The Smokehouse
About The Smokehouse
Popular bar and grill serving smoked meats, burgers, and cold beers in a casual setting.
Bulawayo's Premier BBQ & Smokehouse
The Smokehouse brings American-style low-and-slow barbecue to Bulawayo with a distinctly Zimbabwean twist. This is meat lovers' paradise — smoked ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and house-made sausages prepared with patience, craft, and an obsessive attention to smoke and spice.
The Food
Smoked Meats — The smoker runs from dawn. Beef brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, and chicken are slow-smoked over indigenous hardwood for up to 14 hours, producing tender, flavour-soaked meat that falls apart at the touch of a fork.
Signature Dishes:
- Full rack of smoked pork ribs with house BBQ sauce
- 14-hour beef brisket
- Smoked chicken wings with Mozambican peri-peri glaze
- The Smokehouse Platter — a sharing board of all the smoked meats with sides
Sides — Coleslaw, mac and cheese, corn bread, baked beans, and sweet potato fries complement every main.
Drinks — Local craft beers pair perfectly with the smoky flavours. The cocktail list features bourbon-based classics.
Atmosphere
- Industrial-rustic décor — Exposed brick, reclaimed wood, and an open kitchen where you can watch the pit masters at work
- Outdoor patio — Relaxed alfresco dining in the evening
- Casual vibe — Napkins and wet wipes provided because this is hands-on eating
Location & Tips
- Located in Bulawayo's Suburbs dining precinct
- Open for lunch and dinner; closed Mondays
- Arrive early on weekends — once the brisket sells out, it's gone
"The best ribs I've had in Africa, full stop. Tender, smoky, and drenched in the most addictive sauce. We went twice in three days." — Satisfied carnivore