3. Boney's BBQ
7.6
1543 Champa St, Denver, CO
BBQ Joint · Central Business District · 34 tips and reviews
Max Latrans: Flat out, best BBQ in Denver. Don't miss out on the Sweat Tea!
Denver Westword: The dry rub on the smoked brisket, pulled pork, hot links, chicken and ribs combined with the tangy and peppery barbecue sauce are sure to make your mouth water.
Denver Westword: Now that Boney's has moved into a bigger space, their menu and hours have expanded!
4. Smök
8.7
3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO
BBQ Joint · Five Points · 9 tips and reviews
Maximum Burger: Extraordinary BBQ: burnt ends sandwich, Nashville hot chicken, fries, wings... exceptionally friendly as well. $15/ entree was a bit rich for the genre though
Kaila Mazzy: Absolutely everything is great here, be sure to get burnt ends and check out their daily special. Dont miss the $2 beer tub!
Marc: Smoke Sheet: Great brisket, burnt ends, spare ribs, turkey, creamed corn, mac n cheese, fries, and okra.
Derrick Disnute: I had pork, pork ribs, lean beef brisket, cowboy beans, collard greens and cornbread muffin. Everything was great, a definite repeat for BBQ.
Claire Shea: Hands down one of the best BBQ spots in Denver. I highly recommend the fatty side of the brisket and the poblano Mac and cheese.
Cody W: As a Texan... this is legit bbq.
9. Work & Class
8.8
2500 Larimer St (at 25th St), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Curtis Park · 61 tips and reviews
RACHELISTA: Everybody should try the goat. And short rib. And Brussel sprouts. And chickpea croquette. And everything.
Dylan Eldridge: $4 wait drink, while you wait for your table. The brisket was some of the best I have ever had.
Mike Le: The Braised Greens, Brussel Sprouts with winter squash, and the brisket were wonderful. The lamb was just alright, not the most flavorful, and the crawfish with grits was very, very garlicky.
10. Linger
8.5
2030 W 30th Ave (btwn 16th St & Umatilla St), Denver, CO
New American Restaurant · Highland · 243 tips and reviews
Jim Guttau: My fav is Mongolian BBQ Duck Buns!
Renjit Pal: Amazing rooftop view! Get the duck BBQ buns!!! Delicious! Maria is an awesome waitress also; extremely knowledgable and nice!
Kristin Overton: Great Happy Hour. We enjoyed the Pad Thai, falafel lettuce wraps, and ribs. The complementary popcorn was very flavorful!
11. Globe Hall
8.3
4483 Logan St, Denver, CO
Music Venue · Globeville · 4 tips and reviews
Drew Frey: Fantastic Texas style brisket and ribs. Maybe some of the best I've had in Denver. The bar offers cheap beers and simple yet well thought out cocktails. Go for the BBQ, stay for the live music.
Kyle Kummer: Intimate concert venue! Convenient that it's connected to a BBQ joint and bar, but, ultimately, I come here for concerts.
John Kempe: Great BBQ and great music venue.