RestaurantBlackburn

Smokestack

4.8/ 5 · 448 reviews
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
Address45 Preston New Rd, Blackburn BB2 6AE, United Kingdom
Contact+44 1254 845157
Opening hoursMonday · 17:30–0:00
Price range£10–20

Menu, ordering & reservations

Services & amenities

25
01

Service options

Curbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeout
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
02

Offerings

Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
03

Dining options

Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Table service
Yes
04

Payments

Credit cards
Yes
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
05

Parking

Free parking lot
Yes
Free street parking
Yes
Usually plenty of parking
Yes
06

Crowd

Groups
Yes
07

Amenities

Restroom
Yes
08

Atmosphere

Casual
Yes
Trendy
Yes
09

Popular for

Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes

Customer reviews

4.8 / 5448 reviews
5 409
4 20
3 3
2 3
1 13

Review topics

  • brisket 46
  • tray 39
  • burger 31
  • smoked meat 28
  • brownie 21
  • ribs 21
  • shisha 15
  • mac and cheese 12
  • mocktails 9
  • loaded fries 8

Available reviews: 15

Google · 1
5 / 5
I had an amazing experience here! The meat was absolutely incredible—tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. It literally fell off the bone with every bite, so succulent and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality; nothing felt rushed or cheap. It was rich, filling, and…More reviews
I had an amazing experience here! The meat was absolutely incredible—tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection. It literally fell off the bone with every bite, so succulent and full of flavor. You can really taste the quality; nothing felt rushed or cheap. It was rich, filling, and left me completely satisfied. Definitely one of the best spots I’ve been to for high-quality meat, and I’ll be coming back for more! On top of the amazing food, the customer service was outstanding. The staff were warm, attentive, and genuinely made me feel welcome. They checked in at just the right times without being intrusive, and you could tell they really cared about the experience. Everything felt smooth, friendly, and effortless, which made the meal even more enjoyable.
Service
Dine in
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating, Private dining room
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 2
5 / 5
We had an amazing experience here! Asiya, our waitress, was outstanding – very friendly, attentive, and professional. The owner was also super kind and made us feel truly welcome. The food was fantastic: a generous sharing platter full of flavor, refreshing drinks, and delicious…More reviews
We had an amazing experience here! Asiya, our waitress, was outstanding – very friendly, attentive, and professional. The owner was also super kind and made us feel truly welcome. The food was fantastic: a generous sharing platter full of flavor, refreshing drinks, and delicious desserts that were the perfect ending. Everything was well-presented and tasted great. The cozy modern atmosphere, combined with excellent service, made the evening even more special. Highly recommended – not only for the delicious food but also for the wonderful people running this place! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Group size
2 people
Seating type
Indoor dining area, Bar area, Booth seating, Private dining room
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Price per person
£20–30
Dietary restrictions
They have Gluten free food
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 3
5 / 5
The food was amazing. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and despite the fact we came late, they were sweet and our food was tasty. The environment was cosy and comfortable. I definitely recommend
Price per person
£50–60
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
More reviews+12
Google · 4
5 / 5
Decided to come here last minute as we were struggling to find an available restaurant on a Saturday evening. Amazing burgers, mac&cheese and brisket, fair pricing, very friendly and attentive staff, chilled vibe, very quick service. Will definitely be returning 😃
Wait time
No wait
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Price per person
£10–20
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 5
5 / 5
Hidden gem! I was craving meat and that’s exactly what I got! Amazing food Impeccable service from Asiyah and all of the lovely staff Can’t wait to come back and try more of the menu
Meal type
Dinner
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Price per person
£20–30
Recommended dishes
Smoked Meat Tray, Shisha
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 6
5 / 5
Had a great evening. The staff are so friendly and make it such a pleasant evening. Great personal service from Asiya and Hana. Lovely people lovely place. We even had the shisha here..Dawood gave a great service and made sure the shisha was on point. All smiles and generally glad we came. Good music and good vibes.
Parking
Preston new road.
Group size
3-4 people
Reservation
Walk-ins only
Seating type
Indoor dining area
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot, Free street parking
Kid-friendliness
Not for children as there is shisha.
Price per person
£20–30
Vegetarian options
Good vibes.
Dietary restrictions
Meat
Vegetarian offerings
Not sure
Wheelchair accessibility
No idea.
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 7
5 / 5
Amazing staff, the brownies were the best I've ever had... really loved the vibe and the chilled environment. We didn't have food but what we saw looked amazing and smelt amazing too. The mint tea and brownie is on its own worth the visit.
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 8
5 / 5
Had a great evening. Food was delicious, All staff were lovely specially Asiya. Thank you so much for the service. Will be visiting again x
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 9
5 / 5
Absolutely delicious and succulent smash burgers. Loaded fries were fully loaded and flavoursome. The wings were the best I have tasted. Service was amazing this is definitely a gem for Blackburn foodies. Will definitely be visiting again! Definitely recommend the smoked meat tray!!
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 10
5 / 5
Absolutely amazing, the food, music and service was outstanding. I would highly recommend this to anyone...only improvement i would say, is the corn on the cob, other than that phenomenal.
Meal type
Other
Price per person
£50–60
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 11
5 / 5
Smokestack in Blackburn is hands down one of the best places to eat in town! The food was absolutely amazing — packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. Every dish we tried was a winner. A huge shoutout to Asiya and Hana thier outstanding service — fri…More reviews
Smokestack in Blackburn is hands down one of the best places to eat in town! The food was absolutely amazing — packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. Every dish we tried was a winner. A huge shoutout to Asiya and Hana thier outstanding service — friendly, attentive, and so welcoming. She made our dining experience even better with her warm attitude and professionalism. If you’re looking for top-quality food and excellent service, Smokestack is the place to go! Definitely the best food in Blackburn.
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 12
5 / 5
Food was brilliant and service was spot on. Staff was very polite and very helpful. Asiya n Zainab are an asset to your company.. keep up the good work.
Food
5
Service
5
Google · 13
5 / 5
Asiya was a lovely server and the most amazing brownie baker. We had the tray to share and it was the beat bbq food we've had. The meat was so soft and there was more than enough for 2. Highly highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 14
5 / 5
Amazing food, second time that we've been here, would definitely recommend. Great service from Asaya and another young lady. Thank you!
Parking
No
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Reservation
Reservations not required
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free street parking
Kid-friendliness
Yes
Price per person
£20–30
Recommended dishes
Smoked Meat Tray
Vegetarian options
No
Dietary restrictions
Not sure
Vegetarian offerings
Not sure
Wheelchair accessibility
Not sure
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5
Google · 15
5 / 5
Went to eat finally after planning to for ages and had the smash burger meal as I'd just missed out on the brisket, which I'll be back for soon, and the food was excellent, the service was top notch and the establishment itself is outstanding. And it wasn't too harsh on the pockets which is always a bonus! Highly recommended and will be back soon.
Food
5
Service
5
Atmosphere
5

Opening hours

Monday
17:30–0:00
Tuesday
17:30–0:00
Wednesday
17:30–0:00
Thursday
17:30–0:00
Friday
17:30–2:00
Saturday
17:30–2:00
Sunday
17:30–0:00

Find us

Blackburn

45 Preston New Rd, Blackburn BB2 6AE, United Kingdom
SmokestackBlackburnGet directions

Questions & answers

1
01Are there separate seating areas for food and shisha?
Yes, we have separate seating too.

Location details

street
45 Preston New Rd
postalCode
BB2 6AE
plusCode
QG26+FP Blackburn, United Kingdom