smoked with love

Barrel & Boar, originally known as Holy Smoke BBQ, has been a staple in the Columbus, Ohio, area since its inception in 1983. The restaurant's initial focus was on providing high-quality smoked meats and traditional BBQ fare. Over the years, it has expanded to multiple locations, including Gahanna, Lancaster, and the North Market in Columbus.

The Gahanna location, established in 2016, is particularly notable for its beautiful setting in the Creekside development, offering a rustic yet warm ambiance for enjoying southern cuisine paired with local craft beers and cocktails. The North Market location, our longest standing location, has been serving up Ohio BBQ countertop style to the bustling market crowd for over 15 years, emphasizing fresh, daily. smoked meats and homemade sides. Our most recent addition is the BBQ Factory in Lancaster. Opening its doors in 2021, it is more casual and offers a truly southern style BBQ smokehouse experience.