Hawg Wild Smokehouse & Taproom
Pisgah Forest BBQ institution since 1997 — Eastern and Western 'que, sandwiches, sides, and a taproom. Right on US-276, minutes from the property.
Hawg Wild has been smoking barbecue in Pisgah Forest since 1997, and it's the local pick for a big, no-fuss plate of 'que after a day in the woods. The menu runs both styles — Eastern (vinegar) and Western (tomato) — plus sandwiches, salads, and the usual lineup of Southern side fixins. There's a taproom attached if you want a beer with the brisket.
Best of all it's close: about 15 minutes from the property, right on US-276 (Pisgah Hwy) on your way to or from the forest entrance, so it's an easy grab on a ride or hike day. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday — closed Mondays, and they wind down earlier on Sunday.
Key Facts
- Drive: ~15 minutes from property (US-276 / Pisgah Hwy)
- Address: 91 Pisgah Hwy, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
- Phone: (828) 877-4404
- Website: hawgbbq.com
- Hours: Tue–Sat 11 AM–8 PM; Sun 11 AM–4 PM; closed Monday
- Notable: Serving Eastern and Western BBQ since 1997
- Notable: Smokehouse plus an attached taproom