New Hampshire may be way up north, but that doesn’t mean we don’t have great barbecue! All over the state, you’ll find great spots to get brisket, pork, and other favorites. Perhaps the best way to test if a spot knows their barbecue is to eat a sandwich – the best ones are among the tastiest treats on earth. In no particular order, here’s a list of the 8 best barbecue sandwiches in New Hampshire.

  1. KC’s Rib Shack, Manchester

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TripAdvisor/newlife2017 This spot is a favorite for BBQ in New Hampshire - and for good reason. They serve all sorts of flavorful delights, including sandwiches ranging from beef brisket to pulled chicken. Pick your favorite at 837 Second St, Manchester, NH 03102.

  1. Willie Jewell’s Old-School Bar-B-Q

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Yelp/Jeremy C. This Nashua spot offers up an extensive BBQ menu with several sandwiches. Get extra sauce to kick it up a notch! Eat up at 569 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063.

  1. Smokeshow Barbecue, Concord

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Yelp/Abby K. If you’re after Texas-style barbecue goodness, this is the spot for you. In an unassuming strip mall location, this spot really turns out amazing food. Don’t miss the brisket sandwich. Visit at 89 Fort Eddy Rd Concord, NH 03301.

  1. Goody Cole’s Smokehouse, Brentwood

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Yelp/John J. For pit-smoked barbecue goodness, head to Goody Cole’s in Brentwood. Any of the sandwiches will knock your socks off! Dig in at 374 NH-125, Brentwood, NH 03833.

  1. Riverside Barbeque Company, Nashua

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Facebook/RiversideBarbequeCompany This Nashua joint serves up some great sandwiches. Don’t miss the burnt ends sandwich - what could be better than all the crunchy, flavorful bits? Find them at 53 Main St Nashua, NH 03064.

  1. Pit Stop Smokehouse, Westmoreland

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Facebook/pitstopsmokehouse This Westmoreland favorite is worth a drive! Try their sandwich made of smoked chicken, provolone, bacon, and chipotle mayo - divine! You’ll find them at 1041 Rt 12 Westmoreland, NH 03467.

  1. Kirby’s Q, Alstead

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Facebook/KirbysQ This cozy spot in Alstead serves up some great meat. Try the brisket sandwich! They’re located at 163 River St, Alstead, NH 03602.

  1. Phil’s Old-Fashioned BBQ, Milford

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TripAdvisor/MO4975678910 This outdoor spot in Milford serves up some fantastic BBQ! Take your sandwich to go or eat it at one of their onsite picnic tables. They’re located at 589 Elm St, Milford, NH 03055.

Make sure you get extra napkins!

TripAdvisor/KC’s Rib Shack

TripAdvisor/newlife2017

This spot is a favorite for BBQ in New Hampshire - and for good reason. They serve all sorts of flavorful delights, including sandwiches ranging from beef brisket to pulled chicken. Pick your favorite at 837 Second St, Manchester, NH 03102.

Yelp/Joel C.

Yelp/Jeremy C.

This Nashua spot offers up an extensive BBQ menu with several sandwiches. Get extra sauce to kick it up a notch! Eat up at 569 Amherst St, Nashua, NH 03063.

Yelp/David B.

Yelp/Abby K.

If you’re after Texas-style barbecue goodness, this is the spot for you. In an unassuming strip mall location, this spot really turns out amazing food. Don’t miss the brisket sandwich. Visit at 89 Fort Eddy Rd Concord, NH 03301.

Yelp/Steve A.

Yelp/John J.

For pit-smoked barbecue goodness, head to Goody Cole’s in Brentwood. Any of the sandwiches will knock your socks off! Dig in at 374 NH-125, Brentwood, NH 03833.

TripAdvisor/Riverside Barbeque Company

Facebook/RiversideBarbequeCompany

This Nashua joint serves up some great sandwiches. Don’t miss the burnt ends sandwich - what could be better than all the crunchy, flavorful bits? Find them at 53 Main St Nashua, NH 03064.

Yelp/Pedro A.

Facebook/pitstopsmokehouse

This Westmoreland favorite is worth a drive! Try their sandwich made of smoked chicken, provolone, bacon, and chipotle mayo - divine! You’ll find them at 1041 Rt 12 Westmoreland, NH 03467.

Facebook/KirbysQ

This cozy spot in Alstead serves up some great meat. Try the brisket sandwich! They’re located at 163 River St, Alstead, NH 03602.

TripAdvisor/MO4975678910

This outdoor spot in Milford serves up some fantastic BBQ! Take your sandwich to go or eat it at one of their onsite picnic tables. They’re located at 589 Elm St, Milford, NH 03055.

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