Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge

10/12/2026

Last day to VOTE! We are currently right at #2 help us get to #1🐷

Red Bridges and his wife Lyttle started making BBQ in 1946 in Shelby, North Carolina, following the Western/Lexington style of slow-cooking pork shoulders over hickory wood smoke, chopping it up, slathering on a vinegar-based sauce, and adding BBQ slaw to the platter. Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge hasn...

10/10/2026

🐷❤️ A Taste of Our History ❤️🐷

Sometimes a little piece of paper holds a whole lot of memories!

Years ago, Red Bridges would hand out cards like this one, treating the recipient to a complimentary barbecue dinner at Bridges Barbecue Lodge. A simple gesture of Southern hospitality—and a special piece of our family’s history.

Seeing this card today reminds us of the people who helped build the Lodge and the generations of customers who have gathered around our tables. From familiar faces who have been coming for decades to families sharing their first barbecue meal with us, you are all part of our story. ❤️

As we celebrate 80 years since our beginning in 1946, we’re grateful to keep sharing the food, hospitality, and family traditions that mean so much to us.

Thank you for being part of the Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge family! 🐷

10/09/2026

We are so excited and honored to be in the running for the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! ❤️

For 80 years, Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge has been pit-cooking barbecue the old-fashioned way, using the same time-honored traditions that began with our family in 1946. Generations of our family and employees have worked around those pits, and generations of customers have walked through our doors and supported us.

This recognition means so much because it represents more than barbecue—it represents 80 years of hard work, family traditions, loyal employees, and a community that has supported us every step of the way.

You can vote once every day, and every single vote helps! Please click the link below, vote for Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge, and continue voting daily. Don’t forget to share this post with your friends and family!

Help us celebrate 80 years of pit-cooked barbecue and bring another USA TODAY 10Best honor home to Shelby, North Carolina! We couldn’t do this without all of you! ❤️

👇 CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VOTE! 👇

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/red-bridges-barbecue-lodge-shelby-north-carolina/

10/09/2026

A customer came in and shared an awesome YouTube video with us that ranked Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge #1! 🥇❤️

They had just watched the video while traveling through the area, and when they passed by and spotted our restaurant, they recognized us and decided to stop in! How special is that? 😊

We feel so blessed and honored by the wonderful customers who walk through our doors. Whether you’ve been coming for generations or discover us on a road trip, you become part of the Red Bridges family.

For 80 years, we’ve had the privilege of sharing our barbecue and family traditions with you. Every visit, recommendation, and kind word means more than you know. Thank you for supporting our family business! ❤️🐷

▶️ Click the video and enjoy checking out some awesome barbecue joints! We’re honored to be included alongside them!

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10/08/2026

🍂 FALL, Y’ALL, FEED ’EM ALL! 🍂

Make dinner easy with this $35 special from Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge! Perfect for busy evenings, game days, or a night off from cooking. 🐷

🐷 4 Barbecue Sandwiches
🐷 1 large Hushpuppy
🐷 1 large French Fry
🐷 1 cup of Sauce
🐷 ½ gallon of Tea

✨ ALL FOR ONLY $35! ✨

Available for TO-GO orders only! Call ahead for a quick pickup and take dinner home to your crew. ❤️

10/07/2026

🍂🥧 This week’s dessert is serving up a slice of fall!

Our Homemade Sweet Potato Pie is the perfect sweet finish to your favorite barbecue meal! Save room for a slice—or grab one to take home. 🧡

Come get your fall fix at Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge! 🐷🍁

10/03/2026

✅Make sure to VOTE✅

We are so excited and honored to be in the running for the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards! ❤️

For 80 years, Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge has been pit-cooking barbecue the old-fashioned way, using the same time-honored traditions that began with our family in 1946. Generations of our family and employees have worked around those pits, and generations of customers have walked through our doors and supported us.

This recognition means so much because it represents more than barbecue—it represents 80 years of hard work, family traditions, loyal employees, and a community that has supported us every step of the way.

You can vote once every day, and every single vote helps! Please click the link below, vote for Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge, and continue voting daily. Don’t forget to share this post with your friends and family!

Help us celebrate 80 years of pit-cooked barbecue and bring another USA TODAY 10Best honor home to Shelby, North Carolina! We couldn’t do this without all of you! ❤️

👇 CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO VOTE! 👇

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/red-bridges-barbecue-lodge-shelby-north-carolina/

10/03/2026

🎉 WANT TO WIN A $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE? 🎉

All you have to do is click the links below and show Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge some love by leaving us a review! ❤️🐷

⭐ Google
⭐ Yelp
⭐ Facebook

The more places you review us, the more chances you’ll have to win!

🏆 One lucky winner will be picked next week!

Click the links below to get started! 👇

https://linktr.ee/redbridgesbbq