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22 Top Barbecue Spots In The Louisville Metro Area

By LEO Weekly Staff on Fri, May 19, 2023 at 1:35 pm

Summer is here and folks are prepping their grills to get smoking. But, here you are, a fan of barbecue but not a fan of standing over hot coals and wood chips. No worries, these local smokeries, and barbecue joints are ready for your grilled food needs.

Louisville and the surrounding area have no shortage of great places to get some grilled food. We wanted to help you get started with our top Barbecue picks. This list is not exhaustive. If you have suggestions of great grills that we should know about, please email us at [email protected]

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Feast BBQ

909 E Market St. Suite 100 & 10318 Taylorsville Rd.
With two locations in NuLu and Jeffersontown, Feast has great barbeque and even has Ale-8 Bourbon slushies.
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$Ken-Tex BBQ 1163 Mount Eden Rd., Shelbyville Ken-Tex BBQ in Shelbyville brings Texas barbeque and combines it with their personal Kentucky flair. They have an all-you-can-eat special for $24.95. Photo via Ken-Tex BBQ$

Ken-Tex BBQ

1163 Mount Eden Rd., Shelbyville
Ken-Tex BBQ in Shelbyville brings Texas barbeque and combines it with their personal Kentucky flair. They have an all-you-can-eat special for $24.95.
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Hammerheads

921 Swan St.
This Germantown barbeque restaurant has a wide range of BBQ options, including staples like pork and chicken but also unique finds like duck, elk burgers and vegetarian meals.
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Bootleg Bar-B-Q

9704 Old Bardstown Rd.
Bootleg Bar-B-Q says their food is “so good it oughta be illegal,” so make sure to try their hot & sticky wings and see for yourself.
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Garrison BBQ

1121 Bardstown Rd.
Garrison BBQ is great for barbeque, but has loaded spuds, fish, and burgers too.
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Boo Boo Smoke Shack

Food truck
Another local food truck, Boo Boo Smoke Shack is a great choice for barbeque.
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Booty’s

822 State St., New Albany
Booty’s barbeque is a New Albany staple. Make sure to try their new Dill Chicken Salad Sandwich.
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Celtic Pig

Food Truck
This food truck takes inspiration from Celtic ancestry and puts a twist on regular barbeque for a great new take.
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FABD Smokehouse

3204 Frankfort Ave.
They say you can smell their barbecue down Frankfort Avenue, and we don’t doubt it. Check out FABD Smokehouse for a wide selection and a good time.
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FDKY BBQ

9606 Taylorsville Rd.
FDKY BBQ has three signature sauces and what they call “the best sides around.”
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Gore’s SmokeOut BBQ

516B S 18th St.
What started as a food truck now has a two-year residency in the West End. Go grab some barbeque and support to new home of Gore’s SmokeOut BBQ.
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Holy Smokes BBQ

7508 Preston Highway
The signature brown sugar wings are a can’t miss from this local barbeque joint. They cater, too!
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Jucy’s Smokehouse

7626 Old LaGrange Rd., Peewee Valley
This Peewee Valley staple has daily specials like their Sunday meatloaf and plenty to choose from for dinner.
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Mark’s Feed Store

1514 Bardstown Rd. (Multiple locations)
Coined as “Louisville’s neighborhood barbeque joint,” Mark’s Feed Store has tons of options for lunch, dinner and even dessert.
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Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ

102 Bauer Ave. & 119 S Hurstbourne Parkway
Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ has an extensive menu with lots of meat options, like pulled pork, meatloaf, smoked sausage and more.
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Noche Mexican BBQ

1838 Bardstown Rd. Suite 100
Noche Mexican BBQ combined Mexican cuisine with barbeque to create a new kind of experience. They also offer yoga and brunch, which is a win-win situation.
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Porkland BBQ

Catering and online orders
Located Portland, Porkland BBQ offers catering and takeout orders, and a fish fry every Friday for the community.
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River Road BBQ

3017 River Rd.
Don’t miss out on River Road’s great menu with sandwiches, tacos, ribs and sampler plates.
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Shack In The Back BBQ

10706 W Manslick Rd.
Shack In The Back BBQ has great starters, entrees, dessert, homemade sauces and an extensive drink menu. Make sure to try the Hump, a big plate of nachos with your choice of smoked meat or bacon and their signature White Lightin’ sauce.
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