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Raleigh, NC · Triangle

Competition barbecue · slow smoked

The BBQ Lab

A competition-rooted smokehouse serving pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and other slow-smoked meats.

Hours

Closed Mon

  • Tue–Sun11am–9pm
  • MonClosed

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Style
Both traditions
Address
4120 Main at North Hills St, Ste 135, Raleigh, NC 27609

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Before you go

  • Closed Monday.
  • North Hills parking decks are the simplest approach.
  • Popular meats can sell out; arrive earlier on weekends.

About this stop

The BBQ Lab grew from competition barbecue into a North Hills smokehouse for pulled pork, brisket, ribs, and other slow-smoked meats.

When a cut is gone, it is gone. Real pit time sets the menu more than a printed promise.

Last checked Sep 19, 2026.

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