Best BBQ in Cullman

Updated October 2026 · 7 places · Cullman

Quick answer

Our top picks are Johnny’s Bar-B-Q, William’s Barbecue and LawLers Barbecue.

Our picks for barbecue spots in Cullman, each checked against a current source. We re-check this guide every few weeks.

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The list

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    Johnny’s Bar-B-Q

    1401 4th Street SW, Cullman, AL 35055

    Johnny’s Bar-B-Q is a barbecue restaurant in Cullman. Its site describes pulled pork, ribs, chicken, catfish, stuffed baked potatoes, and desserts including pies and banana pudding when available.

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    William’s Barbecue

    2021 2nd Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055

    William’s Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant and scratch bakery in Cullman. Its site says it smokes meats on-site and specializes in pulled pork, ribs, Texas-style smoked brisket, smoked chicken, house-made sides, and baked goods.

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    LawLers Barbecue

    5781 AL-157, Cullman, AL 35058

    LawLers Barbecue is a barbecue restaurant at its Cullman location. Its site describes slow-smoked meats, including hickory-smoked ribs, pulled pork, smoked chicken, and homestyle sides.

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    Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q

    1851 Cherokee Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055

    Jim ’N Nick’s Bar-B-Q is a barbecue restaurant at this Cullman address. Its restaurant description says it specializes in slow-cooked barbecue.

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    Puckett’s Restaurant

    6076 AL-157, Cullman, AL 35058

    Puckett’s is a restaurant in Cullman serving Southern cooking and barbecue. Its Cullman page lists the location and address.

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    Moe’s Original Bar B Que

    318 1st Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055

    Moe’s Original Bar B Que is a barbecue restaurant listed at this Cullman address. Available listings classify it as a barbecue restaurant; further place-specific details were not confirmed.

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    Mad Dog Mike’s BBQ

    3661 US Highway 278 E, Cullman, AL 35055

    Mad Dog Mike’s BBQ is a barbecue restaurant at this Cullman address. Its listing describes smoked meats and classic Southern sides.