What to order at Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint

Must order
Pulled pork sandwich with Alabama white sauce on top, and a side of mac.
Signature dishes
Whole-hog pulled pork, Redneck Taco
Editor tip
The beer garden out back is the move on warm nights; live music starts at 19:00 most days.
CuisineWhole-hog Bbq
Price$$
NeighborhoodDowntown
HoursSun-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00
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Address: 410 4th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201

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