Sep 4, 2026 | 3:58 pm
Two of Austin’s best barbecue joints are on a vacation together, and Londoners are benefiting. InterStellar and La Barbecue started a one-month residency at The Ned, a London hotel, on September 4; guests have until October 4 to see what great barbecue tastes like on the other side of the pond.
Each restaurant sent their best representative: John Bates of InterStellar BBQ and Ali Clem of La Barbecue, the two pitmasters who opened the restaurants and led them to barbecue’s first Michelin stars. Both are somewhat traditional with a few signature twists, making them a good match beyond their similar levels of prestige.
Proteins on the menu include pork ribs, pulled lamb shoulder, chopped cheese sausage, and InterStellar’s famous peach tea pork belly burnt ends. Brisket will be available as an add-on. The team is also cooking up sides and pairing the bites with cocktails made for the occasion by Jack Daniels…