With salty, sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, it’s no wonder that BBQ is downright addictive. But you don’t have to head to Texas or South Carolina to indulge in this meaty treat – we have surprisingly great BBQ options right here in the Granite State. You’ll love the down-home cooking, generous portions, and succulent, slow cooked meats at these great restaurants!
- KC’s Rib Shack, Manchester
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TripAdvisor/Jay J This large Manchester restaurant seems to turn up at the top of every list of BBQ in New Hampshire, and for good reason. Everything is perfectly cooked, flavorful, and filling. If you’re up for a challenge, you can even order a massive shovel full of meat! Find it at 837 Second St, Manchester, NH 03102.
- Yankee Smokehouse, West Ossipee
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Foursquare/Mike M. This spot is popular with visitors to the North Conway area and locals alike – and it serves amazing ribs, pulled pork, and more. Find it at 2345 RT-16 West Ossipee, NH.
- Smokin T’s BBQ and Catering, Lancaster
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Facebook/Smokin T’s This scrumptious spot hasn’t been around too long – their seasonal food shack just opened last summer – but the proprietors have been offering catering for several years, and they’ve definitely mastered the craft. The pulled pork nachos are to die for! Check it out at 212 Main Street/59 Water Street Lancaster, NH.
- Goody Cole’s Smokehouse, Brentwood
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Foursquare/Jason H. Goody Cole’s is rightly famous for its succulent smoked meats and scrumptious sides. The brisket is especially amazing. Try for yourself at 374 NH-125, Brentwood, NH 03833.
- Willie Jewell’s Old-School BBQ, Nashua
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Facebook/Willie Jewell’s Old-School BBQ Get your Southern-style meat fix at this spot, which offers dining in, take-out, and catering. Their platters will fill you up in the best way! Check it out at 569 Amherst Street Nashua, NH.
- Pit Stop Smokehouse, Westmoreland
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Facebook/pit stop smokehouse This charming family-run spot serves amazing BBQ and really fantastic pizza too. Find it at 1041 Route 12 Westmoreland, NH.
- Wildwood Smokehouse, Sunapee
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Facebook/Wildwood Smokehouse This casual spot has a huge wood-fired smoker, which lends a truly scrumptious flavor to everything that it touches. Check it out at 45 Main St Sunapee, NH.
- Gabi’s Smoke Shack, Londonderry
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TripAdvisor/melo418 The low-and-slow hickory smoked meat you’ll find at Gabi’s is extraordinary – and they can take it on the go with a mobile kitchen to cater parties. Find it at 217 Rockingham Rd Londonderry, NH.
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This large Manchester restaurant seems to turn up at the top of every list of BBQ in New Hampshire, and for good reason. Everything is perfectly cooked, flavorful, and filling. If you’re up for a challenge, you can even order a massive shovel full of meat! Find it at 837 Second St, Manchester, NH 03102.
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This spot is popular with visitors to the North Conway area and locals alike – and it serves amazing ribs, pulled pork, and more. Find it at 2345 RT-16 West Ossipee, NH.
TripAdvisor/MasterMaineGuide
Facebook/Smokin T’s
This scrumptious spot hasn’t been around too long – their seasonal food shack just opened last summer – but the proprietors have been offering catering for several years, and they’ve definitely mastered the craft. The pulled pork nachos are to die for! Check it out at 212 Main Street/59 Water Street Lancaster, NH.
Foursquare/Darryl B.
Foursquare/Jason H.
Goody Cole’s is rightly famous for its succulent smoked meats and scrumptious sides. The brisket is especially amazing. Try for yourself at 374 NH-125, Brentwood, NH 03833.
Facebook/Willie Jewell’s Old-School BBQ
Get your Southern-style meat fix at this spot, which offers dining in, take-out, and catering. Their platters will fill you up in the best way! Check it out at 569 Amherst Street Nashua, NH.
Facebook/pit stop smokehouse
This charming family-run spot serves amazing BBQ and really fantastic pizza too. Find it at 1041 Route 12 Westmoreland, NH.
Facebook/Wildwood Smokehouse, Sunapee
Facebook/Wildwood Smokehouse
This casual spot has a huge wood-fired smoker, which lends a truly scrumptious flavor to everything that it touches. Check it out at 45 Main St Sunapee, NH.
Facebook/Gabi’s Smoke Shack
TripAdvisor/melo418
The low-and-slow hickory smoked meat you’ll find at Gabi’s is extraordinary – and they can take it on the go with a mobile kitchen to cater parties. Find it at 217 Rockingham Rd Londonderry, NH.
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