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BBQ in Denver
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Top 4 BBQ in Denver
Denver's barbecue picks — cross-referenced from Westword's 2025 Best BBQ guide and 5280's Best Barbecue Joints in and Around Denver.
- #1
Post Oak Barbecue
Berkeley
“Westword's 2024 Best of Denver Readers' Choice BBQ winner and a 5280 pick — Fort Worth-trained Nick Prince's all-wood-fire Texas trinity of brisket, sausage, and pork ribs.”
- #2
Pit Fiend Barbecue
RiNo
“Westword's standout in the former Owlbear space — live-fire, all-natural wood smoke with USDA Prime Creekstone beef and heritage Duroc pork.”
- #3
Smok Barbecue
RiNo
“Westword and 5280 pick at The Source — chef-driven barbecue with exceptional sides, including elote-inspired creamed corn.”
- #4
Roaming Buffalo Bar-B-Que
Platt Park
“Westword and 5280 pick — a Colorado-proud smokehouse with bison ribs, lamb shoulder, and venison sausage alongside traditional brisket.”