you can book ahead do. The staff are usually very helpful but do seem to be rushing around a lot so if you are in a rush this is not the place for you.
The menu has a lot of the usual things you would expect from a diner, burgers of various flavours, chicken, ribs and a few Veggie Options. This is an important factor for me so veggie options are Veggie Burger which is a pattie or assorted veg mushed together but cooked as well as it could be. They also have vegetable fajitas as an option which are apparently very onion heavy and then a couple of salads. I wasn’t overly impressed but I was there for a burger and the burger was good so I got what I wanted. Fries were good too and you usually get a good portion with a bit of salad on the side too.
Note for meat eaters: now I have it on good authority from another regular visitor to Sticky Fingers that they have now changed their cooking policy for meat and will not cook your burger rare or anything like rare. The closest you will get is Medium. No idea why and this will probably be a negative for some.
They also have a bar with a huge selection of cocktails, and, although I haven’t had one for a while, I remember the milkshakes being very yummy.
Price wise you won’t pay over the odds but things will be on the slightly more expensive side of things, but I have always had a great time whenever I have been to visit and I will no doubt return again — perhaps for another fake birthday!
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the bream was tasty and the burger was dripping with beefy goodness, but neither made our fingers as sticky as the toffee pudding. good food, rock & roll ambience. nice place if you’re jones-​ing for american grub.

I usually go on Mondays for their great Hamburgers at 50% off. You get a large, good quality burger in a nice bun, fries, a bit of salad, and the delicious relish tray. Good service and atmosphere, and of course great music too.

I have been to Sticky Fingers a few times over the years and my impression always stays the same.
They have a GOOD standard of food & service which has been consistent AND a nice «upbeat» atmosphere but whenever anybody suggests going there at least 3 other places pop in my head to visit instead.
A friend recently suggested going there because: «They have the best Ribs in London». I personally think that ‘Bodean’s BBQ’, ‘Chicago Rib Shack’ & ‘The Big Easy’ are better but as they were picking up the bill we went here instead.
The starter of Nachos were decent — covered in a tasty cheese AND with a dipping bowl of Chili con queso.
The Quesadilla was OK but not comparable to most Tex-​Mex places as it lacked authenticity.
I had the Bourbon Glazed Ribs and my buddy opted for the Hickory Smoked ones. The sauces were both very sweet and fairly similar. The meat was very tender and fell away from the bones easily. Sadly they may have been overcooked (pre-​boiled) as the actual taste of Pork was lacking once the sauce had been licked off.
The French Fries were done just right & the Mashed Potato was very rich in a buttery way. The «Apple Coleslaw» was too sweet to my liking.
The «Monday Madness» offer means mains are discounted by 20−50% and some cocktails are ½ price too so it is definitely worth trying out on that particular day if you are unsure.

I don’t mean to be a harsh reviewer on this one… but it is selling itself as an American rib joint and I will have to judge it based on all my previous rib experiences.
+ The cocktails were strong and tasty
+ The guacamole was yummy
+ The BBQ and Bourbon sauces were full of flavour
+ There was lots of chilli rub on the chilli rub wings
+ Big portions
+ Fun décor
— The Buffalo wings were not Buffalo wings… they were coated in a smoky BBQ sauce.
–The Rock and Roll burger didn’t have any flavour to it. It was ok because it was doused in BBQ sauce, but I found it very bland otherwise
— The ribs were a bit dry and didn’t fall off the bone. effort was required.
It wasn’t bad… but I’ll be trying a few other rib places before coming back here.

Never been through the door. .. why 5 stars I hear you ask. Well guys/gals…they deliver!
They deliver THE BEST «Burger to your door» in London bar none. Great rings, great fries, great burgers and hot food (unusual for a delivery burger I think you’ll agree).
But the ribs guys…the ribs. .. 3 types, the usual sticky stuff but a dry-​rubbed with a hint of chili. .. YUM. Meat falling off it, big portions, and all at your home. Can’t fail.
Must go there one day. .. but in the meantime I’ll stay at home and pour another beer

Wir mögen Bill Wyman’s Sticky Fingers in Kensington und ich war mit meiner Tochter heute wieder da. Nach zwei Virgin Cocktails aßen wir einen STICKY Stack Double Classic Burger und einen ROCK’n’ROLL BURGER mit smoked bacon, cheese & bbq sauce. Das sind richtig gut gegrillte Burger aus hochwertigem Hackfleisch, jedenfalls kein Fastfood Junk. Es war reichlich und wir haben danach kein Dessert mehr angehen können. Eigentlich hatten wir bereits Sticky’s Super Sundae oder Sticky’s Toffee Pudding ins Auge gefasst.
Im Hintergrund hängen Bill Wyman’s Bassgitarren und zahlreiche goldene Schallplatten der Rolling Stones. Ich habe immer darauf gehofft, Bill Wyman einmal zu sehen, wenn er die Abendkasse bei Sticky Fingers abholt, aber leider, leider hat sich das bisher nie so ergeben.

