Northern NC Beaches - NC BBQ TRAIL

TEN STOPS.
ONE SMOKIN' GOOD TRAIL.

From vinegar-tinged Eastern whole hog to saucy Piedmont chop, this hand-picked trail takes you through North Carolina s best pits, shacks, and smokehouses — one plate at a time.

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9 stops along this trail • See the All-Carolina Barbecue Roadmap

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Type of Barbecue
Craft Style: Barbecue that blends regional traditions with creative techniques, unique flavors, and chef-driven recipes.
Eastern Style: A classic North Carolina barbecue tradition featuring whole-hog pork with a tangy vinegar-based sauce.
Lexington Style: A Piedmont North Carolina favorite featuring smoked pork shoulder and a signature vinegar-and-tomato sauce.
Western Style: Barbecue rooted in Western North Carolina, known for its distinctive regional flavors and slow-smoking methods.
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A Few Stops Worth Circling

Swipe through some of the trail s most-loved smokehouses — then check the full list below.

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Every Stop on the Trail

All ten stops, start to finish. Tap "More Info" to look up hours, menus, and directions before you roll in.

Restaurant City Style Info
A&M Bar-Be-Que & Chicken Scotland Neck, NC Eastern More Info
Abrams Bar-B-Q & Seafood Pinetops, NC Eastern More Info
B’s BBQ Greenville, NC Eastern More Info
Boss Hog’s Chicken & BBQ Washington, NC Eastern More Info
Bum’s Restaurant Ayden, NC Eastern More Info
Parker’s Barbeque Wilson, NC Eastern More Info
Prime Barbeque Knightdale, NC Lexington More Info
Skylight Inn Ayden, NC Eastern More Info
The Pit Raleigh, NC Craft More Info
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