Birmingham BBQ

IMO. the best BBQ in Bham is Saw's. My favorite is the one in Avondale, but the Juke Joint in Crestline has the best beer selection and in essence, it's the same bbq. The brewery with the best food is probably Back Forty. They've got solid beer too. Best brewery in bham is Trim Tab but they do not have food. Sometimes they'll have food trucks out there, but they're hit or miss. Also check out Post Office Pies if you like pizza, it's right next to Avondale Brewery.


BBQ
1. Saw's
2. Jim n Nick's
3. Costa's BBQ
4. Archie's in Hoover
5. Martin's/Rodney Scott's/Moe's

Breweries
1. Trim Tab
2. Good People
3. Back Forty
4. Avondale
5. Ghost Train

Pizza
1. Post Office Pies
2. Slice
3. Bettola (on the nicer side)
4. Vecchia
5. Trattoria Centrale

Saws is best. Just all around good, classic, “hole in the wall” kind of bbq.

I personally love Martin’s though. Their beans are amazing. The pork sandwich with slaw and their devil’s sauce is the best I’ve ever had.

Archie’s and Bob Sykes are my go-to’s depending on where my workday takes me.

My opinion - Jim N Nicks is too high in your ranking. I’ve been disappointed the several times that Ive been there so I’ve stopped going. Other options are way better.

Rodney Scott’s and Martins are both good. Moe’s is just ok.

Saw’s pork and greens

If you go to Saw's do a little research before you go to one. Each kind of has it's own twist. Soul Kitchen (Avondale) is more soul food with BBQ. BBQ (Homewood) is more traditional BBQ. Juke Joint (Crestline) has their own menu with specific stuff (boudin, catfish, fried oysters, shrimp & grits). All are excellent. I prefer Soul Kitchen but it's also closest to my house.

Also if you're looking for straight BBQ, Rodney Scott's is a great choice. Just be aware though that it's Carolina BBQ and their sauce is basically straight apple cider vinegar.

I like Miss Myra's in Cahaba Heights. Basic hole in the wall joint. Not much of a dining experience but good BBQ in my opinion.

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Bob Sykes in Bessemer is old school Birmingham BBQ. You won't be disappointed at all.

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Agreed. If you get out to Bessemer, I do recommend Bob Sykes (and Maxine too).

It's a shame Johnny Ray's is pretty much done. It was the shite back in the day. Also forgot to mention Full Moon, another local place, but I'm not a huge fan.

I’m not a big fan of full moon but I’ve only been the 280 location.

My favorite is saws by a long shot. Haven’t checked out any of the old school places yet but they are on my list