The Barbeque lineup across Columbus, Ohio

When the craving for ribs, pulled pork, or smoked brisket hits, you want a straight path to the pit. This Restaurants & Food subcategory keeps it simple for barbecue and BBQ near you, whether you’re grabbing a tray at lunch, planning a carryout spread, or meeting friends after work. Think smokehouses, counters, and stalls serving the classics with regional touches.

You’ll find options clustered around High Street, inside the historic public market, and a little farther south for those up for a short drive. The point here isn’t a ranking. It’s a clean directory of every place filed under Barbeque in the Whats Up Columbus CMS right now, with one concrete detail to help you sort the list fast.

• Barrel & Boar: inside North Market Downtown, where the brand has held a stall since 2010.
• Blues Barbeque: a local barbeque restaurant by this name in Columbus.
• Hank's Texas BBQ: the Clintonville location lists its address as 2941 N High St, Columbus 43202.
• Old Canal Smoke House: located at 94 East Water Street in Chillicothe.
• Smoked On High BBQ: brick-and-mortar at 755 S High St, Columbus 43206.

Start with the address that fits your route, from North Market Downtown to High Street in 43202 or 43206, or make it a Chillicothe day trip if that’s closer to your plans.

Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team