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4 american bbq places in Lexington we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Lexington | American Bbq across every city.

County Club ★ 4.5

$$BarbecueJefferson Street

County Club smokes Kentucky-raised beef, hog, sheep and goat over hardwood on Jefferson Street, Lexington barbecue rebuilt around a monthly-changing menu.

TipOpen Wednesday to Saturday evenings only; the smoked-meat board changes monthly, so ask what just came off.

Blue Door Smokehouse ★ 4.5

$$BarbecueWarehouse Block

Blue Door Smokehouse slices Texas-style brisket to order in Lexington's Warehouse Block, selling until the day's smoked meat runs out by mid-afternoon.

OrderBrisket, Pulled pork

TipGo before 13:00; when the brisket sells out they close, whatever the posted hours say.

J. Render's Southern Table & Bar ★ 4.1

$$BarbecueBeaumont

J. Render's Southern Table & Bar smokes barbecue plates and pours bourbon in Beaumont Centre, west Lexington's full-service Southern table since the 2010s.

TipThe kitchen closes an hour before the bar every night; Sunday service starts at 10:00 with brunch dishes.

Blue Door Smokehouse ★ 4.5

$$BarbecueWarehouse Block

Blue Door Smokehouse slices Texas-style brisket to order in Lexington's Warehouse Block, selling until the day's smoked meat runs out by mid-afternoon.

OrderBrisket, Pulled pork

TipGo before 13:00; when the brisket sells out they close, whatever the posted hours say.

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