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Best Spots to get BBQ in Charleston!

Thursday, May 28 is National Brisket Day, so what better way to celebrate than sinking your teeth into barbecue at one of these spots? Check each restaurant’s social media for updated dining options.
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Rodney Scott’s

The story goes that Rodney cooked his first hog at 11 years old and that the fire has never gone out. This beloved local restaurant has mouth-watering ribs, hushpuppies with honey butter, and Ella’s banana pudding (you’ll want two orders.)

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Lewis Barbecue

Recognizable for the giant, custom-made smokers out front, Lewis Barbecue has Texas roots represented by the delicious, 18-hour char on their meats. Try their sausage, brisket, and more.

Poogan’s Smokehouse

Not to be confused with the haunted restaurant Poogan’s Porch, this East Bay location brings the flavors of South Carolina. Try their local black-eyed pea salad or a mouth-watered pulled pork sandwich slathered with cheese.

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Melvin’s Legendary Bar-B-Q

The secret’s in the sauce! According to their website, Melvin’s has been “South Carolina’s Original Family of mustard-based BBQ” since 1939. Now 80 years strong, their savory sauce is available in-house and for individual purchase.

Bessinger’s Barbecue

Bessinger’s is known as the legacy of “the first family of bbq” and has been featured on multiple shows on the Travel Channel. Don’t forget to order some of their famous onion rings to go with your brisket!

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Home Team BBQ

For this Lowcountry treat, bring an appetite to one of their three Charleston-area locations. For something different try house-made pork cracklins, a smoked turkey burrito, or a brisket taco with chipotle sour cream.

Swig & Swine

Last but not least on our list is Swig & Swine, a popular spot offering beef brisket, smoked turkey, smoked pork belly, housemade sausage, chicken wings, ribs, and more than 60 craft beers.

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The Best Spots for Barbecue in Charleston

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No one is surprised when they hear about the rise of Charleston’s food scene, and the expanse of barbecue restaurants is no exception. These five Charleston barbecue restaurants will give you plenty of southern food that you’ll be hungry to write home about.

Lewis Barbecue

Just two years ago, John Lewis changed the barbecue scene here in Charleston. Having established himself as a prized pitmaster in Austin, TX, he made his way to the Holy City to make his mark on Charleston with the opening of Lewis Barbecue. Welding the custom-designed smokers himself, Lewis wakes up at 4 a.m. to tend the fire that slow cooks meat for 18 hours.

 

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Rodney Scott’s

Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ is deep-rooted in heritage and tradition. At a young age, Scott learned to cook whole hog barbecue watching his family do the same in the hog pits they built behind their convenience store in Hemingway, SC.

Word got out about how good the smoked meats the Scott’s were selling out of their convenience store was and people began traveling hours each week just to try it. With so much popularity, Rodney Scott decided to leave the family business and open up his own BBQ joint here in Charleston in 2016. In 2018, Rodney was named the James Beard Best Chef in the Southeast for his restaurant.

Home Team BBQ

With several locations, now expanding as far as Aspen, CO, Home Team BBQ is a fresh and local-minded restaurant right down to their sauces. With experimentation always in mind, the Home Team crew is constantly looking for new and innovative ways to use smoked meats. With award-winning dishes, an expansive bar, and a fun, family-friendly environment, Home Team is the whole package!

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Smoke BBQ

In the heart of Charleston on upper King Street is Smoke BBQ. Smoke is one of the most diverse options of the Charleston BBQ scene. With plenty to choose from, including tacos and pastrami that is cooked 16 hours, Smoke stands out in the crowd. Check it out the next time you’re downtown and looking for some southern barbecue.

Swig & Swine

Swig & Swine features classic, all-wood smoked barbecue that delivers the juiciest smoked meats the Lowcountry has to offer. With four locations in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville and West Ashley, Swig & Swine restaurants are serving up to barbecue lovers all around.

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Where to Watch the Super Bowl in Charleston

Score At The Best Places To Watch The Super Bowl In Charleston

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Super Bowl 52 is right around the corner. Do you know where you’ll be watching it? Why not go out on the town? There’s no shortage of good sports bars in Charleston, as demonstrated by our list of best places to watch college bowl games. So where should you go on Sunday, February 4th to cheer on either the Eagles or the Patriots? We’ve come up with a few great places to watch the Super Bowl in Charleston.

Local 616

Where to watch the Super Bowl in Charleston

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This favorite watering hole may be Panthers territory, but you can bet they’ll still have the game on the screens on Sunday night. The atmosphere is just right for watching the Super Bowl in Charleston. The drinks will be flowing and if you get hungry you can feast on sandwiches like their PBBB – peanut butter banana bacon. We hear the fried bologna is also pretty good.

The Roost Bar ‘N Grille

Where to watch the Super Bowl in Charleston

The Roost may be the perfect spot to watch the Gamecocks play, but they’ll be showing the NFL some love on the screens on Sunday the 4th. The friendly and attentive staff will keep your drinks coming and their food is delicious. If you want to come on a night before the big game, they usually have live music on weekdays.

Meeting at Market

Where to watch the Super Bowl in Charleston

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Meeting at Market is part of the Belmond at Charleston Place. This sporting pub is ideal for watching the Super Bowl in Charleston. Their take on pub fare is high quality and the full bar includes a good list of beer and wine as well as cocktails. And the location is right in the heart of Charleston.

King Street Public House

Where to watch the Super Bowl in Charleston

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King Street Public House is a great sports bar on upper King. They have a selection of local, craft, and domestic beers along with an array of cocktails and a wine list. Their menu is on the small side but they’re focused on quality pub fare. And they always have the best games on the TVs, so it’s the perfect place to watch the Super Bowl in Charleston.

Home Team BBQ

Where to watch the Super Bowl in Charleston

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With amazing barbecue, an awesome drink menu, and the game on eight screens, Home Team BBQ downtown is one of the best spots to watch the Super Bowl in Charleston. Start out the night with some pulled pork, ribs, or brisket and you won’t be disappointed.