Hap's Pit Barbecue

Hap's Pit Barbecue Good cookin' has always been in the blood of the Darroch Family! HaP's story is as "American Dream" as it gets! Back in 1990, Dan Sr.

From back-in-the-days of Grandpa Dan and Grandma Doris breakin' out the skillet at get-togethers with family and friends, down through today with Dan Sr., Momma Barb, daughter Christine, and her husband Julian. Like most good things in life, HaP's PIT BARBECUE started small - a home-built smoker and a sign attached to a shopping cart down in front of the family's car dealership at 24th St and Jeff

erson in downtown Phoenix. was craving some real BBQ ('cue to afficianados). He took the chassis from from an old GMC truck and built a smoker on top of it. He then parked the smoker in front of his car dealership and opened shop. Increasing customer traffic soon required that a move be made to a full-blown trailer setup and some tables for hungry customers to sit at. This location worked just fine for a couple of years, but word of mouth grew and soon the local media had embraced this culinary treasure tucked in the heart of Phoenix.....and, we needed to relocate! The new HaP's PIT BARBECUE at 48th St and Washington, 4801 E Washington to be exact, became necessary after the trailer-based business at 24th and Jefferson had overgrown it's customer capacity. The family grudgingly closed this facility simply to better serve their growing customer base. Just to prove to everyone that we haven't gotten too fancy, we still serve every order in our dining room in a brown paper sack, just like we've always done.

A big thank you to 12News for featuring Hap's Pit Barbecue on their 4 o'clock news!
07/11/2025

A big thank you to 12News for featuring Hap's Pit Barbecue on their 4 o'clock news!

Hap's Barbecue is closing its doors after 34 in service.

Hap's family, watch the news in the 4pm hour on News Channel 12... One of the last tributes to the legacy is being featu...
07/10/2025

Hap's family, watch the news in the 4pm hour on News Channel 12... One of the last tributes to the legacy is being featured

In case you missed it.... ❤️
06/30/2025

In case you missed it.... ❤️

Watch Fox10 AZ AM today!!! Hap's Barbecue will be featured at 9:40 and 9:55am! We're going to be discussing our history ...
06/30/2025

Watch Fox10 AZ AM today!!! Hap's Barbecue will be featured at 9:40 and 9:55am! We're going to be discussing our history and the support and love that we've had from all of you over the years. We're also going to be preparing our ribs LIVE! Tune in!!

Hap's family, spread the word to your friends, current/past co-workers, and family! Come and see us before our 34 year l...
06/07/2025

Hap's family, spread the word to your friends, current/past co-workers, and family! Come and see us before our 34 year legacy comes to an end with owner, Christine, retiring! You have until July 11th to come and get your favorite 'que! Come on down and share your story and memories!

06/03/2025

After 34 unforgettable years, it's time to say goodbye.

Hap’s Pit Barbecue, built with love by my parents, Barbara and Dan Darroch in 1991 will be closing its doors for good on July 11th as I, Christine Darroch, current owner/operator, am set to retire.

What began as a dream in our family kitchen quickly became a favorite BBQ spot for so many of you. My mom and dad poured their hearts into every dish and did so every single day with a smile for the first 21 years of the Hap’s story. Upon my parents' retirement in 2012, I quit my corporate job in insurance and bought Hap's so that I could continue serving you all in my parents' footsteps. It was an extreme blessing for my parents to see that their beloved Hap's Barbecue was honored in 2018 as I was featured cooking some of our signature meats on Michael Symon's Burgers Brews & 'Que on The Food Network's The Cooking Channel. My parents' legacy has lived on successfully and is written in the minds of every customer that has had their weekly stop by to meet friends for lunch, corporate catering, wedding, and every regular who became family over our 34-year history.

We are forever grateful for the immense amount of love that the community has shown us. Thank you for making Hap’s Barbecue more than just a place to eat; thank you for making it a part of your lives.

Please stop by in the coming weeks to share in the end of an era, to get your last Hap’s craving satisfied, to share a story, and to give a proper good-bye! We would love to see you!

With love and gratitude,

Christine Darroch/ The Darroch Family

Come and get your 'que! Open on Saturdays from 10:30am to 4pm
10/01/2022

Come and get your 'que! Open on Saturdays from 10:30am to 4pm

Thank you kindly,  azfamily 3TV CBS 5 for featuring us; it was a pleasure to have you spend some time with us!
02/25/2021

Thank you kindly, azfamily 3TV CBS 5 for featuring us; it was a pleasure to have you spend some time with us!

Aside from the Southwest additions to the menu at Hap's Pit Barbecue, their meats are smoked, char-grilled, and juicy. The sides showcase some barbecue classics and unique spins that are

We continually strive to follow guidelines for cleanliness to keep you and your families safe; ALWAYS!
09/15/2020

We continually strive to follow guidelines for cleanliness to keep you and your families safe; ALWAYS!

Potato Salad is BACK!!
09/11/2020

Potato Salad is BACK!!

09/03/2020

We are open Saturday for your Labor Day weekend BBQ cravings; come pick up you ribs, brisket, chicken, pulled pork!

Address

4801 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ
85034

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 7pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 7pm
Thursday 10:30am - 7pm
Friday 10:30am - 7pm
Saturday 10:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+16022670181

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