Review of Black Tap, Soho - Burgers, epic milkshakes and NYC vibes in London

If you’ve ever found yourself aimlessly scrolling through Instagram (guilty!) and suddenly stopped dead in your tracks at the sight of a milkshake stacked with whipped cream, cake slices, chocolate bars, and actual magic… chances are, it was from Black Tap. Born in New York City and now making waves across the globe, this cult-favourite burger and shake spot has set up shop in the heart of Soho.

Inside you are greeted with exposed brick walls, graffiti-style artwork, and a soundtrack straight out of a ‘90s house party. It’s fun, a little loud, unapologetically bold, and hard not to vibe with.

There are two floors to explore, but make sure you don’t miss the milkshake bar downstairs. This is where the magic happens — you’ll see the shake masters in action, building those famous, gravity-defying creations that look like they were made for Instagram and built for your inner child. It’s part art show, part dessert theatre.

To kick things off, I started with the chicken strips — golden, crispy, and surprisingly juicy inside. It came with three creamy dipping sauces, one of the sauces I loved more than I expected (more on that later...).

For my main, it had to be a burger — because let’s be honest, its the burgers and the shakes people go crazy for! That said, if burgers aren’t your thing, there are plenty of other options: fish sandwiches, chicken sandwiches and fresh, but I was here for the classic Black Tap experience.

I went with the Wagyu Steakhouse Burger (minus the cheese) — a rich wagyu patty topped with crispy onions, A1 steak sauce, and roasted garlic mayo, served open-style so you get to do the assembling, with sweet potato fries. The burger was well cooked, but I wasn’t a massive fan of the sauce it came with, so I opted for my favourite sauce that came with the chicken strips. It brought the burger to life and it complemented the fries as well.

But let’s be honest, the real headliner here is the CrazyShake. I went all in with the Snickers crazyShake - vanilla rim with chocolate chips and peanuts, snickers, ice cream, vanilla and caramel ice cream sandwich. It was a chocolate explosion topped ample whipped cream, a snickers bar, digestive biscuit and chocolate drizzle.

It’s over-the-top in the best way. I would highly recommend not ordering it with your main, as it’s a full on dessert and it will melt by the time you finish your burger. (Yes this I exactly what happened to me..). These shakes are so popular, some people just come in to order a CrazyShake. 

If you’re into bold flavours, big portions, and don’t mind getting a little messy, Black Tap is a must. It’s not trying to be fancy — just really  good at what it does. Come hungry especially if you are ending with a CrazyShake.

For more information and to book click here.

Address: 4 Glasshouse Street, London, W1B 5DQ

Written by Nyla S.

Interior image courtesy of Black Tap