Hickory’s Smokehouse

UK

Bringing the authentic deep south to Milton Keynes

ClientHickory’s Smokehouse

Studio team Birmingham, UK

Services Architecture Interior Design

Size200 seats

Hickory’s Smokehouse has always been rooted in more than just great design—it’s about storytelling that transports. Our development in Milton Keynes embraced a subtle evolution of this authentic Smokehouse brand, captures the soul of the American South whilst grounding the experience in a distinctly UK setting.

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Design that translates US authenticity with British expectations of comfort and quality.

The landmark windmill structure anchors the Milton Keynes location

Bringing Authentic Hickory's Southern Hospitality to Milton Keynes

Truly authentic

The landmark windmill that anchors this site provided a unique opportunity to frame a narrative of Southern hospitality, bold BBQ flavour, and lived-in authenticity. Drawing on insights from our research tours of the US, we introduced layered design touches that feel as if they’ve grown organically over time—aged timber, reclaimed materials, eclectic bric-a-brac, and artwork inspired by rural Americana.

Key features

From the moment a guest steps inside, they’re immersed in a world that feels lovingly collected, a place where stories are told in every timber beam, every quirky artefact, and every smoky aroma in the air.

A retractable roof designed to bring the outside inside.

Spaces where families, friends, and neighbours gather around great food and unforgettable experiences.

Obsessed with the tastes and traditions of the Deep South, Hickory’s Smokehouse has spent the last decade introducing true southern hospitality to guests in the UK.

Immersive design ideas that blends bold BBQ flavours, warm hospitality, and deep-rooted authenticity.

Genuine artefacts sourced from road trips across the Southern States, every detail helps transport guests to the heart of the Deep South.

Open kitchens to entice and interact

Created dining spaces that build a cultural bridge between the American South and British dining expectations.