Best BBQ in Charlotte, NC: 4 Smokehouses, Ranked
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon, at 4630 Old Pineville Rd in Charlotte, opened in 2006. Its menu includes ribs, and it opens Sundays at 12:00 PM. Rankings follow how many independent local roundups list each joint - tie-broken by verified fact count - and every listing is checked against the joint's own published information.
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Mckoy S Smokehouse And Saloon
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon is at 4630 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217. It opened in 2006. The menu includes ribs. Hours are Monday through Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Noble Smoke
Noble Smoke cooks wood-smoked barbecue, open Sunday through Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM and Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 10 PM. Its own site gives two different establishment dates, 2019 and 2022 — this guide publishes the conflict rather than picking a side.
Blue Bar And Smokehouse
Blue Bar & Smokehouse is open Friday and Saturday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM and Sunday through Thursday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Menu items include burnt ends, ribs, brisket, wings, and sides of corn, potatoes, and beans. Pork Belly Burnt Ends are $12, and Buffalo Chicken Dip is $8.
Hickory And Heart
Hickory & Heart is at 10822 Providence Rd. STE 900, Charlotte, NC 28277. It is open Sunday and Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. A review mentions the brisket sandwich, mac and cheese, and beans. Sides are made in-house from fresh, local ingredients.
FAQ
What style of BBQ is Charlotte known for?
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon offers ribs. Blue Bar & Smokehouse offers brisket, ribs, burnt ends, chicken, and sides. Hickory & Heart's brisket sandwich is mentioned in a review.
What are the cheapest BBQ joints in Charlotte?
Blue Bar & Smokehouse lists Pork Belly Burnt Ends at $12 and Buffalo Chicken Dip at $8.
What time do popular Charlotte BBQ joints sell out?
Jon G's Barbecue posts Saturdays 11am until sold out. Jon G's is at 116 Glenn Falls St, Peachland, NC 28133.
Which Charlotte BBQ joints smoke with hickory?
THE SMOKE PIT smokes with local hickory.
Which Charlotte BBQ joints are open on Sunday?
McKoy's Smokehouse & Saloon is open Sunday 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Noble Smoke is open Sunday through Thursday 11AM to 9PM. Blue Bar & Smokehouse is open Sunday through Thursday 11AM to 10PM. Hickory & Heart is open Sunday 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Where is the best brisket in Charlotte?
Macs Speed Shop's site includes the quote "Best brisket we've tried so far". Blue Bar & Smokehouse lists brisket among its offerings. Hickory & Heart's brisket sandwich is mentioned in a review.