Bullock's Bar-B-Cue
Phone: (919) 383-3211
In the 1940s, Glen Bullock started selling his barbecue door-to-door. Years later, he would join forces with his wife Lillian, a skilled cook and baker, to open the original Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue. Their restaurant is a well-loved, family-owned and operated fixture in Durham serving family-style all-you-can-eat barbecue pork and fried chicken. Pair your barbecue with coleslaw, string beans, fries or hushpuppies. (Also, the restaurant is cash only, so make sure to bring those bills!)
Cuisines
- Barbeque
- Casual Dining
- Celebrated Cuisine
- Southern/Cajun/Creole
Details
- Total Meeting Area Square Footage 6,500
- Total Capacity 150
- Meeting Rooms 3
Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Map
Meeting Spaces
Room 1
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 150 |
| Banquet | 100 |
Room 2
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 75 |
| Banquet | 75 |
Room 3
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 45 |
| Banquet | 45 |
Google Rating
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This is one of my favorite restaurants. They have alot to choose from on the menu. The food is always delicious. They satisfy all cravings here. The dessert is delicious also. #1 place to have lunch or dinner in my book. HIGHLY Recommended!
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A little confusing with how and where to park. Lines for takeout makes it difficult to get seated. The food! Absolutely wonderful! Ribs perfectly cooked with sauce and lots of meat! Thick tasty chicken! Brisket yum! Plenty of sides. World's best banana pudding!!!
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We went here for lunch on a Friday, it was very busy but we were promptly waited on and our food came out quick. You could tell this is a smoothly run operation. The hush-puppies came out hot and fresh, they were very good, basic hush-puppies, not too sweet, not too salty. I had a #8 combo plate, it comes with BBQ pork, fried chicken and Brunswick stew, I substituted Collards for the Coleslaw. Everything was very good, the fried chicken was moist and tender and the breading was crispy. The BBQ and the Brunswick stew were both excellent. The Collards were very good. It was first time here and I knew immediately this is the real deal! I will definitely be back, so many things on the menu I want to try. The service was quick, friendly, food was amazing, prices were reasonable. I highly recommend Bullock's Bar-B-Que if you're in the mood for traditional NC BBQ made right!
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Stopped in for dinner today. Was looking for some authentic Durham NC. Barbecue, we found it! The walls were covered with all the famous people who have dined here.
I have to say my ribs were the best. Tender, juicy full of flavor. The chicken had a good crunch but was moist and tender inside. I saved my brisket sandwich for a snack later. Didn't want to stuff myself. My daughter enjoyed her Barbecue, cold slaw and veggie.
Her fish came out over cooked and was quickly replaced by the Manager plus another fillet. Over all great experience, wonderful crowd of regulars which we were happy to see!
Thank you, we'll done.
Satisfied our goal! -
Unfortunately, our experience with Bullock’s Bar-B-Cue during our Teacher Appreciation Week luncheon was extremely disappointing. What was meant to be a special celebration for our hardworking teachers became stressful and upsetting after discovering the chicken was undercooked. Serving unsafe food at a catered event is unacceptable, especially when the event is intended to honor staff who give so much every day.
As a school and organization that values supporting and patronizing local businesses, this experience was especially disheartening. We chose to invest in a local establishment hoping for quality service and care, and unfortunately that was not our experience. It truly turned what should have been a joyful and memorable celebration into a horrible memory for our team.
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