Chapel Hill is our happy place

Traditional NC BBQ

Please note Blue’s will have irregular hours this week & next, possibly longer, while we help our neighbors in the mountains.

Blues BBQ is a family owned smokehouse on Franklin Street in downtown Chapel Hill, just steps from the UNC campus. We have large indoor & outdoor seating areas and welcome large parties, families & dogs. Our BBQ is done the old fashioned North Carolina way — smoked low ‘n slow over Hickory logs — & served with slaw, Eastern & Lexington sauces:)

Come see us early because we sell out!

  • Best BBQ, people & service in NC -- NPOY Phil Ford with Dr. Linnea Smith & Rev. Jim Wallis

  • Best BBQ Ever -- National Player of the Year Phil Ford

  • Everyone stop by Blue's!!! Best BBQ in Chapel Hill!!! -- Armando Bacot

  • The food was amazing!!! -- National Champions Marcus Ginyard, Tyler Hansbrough, Coach Eric Hoots & Bobby Fraser

  • The Best BBQ In NC!!! -- 4-Time All American Dre Bly

  • My favorite place in Chapel Hill to eat some great food & watch the Heels!!! -- UNC All American & #3 Pick in NFL Draft Ken Huff

  • I love this place -- you can feel the love from the owner. And the food is incredible. -- The Legendary US Olympic Track & Field Head Coach George Williams

  • Your biggest fan!!! You have the best smoked ribs ever!! -- UNC Great Deja Kelly

  • The wings & corn bread are amazing!! -- UNC Great RJ Davis

  • Great food, great people, great time...Blues on Franklin!!! -- UNC All ACC & ACC Champion Ted Elkins

  • I am a bit of a BBQ connoisseur & your smoked ribs are some of the best around. -- UNC Alum & Legendary Boxing Blow By Blow Announcer

  • Blue's did a fabulous spread with all the sides for our 125 UNC Football Letterman & their significant others." -- UNC's '70, '71 & '72 Bowl Teams

Franklin Street from Blues

Franklin Street from Blues

Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork Sammich

Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork Sammich

Hickory Smoked Babyback Ribs

Hickory Smoked Babyback Ribs

Good As Shoot Chicken

Good As Shoot Chicken

Open Late Thursday Through Saturday

Open Late Thursday Through Saturday

Hickory Smoked Wings

Hickory Smoked Wings

Out of the 100’s of BBQ Joints in North Carolina,

Blue’s is Proud to be 1 of 50 That Are

True ‘Cue Certified

Review by 250 Customers:
UNC’S ‘70, ‘71 & ‘72 Bowl Teams

“The Blues on Franklin BBQ team did a great job putting out a fabulous spread of authentic NC BBQ with all the sides for our party of 125 UNC Football Letterman & their significant others. We were gathering before a home game in Kenan Stadium, & we couldn’t have picked a better place for our pre-game festivities. We plan to return often as this is a great spot for mouth-watering BBQ in a friendly ‘Smokehouse & Sports Bar’ atmosphere! Thanks for making our reunion special!! — Andy C. & UNC’s ‘70, ‘71 & ‘72 Bowl Teams.”

Hand Pulled Pork Ribs Smoked Tips Buck Naked Wings

Hand Pulled Pork Ribs Smoked Tips Buck Naked Wings

Catering is available for parties, events, weddings & almost any other occasion you can imagine!!!

Catering

SPECIAL EVENT CENTER

SPECIAL EVENT CENTER

Blues is located at the center of our beloved Franklin Street, just a few steps from the UNC Campus. Blue’s is the perfect location to host a variety of celebrations.

  • Seat 100+ inside with a full service bar, pool table, foosball table & several large screen TV’s.

  • Seat 100+ outside with a covered bar & dining area, as well as a garden seating area shaded by large trees.