Not being a lover of any kind of American fast food, some may wonder what in Harold Camping’s name was I doing in this joint. Seeking rapture or a high gastronomical form of spirituality? Not at all. And, readers, it had nothing to do with the fact that I already knew it was a mixture of ‘Planet Hollywood,’ ‘The Hard Rock Café’ and ‘Thank God It’s Fridays.’ I was taken by an American friend who wanted to prove to me, that to get good American food, you actually had to go outside the USA.
While that statement lacked a certain logic to me, being a compliant type of gal, I humoured the fellow. It wasn’t until I was inside that it was mentioned that Bill Wyman of ‘Rolling Stones’ fame was the owner. Just as well I was told that inside — and about to be served, as I’ve seen Bill on the Greek Isle of Myconos a little the worst for wear and I therefore presumed, unfairly, the grub might be the same.
Shows one should never pre-​judge anything. In desperate moments of borderline malnutrition — while working in many parts of the USA I confess to having eaten at places with the uncomfortable name of ‘Fatburgers’ and the beast of all beasts, ‘Denny’s.’ Ignoring all the wonderful musical bric a brac memorabilia around the walls of ‘Sticky Fingers’ designed to influence the ‘naïve’ and ‘star struck’ I can honestly say, with great reluctance, I thoroughly enjoyed every single bite of Wyman’s offerings. Much like when the great man was on the stage performing, every bad feature of his personal life was forgotten and you enjoyed the moment.
The ‘Clouseau’ ‘amburger was delicious. I have never had better. Salads superb, and as for the smoked ribs, I say to my favourite old eating haunt in the San Fernando Valley, LA. ‘Tony Roma’s’ You might never see me again, Buddy. You could never compete with ‘Sticky Fingers.‘
I think the moderate prices that one finds at ‘Sticky Fingers’ are probably because Wyman saves on the silver. This is a joint where you can be as Neanderthal as you like — cutlery is optional — you may never touch it, which means, it never gets a chance to fall, ‘by accident’ into your purse.
Well done, Bill. You tried the best of American food in the States. Given ‘em the best on the stage — and just like your music, you’ve also outdone the buggers in the food department on your own home turf!

If you like mega portions and memorabilia all over the walls but have had enough of TGI’s then this is the place to go. Just off the high street it’s an amazing find.
try not to eat too much and hold out for the desert menu, trust me it’s worth waiting for!!!

Bill Wyman, once upon a time the bassman of Blighty’s narstiest rock n’ roll band, opened this establishment two decades ago and it has stood the test of time. (Actually both of them have.)
With an American-​style menu as thorough and extensive as his autobiography, in 15 years of visits I’ve usually stuck to the basics – the cheese steak and the pulled pork, as well as the hamburger selections which are on par with the higher-​end fast casual establishments. (If you want to see how one can screw up a hamburger, just go to Wendy’s or a Burger King.)
Other items I’ve gobbled up were fairly realistic fajitas and one I’ve never seen stateside: lamb burritos. (Please…just don’t make burritos out of tofu; I’ve seen enough of those.)
Prices are reasonable throughout, so this would be a perfect spot for the teenage girlfriend AND her mum.

This place could be much better, maybe it was because it was during the daytime but seemed to lack atmosphere. I would like to go back and give this place a try again but more in the evening.
The décor was cool with guitars on the wall and various music posters, I’m sure you have all heard of this place which was opened by Bill Wymann of the Rolling Stones.
The food is very good quality and they have a good selection to choose from.
Prices are reasonable for it’s location and the place is good for families and offer children colouring stuff to keep them busy.
The toilets could be a problem if you are having a skin full as they are down a long flight of stairs! I’m sure there was a disabled toilet on the ground floor but I may be wrong.
I particularly liked the mirrored ceiling where we sat and it made a great photo of us all sat at the table.

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Resto musée appartenant a Bill Wiman, on y va pour ça d’ailleurs le repas vient en second. Tout en mangeant on peut y admirer guitares, photos, disques d’or… qui font partie de la légende du rock, en espérant qui sait que Bill pointe son nez. Au fait, pour l’anecdote, j’ai mangé une salade Cesar très très bonne accompagnée d’une bonne bière, à la santé de Bill bien sur ! Accueil jeune, sympa. Au comptoir du bar vous trouverez un rayon souvenir, tee-​shirt… sont en vente mais le prix est assez élevé.

Décor et ambiance Rock
Ce restaurant appartient à Bill Wyman, ancien membre des Stones. A l’intérieur, il y a plein d’affiches, de disques d’or et des guitares. La nourriture est bonne mais on vient surtout pour le décor et l’ambiance. Pas que pour les fans !