Recently, we shared a small town northeast of Louisville called Pewee Valley. This tiny train town makes quite an impression, despite its size, and one of the definite stand outs is this family-owned BBQ joint, located right in town. Jucy’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q has been delighting locals and visitors since 1994 and you won’t believe the lip smackin’ food that comes out of this rustic eatery.

If you enjoy taking the backroads in Kentucky (and who doesn’t?), perhaps you’ve stumbled upon the tiny train town of Pewee Valley.

GoogleMaps/Robert Burnett This historic town is filled with plenty to do and see, friendly people, and a BBQ joint that is the perfect spot to stop for a mouthwatering meal.

Jucy’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q opened in 1994 with the goal of providing the best barbecue east of the Mississippi.

TripAdvisor/Broke-and-Hungry Now that’s obviously a very high bar to set, but this couple from Texas were set on providing smoky barbecue for their friends and neighbors in Pewee Valley. Now in business for almost 25 years, it seems that they’ve achieved their goals.

The interior of Jucy’s charmingly matches the exterior with rustic, down-home touches.

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TripAdvisor/Broke-and-Hungry There are plenty of booths and tables for enjoying your meal, and the decor and ambiance are as laid back and relaxed as you can get. It’s a family-friendly place that welcomes all who wish to slow down and enjoy some slowly cooked barbecue.

The menu is posted on the wall and you order at a counter. You know exactly what you get with Jucy’s from the pile of hickory wood right outside the smokehouse.

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Yelp/Jason M. Using their secret blend of spices and homemade barbecue sauce, the variety of smoked meats on the menu are all incredible. The brisket is a favorite, along with the homemade sides. And don’t forget to save room for their special dessert - the Cherry Delight.

Jucy’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q is a hidden gem that is worth tracking down.

Jucy’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q Kentucky loves good barbecue, so we’re fairly certain you will love what you’ll discover at this rustic BBQ restaurant in the small town of Pewee Valley.

Jucy’s is exactly the type of place you’d both expect to find and be delighted to discover in a small Kentucky town. Pewee Valley and Jucy’s both deliver when it comes to small town charm and lip smackin’ good food. Have you eaten at Jucy’s? What did you think? And you know we always love to hear about your favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurants throughout Kentucky!

GoogleMaps/Robert Burnett

This historic town is filled with plenty to do and see, friendly people, and a BBQ joint that is the perfect spot to stop for a mouthwatering meal.

TripAdvisor/Broke-and-Hungry

Now that’s obviously a very high bar to set, but this couple from Texas were set on providing smoky barbecue for their friends and neighbors in Pewee Valley. Now in business for almost 25 years, it seems that they’ve achieved their goals.

GoogleMaps/Claytoncook12

There are plenty of booths and tables for enjoying your meal, and the decor and ambiance are as laid back and relaxed as you can get. It’s a family-friendly place that welcomes all who wish to slow down and enjoy some slowly cooked barbecue.

GoogleMaps/John Pacyga

Yelp/Jason M.

Using their secret blend of spices and homemade barbecue sauce, the variety of smoked meats on the menu are all incredible. The brisket is a favorite, along with the homemade sides. And don’t forget to save room for their special dessert - the Cherry Delight.

Jucy’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q

Kentucky loves good barbecue, so we’re fairly certain you will love what you’ll discover at this rustic BBQ restaurant in the small town of Pewee Valley.

Jucy’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q is located at 7626 W. Highway 146 Pewee Valley, Kentucky 40056. They are open Monday – Saturday 11am to 9pm (8pm November – March). For more information, visit their website here.

And for more of our favorite barbecue joints throughout Kentucky, check out our previous article here.

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