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Carlile's Barbecue
8.3/ 10
0 reviews“A no-frills Birmingham lunch counter smoking pork since 1945.”
Order the pulled pork sandwich with classic sides at a true no-frills counter. It is one of the few venues on this list inside the Birmingham city limits, open weekdays for lunch only and closed weekends.
Know Before You Go
- Price
- Budget-friendly ($)
- Don't miss
- Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pork Plate, and Slaw
What to Order
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Pulled Pork Sandwich2
Pork Plate3
Slaw4
Baked BeansWhy It Stands Out
Carlile's has served old-school Birmingham pit barbecue since 1945, making it one of the city's longest-running joints. It is a genuine lunch-counter institution known for straightforward, well-smoked pork.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 3511 6th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Phone
- (205) 254-9266
- Website
- www.carlilesbbq.com
- Price Range
- $
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Carlile's Barbecue — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Carlile's Barbecue?
Regulars point to Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pork Plate, Slaw, and Baked Beans.
Is Carlile's Barbecue expensive?
Carlile's Barbecue is budget-friendly ($).
What kind of barbecue does Carlile's Barbecue serve?
Carlile's Barbecue serves North Alabama barbecue — North Alabama barbecue is defined by hickory-pit-smoked meats and, above all, by Alabama white sauce — a tangy mayonnaise, vinegar, and black-pepper sauce invented by Bob Gibson in Decatur in 1925. The signature preparation is a whole chicken split, seasoned, smoked over hickory for about three hours, then dunked in the white sauce, whose mayonnaise fat keeps the lean meat succulent. Pork shoulder and ribs are the everyday staples, with beef brisket a later addition to the pits.
