At Hickory’s, we believe the best things are worth taking low ’n’ slow. So while the clocks go back and the nights are drawing in, our smokers are already fired up, we're dusting off the decorations & making sure Santa knows where to find the best BBQ this side of the North Pole.

If your ideal Christmas involves spending less time in the kitchen and more time around the table with your favourite people, diggin’ into authentic low ’n’ slow BBQ, then pull up a chair... Christmas at Hickory’s is coming!

Christmas at the Smokehouse

Whether you'll be gathering the whole family for a festive feast, rounding up the work crew for your end of year celebration, catching up with friends before the Christmas chaos begins or starting a new tradition. We've got the flavour, the good times & of course the Southern hospitality covered.

The stars of the show? Well, our smokers, of course! They'll be working around the clock, serving up all your Hickory's favourites. But of course, we've had to add some festive specials to the mix...

BBQ Trays are a Smokehouse staple and a firm fan favourite, so this Christmas we’re adding a little festive magic to the line up.

Introducing the Festive BBQ Tray. Think smoked maple buttered turkey breast, chicken fried wing and smoky pork & jalapeño & cheese sausage. Served with chicken salted tater tots, hot honey & peach salsa glazed brussel sprouts and a bucket of Tennessee bourbon gravy.

And what’s Christmas without a little something sweet, right? Meet our Warm Old Fashioned Style Corn Cake – a soft, zingy orange-glazed corn cake drizzled with bourbon maple, topped with creamy frozen custard, cinnamon sugar and a pop of popcorn crunch. The perfect excuse to save a little room…

Available from Monday 30th November - Thursday 24th December.

Trust us...these specials are worth making the nice list for!

BBQ for everyone

From no teeth to false teeth, there's something for everyone around our tables. BBQ trays piled high & burgers stacked taller than the Christmas tree. Ribs worth rolling your sleeves up for & mac 'n' cheese as gooey as the festive feels gets. And festive treats for those with a sweet tooth & plenty of little elf-approved favourites too.

No matter who you're looking to celebrate the season with, there's something at the Smokehouse for everyone.

Seasonal Sippin'

And let's not forget the drinks. Because what's Christmas without a cheers or two, right?

It wouldn't be the holidays without bringing back a classic...Eggnog! Warm up with a cosy mug of our classic eggnog, or for those looking for something sweet our Eggnog Freakshake is the one for you. With both a boozy and non-alc version available, everyone can enjoy a festive sip this season.

Whether you're raising a festive cocktail, clinking glasses over an ice-cold beer, diving head-first into a Freakshake or keeping things merry with one of our alcohol-free favourites, there'll be plenty of Christmas cheer to go around.

Festive Fun

Christmas isn't just about the food... it's about making memories too!

From Santa popping by for Brunch, to festive quizzes that'll put your Christmas knowledge to the test & local Christmas markets bringing together some of our favourite local businesses. There's always something extra happening around the Smokehouse.

Our elves are busy sprinkling a little Christmas magic behind the scenes, so there's plenty more to come. Keep a look out on our social channels and check out our What's On page as we unwrap everything we've got planned for the most wonderful time of the year.

The Gift Of BBQ 

Already ticking off your Christmas list before the festive frenzy begins? Struggling to buy for that one person who already has everything? Or got a Hickory's fan in the family?

Treat the BBQ lover in your life to their next Smokehouse feast with a Hickory's gift card. Because nothing says "Merry Christmas" quite like authentic BBQ served with a side of Southern hospitality. Grab yours here!

So, if you're the designated Christmas organiser (every group has one!) or you're simply keen to get something in the diary before everyone else beats you to it. Go on... sleigh the planning now & thank yourself later.

We'll keep unwrapping more festive details as Christmas gets closer, including our seasonal specials, festive drinks and a few extra surprises along the way. Until then, the countdown is officially on to another Smokin' Christmas at Hickory's.

We can't wait to welcome you!

As always... we're open & smokin’ 8 days a week, apart from Christmas Day - that ones for our team!

Christmas Eve | 10am - 10pm (last booking 8pm)

Christmas Day | Closed

Boxing Day | 11am - 10pm (last booking 8pm)

New Year's Eve | 10am - 10pm (last booking 8pm)

New Year's Day | 10am - 10pm (last booking 8pm)

Check out the rest of our festive opening hours for you local Smokehouse here.