Barbs Unveils Barbados-Inspired Christmas Menu at Queen of Hoxton, Bringing Bajan Warmth to London’s Festive Season
Barbs, the UK’s first authentic Bajan fast-casual restaurant, is celebrating its first festive season at Queen of Hoxton with the launch of a bold new Barbados-inspired Christmas menu. Designed to bring warmth, spice and Caribbean soul to London’s winter, the menu reimagines seasonal favourites through a distinctly Bajan lens.
Since joining Queen of Hoxton earlier this year, Barbs has quickly become known for scratch cooking, family recipes and a modern approach to Bajan comfort food. Founder Nicc Wright says the Christmas menu is a natural extension of the brand’s mission to showcase the breadth and vibrancy of Barbadian cuisine.
“We didn’t want to serve a typical Christmas menu – we wanted to create something that feels festive but unmistakably Barbs,” says Wright. “These dishes blend familiar seasonal flavours with the seasoning, brightness and warmth of Barbados. It’s Christmas, but with an island heartbeat.”
A Festive Feast with Caribbean Character
The limited-edition menu brings together playful interpretations of festive classics and Barbs’ signature island flavours, with options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diners.
Highlights include:
Deep Fried Brie
Golden, crispy Brie paired with Barbs’ house-made Bajan cranberry sauce.
Crispy Cauliflower Bites (Vegan & Gluten Free)
Cauliflower seasoned Bajan-style, finished with crispy onions, sage crumb and cranberry sauce.
Chicken Wing-Mas
Crispy wings coated in sage and onion crumb, served with Bajan cranberry sauce.
Turkey Christmas Cutter
A festive, indulgent sandwich stacked with turkey breast, spiced Christmas slaw, pork scratching, gravy mayo, sage and onion crumb and Bajan cranberry sauce on a potato bun.
Portobello Christmas Cutter (Vegetarian)
A juicy portobello mushroom served with Christmas slaw, corn scratching and festive trimmings in a warm potato bun.
At the centre of the menu is Barbs’ Bajan cranberry sauce, made in-house with island-inspired spices to deliver a sweet–savory flavour profile that complements both meat and plant-based dishes.
A Perfect Pairing at Queen of Hoxton
Barbs’ partnership with Queen of Hoxton has quickly become one of Shoreditch’s standout food collaborations, combining the restaurant’s vibrant cooking style with the venue’s reputation for creativity and cultural energy.
Andy Maddocks, Managing Director of Mothership Group, says the new menu captures what makes Barbs special:
“Barbs has brought something genuinely fresh to Queen of Hoxton. Their first Christmas menu feels thoughtful, full of character and rooted in real flavour. It’s a brilliant fit for the space and for our community.”
Barbs’ Core Favourites Remain on the Menu
Guests can still enjoy Barbs’ signature dishes throughout the season – including the Bajan Fried Chicken Burger, Fried Fish Burger, Bajan Roti Wraps, Mac Pie Balls, Bajan Fishcakes and the much-loved Piña Colada Waffle – all served with the brand’s range of house-made sauces such as Fancy Sauce, Herby Mayo, Barbs Tomato Ketchup and the authentic Bajan Hot Pepper Sauce.
