The Pit Barbecue

The Pit is home to both world famous eastern-style whole-hog barbecue and the best draft beer list in Raleigh.

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Don't mind us, we'll just be carefully watching maple compound butter melt into every crevice of the Seasonal Skillet Cornbread 🤤

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Are your #sundayfunday plans right on ‘cue, or are you wingin’ it?

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McKinley High could never 👟

#HappyHalloween from Sue Sylvester x3! Stop by and show us your costumes tonight 🎃 #glee

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Shout-out to two rock stars on our kitchen dream team, Chef Carlos and Chef Gigi! Thanks for making magic happen every day, chefs 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

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Thursdays are for @packfootball, @rnd_brewing, and chopped #bbq, of course! Catch us in the Raleighwood area (along with special guest @gravyraleigh) and at concessions in Carter-Finley tonight for the @ncstate #football game. Let's go Wolfpack! #gopack #WPN #ncstate

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It's what's on the inside that counts 🧀

Fried Mac n' Cheese with BBQ ranch won't let you down!

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Our kind of fall colors 🍂

We’re open today from 11am to 10pm, come spend your Sunday with us!

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ICYMI, last weekend we celebrated the first official National Whole Hog Barbecue Day at The Pit! Thanks to everyone who came by and made it a party. Special thanks to @cityofraleighfd for taking some ‘cue off our hands 👨‍🚒

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Sometimes you just need a salad 🥗

Pro tip: add pulled pork or pit-cooked chicken for a healthy, satisfying lunch, and top it all off with your favorite dressing (ours is BBQ Ranch).

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The countdown is on 🦃 In just 5 short weeks, we'll be gathering and giving thanks on one of the best food holidays of the year - #Thanksgiving! Make reservations for our family-style feast or place a pick-up order by calling 919-890-4500. More info at https://t.co/IQDpOk8334

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Big news 📣 The Pit has its favorite day of the year officially recognized: #NationalWholeHogBBQDay! Join the festivities Saturday 10/15. We'll be celebrating with a #pigpickin’ outside the restaurant on Davie St. from 12-5, and donating sliders to first responders from 3-5!

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Work in a team-oriented, guest-centric environment! Visit https://t.co/gehX5r5pB7 to apply for open positions at The Pit in downtown Raleigh, including bussers, food runners, hosts and more #nowhiring #raleighjobs #thepitbbq

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A Sunday well-seasoned.

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Chilly #fall days and warm #BrunswickStew are a match made in heaven 🍁

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Raise your hand if you're excited to kick off #DTRrestaurantweek today 🙋

10/3-9, indulge in chef's 3-course special menu with highlights including #Brisket Cornbread Cakes, #Seafood Basket, and #PeachCobbler. https://t.co/UN0bopVL1A to check out the menu or make a reservation!

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Woo-wee, are we ready for #DTRrestaurantweek! Mark your calendar for October 3 - 9, when we'll have a special 3-course menu for $40 (including this Carolina Classic Combo, and more tasty surprises).

Visit https://t.co/UN0bopVL1A to check out the menu and make a reservation 🍽️

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Please join us in welcoming The Pit's newest General Manager, James Olivieri! He hails from Eastern NC (so he knows a thing or two about BBQ and southern hospitality), and his favorite thing on the menu is "the chopped 'cue, of course."

Welcome, James!

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When you wake up and realize it's #NationalCheeseburgerDay 😍🍔

Celebrate with a Pit Bacon Cheeseburger, complete with two house-ground brisket patties, melty pimento cheese, jowl bacon and crispy onions.

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A meat-ing of the minds 🤝

Short on time for your lunch break? Here's a pro tip: Select "delivery" when you order online at https://t.co/UN0bopWiR8!

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Happy Labor Day, Raleigh! We're open regular hours today and have a few end-of-summer specials to sweeten up your #LDW:

🍑 Peach Hand Pie
💙 Blueberry Cornbread
🥭 Mango Ice Cream

We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🇺🇸