Craft and Cleaver on Bancroft Road describes itself as a “Brooklyn-inspired Barbecue Joint & Dive Bar”.
Sharing that they focus on creating “authentic American Barbecue, Cocktails, Craft Beer” all while offering “good vibes”.
On the online review website Tripadvisor, Craft and Cleaver has a rating of 4/5 from more than 75 reviews.
Craft and Cleaver the ‘positively fabulous’ Hitchin restaurant
On the Craft and Cleaver website, they share that the restaurant began with a road trip through “America’s barbecue meccas – Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and the Deep South.”
Adding that the spark that began the Hitchin spot came from a “wild night” in Kansas City when they were “surrounded by passionate pitmasters, tequila shots, and craft beer.”
Craft and Cleaver share that they smoke all of their meats 24/7 on site using hickory wood in smokers that were imported from Oklahoma.
The smokers help create a “delicate, unrivalled smoke flavour” that’s loved and praised by guests.
The menu at Craft and Cleaver offers a wide range of items, like the made-for-two BBQ Trays with the Pitmaster for £70 and the Texas Tray for £64.
For mains, guests can enjoy the likes of Beef Brisket Burnt Ends (£25), which is, 225g Of Tender Beef Brisket Burnt Ends, served With Smokehouse Fries, Garlic Butter Texas Toast, Maple Whiskey Pit Beans, Candied Chillies and House Pickles.
Other menu items include the C&C Caesar Salad, Wild Garlic Mac & Cheese, MSC Salmon Fillet, The Crafty Burger and the Pulled Pork Sandwich.
One recent guest at Craft and Cleaver gave it a 5-star TripAdvisor review, sharing: “Positively fabulous.
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“Great service with friendly staff who can’t do enough for you.
“Excellent menu choice and wow to the food.
“The food was scrumptious and I would highly recommend you visit.”
Another guest said: “Delicious food, well presented and served by upbeat and friendly staff.”
