The nose-to-tail live fire specialists are putting down roots
We’ve been big fans of Whole Beast, run by Sam & Alicja Bryant, for a while (we loved the food at their residency at New Cross pub The Fat Walrus and we’ve been following their many pop-ups) so we’re very excited that the pair have found a permanent home for it. Whole Beast, as you might be able to guess from the name, is all about using every part of the animals they get in, and cooking all that meaty goodness over live fire.
The menu at the new Brixton restaurant will be ever-evolving but include plenty of Whole Beast signatures, such as:
- aged cheeseburger (crowned Champion of Champions at the National Burger Awards)
- whipped smoked cod’s roe and hash browns
- green chorizo tacos
- fatboy potatoes
- apple & cheddar pie
There’ll also be whole joints roasted over coals for smoked Sunday roasts, served with aged beef dripping trenchers, with cocktails, natural wines and craft beers on offer at the bar.
Speaking about the Brixton site, Whole Beast co-founder Sam said: “This space has been a long time coming. We’ve always believed in cooking with fire, in using the whole animal, and in creating food that’s honest & bold. We’re not just opening a restaurant — we’re building a fire-lit temple to everything we stand for.”
Key Information
Opening date | early November 2025
Address | 336 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8QH
For more information | wholebeast.co.uk
