Pit-smoked pork · Lexington-style
Bar-B-Q King
A single-location Lincolnton pit room since 1971 for pit-smoked pork, onion rings, and classic sides. Also known locally as BBQ King.
Visit
- Hours
Closed Sun
- Mon–Sat10am–8pm
- SunClosed
Double-check hours before you drive.
- Style
- Lexington
- Address
- 2613 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092
- Phone
- (704) 735-1112
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Before you go
- Closed Sunday. Holiday closures are posted on the official site.
- About 45 minutes northwest of Charlotte if you are building a western loop.
- Call ahead for large takeout orders on busy Saturdays.
About this stop
Bar-B-Q King (BBQ King to most locals) has cooked pit-smoked pork in Lincolnton since 1971 from a single East Main Street room.
It is a foothills detour worth the drive for Lexington-style pork, onion rings, and a no-frills plate.
Last checked Oct 11, 2026.
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