Less than a month to go before the Deep South lands in Cardiff
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- 6 days ago
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Get ready, Cardiff! The team behind Hickory’s Smokehouse, the UK’s most beloved
Southern-style BBQ restaurants, are thrilled to announce that their very first smokehouse in the capital city is almost here.
With just two weeks to go, locals can look forward to a full-on authentic smokehouse
experience from the very first “hello”, as the team promise to bring the vibrant flavours
and unrivalled hospitality of the Deep South right to the heart of St Mellons.
All the stops have been pulled out to make Hickory’s Cardiff something really special.
Guests will be able to enjoy one of Hickory’s biggest bar areas yet, designed to bring back
that neighbourhood buzz, while those looking for something a little more private can
discover a secret dining room tucked away from the main space.
Cardiff will feature Hickory’s first boothed chefs bar so that guests can see the Pitmasters
at work – quite possibly the best seats in the house! Plus, there’s also a huge bar terrace,
perfect for anyone who prefers sipping something cold in the fresh air, and, for those crisp
winter days, they’ve added a retractable roof so you can enjoy the space no matter the
weather.
Hickory’s Cardiff is opening with a brand-new menu too, but don't worry, all the much-
loved favourites will be on there too! Expect slow-cooked BBQ classics straight from the
smokers, melt-in-your-mouth Texas-style brisket, Memphis baby back ribs, and all the
fixin’s. Behind the bar, guests can enjoy Southern-inspired cocktails, ice-cold beers, and
their famous freakshakes' milkshakes and sodas for the whole family.
At the helm is General Manager Nick. Originally from Porthcawl, he’s been part of Cardiff’s
hospitality scene for over 15 years and knows a thing or two about building great teams
and creating places people love.
Nick said: “It’s an absolute dream to be leading Hickory’s Cardiff. This city means so much
to me, and I can’t wait to give it the smokehouse it deserves. We’re bringing authentic
flavours, Southern hospitality, and a space where everyone can feel at home. I just know
Cardiff is going to love it.”
Speaking about the new smokehouse, Ben Rushworth, who oversees everything to do with
guest experience and authenticity, said:
“For us, Cardiff has been right at the top of our wish-list for a long time. It’s such a
vibrant city, with an incredible food scene and a real sense of identity, so when the
opportunity in St Mellons came up, we absolutely jumped at it. It’s the very first UK
capital we’ve brought Hickory’s to, so it feels only right that we bring our taste of the
Deep South to the heart of South Wales.”
