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BBQ Joints in Athens, AL

7 BBQ joints in and around Athens, Alabama.

Athens has about 32,587 residents, which works out to 21 BBQ joints per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

BBQ Joints in Athens

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  1. 306 Barbecue

    23101 US-72, Athens, AL 35613

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  2. BawBaw’s BBQ

    310 S Madison St, Athens, AL 35611

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  3. LawLers Barbecue

    1506 US Hwy 72 E, Athens, AL 35611

    Since 1978

    Texas-styleBrisketRibsPulled pork

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  1. Whitt's Barbecue

    1397 E Elm St, Athens, AL 35611

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  2. Whitt's Barbecue

    1 S Marion St A, Athens, AL 35611

    Since 1978

    Family-owned

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  3. Whitt's Barbecue

    1 Marion St # A, Athens, AL 35611

    Since 1978

    Family-owned

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  4. Whitts Barbecue

    1624 L Gray Blvd, Athens, AL 35611-4177

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7BBQ joints
21per 100,000 residents
7with a phone
6with a website

Of the 7 BBQ joints listed in Athens, 7 give a phone number and 6 have a website. No national chains here — every BBQ joint on this page is independent. By what they offer: 1 serves ribs, 1 serves pulled pork, 1 serves brisket. The longest-running is LawLers Barbecue, in business since 1978. 2 describe themselves as family-owned. The nearest bigger selection is Madison with 17.

Athens 7 BBQ joints

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