Durham, NC · Triangle

Pork and brisket · Durham smokehouse

The Original Q Shack

A long-running Durham smokehouse serving barbecue, brisket, and scratch-made sides since 2003.

The Original Q Shack has smoked pork, brisket, and scratch sides on University Drive since 2003.

More about this stop

It is a long-running Durham smokehouse for plates that sit between Carolina pork and Texas-leaning brisket.

Community scores

Ratings

Loading ratings…

Before you go

  • Closed Monday. Sunday closes mid-afternoon.
  • Call ahead for catering or large takeout orders.
  • University Drive parking is easiest off-peak.

From the trail

Visitor notes

Share a short tip about The Original Q Shack. Notes appear after we review them.

Loading notes…

Nearby

Plan the stop

Confirm hours, then hit the road.