If you're here, you love barbecue—maybe even as much as we do (which would be quite an accomplishment). Lucky for you, we're Raleigh's source for the tastiest pork this side of the Smoky Mountains.
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Bob Garner literally wrote the book on North Carolina barbecue. He joined our team to help us preserve and celebrate more than three centuries of North Carolina barbecue tradition in The Pit's menu, cookery and hospitality.
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Many great North Carolina barbecue restaurateurs have gone before us. We like to give special recognition to the people who have contributed to the tradition!
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With a history that predates the earliest European settlers, barbecue is a vital part of the Tar Heel State's culture and identity.
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Our sister restaurant, The Raleigh Times, is the only North Carolina bar in the running for Draft Magazine's Keepers of the Craft contest! Help them win the coveted title and represent our great state by voting here.
North Carolina is known for its legendary barbecue joints. We proudly continue this tradition by serving authentic whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue at The Pit in downtown Raleigh's warehouse district.
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Tomorrow, 6/9, right after #highnoon #doubleyourpleasure when we tap @FoothillsBrewery Sexual Chocolate 2011 and 2013. #letsgetiton
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Hostess Tanele rocks the Eighties and our #bbqsauces most righteously. #sassysaturday #nomyfirstnameaintbaby http://t.co/F9HjvL1Rac
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This Sunday 6/9, tapping two kegs of @foothillsbrewery Sexual Chocolate Imperial Stout, 2011 and 2013, directly after noon, y'all!