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Red Gum BBQ

Red Hill, Australia

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Red Gum BBQ

Red Gum BBQ is a barbecue restaurant in Red Hill on the Mornington Peninsula, serving American-style smoked meats in a large shed. Its smokers sit in the dining area, and the menu runs from brisket and pulled pork to cornbread and mac and cheese.

Highlights

  • Brisket, pulled pork, sausage
  • Smokers visible in the shed
  • Cornbread and mac and cheese

Good to know

  • Table service only
  • Book ahead on busy days
  • Entrance behind a petrol station in Red Hill

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