Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best BBQ Smokehouses Outside the US

The Bearded Pig

Melbourne, Australia

  1. BEST BBQ OUTSIDE THE US WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 5 2026

Top 10No. 1 in OceaniaNo. 1 in Australia

The Bearded Pig

The Bearded Pig is an American-style barbecue smokehouse in an industrial street in Melbourne, serving smoked meats from a food truck and a shed. The menu centres on brisket, burnt ends and house-made sausage, cooked low and slow.

Highlights

  • Smoked brisket and burnt ends
  • Mac and cheese
  • Shared tables by the fire

Good to know

  • Pre-ordering is advised as burnt ends sell out
  • Walk-ins are accepted
  • Seating is shared long tables

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