Find authentic South Carolina barbecue near you in Spartanburg, SC. If you’re looking for the best BBQ restaurants in Spartanburg and its surrounding areas, this is the place to start.

The Hub City offers an array of local BBQ restaurants serving traditional Southern barbecue that reflects the area’s distinct blend of flavors. Spartanburg BBQ spots are famous for juicy, slow-smoked pulled pork, fall-off-the-bone ribs, and savory smoked chicken, complemented by traditional sides like hush puppies, Brunswick stew, and hearty BBQ hash. Whether you’re a local seeking your next favorite barbecue joint or just passing through town searching for delicious BBQ nearby, Spartanburg’s restaurants deliver a genuine taste of South Carolina’s rich barbecue heritage. Explore our curated directory below to discover the best local BBQ restaurants in Spartanburg, SC, and satisfy your barbecue cravings today.

Try Our Interactive SC BBQ Trail Map

While our Spartanburg-area directory is a great way to see what the local area has to offer, if you want to quickly find the barbecue joints near you in Spartanburg, jump over to our SC BBQ Trail map. It will show you all the places in your vicinity and allow you to filter results to show just restaurants that are True Cue certified, or serve hash or whole hog BBQ, etc. Whatever you want, our online map can help you find it in Spartanburg-area communities.

Finally, if you’re interested in what’s available in other locations around the Palmetto State, the best place to start is with our South Carolina BBQ directory.

Additional Resources

• Download Official South Carolina BBQ Trail Map
• South Carolina: Birthplace of Barbecue
• Going Whole Hog – SC BBQ Cookbook
• Explore SC BBQ Recipes

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